Today's world of disruptors and changing consumer behaviors drives companies to continuously revisit their network strategies. Social media ads, mobile purchases, and same-day delivery changed the way we shop, and keeping customers happy has become a challenge.

The demand for transportation management systems (TMS) is on the rise. A basic solution manages truck and carrier dispatch, fleet maintenance, driver records, billing and driver pay, and DOT compliance. Additionally, a TMS streamlines operations by optimizing carrier routes, managing customer activity, and reporting analytics.

While most businesses are ramping up for peak season, some parcel carriers sent their own early greetings with holiday surcharges. Fortunately, that doesn't mean your company has to raise prices or take a financial hit.

Excessive inventory hurts productivity when pickers must search for products to fulfill orders. In order-picking operations where seasonal products rotate in and out as the months go by, the productivity drain can be even more pronounced.

Maximizing the efficiency of your distribution center (DC) site requires strategic planning and ongoing analysis.

Not all Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are created equal, and you must consider many variables when selecting one. The right WMS solution can streamline order fulfillment, increase inventory accuracy, enhance employee performance, and maximize equipment utilization. Above all, a WMS saves time and money while increasing customer satisfaction.

As the debate between globalization and regionalization continues, getting the most from your third-party logistics (3PL) provider is more important than ever. Businesses need to be agile and able to not only proactively respond to customers, but also adjust in response to any unanticipated business change.

A yard management system (YMS) can provide significant benefits to your operation. Despite this, the yard is often the last area to automate and many operations still manage their yards with radios and clipboards.

Demand to provide the optimal customer experience continues to escalate, and companies must continually seek out better ways to deliver customer satisfaction and retention. Many companies find that value-added logistics services help give their supply chain a competitive edge.