Are Customers Going to Require Free Shipping?

With the retail marketplace growing more and more competitive, are customers going to increasingly demand free shipping and other benefits when deciding between retailers? This is question facing many in the logistics industry. Considering the massive success of Amazon in the 21st Century – a company that offers free shipping on every order over $35…

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How the Internet of Things Is Affecting Logistics

One of the hottest current technology trends, the Internet of Things (IoT) involves the concept of individual devices, appliances, and equipment that can be accessed and managed over the Internet. The growing home automation (HA) market is one example of the IoT market, featuring a host of lights, doors, windows, and more that are controllable…

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Questions to Never Ask on a Job Interview

Sure, your professional experience expressed on your resume and cover letter helped get you that interview, but now it is time to shine and earn a job offer. Job interview performance isn’t only about your responses to questions; what you ask of the interviewer is also important. It is a great chance to show off…

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Part 2: How Is Omnichannel Retailing Affecting Logistics?

In last week’s article, we looked at the omnichannel retailing trend that continues to revolutionize the supply chain world in the 21st Century. These logistics innovations allowed companies like Amazon to become dominant in the industry, while forcing others – notably Walmart – to adopt similar techniques to be able to compete. Other companies, like…

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How to Improve the Mood in Your Workplace

A happy workplace is a productive and efficient workplace. No one wants to work in a dull, depressing environment, and if that describes the current state of your logistics office, don’t be surprised if staff retention becomes a major problem for your organization. You need to take the necessary steps to improve your corporate culture.…

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