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GAWR vs. GVWR: How the Industry Defines and Uses Weight Standards

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When venturing into the world of trailers, trucks, or towing, two crucial acronyms come to the forefront: GAWR and GVWR. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Knowing the ins and outs of weight standards is a big deal when it comes to keeping things safe and running smoothly in the world of vehicles and trailers. Manufacturers and […]

Multimodal Transportation: Definition, Examples, and Advantages

In an era of globalization, where swift and efficient transportation is crucial, the logistics sector has had to innovate and adapt.  Among the various evolving transportation services, multimodal transportation stands out as an integrated solution catering to diverse intermodal shipping needs.  Let’s delve into this concept and understand its significance in today’s fast-paced world. What […]

Supply Chain Risk Management: Definition, Examples, and Strategies

In an interconnected global economy, smooth supply chain operations are crucial to business success. Yet, with myriad variables and dependencies, supply chains are exposed to many potential disruptions.  Enter supply chain risk management. Supply chain risk management is a strategic approach to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity and […]

Proforma Invoice: Format, Benefits, and Drawbacks

Navigating the world of invoicing can be daunting as it is full of terminology and practices. The proforma invoice is an essential document every business needs to understand.  This informational guide outlines a proforma invoice format, its benefits, and potential drawbacks. Whether you’re a business owner, a committed buyer, or someone curious about invoicing, we’ve […]

Insourcing vs Outsourcing: Definitions, Advantages, Differences

As businesses seek to gain a competitive edge while controlling costs, understanding the nuances between insourcing and outsourcing is essential for their success. Throughout this blog post, we will dive into the definitions of both insourcing and outsourcing practices. Then, we’ll explore their advantages and potential drawbacks in various scenarios. Furthermore, we will provide insight […]

Five Best Practices that Support Accelerated Supply Chain Digitalization 

There has been incredible progress in supply chain digitalization over the last several years. Technologies that were considered novel just a few years ago are now common while a host of new solutions have been introduced. Here are just a few examples: Robot-assisted and goods-to-person picking technologies have largely displaced manual each picking. Autonomous pallet […]

How 3PLs Build Resilient Supply Chains

As we come up for air after three years of unrelenting challenges caused by the pandemic, supply chains must prepare now for the next disruption by focusing on resiliency and adaptability.

How AI Will Revolutionize Shipping

New technology solutions are making waves in logistics, especially around artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). With huge potential for growth and supply chain improvement, logistics companies are using AI to build upon existing digital solutions and make them even more efficient.

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

From recent acquisitions to service milestones and awards, here’s what new and notable in the supply chain.

Rethinking Retail Strategies

As a result of retail’s rapid change, retailers need to review existing strategies to fully leverage forward-thinking practices and technology. Identifying those opportunities contributes greatly to revenue, profit improvement, and customer satisfaction.

GOOD QUESTION: What’s One Transportation Metric Shippers Should Pay More Attention To?

While on-time delivery remains a top answer, industry insiders point out other transportation metrics that merit attention and closer consideration.

VERTICAL FOCUS: Candy Supply Chain

From a global shortage of sugar to cold chain compliance considerations, candy companies overcome supply chain challenges to hit the sweet spot for consumers.

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Green Supply Chains Come Full Circle

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A growing number of organizations are incorporating circular supply chain approaches within their operations. Here’s a look at how they are closing the loop.

Higher Transport Rates on the Horizon

Fuel surcharges, market forces, and easing truckload growth rates are driving up parcel and LTL rates, says Cowen/AFS’s 2022 Freight Index.

Consumers Want More Action on Sustainability

The 2022 Retail and Sustainability Survey from global business applications firm CGS illustrates the demand for sustainability, even at the cost of losing expedited shipping times.

Managing Your Automated Warehouse

While more than 80% of warehouses are not automated, everyone is thinking about it. As supply chain technology continues to evolve, here’s what to consider if it’s time for you to implement automation and robotics to improve warehouse operations.

