Guides

Use these Hollingsworth guides to implement tried and trusted strategies to improve and grow your supply chain and e-commerce strategy.

June 19, 2019

The Different Types of Supply Chain Management Methods and Theories

From Materials Logistics Management to Material Requirements Planning and other approaches to supply chain management, there are a variety of different theories and methods SCMs take for executing logistics. Learn more about the more common ones in this article.

June 12, 2019

Best Websites & Blogs For Up-to-Date Supply Chain News

From the hundreds of websites covering news and information in our industry, here are our top picks for websites and blogs that cover the most timely and relevant supply chain news. Check it out and bookmark your favorites for ongoing review.

June 6, 2019

15 Interesting Facts About Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Here are 15 interesting facts about supply chain management and logistics. How many of them did you know?

May 21, 2019

Top Products Moving Through Hollingsworth’s E-commerce Supply Chain in 2020

E-commerce continues to be a huge part of our supply chain. Here are the top products moving through the supply chain that may be good for retail business.

May 20, 2019

Outsourcing Versus In-House Shipping: Which Is Best?

Shipping is a pivotal decision for e-commerce businesses. In this article, we’ll outline the costs, pros and cons of keeping your shipping process in-house versus outsourcing to a 3PL or fulfillment partner for order management.

May 16, 2019

What Are the Different Types of PLs?

Logistics is how supply chains are managed, from the simplest and least complex of 1PL shipping, to 3PL, 4PL and even 5PL partners that take over more control and risk in the venture. Learn about the different levels of outsourced logistics in this article, which also outlines some of the advantages and considerations.

Two supervisors discussing amount of goods for export on shelves of warehouse
May 10, 2019

Shipping, Technology and Supply Chain Integration Strategies from Industry Pros

How are the leaders in Supply Chain Management adapting to the changes with shipping and technology? What strategies are they implementing to drive success and growth? Get insight from professionals and influencers throughout the industry in this article.

May 4, 2019

10 Best Practices for Optimizing Warehouses

From implementing automation and flexibility, to ensuring the alignment of business operations with goals and KPIs, there are several ways to optimize your warehouse operations. Learn more in our list of ten best practices.

April 21, 2019

Different Types of E-Commerce

There’s more than one type of e-commerce, and the techniques vary more than just B2B or B2C e-commerce. Learn more about each type and how they affect the retail and transactional space in this article.

April 10, 2019

Infographic: All You Need to Know About JIT Delivery

Just-in-time delivery is a supply chain management process involving inventory management and lean manufacturing and production. This infographic defines the process and outlines the benefits and potential risks of JIT delivery.