Supply Chain and Logistics Blog

Over ten years ago, Kiva Systems forever changed the warehouse landscape by introducing their flagship product,...

Every industry is unique, with its own rites, rituals, and news to know and track. That's why each industry has...

When your company uses an outside service provider like a 3PL, it takes certain concerns off of your plate -...

Innovation is a team effort requiring collaboration and buy-in from all levels within an organization, and it’s...

As the contracts of holiday hires expire, you may be wondering the best way to proceed. While the need that drew...

Even the most determined business optimist would be hard-pressed not to find a warehousing cost that isn't...

The supply chain is one of the most commonly discussed aspects of business––so much so that it seems to take on a...

Late last year, a San Francisco politician launched a statewide campaign to raise money for a California ballot...

After numerous requests from industry fans, Kenco is proud to offer a 2018 installment of our popular "Top Supply...

I recently had the pleasure of working with Suitable Technologies in an interview piece on how telepresence...

A couple of years ago, Meg Whitman, the CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, wrote a post on LinkedIn where she...

Are all warehouse management systems created equal? The WMS programs of a decade ago were once rigidly...

While personal accountability is the norm in business, for divisions that work as a team out of necessity––e.g.,...

Much like personal resolutions, setting productivity goals for a new year is a smart idea. Aiming for certain...

As alluring as the concept of a set-and-forget partnership in business may be, the reality is the complexity of...

Whether we intend them to or not, our experiences form a lens through which we view the world. If we decide we...

The digital currency called Bitcoin has been in the news recently as its value has skyrocketed to over $6500 per...

Each "hiccup" in a workflow is another roadblock standing between a task and a goal. In a warehouse setting, the...

There's a reason a service business is often called an organization––the concept is crucial to keeping the...

Brick and mortar shopping is going the way of the dinosaur, and more and more people are logging on to get the...

“Our employees are the backbone of our company, and they should always feel appreciated for their commitment to...

We all know how important and accomplished it feels when you win an award. Whether it’s the trophy you received in...

Your warehouse should be––at its core––a bastion of the organization.

Unfortunately, day-to-day operations don't...

A sense of complacency can lurk behind benchmarks.

Once you hit your monthly warehouse goals, there can be a pull...

Supply chain engineers must embrace change to "keep up with the Jones's." New technology sweeping our warehouses...

As a business leader, you need a primer to codify the original intent and context of your words, so they do not...

The news of Amazon acquiring Whole Foods has generated a lot of buzz and excitement in the logistics industry.

We recently conducted a survey of supply chain leaders to get a better read on how they’re thinking about...

At one time, our culture was obsessed with cyborgs named Arnold and systems named Skynet. AI (artificial...

From Amazon drone delivery to Uber’s self-driving trucks, supply chain innovations are always making headlines....

Gamification is a technique rapidly gaining in popularity within the 3PL industry. While it can be costly, the...

Each year, we excitedly await the results of one of the largest warehouse metrics studies in the country––WERC DC...

Contracts are a necessary part of defining expectations and securing excellent results in the logistics industry....

Logistics helps your product get exactly where you need it to when you need it. A solid logistics services...

Most companies develop a program around continuous improvement, which means they use tools - and the ongoing...

Every supply chain has a central purpose, regardless of size or industry: getting materials from their point of...

As we have mentioned before and we mention in our mission statement: To expand Kenco’s market reach by unleashing...

Seeking out opportunities to partner with startup companies, other labs, and innovators in various industries are...

Recently I had the opportunity to present —“Accelerating Drone Technology Across the Supply Chain”— at SCM World...

The word ‘gamification’ has recently become a buzzword over the past five years with the advent of the social...

Supply chain disruption is not a problem isolated to a few unlucky companies - every business that uses a supply...

The very title of supply chain indicates a wistful simplicity — a series of links all working together toward a...

The supply chain is a fascinating snapshot of the power of business: a sleek, ever-evolving product of ongoing...

Imagine you are shopping for a new car. Your current car is not broken or limping along or anything of that...

Any student (or person in a book club) who's ever faced down a looming book report knows the power of CliffsNotes:...

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”

Henry Ford.

When our team was asked to put together a list of conferences we wanted to attend for 2017, I was apprehensive...

