• 10 Changes Set to Shape Order Fulfillment in the Next 10 Years

    With more than 15 years under our belts in the order fulfillment business and decades of collective experience, it feels like there's very little the Capacity team has not done or seen. Fulfillment changes on a regular basis and requires frequent reviews to stay on course. ...
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  • The Epicenter of Improvement: Getcha Genba Boots On!

    We've focused a lot on improvement this month, from ways to develop a kaizen-inspired mindset in your organization, to areas where you can cut waste and reduce shipping costs. But even if you follow every piece of advice on the subject, how will...
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  • A Local Reminder on Insurance and Preparedness

    We had a close call here recently in New Jersey, as a facility next to us on Corporate Road in North Brunswick was hit by a fire. It's always scary to see that much smoke up close and personal, and seriously disheartening to note the damage done as crucial company equipment goes up in flames. Thankfully, no-one was...
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  • Logistics Industry Review: June 2015

    It's Friday and heading into the height of summer sun, so we'll get right into it this month. Here's your review of everything supply chain and logistics industry-related that mattered most in June. (If we missed anything important, please let me and the readers know in the comments!) Logistics in Review: June 2015 US rail freight posted impressive...
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  • Winter Storm Thor Wreaks More Disruption (But May Be the Last)

    Another storm has swept through the southern states and is currently impacting the East coast. Much as Octavia did two weeks ago, Thor came in the night and left commuters and delivery companies alike to deal with its mess. ...
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  • Disruption & Delay as Winter Storm Octavia Hits the South

    As a result of ongoing severe weather conditions, both FedEx and UPS have warned customers to expect delivery delays today. Winter storm Octavia passed through the southern states overnight with a less overt warning than previous weather events, delivering around one foot of snow and severe...
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