logistics management

With the management technique “Management by Exception,” managers leave the handling of routine cases to the employees in charge. Management steps in only in exceptional cases such as tolerance violations…

In 2011, the UN Human Rights Council developed the first international corporate guidelines for respecting human rights. These guidelines state governments enact laws to prevent employers from taking advantage of…

Every industry experiences change because of rapidly evolving technology. Material handling is one business that will see some of its core tenets drastically changed, whether it happens for better or…

Freight and logistics companies can benefit from digital technologies just like any other. In the digital age, where customers expect maximum transparency and lightning-quick turnarounds, technology provides the means to…

Short lead times, low stock levels and high flexibility – these goals are becoming increasingly important when it comes to internal material flow. Driverless transport systems open up new possibilities…

The trucking industry has some fundamental problems to solve. It’s not that something specific has “gone wrong.” Rather, it’s simply an inefficient industry in general. There’s no shame in admitting…

I celebrated my 30th birthday this month. It may sound frightening at first, but despite my fears, the aches and pains, wrinkles and grey hairs didn’t happen overnight. From my…

Looking for ways to cut costs and improve your customer service? Struggling to limit your environmental impact and be a conscious corporate citizen? Reverse logistics, a supply chain management technique,…