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April 14, 2023 | April 2023 | Logistics I.T.

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.

Now Playing: Technology You Need

These technologies will play a starring role in supply chain management.

| 3PL | April 2023 | Technology

2023 3PL Technology Companies

Best-in-class technology solutions play leading roles at many third-party providers. Here are just a few of the many 3PLs offering technology with star power.

| 3PL | April 2023 | Automation | Technology

3PLs Spotlight Technology

Third-party logistics providers are rolling out increasingly sophisticated technology solutions to set the stage for supply chain efficiency.

Alaska Logistics: Delivering Reliability Day in & Day Out

Presenting both extreme logistics challenges and prime opportunities, Alaska tests the mettle of the most resourceful and resilient logistics providers. These companies rise to the challenge.

April 11, 2023 | April 2023 | Careers | Education & Careers | Logistics I.T.

GOOD QUESTION: How has logistics technology impacted your job?

We’re going through an enterprise resource planning (ERP) switchover that requires a great deal of patience, change management, and transactional discipline. The change is definitely tough and requires a steep learning curve to keep up. The new technology allows for greater control and visibility of product locations as they move from the production team through […]

| April 2023 | Big Data | Logistics I.T. | Technology

Digitalization Unlocks Resiliency

Brands and retailers are navigating a seemingly endless cavalcade of new supply chain threats ranging from inflationary pressures to trade wars. Conditions seem unlikely to improve soon. As businesses work to build more resilient supplier networks, they must start by investing in a comprehensive digital transformation.

| April 2023 | Last Mile Delivery | Project Logistics | Supply Chain

VERTICAL FOCUS: Project Logistics

Tracking 60 Tons Across Two Continents Shipping large, heavy, and irregular sized cargo isn’t simply a matter of getting it from point A to point B. It also requires flexibility to tackle unique challenges. Take the case of a 60-ton autoclave moving from Germany to India. A German machinery and plant manufacturer commissioned DACHSER to […]

| April 2023 | Logistics | Supply Chain

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

Services cargo-partner launched less-than-container-load services from Asia to Western Europe via the port of Rotterdam. Its new weekly sea freight consolidation services from China and India to Rotterdam call on various destinations in Western Europe. TLI, a provider of transportation and logistics services, expanded into Houston, Texas, bringing managed LTL solutions to shippers in the […]

| April 2023 | Logistics | Ports | Supply Chain

Get the Load on the Road: Addressing Drayage Challenges

Drayage was an often overlooked part of the supply chain until early pandemic port congestion thrust it into the spotlight. Today, drayage providers are focused on accelerating a technology-based approach to meet communication and visibility challenges.

April 10, 2023 | April 2023 | Logistics | Supply Chain

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

Good Works For the fourth consecutive year, Averitt Express donated more than $1 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This year’s $1.2 million represents the company’s largest ever donation to the hospital. Redwood Logistics contributed $209,125 to the Danny Did Foundation—a nonprofit organization that advances public awareness of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and […]

Embracing the Opportunity in Returns

With the explosive growth of online shopping in recent years, largely fueled by the pandemic, returns are on the rise and have become a logistics headache for retailers, carriers, and consumers. The long-term impacts of this increased demand, and the resulting strain on retailers and supply chains, will largely depend on how retailers respond.

| April 2023 | Robotics

Robots, Robots, Robots

Robots generated much of the excitement and glory at MHI’s recent ProMat exhibition in Chicago, especially the ones that walked on two feet. Bipedal humanoid robots are sexy and you can’t blame logistics pros for being intrigued by the possibilities. But robots with no legs are still doing most, if not all, of the real […]

Just In Time to Near-Source or Nearly Time to In-Source?

As the global economy grows more complex, the concepts of in-sourcing and near-sourcing are receiving increased attention from many supply chain professionals.

| April 2023 | Big Data | Logistics I.T.

Making the Most of Your Logistics Data: How to Prioritize and Contextualize It

Q. How can logistics technologies be utilized as a competitive differentiator? A. Today everyone has access to the same vast offerings in the logistics technology arena. Typically, one solution won’t solve your problem, but it will offer data that enhances your staff to make better and faster decisions. Differentiate from others by putting your own […]

| April 2023 | Disruption Mitigation | Supply Chain

Navigating Freight Embargoes: No Need to Panic

Q. Unexpected weather events are on the rise. Is it time to panic over freight embargoes? A. As weather-related events become more common, what are the chances that freight embargoes could disrupt a somewhat upbeat outlook? There’s always a chance that a carrier will set a freight embargo, even in relatively normal years. Freight embargoes […]

| April 2023 | Careers | Ports

Dancing a Maritime Ballet, Every Day

Every day, Barbara Melvin is up at 3:30 a.m. and asleep by 8:30 p.m. In between, the first woman to lead a top U.S. operating container port walks the halls, talks to people, creates an open environment for collaboration and problem-solving, and celebrates victories of any magnitude.

| April 2023 | Logistics | Partnership | Supply Chain

Building Supplier Relationships

Relationships are key to any successful partnership. The strength of your relationships with suppliers can impact your business’ ability to grow, adapt, and pivot. Here’s how to build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure success.

| April 2023 | Distribution | Warehousing

Five Steps to Six Sigma Success

A great way for distributors to improve processes and optimize space is to deploy Six Sigma methodologies. An effective starting point for introducing these methodologies into a company’s operation is through five-step (5S) projects.

March 17, 2023 | Logistics | March 2023 | Retail | Supply Chain

The Great Outdoors: Peak Opportunities

As more Americans venture outdoors, apparel and gear makers net more direct-to-consumer sales and embark on the path to a more sustainable supply chain.

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