| Articles Tags | January 2023

LeaderSHIP Profile: Right on the Dot

Bryan Langston has had a busy few years. He’s getting his company back up to speed after the pandemic; focusing on driver safety, training, and retention; and opening a new distribution center. But, he is never too busy to be there for all his employees and his door is always open.

| Big Data | January 2023 | Supply Chain

10 TIPS: Make Your Supply Chain Data Work for You

The term “big data” describes harnessing information from disparate systems and situating it in one place for deep analysis. Some companies thought this was a fad, but supply chain data is the lifeblood of your business. Here’s how to make it work for you.

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

Good Works J.B. Hunt Transport Services awarded $55,000 to 55 classrooms as part of its Adopt-a-Class program, which provides schools with resources to obtain learning supplies and other essentials. Atlanta-based Americold and Feed the Children worked with the Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs-Welcoming Atlanta to distribute 8,000 ready-to-eat meal kits to students throughout December […]

February 8, 2023 | January 2023 | Logistics | Retail | Supply Chain

VERTICAL FOCUS: Pet Supplies

Biofuels: A Pet Peeve A proposed EPA rule has the pet industry howling. The rule would establish required Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes and percentage standards for 2023, 2024, and 2025 (see chart). The EPA also recommended a series of modifications to strengthen and expand the RFS program. The pet food industry’s response was swift […]

| Careers | January 2023 | Manufacturing

Gary Harber: A Window Into Success

Gary Harber is distribution manager for Milgard Windows and Doors, a residential window and door manufacturer based in Tacoma, Washington.

February 7, 2023 | Distribution | January 2023 | Site Selection

Site Selection: How to Optimize Your Distribution Network

In the search to map out the best location for your next distribution center, anticipating what lies on the road ahead is as vital as understanding your company’s immediate priorities and needs.

| January 2023 | Ocean Shipping | Ports

U.S. Ports: New and Notable Developments

At a time when simply staying the course could be considered an achievement, ports across the country are making significant advancements in their capabilities to serve shippers.

Five Factors to Consider: Intermodal or Truck

2022’s capacity crunch is in the rearview mirror, but it’s never too early to plan for the next upcycle. Here’s how to choose your optimal ground transportation mode.

| January 2023 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Most Read Articles of 2022

The challenges of the past few years did not ease up in 2022. Here are some articles covering practical strategies that readers turned to for advice last year.

| Fulfillment | January 2023

The Best Strategies for E-Fulfillment Success

E-commerce fulfillment gets a lift from inventory management, variability strategies, and innovative technology.

January 2023

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