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5 Supply Chain Myths—Busted
Whether you have established your career or are just starting out in supply chain management, you’ll come up against persistent misconceptions. Inbound Logistics puts five of the most common myths to the test.
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Green Supply Chains: Sustainability Sells
Companies can take good care of the environment while also turning a profit.
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Feeding the Baby Products Supply Chain
Managing the baby products supply chain is not child’s play. Here’s how manufacturers in this highly regulated product category stay hyper-vigilant to protect infants and toddlers while constantly adjusting to parents’ ever-changing color, style, and flavor preferences.
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Chemical Supply Chain: Innovative Solutions in the Mix
From specialized requirements to capacity considerations, formidable challenges face chemical shippers. In reaction, logistics providers are rolling out solutions of substance.
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Automation Innovation
Innovations in materials handling solutions help cut costs and boost accuracy in the supply chain.
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Making Space for Intermodal
Intermodal-friendly sites combine a strategic location with well-designed physical spaces.
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Pallets Support Supply Chain Strategies
No mere beasts of burden, pallets are a vital logistics link. Optimize your supply chain by choosing the best pallet for the job.
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75 Green Supply Chain Partners
Selected by Inbound Logistics editors, these 75 companies go above and beyond to help shippers maintain sustainable, eco-friendly supply chain operations. AAA Cooper Transportation AAACOOPER.COM AAA Cooper is a SmartWay partner. The company installs enhanced/full aerodynamic fairing packages; converts oil to lighter-weight synthetic for better fuel economy; installs tire pressure systems designed for drive tire […]
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2019 YMS Guide
A yard management system (YMS) can provide significant benefits to your operation by managing shipments from the yard gate to the dock. A YMS provides real-time visibility into trailer locations and contents to drive efficiencies, improve decision-making, and reduce detention fees. An efficient YMS includes: Yard management. Directs trailers to a specific location in the […]
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