by Elizabeth Hines | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Logistics, Strategy, Supply Chain
Consumer expectations of expedited, free shipping come at a cost to e-commerce businesses — but is it worth it? The race to deliver orders at an ever-increasing pace — free of charge — is raising the stakes for shippers and retailers. Everything from the size of...
by Fronetics | Nov 30, 2016 | Blog, Content Marketing, Logistics, Marketing, Social Media, Supply Chain
Companies within the logistics and supply chain industries are increasing customer engagement, market and business intelligence, leads, and more by participating in social media. Results from a previous Fronetics survey tell us that 100% of responding companies in the...
by Jennifer Hart Yim | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Talent
The stigma around boomerang employees is disappearing, and that’s good for companies open to rehiring talent that previously left. This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting, a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain...
by Fronetics | Nov 28, 2016 | Blog, Content Marketing, Marketing, Social Media
Supply chain companies can use influencers in their prospects’ network as a strategic tool to gain new business. The term “influencer marketing” often brings to mind celebrities endorsing their favorite brand of bottled water or jeans — not an image that is...
by Elizabeth Hines | Nov 23, 2016 | Blog, Strategy, Supply Chain, Warehousing & Materials Handling
The evolution of driverless robotic vehicles continues unabated. But what will it take for them to overtake certain warehouse tasks? A lucky few have already experienced it — the thrill of taking their hands off the steering wheel and letting the car take care of the...
by Fronetics | Nov 22, 2016 | Blog, Content Marketing, Marketing, Strategy
By repurposing and thoughtfully packaging the content you have already published, you can assist your sales force in closing deals. How many of your sales force’s calls turn into appointments? Probably very few. More and more of today’s buyers don’t want to speak with...