June 2014 | Capacity LLC

June 26, 2014

The Importance of Passion in Supply Chain Management

If you're not passionate about what you do, then chances are you're not going to do it nearly as well as your competitors. As much as anywhere, this idea applies to supply chain management. That's... Read More

June 24, 2014

Capacity LLC Case Study #8: Socket Plugs Into Our Client's Services

In our continuing series of case studies spotlighting our services, suppliers and partners, we focus today on Socket. Socket is in the business of building brands, by providing managed back office services, operational, and finance function support for consumer... Read More

June 20, 2014

Capacity LLC Video: We Know Logistics #2

Today's we're releasing the second video in Capacity LLC's series, "We Know Logistics." Manager Claudia Rodriguez talks about what it takes to get the Assembly Department operating smoothly and efficiently. (more…)... Read More

June 19, 2014

The Future of Retail: Bigger & Better or Smaller & Slicker?

The rapid growth of ecommerce and, more recently mcommerce, has forced businesses to question the future of retail. Where for years it was assumed that the Walmart model of big box = better was the way forward,... Read More

June 13, 2014

Four Fun Alternative Uses for Shipping Containers

Even if you're not directly involved in the transport and logistics industry, it's likely that you see shipping containers every day. On the road as you commute to work. Stacked up neatly in the storage area... Read More

June 9, 2014

Capacity LLC Case Study #7: YRC – The Heat Is On!

YRC Trailers - Great working releationships are key to quick cargo movement (Photo credit: Wikipedia) With the long hard winter firmly behind us, today's entry into the case study files takes us back to a new client... Read More

June 5, 2014

Summer Means Sunshine… and Shipping Surcharges

Although many consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial start of summer, pedants will argue that it officially remains spring until June 21st. Either way, most of us go by whether or not the sun... Read More

June 4, 2014

Assembly Service – Capacity LLC: We Know Logistics #1 –

In our latest video, Capacity LLC's Director of Assembly Service, Emily Siegert, talks about how her department and team are a crucial part of a smooth-functioning supply chain and logistics systems for our clients. Inside Capacity's... Read More

June 3, 2014

Why Mobile Payments Demand a Robust, Responsive Supply Chain

Mobile payment systems are on the rise. By now most of us are aware of online payment veteran PayPal and have probably made a couple of "quick click purchases" on a tablet, but the industry is rapidly... Read More

Month: June 2014