The Logistics Management Resource Center is the logistics professional's guide to the latest research and product information. Our free library features white papers, PDFs, case studies, data sheets, software and design guides on topics related to global logistics and supply chain management.
White Paper: In recent years, logistics costs - an unavoidable part of doing business - have increased by nearly $100 billion during 2007 in the U.S. alone. This paper focuses on how businesses can thrive by managing their logistics costs despite the dramatic increases. Situation Overview and... more
White Paper: Did you know that difficult economic times can afford substantial business opportunities? Learn how a three-step action plan can help your warehouse or distribution center prosper through a lean economic period... more
White Paper: Are you about to embark on a warehouse management system (WMS) implementation? This special report provides four tips to help ensure your implementation moves along at a rapid pace toward a successful go-live... more
White Paper: The drive to capture the business benefits of low cost country sourcing has far out-paced the processes and systems needed to efficiently manage the global supply chain. Most importers do not have a formal solution to manage international transportation yet technology holds the key to containing... more
White Paper: A fleet of orange robots scurry around a distribution center moving shelves of products like a family of large mechanical ants. Highly productive workers enjoy picking orders from the shelves of merchandise delivered by the robots. Order selection cycle times take less than 30 minutes for complex... more
White Paper: Shippers face challenges such as rising fuel costs, service shortages, regulation changes, and new customer requirements. This report will help you discover five key ways transportation management systems (TMS) automate processes and reduce costs associated with getting products to their... more
Reference Guide: 2008 painted a gloomy economic picture for many companies. And 2009 doesn't promise to be a lot brighter. But that doesn't mean that your company can't improve its performance for better bottom-line results. The key is how you manage your supply chain-and the key to managing your... more
White Paper: In a highly volatile industry, electronics companies need aggressive strategies to cut costs and increase cash flow. Learn how leveraging the resources of an outsourced logistics provider can significantly reduce cap ex and allow your company to focus on research & development, managing sales... more
White Paper: This report from Penn State’s Center for Supply Chain Research explores emerging markets in 41 countries and the political and economic barriers to direct investment in manufacturing operations. The various business risks that influence supply chain risk as a whole are discussed, including risks... more
White Paper: This white paper outlines how and why companies can implement and benefit from building a portfolio of free trade agreements (FTAs) based on findings from a survey of over 300 importers and exporters. The report divulges key insider information related to program management challenges, monetary... more
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