The digital currency called Bitcoin has been in the news recently as its value has skyrocketed to over $6500 per coin, with speculators pouring money into exchanges hoping to make an easy profit. As Bitcoin becomes more popular (and controversial!), th …

Whether we intend them to or not, our experiences form a lens through which we view the world. If we decide we know something well enough, we might take shortcuts or move too quickly through intricate tasks. If we’re hesitant about a decision, we may p …

Much like personal resolutions, setting productivity goals for a new year is a smart idea. Aiming for certain metrics for the upcoming year is a practice that typically coincides with annual fiscal data which tends to fall around mid-October to Novembe …

Lean Manufacturing practices have become a common aspect of production in practically any organization, but Lean is being applied to other sectors beyond manufacturing as well. In fact, Lean Management techniques can have a tremendous impact on logisti …

Are all warehouse management systems created equal? The WMS programs of a decade ago were once rigidly compartmentalized and relegated to a specific industry or vertical. Today is a different story: configuration rules the day. Effective warehouse mana …

The shipping industry has been around for centuries and has revolutionized the way we live by connecting countries and cultures all over the globe. The influx of food, goods, and information from countries around the world has broadened people’s diets …

Running a business can be a costly expenditure. You have employee wages, taxes, electricity, water, and other bills to pay. Freight shipping costs account for a large portion of your budget and with a growing and evolving company comes rising fees. To …

Innovation is a team effort requiring collaboration and buy-in from all levels within an organization, and it’s especially true when it comes to bringing innovation to the supply chain. While new and buzzworthy technologies like drones and robotics are …

From Amazon drone delivery to Uber’s self-driving trucks, supply chain innovations are always making headlines. The media and the public are excited about these “innovations of the future” – and we in the industry are as well. Supply chain leaders know …