This isn't the first time we have stressed the importance of employee engagement with lean logistics, nor will it...

An evolved company is one that is focused not only on today's success but on a sustainable support network that...

Gamification: "the process of adding games or gamelike elements to something (such as a task) so as to encourage...

If you don’t know these logistics trends, then you are definitely headed for trouble. Play safe and read on.

If you were paying attention to any of the international trade headlines this October, Hanjin Shipping surely...

Whether I'm speaking to potential customers or other industry professionals at a trade show, I frequently get to...

If you work in manufacturing or distribution, it's no secret business logistics costs have been on the rise. While...

Supply chain metrics are the driving force behind any modern logistics company. The focus on specific measurements...

In recent years, warehouse operations have become a critical component in managing complex inventory flow—with...

The advent of concepts and terms like "just-in-time," "kaizen," and "Six Sigma" led to a new way of...

In one of our recent blogs, we talked a lot about the importance of people in the future workplace. People are the...

When we start to talk about the future of integrated logistics and the workforce, many immediately turn to...

“What you are, speaks so loudly I can't hear what you say.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Simon Sinek has a great TED talk you might have seen floating around your office more than once. The talk, "How...

Since the Innovation Lab's inception in 2015, we have been looking forward to the possibilities of drones in the...

On June 21, the FAA finalized the rules for commercial UAVs or drones. Until now, commercial use of this...

As a gadget nerd, I was one of the first kids on my block to get a drone. The problem was that I was 40 years old...

Have you ever felt as if you are leading from the back of the pack?  Without the proper information to make...

You can be forgiven if you’ve never said Snorlax and supply chain - or Mewtwo and manufacturing - in the same...

Imagine this:

You've been looking to find a local, fresh produce store near your home. After an hour of Google...

According to Inbound Logistics, 91 percent of service providers grew their client base by at least 5 percent last...

There's always a small bit of joy I get when I walk into my favorite coffee shop, and without saying anything the...

Goldilocks was onto something. When she was searching for the perfect bed to nap on, she passed by the one she...

The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution can bring the Internet to non-traditional “things,” such as pallets,...

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

While billions of devices are already connected to the internet, most of...

Is anything as over-hyped as the Internet of Things (IoT) right now? There is so much information about how it...

“Do something today your future self will thank you for tomorrow.”

Precise historical operational data, good communications, and understanding inventory flow are key to minimizing...

It’s a given that collaboration, visibility and agility make supply chains more efficient and effective;

this is...

Innovation. It’s one of those corporate buzzwords – like synergy and paradigm - easily slipped into...

Today’s 3PL is not your grandfather’s 3PL. Third-party logistics used to mean basic transportation and...

Staying ahead of the competition and finding new ways to better deliver your product is a challenge for any...

Selecting the right 3PL provider is one of the most important things you can do for your business. You can help...

Recently, I had the opportunity to present on "Innovation" at Kenco's Annual Fall Customer Summit. I like to open...

The use of technology within the 3PL industry benefits companies by improving customer service, inventory...

I attend and speak at many supply chain and logistics conferences throughout the year, but among my favorites are...

Keeping up with trends in supply chain is one of the best ways you can stay on top of the important things that...

As with many readers this year has been full of conferences both fulfilling and educational. I have just returned...

Attending the best trade shows in your industry can make a big difference in how you conduct your business and...

Choosing a career can be rather daunting at times. Some people know they are going to have their dream job...

A few months back, Kenco Innovation Labs purchased the Lulzbot Mini 3D printer. After hearing of the struggles...

In the last few years, the relationship between companies and third-party logistics (3PL) providers has shifted....

If you are trying to decide if a 3PL or a 4PL model is right for your logistics operations and supply chain, it...

As a female business owner, I understand the value of having and adding diversity to the workplace. As workforce...

While most everyone has heard of an augmented reality (AR) eyeglass-type product, many have only seen it being...

There’s a difference between being green and being sustainable. You can go broke going green, but that’s not...

Acquiring (leasing or buying) warehousing to satisfy the unique needs of your business is a complicated process...

In today’s active world we are hearing more about getting employees within the organization engaged at work. This...

Whether you are a Logistic Service Provider (LSP), or use LSP services, the following article provides valuable...

Visual order is the foundation of excellence in our logistics environments. It provides the basis for much of the...