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Advantages of Independent Logistics Consultants over System Integrators

March 5, 2012 Topics: Media, News

“Leveraging broad supply chain experience from multiple industries, coupled with incisive analytics for precision system conceptual designs, and the capability to objectively examine and propose any design and system options – independent logistics consultants provide critical benefits that systems integrators cannot deliver, and continue to be the choice of supply chain executives for designing and installing material handling systems in distribution centers.”

Read Jeff Graves' recent article in which he outlines critical advantages of independent logistics consultants over system integrators. You can read the entire article here.

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