Big data is a hot buzzword, and the phrase has different meanings for different organizations. But no matter how you define it, there is no doubt that using statistical science and data analytics can help drive operational growth and supply chain efficiency.

Blockchain technology creates a global and trustworthy history of a product - from transaction to production to consumption.

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) lets suppliers manage re-supply by monitoring customer stock levels and forward demand that optimizes working capital with service levels

A routing guide plays an important role in setting the strategy for carrier selection.

Using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can significantly enhance supply chain management performance by improving purchasing, inventory control, and information exchange between internal departments, as well as external partners.

Companies moving products into the United States must not only develop expertise about U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, but also make a continual effort to stay up to date on changes to the rules.

Before committing to a logistics service provider partnership, logistics managers must ensure they understand all the contract's parameters. One way to accomplish this is by outlining the terms of the agreement before signing the contract.

Companies seeking to expand their markets by selling products overseas can easily become confused and overwhelmed by export regulations and filing requirements.

When vendors fail to comply with shippers' routing guide instructions, all parties involved experience frustration. To improve compliance, shippers must provide clear and concise instructions about how they want their freight to move.