August 07, 2013
Nearshoring Attractive to U.S. Fashion Industry
Given the average “shelf life” of an article of clothing in some fashion retail chains is about six weeks before discounting begins, it’s […]
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July 22, 2013
Education the Difference in Supply Chain Careers
A quick look at logistics-related employment openings on Monster.com reveals job titles including “demand planning manager,” “global supply chain manager,” and “reverse logistics manager.” Each […]
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July 17, 2013
Fuel of the Future? The Growing Allure of Natural Gas
Many U.S. businesses took a “never again” attitude when diesel prices topped the $4.50 per gallon mark in the summer of 2008. Managers looked askance […]
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June 10, 2013
Tips for Managing LTL Costs
A recent analysis by Logistics Management reported widespread expectations for a LTL rate increase this year in the range of two to four percent. The […]
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