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Time Magazine has a column called “10 Questions” where readers ask public figures like politicians, actors, and authors questions of interest. I was reminded of this column a few weeks ago when I was invited by TMC (a division of CH Robinson and an ARC client) to answer several questions from its customers related to industry trends and best practices. Below are two of the questions I received… Continue reading
Who would think that the movie Forrest Gump would provide a great analogy for logistics operations? Unfortunately, the movie quote “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get” applies to the inbound operations of too many retail and distribution companies. Despite the best laid plans using concepts such as collaborative planning, the flow of products from suppliers too often fails to match the requested… Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the build vs. buy decision that many third party logistics providers (3PLs) face when it comes to IT solutions, particularly when off-the-shelf applications don’t meet all of their functional requirements (see “The IT Dilemma for 3PLs”). That posting generated a lot of comments, not only on Logistics Viewpoints but also on LinkedIn.
[caption id=”attachment_8409″ align=”alignleft” width=”119″ caption=”Kyle Krug, Director Client… Continue reading
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Guest Commentary: Transportation Optimization Requires a Holistic View That Maximizes Service Across All Orders While Minimizing Costs
Retailers, manufacturers and other shippers often operate global transportation networks composed of their own assets as well as third-party carriers, in an environment characterized by order volatility, fluctuating consumer confidence, increased competition and cost containment pressures.
Too often, shippers attempt to address these competing challenges through simplification. Orders are pre-assumed to be served by a specific mode based on characteristics, fleets operate around a predefined geography, and modes such… Continue reading
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