You're accessing our list of Supply Chain Management and Logistics feature articles and news stories, sorted in reverse date order, from our News and Views section

November 25, 2014

Supply Chain by Design: Calculating Supplier Lead-Time Variability - Not as Easy as It Seems

Knowing Lead-time Variability Helps set the Right Safety Stock Level; Tracking and Calculating the Lead-time Variability is not Always Easy

TOPICS : Inventory management | Inventory optimization

November 24, 2014

Stifel Transportation Weekly for Nov. 24, 2014

Tight capacity has created a favorable pricing environment for freight brokers and truckers.

TOPICS : Rail carriers/transportation | Transportation | Trucking


November 18, 2014

Supply Chain by Design: The Myth of the Market Rate and Network Design Projects

Although People Spend a lot of Time Trying to get the "Correct" Transportation Rates Loaded for Their Network Models, Maybe They Shouldn't

TOPICS : Supply Chain Experts | Transportation

November 17, 2014

Logistics Insight: Stifel Transportation Weekly for Nov. 17, 2014

John Larkin of Stifel onTransportation Trends and Data from Last Week

TOPICS : Rail carriers/transportation | Transportation | Trucking

November 12, 2014

Logistics News: Maximizing DC System Performance

Jams, Backups, & Shutdowns Are All Symptoms of System Deficiencies

TOPICS : Distribution

November 11, 2014

Keep It Moving: What Economic Impact Will the Amazon Sortation Network Have on UPS and FedEx?

Many Companies in North America will be Paying more for Ground Freight as UPS and FedEx start Charging on the Basis of Dimensional Weight

TOPICS : Amazon.com | Distribution | e-fulfillment | ecommerce | Parcel shipping/parcel systems

November 05, 2014

Logistics News: Fine Tuning Inventory Levels is Key to Improving the Bottom-line

Innovations in Inventory Optimization - What's Old is New Again

TOPICS : Distribution | Inventory optimization

November 04, 2014

Global Logistics Comment: Mexico Facilitates Trade Across Its U.S. Border Part 2

Inefficient Customs Clearance Monopoly Cost US Shippers Some $2 Billion Annually, but Relief May be in Sight

TOPICS : Global logistics | Global supply chain | Logistics costs | Logistics

November 04, 2014

Supply Chain by Design: Three Ways the Supply Chain Wastes Big Data

Big Data can have Real Economic Value and Supply Chains Often Miss the Chance to Capture this Value

TOPICS : Supply chain excellence | Supply Chain Experts