Demand-driven supply chains demand new metrics When customer demand drives supply chain activities, performance should be judged by customers’ service metrics. As companies try to manage volatility in a global economy, more are expected to embrace demand-driven supply chains. Unlike traditional supply chains that base forecasting on historical data, demand-driven supply chains (DDSCs) use demand… Read more »

Tippmann Construction is working on a pair of construction projects just outside of Chicago.  An 85,000 sq. ft. expansion to the Hanson Logistics PRW facility in Hobart, IN.  Tippmann is also building a new 116,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Merrillville, IN for Dawn Foods.  The Dawn Foods facility is a build-to-suit project that will… Read more »

Registration for the 2014 Food Shippers of America 59th Annual Conference is Now Open Registration for the 2014 Food Shippers of America 59th Annual Conference is now open on-line at www.foodshippersofamerica.org. The theme is “Bridging the Gap,” and with all the great speakers and topic session, you don’t want to miss this event. Reservations at… Read more »

Saving travel time inside the warehouse increases productivity Warehouse General Managers have been looking for ways to increase productivity and improve efficiency among the work that needs to be done in their facilities for years. Sometimes a simple change of procedure can make an impact very quickly. In a heavy case pick operation, such as… Read more »

Kenco, a provider of distribution, transportation, and supply chain intelligence solutions, hosted partners from around North America for a Customer Summit at the Chicago Hilton Suites. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to share ideas, thoughts, perspectives, trends, challenges, and solutions in a intimate, strategic setting. Round table discussions were moderated by Dr. Ted… Read more »

 Over the years, Interstate Warehousing has developed a comprehensive and holistic approach to food safety with multi­layered compliance and auditing elements built into our pre­requisite programs and GMP’s. Our Best Practices in the area of Food Defense and Food Safety were already well in line with the principal requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act… Read more »

As reported earlier, all “non-essential” federal workers were furloughed and federal agencies cannot continue their routine operations. However, not all agency operations will cease. Agencies can continue to provide essential services and those services funded outside of the appropriation process. While the length of the shutdown still remains uncertain, there is a clear impact on… Read more »

Evans Distribution System is celebrating its 11th consecutive year as one of the top 100 third-party logistics providers in the United States according to Inbound Logistics magazine. Evans Distribution Systems, a family-owned Michigan company with an 84-year history, made the cut among nearly 300 service providers that offer warehousing, transportation and overall supply chain solutions…. Read more »

Year-over-year, spot market loads were up 16 percent for August compared with August 2012. National average rates held steady for the week of August 25-31 as rates rose in a handful of key markets due to increased demand for all trailer types, reports DAT Trendlines. For the month of August, vans added 1 cent due… Read more »

In the latest State of Logistics Report, it is reported that the trucking industry is currently short by about 30,000 drivers. And logistics professionals are frequently warned by trucking trade associations and big carriers about how CSA regulations have reduced the driver pool, how Hours of Service will reduce driver productivity by perhaps 8 percent on average. We… Read more »