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A New Mission: Military Vets Enlist in Logistics

A New Mission: Military Vets Enlist in Logistics

Military veterans are reporting for duty in today’s supply chain workforce. Companies are tapping into this well-trained and disciplined group of employees to help ease driver shortages and translate their hard-earned skills into fulfilling positions in transportation and logistics.

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U.S. Ports: Pivot and Improve

U.S. Ports: Pivot and Improve

U.S. ports have weathered storms that forced slow steaming of supply chains across the globe. Through it all, the ports stand as studies of American resilience and innovation, serving as powerful lighthouses to the world.

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Supply Chains Are Social Networks

Supply Chains Are Social Networks

Technology dominates today’s economy. But, while many of today’s new business skills require technical knowhow, it is social skills, ironically, that may be key for future human employment.

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Optimize Your Supply Chain Balance Sheet

Optimize Your Supply Chain Balance Sheet

Every supply chain contains both hidden costs and potential savings. Smart shippers and their logistics partners utilize their data to discover cost-saving opportunities that improve profitability.

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Filling the Supply Chain Talent Pipeline

Filling the Supply Chain Talent Pipeline

Private sector companies and organizations turn on the spout and team up with colleges and other educational institutions to raise the profile of a career in supply chain, bolster curricula, and help build tomorrow’s supply chain workforce.

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The Route to the Right TMS

The Route to the Right TMS

Transportation management systems (TMS) have evolved from an expense to an investment. But how do you choose the right one? What functionalities do you need? Follow this roadmap.

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Ins and Outs of  DC Efficiency

Ins and Outs of DC Efficiency

Growing SKUs, a labor shortage, and demanding customer expectations are driving many companies to enhance and automate their distribution center operations. Take a look at what they are doing.

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TMS Guide 2023

TMS Guide 2023

Recent supply chain disruptions have raised interest in transportation management systems (TMS). A variety of solutions—from cloud-based, on-demand, web-hosted applications to traditional licensing installations, over the road, on the rail, containerized, or parcel—are available from TMS vendors and service providers who are expanding their offerings to meet your unique business logistics requirements.

The choices can be overwhelming, so Inbound Logistics offers this annual guide of top TMS providers and solutions that can put you on the right path toward improved transportation management and performance.

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Intermodal Adds Value

Intermodal Adds Value

Intermodal solutions boost shippers’ options and offer key advantages. Here’s why intermodal transport remains key to efficiency and how one port stacks up advantages.

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Pallets Stack Supply Chain Advantages

Pallets Stack Supply Chain Advantages

From integrating with automated equipment to providing sustainability benefits, pallets provide steadfast support to supply chains while making gains in technology and versatility.

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2023 Logistics IT Perspectives

2023 Logistics IT Perspectives

In our annual logistics IT market research report, Inbound Logistics looks at the imperatives that drive shippers to embrace new technology solutions.

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