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Supply Chain Remodeling
When supply chains need a fresh look, 3PLs can draft a blueprint for renovation.
Read More2013 3PL Perspectives: Drafting a Blueprint for Growth
Inbound Logistics’ ninth-annual 3PL Perspectives market research report documents how 3PLs are differentiating their value proposition beyond transactional services—creating an outsourcing blueprint for shippers to grow, in spite of economic uncertainties.
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MORE TO THE STORY: About the Survey Respondents Built to Last: A Sampling of Reader Comments 3PLs to Watch Supply chain challenges can weaken a business’ foundation, clogging product flow, wearing away at customer satisfaction, and draining profits. Whether companies need a minor supply chain touch-up or a major overhaul, enlisting a knowledgeable third-party logistics […]
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Transportation Infrastructure: Building Hope for the Future
As U.S. industry confronts the realities of a failing transportation system and looming capacity crunch, does MAP-21 offer the promise of improvement?
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Discount Apparel Logistics: Outfitting the Outlets
As consumers embrace bargain hunting, off-price apparel retailers re-style their supply chains to meet demand.
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Polishing the Furniture Supply Chain
Faced with mounting logistics challenges, U.S. furniture manufacturers let specialized carriers and white-glove delivery experts handle the heavy lifting.
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Guiding an Energy Renaissance: Questions and Answers With Michael O’Neill
The emergence of domestically sourced natural gas heralds significant changes in the North American energy market—especially in the way suppliers and producers move product.
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Temperature-controlled Logistics: Cool Under Pressure
As demand for perishable products grows worldwide, efficient and effective cold chain management requires strong partnerships and quick reactions.
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The Lean Supply Chain: Watch Your Waste Line
Lean logistics can help your company shed fat and build muscle.
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Logistics Education: Ready for the World
With a focus on international operations, logistics students and professionals prepare to manage complex global supply chains.
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Green Logistics The Walmart Way
Why sustainability best practices are part of the retailer’s supply chain DNA.
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Inbound Freight Management: 5 Roadblocks (and How to Get Around Them)
Managing inbound freight effectively can be challenging, but the obstacles don’t have to deter you from the benefits. Our experts map out detours to help you reach your goal.
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DC Automation: Sorting It Out
Changing consumer expectations and demand for greater efficiency, economy, and productivity present new twists and turns in warehouse automation.
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E-Fulfillment Strategies That Deliver the Goods
By adding speed and visibility to their logistics operations, retailers delight online customers, and keep them coming back for more.
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Business Intelligence in the Supply Chain
Thanks to business intelligence tools, companies are no longer awash in reams of data that they don’t know what to do with. Instead, logistics managers are using BI technologies to find real meaning in their sea of numbers—and take actions that boost supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
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Electronics Logistics: Tech Transport TLC
Moving delicate, high-value electronics requires choosing packaging and transport modes with tender loving care.
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Africa: The Last Frontier
Abundant natural resources, a growing labor force, and proximity to consumer markets in Europe and Asia make Africa an attractive target for foreign exploration—despite social unrest and a need for more government collaboration and logistics infrastructure investment.
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Mobile Communication: Connecting Supply Chains On The Go
Mobile communication tools deliver shipment visibility, worker performance, and asset-tracking data directly to managers, no matter where they are.
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The Top 100 Logistics IT Providers & Market Research Survey
Inbound Logistics reveals the latest logistics technology trends influencing the supply chain sector—and 100 companies that are breaking new ground and leading the market.
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Sharing the Load
Transloading strategies reduce touches and costs, and give shippers greater flexibility to respond to changing demand.
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