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    Kane Logistics | December 12, 2012

    The Conundrum of Customer Metrics and KPIs

    "Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted." - Albert Einstein There are hundreds, if not thousands of metrics that are put in place across the supply chain today. Everyone seems to have a diffe...
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    Topics: Supply Chain Challenges, Logistics Technology, Consumer Goods Logistics, Warehouse Operations

    Alex Stark | November 20, 2012

    Mid-Sized CPGs Truly “Stuck in the Middle”

    Retail supply chain study uncovers frustration among smaller suppliers with increasing retailer demands Do the distribution policies of major retailers favor large, Fortune 500 companies over smaller suppliers? Recent research indicates tha...
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    Topics: Supply Chain Challenges, Consumer Goods Logistics

    The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great 3PL Customer

    This quick-read eBook lists 12 best practices designed to elicit greatness from your 3PL.

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    Safety In Logistics Operations

    4 strategies to turn safety from a compliance-driven chore to a profit-driving opportunity.

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    Jim Lahey | November 14, 2012

    Mobile Technology Shapes the Future of CPG

    CPG: Mobile Technology is Shaping the Future Efficiency and accuracy are key in retail distribution of CPG products. Cellular technology is advancing at a pace that is creating a wild ride. People do not need to be tethered to a desk anymor...
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    Topics: Logistics Technology, Consumer Goods Logistics, Warehouse Operations, 3PL Outsourcing

    Dan Nairn | October 31, 2012

    POP display design | Point of purchase display design

    Should Logistics Be Involved in POP Display Design? CPG companies are continually looking for ways to drive cost from their supply chains. An area of opportunity is POP display design.
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    Topics: Consumer Goods Logistics

    Alex Stark | July 13, 2012

    How can you reduce logistics costs in the CPG supply chain?

    How is your company responding to the pressure to minimize operational costs? With incremental improvements to existing distribution processes? Or are you exploring logistics strategies that alter current processes and the way you work with...
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    Topics: Supply Chain Challenges, Consumer Goods Logistics

    Alex Stark | June 26, 2012

    When Imperfect Is Good

    In retail distribution of CPG products, perfect is always the goal. Accurate, on-time, damage-free shipments that keep retailers hyper-efficient at the receiving end. No logistics firms are out there touting the benefits of "imperfect." But...
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    Topics: Supply Chain Challenges, Consumer Goods Logistics, Freight Transportation

    Alex Stark | July 08, 2011

    The Hunt for Efficiency

    Michael Sansolo, the long time senior vice president of the Food Marketing Institute and past editor-in-chief of Progressive Grocer, guest blogs from his unique view of the changing nature of today's shoppers and their impact on the food re...
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    Topics: Supply Chain Challenges, Consumer Goods Logistics

    Alex Stark | March 10, 2010

    PA Warehouse Tax Update

    On March 6, 2009, Governor Ed Rendell spoke at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. Gov. Rendell has been spending a good deal of his time recently traveling the Commonwealth to discuss the budget shortfall and his plans to combat the ...
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    Topics: Supply Chain Challenges, Consumer Goods Logistics, KANE Company News

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