The reverse supply chain is an integral part of any manufacturer's business, but did you know that it also contributes to the overall health of the global economy? For one example of this, you can look to South Africa. Global Manufacturing reported that manufacturing is the country's second largest economic... read more →
Scalability is increasing in importance as technologies and globalization of economies improves. In the enterprise environment, having a scalable operation affects business models and long-term goals for companies. The Small Business Chronicle wrote that an organization's ability to expand both geographically and financially is reflected in its scalability, as the... read more →
It takes a sense of creativity and imagination to repurpose old, or seemingly unusable items, and transform them into something new and innovative. That’s why when something jumps out at us as inventive and exceptionally repurposed we like to take note. In our business, we are constantly updating and changing... read more →
The mining industry is currently experiencing a rocky period, with Shipping Watch reporting that the price of iron ore fell by as much as 49 percent during 2014, which is the lowest level in five years. The direct impact of that number is reflected in the steel trade, permeating a... read more →
Each industry has a different approach to corporate asset management. Some sectors require complete management and visibility in the supply chain, while other markets rely on reverse logistics to keep their revenue streams steady. An industry's current landscape is often easy to glean from asset management tactics: High points lend... read more →
Transportation is, and remains, a fundamental component of the global economy. It is also a critical aspect of retailers' and manufacturers' supply chains, as their business depends on the delivery and acquisition of products. Unfortunately, transportation is expensive. From the cost of fuel to the procurement and maintenance of large... read more →
Growing social media enables us to do what we love the most─ keeping in touch with our clients and buyers around the world. Through these channels we are able to share industry trends as well as interesting and important news allowing for more timely updates than traditional media. Facebook, Pinterest,... read more →
Asset management best practices might vary across industries, but the benefits are well-known regardless of the sector. The problem, however, arises when whole markets fail to implement asset recovery, disposition, and valuation tactics. Not only does this impact the health of an industry, but a lack of valuation can cause... read more →
“Doing well and doing good” is a phrase that we take pride in when helping our community. One substantial area that we enjoy contributing to is education through our pillar of social responsibility to support youth mentoring and access to higher education. In recent news reported by Forbes, teachers around... read more →
The holiday season continues to be a big deal to both suppliers and retailers. During these months, products fly off shelves, special sales demand massive quantities of items, and consumers hit the brick-and-mortar floors just as hard as they flood through e-commerce channels. But once the new year begins, the... read more →