Supply Chain Collaboration: It Works Both Ways
Successful supply chain collaboration between shippers and their third-party logistics providers requires transparency, honest communication, and a commitment to forming a true partnership with shared goals and values. Come along for the ride.
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Here Comes the Bridal Wear Supply Chain
Made-to-order bridal gowns, drop-dead dress deadlines, and emotional brides create a unique supply chain that’s no honeymoon to manage.
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Distributors Step Up Their Game
Changing business models—especially the rise of e-commerce—are prompting many distributors to enhance their services. Game on.
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Direct Hit
E-commerce has forever changed the way people shop. Now businesses of all sizes must reassess their supply chains to go direct to the consumer with faster-than-fast delivery and free shipping.
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Canada: Ties That Bind
The U.S.-Canada cross-border trade relationship remains robust in an evolving regulatory environment.
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Silicon Valley is Helping the Logistics Industry Grow Smarter, Instead of Bigger – ClearMetal
Q: How can shippers and service poviders cut through the clutter of tech talk around AI and machine learning? A: The most important thing to remember is that machine learning is not a generic box you can buy from just anyone, plug in and have work. The shipping industry is so complex and nuanced that […]
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Today’s Options in Technology To Improve Your Transportation Program – KDL
Q: What have been the technology changes in transportation? A: As we have seen in other industries like Netflix with entertainment content or Airbnb with hospitality, we are also seeing innovative technology, i.e. Uber Freight, trying to disrupt the transportation industry. All of these technology advancements benefit everyone that is in our industry. For a […]
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How to Choose a TMS Vendor That’s Right for Your Company – Fortigo
Q: What are some important things to consider when selecting a TMS solution? A: Deploying a Transportation Management System (TMS) can be complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. Fortunately, this does not need to be true, thanks to systems with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model, which help you navigate the process of selecting and deploying a TMS […]
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Learning from the Fast Fashion Groundbreakers – Amber Road
Q: Speed-to-market has become the top market pressure for retailers. What can other industries or CPG manufacturers learn from "fast fashion" leaders like H&M, Uniqlo, and Zara who are able to go from concept to shelf in weeks? A: Attaining raw speed requires an overhaul of your supply chain. To truly match the clock speed […]
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3 Ways Your 3PL Can Help You Overcome E-commerce Challenges
To meet consumer demands, e-commerce requires adaptable and flexible supply chains, no matter how short the lead time. Companies can support this fast-moving supply chain by leveraging a collaborative 3PL relationship. By collaborating with a knowledgeable third-party logistics (3PL) provider, shippers can add both scale and visibility to their supply chain. With greater control, companies […]
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