There were several new product announcements this week, so let’s get right to them…
A friend of mine pointed me to an interesting blog posting titled “Why Angels Chase Electrons” by Christopher Mirabile, Managing Director of Launchpad Venture Group, a venture investment group focused on seed and early-stage investments in technology-oriented companies. The posting was in response to a question an entrepreneur had asked Mr. Mirabile: “Why do angel investors (and to some extent, VCs) turn up their noses at real, down-to-earth… Continue reading
No matter their size, reach or scope, most retailers make three common mistakes when it comes to their supply chains. Faced with intense competition, squeezed profits and pressure to cut costs, savvy retailers are looking for new ways to reduce costs. One of the most promising areas for improving efficiency is in product distribution. Consider the top three distribution mistakes retailers make – and the shortest route to a smarter… Continue reading
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) were initially designed to handle the complexities of outbound shipments. And to this day, companies are still far more likely to implement a TMS to reduce outbound freight costs than to manage inbound or international moves.
I realized just how complex inbound transportation can be when I spoke with the North American Director of Logistics at a Tier 1 automotive company. This company has suppliers… Continue reading
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Guest Commentary: Mexico – Manufacturing Companies Move Toward Near-Sourcing
All eyes are on Mexico as the cost of manufacturing in China rises, forcing businesses to rethink their global sourcing strategies. Companies that once flocked to China because of its massive pool of cheap labor and attractive government incentives are now finding themselves at risk of losing the advantages that brought them to China in the first place. A number of factors are to blame: a diminishing population of low-cost… Continue reading
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