AUGUST 2014
VOLUME 12 NO. 8
inside
28 Social media champion:
interview with Tony Martins
BY JAMES A. COOKE
Social media can help break down organizational
silos and solve supply chain problems, argues
consultant Tony Martins. He’s successfully put
that idea to the test with his “hive” model of
communication.
33 On the right track
BY MARK B. SOLOMON
Thirty years since double-stack trains changed
the game, intermodal folk are making headway in
converting truck users.
41 Five ways to cut DC costs
BY JAMES A. COOKE
Under pressure to slash expenses? Consider these
five recommendations from top consultants.
45 Illinois: Driven by logistics
BY SUSAN K. LACEFIELD
With a long history as a center for logistics and
transportation, Illinois might be a good spot for
your next Midwest DC. Here are three reasons
to consider the state … and one reason not to.
49 Voice: a perfect fit for
omnichannel distribution
BY DAVID MALONEY
We talked to the industry’s top voice system
providers to see how voice aligns with the new
retail distribution realities.
54 Battery bonanza!
BY DC VELOCITY STAFF
These recently released products from makers
of batteries, chargers, and battery maintenance
equipment can help you get better performance
from your electric lift trucks.
