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The Hidden Costs of Freight Inflexibility—and How to Avoid Them
In the high-stakes world of modern supply chains, agility isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Yet many organizations unknowingly operate with rigid freight processes that quietly drain profits.
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The Shift-Left Imperative: Tearing Down the Silos
Companies must rethink how they manage supply chains to navigate complexity—expanding the definition of supply chains and embracing the shift-left strategy.
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The Importance of Vendor Accountability in Inbound Transportation Management
In the intricate dance of supply chain logistics, inbound transportation management is a critical component that often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves.
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How 2025’s NMFC Changes Will Impact Shippers
More than 40% of commodities will have classes determined by a new, expanded density scale in July 2025. Here are some key impacts on less-than-truckload (LTL) shippers.
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Ready to Grow in 2025? How the Right 3PL Drives Customer Wins
After a collective exhale, growth is what’s next for U.S. businesses. For retailers wanting to expand, finding the right third-party logistics (3PL) partner is job one.
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The Strategic Benefits of Implementing a Routing Guide: Hard and Soft Savings Unveiled
In the complex realm of logistics and supply chain management, a routing guide serves as a cornerstone of efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Here’s how:
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4 Ways a 3PL Can Improve Your Post-Peak Returns Rush
Many retailers report they would get extra help from third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage returns. Here are four ways your 3PL can help you with the post-peak returns rush.
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Navigating the 2025 GRIs: What Shippers Need to Know
Each year, FedEx and UPS announce a series of General Rate Increases (GRIs) which serve to inform shippers how much they can expect costs to rise in the coming year.
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4 Logistics Challenges for Solar Panels and How to Overcome Them
To keep pace with demand, solar panel manufacturers, solar installers, and other businesses must find ways to overcome the unique logistical challenges presented by these products.
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Supply Chain Technologies that Empower the Human Workforce See Growing Investments
The 2024 MHI Annual Report, “The Collaborative Supply Chain,” shows companies are leveraging artificial intelligence and other technologies in a human-centric way.
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EDI Isn’t Dying—It’s Evolving and Can Be Integrated with API
“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,” Mark Twain famously said upon reading his own premature obituary. The same can be said about EDI software.
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Cross-Border Logistics for Mexico Is Complex—We Can Make It Simple
For the first half of 2024, the Census Bureau reported a record-breaking $415.4 billion in goods flowing between the United States and Mexico, but many American companies still allow transportation challenges to stop them from crossing over.
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4 Strategies to Reduce Rail Demurrage Costs
3PLs can take a proactive approach to significantly reduce demurrage fees charged by rail carriers. Here are four ways to minimize these costs.
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How to Build Decades-Long Partnerships in a Dynamic Supply Chain Industry
Discover how Comprehensive Logistics can revolutionize your supply chain with cutting-edge 3PL solutions that foster long-term global customer relationships.
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The Inflation Reduction Act’s Clean Energy Boom Benefits Logistics
When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law in 2022, it was widely hailed as the most important piece of U.S. climate legislation ever passed.
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Unlocking Success in Heavy/Specialized Transportation & Logistics
Navigating heavy/specialized transportation can be complex—just like the loads themselves. Here’s how companies can manage these shipments.
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How to Future-Proof Your Supply Chain from Freight Embargoes
With CarrierConnect XL and transit service alerts, shippers can make better decisions during a freight embargo to mitigate disruptions in less-than-truckload service.
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How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact the Supply Chain in 2024
From warehousing to risk assessment, here’s how generative artificial intelligence solutions could help address supply chain complexity and resiliency challenges in 2024 and beyond.
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5 Ways AI-Powered Logistics Maximize Eco Savings
Logistics providers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to help operate sustainable and cost-effective supply chains.
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How Santa Can Amp Up Your Battery Storage
Here’s how to address your battery storage issues before the next peak season to ensure you’re a Santa and not a Grinch.
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