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"30 Under 30" Rising Supply Chain Stars Shine at ISM2015

The winners of the inaugural "30 Under 30" Rising Supply Chain Stars Recognition Program, sponsored by ThomasNet and Institute for Supply Management, have been quite busy.

The FedEx Acquisition and the Impact on 3PLs

Every year, supply chains grow and companies expand their reach into new regions. When it comes to global corporations, there’s a noticeable reliance on third party logistics providers, better known as “3PLs,” to provide expertise in many areas: customs, lowest cost logistics, assistance in reaching suppliers in remote locations, reliability in delivery and flexibility in terms and conditions.

What to Expect at ISM2015

We look forward to the Institute for Supply Management’s conference every year. Not only is it a good opportunity for my ThomasNet colleagues and I to put in some face time with more folks in the industry, but it’s important for us to be able to attend sessions and help spread the word about supply chain. But we have to admit that this year, we’re a little more excited than usual.

Cost Analysis of Back Injury in Material Handling

Few injuries are as dangerous and debilitating as a back injury. At best, it can lead to severe discomfort that can make even the most basic tasks like standing, sitting, or walking very difficult. At worst, it can leave you completely unable to move and bedridden — and that is only if your spine is left mostly intact.

4 Tips For Your Mobile-Friendly Responsive Design

So, how confused are you over Mobilegeddon?

You know, those pesky changes Google is rolling out on April 21 that will alter search results on smartphones and tablets… And if you’ve been keeping up with the blogs and news stories, you’re likely overwhelmed with advice about responsive design and making your site mobile friendly. But do you know what this algorithm change will really bring?

What new purchasing agents should know about buying custom parts

Whether you are an Industrial Purchasing Manager, Procurement Professional or Supply Manager, the role of vetting out and selecting vendors has changed greatly over the last decade.

How Do I Get More Leads For My Sales Team?

The sales team needs more new leads. There’s no way around it. They’ve exhausted their existing relationships, and the lists you’ve bought for cold calling aren’t worth the paper that they’re printed on. The magazine ads aren’t working, and the tradeshow traffic has dried up. You’re really trying to get the website going, but you’ve hit a wall. You’re converting about 1-3% of your existing website traffic to leads, but this isn’t enough to keep the team busy and revenue growing. Sound familiar?

I Need More Traffic Quickly! Two Tactics to Defend Your Business From “Mobilegeddon”

By this time you’ve reviewed your website to see if your business will be impacted by Google’s “Mobilegeddon,” and if you haven’t, stop everything and read this.

How to Fix Your Mobile Issues Before Google's Next Update

You know that nudge I gave you last month about fixing the mobile issues with your website ASAP? Well, if you haven’t already taken my advice, it’s better now than never — because Google officially announced April 21 as mobile Armageddon.