Logistics Disasters: Hang On

As extreme weather events increase in number and severity, logistics professionals must overcome some wet and wild challenges to deliver much-needed disaster relief supplies as quickly and efficiently as possible.

What’s the biggest supply chain silo?

Readers shine a light on the most significant information lapses and data gaps in the supply chain, from transportation siloes to the lack of visibility into suppliers.

What pandemic-era adjustment will have the greatest supply chain impact?

The acceleration of digital twins. The ability to digitally model a company’s manufacturing and distribution network will allow it to quickly assess the impact of large and small disruptions and take appropriate actions. —Allen Jacques Industry Thought Leader Kinaxis The use of data analytics to help suppliers really understand consumer behavior. Suppliers decided to eliminate […]

NOTED: The Supply Chain In Brief

The latest mergers & acquisitions, logistics contracts, sustainability initiatives, humanitarian logistics efforts and more. Good Works The Coca-Cola Company, based in Atlanta, donated $1 million to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation’s Commercial Truck Driving Program. The donation funds driver training programs and helps ensure more drivers are in the pipeline to fill trucking […]

Vertical Focus: Footwear

China SC Woes Have Footwear Industry Tied In Knots The impact on the supply chain from lockdowns in China was a major themefor footwear retailers in the first half of 2022. Largely reporting lower-than-expected earnings, many major footwear brands pointed a finger at the lockdowns to explain their disappointing performance levels. Strict and extended COVID-19 […]

Supply Chain Helps Meet ESG Goals

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals.

Chemical Logistics: Critical Challenges Drive Creativity

Chemical shippers and their partners keep critical shipments moving safely and efficiently—refining their strategies and getting creative despite considerable challenges. Here’s how leading providers formulate solutions for the chemical industry.

2022 75 Green Supply Chain Partners

Inbound Logistics editors select 75 companies going above and beyond to prioritize green initiatives and help global supply chains become more sustainable. These companies are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices that leave a positive footprint on the world.

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GAWR vs. GVWR: How the Industry Defines and Uses Weight Standards

Learn More

When venturing into the world of trailers, trucks, or towing, two crucial acronyms come to the forefront: GAWR and GVWR. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Knowing the ins and outs of weight standards is a big deal when it comes to keeping things safe and running smoothly in the world of vehicles and trailers. Manufacturers and […]

Multimodal Transportation: Definition, Examples, and Advantages

In an era of globalization, where swift and efficient transportation is crucial, the logistics sector has had to innovate and adapt.  Among the various evolving transportation services, multimodal transportation stands out as an integrated solution catering to diverse intermodal shipping needs.  Let’s delve into this concept and understand its significance in today’s fast-paced world. What […]

Supply Chain Risk Management: Definition, Examples, and Strategies

In an interconnected global economy, smooth supply chain operations are crucial to business success. Yet, with myriad variables and dependencies, supply chains are exposed to many potential disruptions.  Enter supply chain risk management. Supply chain risk management is a strategic approach to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity and […]

Proforma Invoice: Format, Benefits, and Drawbacks

Navigating the world of invoicing can be daunting as it is full of terminology and practices. The proforma invoice is an essential document every business needs to understand.  This informational guide outlines a proforma invoice format, its benefits, and potential drawbacks. Whether you’re a business owner, a committed buyer, or someone curious about invoicing, we’ve […]

Insourcing vs Outsourcing: Definitions, Advantages, Differences

As businesses seek to gain a competitive edge while controlling costs, understanding the nuances between insourcing and outsourcing is essential for their success. Throughout this blog post, we will dive into the definitions of both insourcing and outsourcing practices. Then, we’ll explore their advantages and potential drawbacks in various scenarios. Furthermore, we will provide insight […]

9 Types of Trucks in Logistics: Definitions and Importance

The trucking sector is a critical logistics component, with businesses relying on it to maintain quick delivery times and carry multiple loads securely worldwide. Trucks ship far more cargo than ships, trains, or aircraft, with 71.6% of the $14.5 trillion value of all goods shipped in the United States.  Commodities could only go from rail […]

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