September 2014

Strategic Options for Shipping Efficiency

Strategy, Subscriber Only / April Nowicki

Supply chain optimization is a goal with so many moving parts, it’s sometimes difficult to nail down what places to begin addressing potential changes. In this article, industry experts simplify the options and set the stage for an efficient, long-term process for freight movement.

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Challenges to mitigating shipping costs
The role of technology in improving shipping efficiency
How distributors can use shipping to differentiate

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MDM Interview: Stellar Industrial’s Strategic Focus

Companies, Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution, Management, Operations, Strategy, Subscriber Only, Top Distributor Sectors / Tom Gale

Earlier this year, Tacoma, WA-based Stellar Industrial Supply announced the addition of Larry Davis, former president of ORS Nasco, to its executive team as executive vice president and chief commercial officer. The move was part of a strategy by Stellar to grow “faster and more effectively.” MDM Publisher Tom Gale recently spoke with Stellar’s executive team, including President & CEO John Wiborg, Executive Vice President & COO Steve Slater and Davis, about the shifts in the market that drove the shift in strategy and where the company is heading.

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