Supply chain management is especially important for pharmaceutical companies. From packaging to medications, there are many types of supplies that pharmaceutical companies rely on daily. More importantly, consumers depend on pharmaceutical companies to deliver finished products that they need to maintain their health. SUPPLY CHAIN THREATS Geopolitical issues can threaten the production and shipment of […]
Being an established brand in the US trucking industry can be highly rewarding. After all, this industry surpassed $700 billion in annual revenues in 2017, according to a report published by the American Trucking Association. On the other hand, developing a fleet brand can be hugely challenging, with stiff competition, a tough regulatory environment and highly […]
Last mile delivery continues to be one of the biggest challenges faced by courier and shipping companies. It also tends to be really expensive. In fact, around 53% of the total cost of shipping is accounted for by last mile delivery, according to an article on Business Insider. Some wonder how logistics companies are always trying to […]
Communication, or information exchanges, is vital for any business. This is not limited to human interaction. API, application programming interface and EDI, electronic data interchange, are a way for businesses to exchange information, which was traditionally done by paper documents. It may come as a surprise to many that EDI was first developed by the […]
In shipping and logistics, every mile counts. While many companies focus on the start of the journey, it is actually the last mile that can cause so many problems for the industry. According to some estimates, the cost associated with the last mile of shipping can account for up to 40 percent of the overall project. […]
Of the many advancements in logistics and shipping, one of the most powerful is GPS tracking. GPS allows vehicles to be tracked in real time. This means that it is possible to see where every vehicle is at any given moment. The utility of such technology is multifaceted. In fact, for companies on the cutting […]
Armies throughout history have had problems with their supply chains. From Hannibal being cut off by Scipio Africanus to Rommel’s problems west of Tobruk, many commanders have lamented not having better supply management. It is no different from businesses. A company cannot operate without its necessary items, and the supplies have to come from somewhere. SUPPLY […]
The world is changing faster than ever before, with advances in technology altering the way we do things in almost every aspect of life. Warehouses are no exception. Technology has also given rise to ecommerce and it is technology that has helped raise its popularity. This online retail revolution has had significant implications for the […]
The idea that smartphones have irrevocably changed the world is hard to dispute. After all, you only need to watch local foot traffic for a few minutes to see at least one person walking around engrossed in their screen. A more relevant question for those in the supply chain industry is whether such changes are […]
The global logistics industry has had to evolve very quickly with the rise of e-commerce and digital literacy. Global supply chains aim at being faster, smarter and more customer-centric today. To achieve this, they are investing in logistics service providers that can best cater to the demands of customers. This will lead to the global […]

