Susan Lacefield

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Gartner challenges supply chains to be sustainable, purpose-driven, and connected

The opening keynote address for analyst group Gartner’s virtual Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo outlined an ambitious vision for the future of supply chain management that goes beyond focusing on profit.

October 25, 2021

Susan Lacefield

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The opening keynote address for analyst group Gartner’s virtual Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo outlined an ambitious vision for the future of supply chain management that goes beyond focusing on profit.

32nd ANNUAL STATE OF LOGISTICS REPORT

Will logistics’ wild ride continue?

The annual “State of Logistics Report” shows that a chaotic and unpredictable 2020 led to logistics costs dropping by 4%. This trend of constant change has supply chain professionals wondering what’s next on the horizon.

August 25, 2021

Susan Lacefield

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The annual “State of Logistics Report” shows that a chaotic and unpredictable 2020 led to logistics costs dropping by 4%. This trend of constant change has supply chain professionals wondering what’s next on the horizon.

Logistics’ wild ride to continue

The annual State of Logistics Report shows that a chaotic and unpredictable 2020 led to logistics cost dropping by 4%. Expect this trend of constant change to continue, authors say.

June 24, 2021

Susan Lacefield

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The annual State of Logistics Report shows that a chaotic and unpredictable 2020 led to logistics cost dropping by 4%. Expect this trend of constant change to continue, authors say.

ProMat DX2021: What to consider when redesigning your DC for e-commerce fulfillment

Companies need to gather critical data about their operations to determine whether a manual, semi-automated, or fully automated distribution center would be best for them.

April 12, 2021

Susan Lacefield

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Companies need to gather critical data about their operations to determine whether a manual, semi-automated, or fully automated distribution center would be best for them. Presentation from Kuecker Logistics Group outlines some of the major considerations.

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Six signs of the warehouse e-volution

The e-commerce boom has had a profound effect on warehousing and distribution operations—even for those outside the retail sector—according to the second installment of the multiyear “Logistics 2030” study. Here are just six ways that e-commerce is transforming DC operations.

November 29, 2020

Susan Lacefield

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The e-commerce boom has had a profound effect on warehousing and distribution operations—even for those outside the retail sector—according to the second installment of the multiyear “Logistics 2030” study. Here are just six ways that e-commerce is transforming DC operations.

LOGISTICS 2030

Where it’s at

Once regarded as a backroom support function, warehousing and distribution is moving out of the shadows and into the spotlight, according to the latest installment of the multiyear “Logistics 2030” report.

November 29, 2020

Susan Lacefield

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Once regarded as a backroom support function, warehousing and distribution is moving out of the shadows and into the spotlight, according to the latest installment of the multiyear “Logistics 2030” report.

CSCMP’s State of Logistics Report highlights pandemic’s effects on the industry

While the outlook for the logistics industry is brighter than for other sectors of the domestic economy, much still remains unknown, says that report.

June 23, 2020

Susan Lacefield

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While the outlook for the logistics industry is brighter than for other sectors of the domestic economy, much still remains unknown, says that report.

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