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There is an aggressive and ongoing collaborative effort between the USPS and the mailing industry to utilize new innovations and intelligence, and to create new marketing concepts to engage with customers leveraging the use of mail. This effort is geared towards...
Feb 16, 2016
You’ve probably heard a lot about supply chains. Whether it’s in regards to creating a customer-centric supply chain, incorporating sustainability, how mobile technology is changing the management aspect, or even eliminating the dark side by way of the force (you get...
Feb 2, 2016
There has been a longstanding debate in the supply chain industry over whether it is better for certain companies to implement a transportation management system (TMS) or allow a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to handle their logistics and shipping operations....
Jan 19, 2016
Each year, more and more companies are turning to lean practices in order to reduce waste and increase efficiency. Surveys have shown that lean operations are a growing trend in the industry, and for good reason. Lean warehouses can be more effective at fulfilling...
Jan 12, 2016
With the end of one year and beginning of another, we often hear “out with the old and in with the new.” And, that saying doesn’t just apply to individuals, it applies to businesses, as well. The New Year is a time for change, growth and new opportunities for...