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3PL Partner Is Instrumental in Guitar Amp Maker’s Growth
For an American boutique guitar amplifier manufacturer with less than 20 employees, the usual shipping route from Southern California to Japan typically involves enlisting a distributor for execution.
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Watch as Inbound Logistics Reveals the Top 10 3PLs of 2024
Inbound Logistics’ highly anticipated 2024 Top 10 3PLs Readers’ Choice Excellence Awards list is here! The prestigious Top 10 3PLs are selected by reader voting—and this year, we received more than 12,500 votes on our platform. Readers cast ballots for their favorite 3PLs based on a high degree of satisfaction with service, cost, and technology […]
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
When a construction materials company realized that transporting a massive rock crusher for repairs would put them between a rock and a hard place, it knew who to call: Landstar.
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2024 State of the Supply Chain Labor Market
Over the past 28 years, MD Logistics has hired individuals who embrace and create its culture. The 3PL remains poised to use new technologies to find the best cultural fit for the organization.
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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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Overcoming Global Uncertainty and Wide-Ranging Supply Chain Challenges
Q. What does the future hold for domestic and global freight incoming to the United States? A. Since no one has a crystal ball, the surest way to look forward is to track the nuances in the global market. The economic recovery post-pandemic is expected to continue pushing the global freight market. We are starting […]
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Fast Fashion Forward: Apex Logistics Streamlines Global Shipping In Style
Thanks to its partnership with Apex Logistics, a fashion and accessories distributor delivers transportation visibility and cost-effectiveness to its garment and accessories customers.
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Convergint Technologies Ensures Safe Shipping with EchoInsure+
Security solutions firm Convergint found peace of mind with Echo Global Logistics’ supplemental cargo insurance offering EchoInsure+. Through an expedited claims process with faster resolution, Echo made shipping Convergint’s high-value freight stress-free.
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What Grade Would You Give Brands on Reverse Logistics Operations?
I would give a range of grades from A to F for how brands are handling reverse logistics. There is still a lot of variation in this area—from consumer spending to B2B direct spend. A stellar reverse logistics program can lower the bar to buy. It’s so much easier to make a purchase decision when you know you can send the product back if needed, with no hassle. This is an area for improvement.
–Doug DeLuca
Product Marketing Manager
SAP Business Network, SAP
Tips for Closing the Visibility Gap
With modern supply chains being so intricate and involving numerous stakeholders, maintaining full visibility is becoming increasingly challenging. However, many businesses operate with fragmented and legacy systems where data lives in different silos and across different platforms. This lack of integration makes it difficult to track and monitor the entire supply chain in real time.
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Taking a Shine to Lab-Grown Diamonds
Marketed as an eco-friendly alternative to mined diamonds and offering more transparency, lab-grown diamonds are disrupting gemstone supply chains. Here’s some clarity:
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Readying the Supply Chain Workforce
Educators reveal how they’re preparing future supply chain management professionals for growing complexity and advancing technology.
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Securing an Unmatched, Fully Streamlined Solution
A private equity firm engaged Hub Group to evaluate its supply chain network and improve operational efficiencies for one of its prominent CPG companies. Hub Group delivered an end-to-end solution.
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Manufacturers Are Optimistic; Truck Drivers Want Better Pay and Equipment; and Other Supply Chain News
Takeaways that are shaping the global supply chain.
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EV Battery Investments Surge; Other Clean Energy News
DHL Group is expanding its charging infrastructure for electric trucks, thanks to a partnership with energy provider E.ON. The contract calls for E.ON to establish fast-charging infrastructure at DHL Group distribution centers. DHL service partners will also have access to the new charging infrastructure.
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Are We Ready for Fully Digital BoLs?
While the advantages of electronic bills of lading (eBoLs) are clear, several hurdles—complex implementation, legal concerns, and a reluctance to let go of established processes—hamper its adoption.
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What Can Rail Shippers Expect?
The rail industry finds itself at a critical juncture, poised for transformative progress that extends well beyond individual companies. Building on the progress freight rail companies made in 2023, this year holds the promise of a secure future marked by reliability, resilience, and commitment to sustainability.
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Are Supply Chain Managers Running the Company?
Supply chain managers are playing a greater role in directing company operations and creating shared enterprise value as silos between suppliers and customers start to come down. Technology plays a part in opening those pathways because it cuts across company barriers. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers promise to do the same by cutting across inter-company barriers […]
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A Supply Chain With Beauty and Brains
While selling beauty products may seem like a straightforward endeavor, “When you talk about cosmetics, it’s a world of complexity,” says Germán Ricardo Rodríguez Parra, operations strategic planning senior manager, supply chain, for Latin American direct-sales beauty firm Belcorp.
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Hawaii Logistics: Shoring Up Supply Chains
The Aloha State offers a stunning location and presents unique challenges for shippers. Here’s how top logistics companies ensure smooth sailing—and seamless air and ground movement—for cargo.
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