Those of you in the EDI (or Data Transformation, Partner Integration, or whatever you want to call it) arena know what I mean when I say you’re in the middle of things. You have ‘customers’ both upstream and downstream, and those people are very demanding. When something goes wrong, you hear about it. Nothing good can result from that, right? Wrong! Read more...

The supply chain is a huge component of most businesses, and therefore a prime target for cost reduction efforts. There are lots of ways to reduce costs, from beating suppliers over the head for price concessions to engaging 3PLs to handle fulfillment processes. Because the supply chain is so broad and has so many components, the possibilities are endless. Read more...

I’ve become increasingly interested in supply chain sustainability over the past few months. There’s plenty of activity in that arena and it’s not likely to calm down soon. Sustainability is both good for the environment and great for business, and that’s a powerful combination. Read more...