JUNE 2018
VOLUME 16 NO. 6
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24 A pragmatist’s take on
sustainability: interview
with Yossi Sheffi
BY SUSAN K. LACEFIELD
It can be hard to find a nuanced discussion
of corporate sustainability. But Yossi Sheffi’s
new book aims to provide just that, offering a
clear-eyed take on the challenges and benefits of
going green.
29 Improving visibility—in
the cloud
BY VICTORIA KICKHAM
3Cloud-based asset-tracking solutions are giving
organizations a better view into their supply chains—
and helping them improve productivity and
efficiency inside, outside, and on the road.
35 Changes in parcel
landscape loom large as
UPS, Teamsters knock
heads again
BY MARK B. SOLOMON
UPS says it needs flexibility to compete with parcel
newbies. Will the union play ball?
40 Four management
strategies for retaining
labor
BY BEN AMES
Studies show that DCs with the lowest turnover
rates tend to follow the same four management
principles. But they sometimes stumble in the
execution.
44 Space savings add up
BY VICTORIA KICKHAM
Storage solutions that maximize space don’t just
improve operations in the warehouse and distribution center. They can help you put more money to
the bottom line too.
