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Lowe’s Finds Savings at the Core
With the robust economy driving its business in an exciting new direction, Lowe’s Companies was poised for dynamic growth in the late 1990s. Included in the plans was a push to “go global” by concentrating on expanding markets in the U.S. and later Canada and Mexico. But at the time, the retailer says it was using several carriers that it felt were providing unreliable levels .... Continue
Global Strategy: Is low-cost sourcing still viable?
The volatility of global transportation costs—and a sharp reduction in benefits— has generated a long list of significant questions that need to be addressed by today’s supply chain and corporate leadership. Continue.
Supply Chain Technology: The golden age of wireless
A new generation of wireless technologies promises that it’s possible to go beyond standard vehicle tracking and incorporate broader business intelligence that will cut costs for all parties involved in transportation. But is it being embraced? Continue
Transportation Best Practices: Understanding LTL carrier class rates
Our esteemed Pricing columnist enlightens shippers to the seven factors that need to be understood before routing shipments this fall. Continue
Warehouse and DC: Lift truck financing
Regardless of the number of terms used to define it, leasing has become the most popular option when it comes to financing lift trucks. Outright purchase, it seems, is a thing of the past, except under a few specific circumstances. Continue
Effect of economic stimulus checks matched transportation analyst projections
Another “weak peak” is likely
Highway Trust Fund legislation made official
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