Articles
July 2023
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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Automating Warehouse Operations: Where to Start and How to Maximize Gains
Deploying automation and robotics in the logistics industry has gained in urgency in recent years. No longer just the prerogative of global corporations, automation is also key for small to mid-size companies grappling with ecommerce acceleration and seeking efficiencies in their supply chain operations.
Read MoreHow Shippers Are Taking Control of Supply Chain Management
Analytics solutions offer visibility into past, present, and future spot and contract market rates, enabling strategic sourcing, planning, and cost management.
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Labor Pains Persist
As rising interest rates, poor economic conditions, and a talent shortage continue, optimism among manufacturing industry leaders remains low, according to a Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing and Distribution report.
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Is the Supply Chain Crisis Easing?
What new and existing supply chain challenges are organizations facing today and how are supply chain leaders thinking about the future?
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Aircraft Shortage: The Plane Truth
Expected aircraft engine shortages will have a substantial impact on the global supply chain’s cargo capacity and more. Fewer available aircrafts, combined with growing demand for air cargo services, could lead to a surge in freight rates, significantly affecting businesses reliant on air for time-sensitive or high-value goods.
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5 Trends to Watch As We Sail Into Peak Season
As shippers approach what is historically retail peak season, understanding the evolving ocean market will be critical to maintaining a resilient supply chain for the long term. Here are five key trends to watch as the ocean market evolves.
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“The Great Reset”
The State of Logistics Report, produced annually for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals by global consulting firm Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, delivers a snapshot of the American economy through the lens of the logistics sector and its role in overall supply chains.
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The Risks of SMB Nearshoring
Small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) are embracing nearshoring to help address supplier challenges such as unreliable delivery time frames and inconsistent product quality. But switching to nearby suppliers is easier said than done.
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3PLs and AI – A Historical Combination
I am not much for predictions, but here’s one you can bank on: When artificial intelligence (AI) is truly applied to logistics operations, that combination will be a defining moment like few that have come before.
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GOOD QUESTION: Who Would Be Your Lifeline During a Logistics Crisis? Why?
Dwight D. Eisenhower. I make use of the Eisenhower Matrix (pictured). I would want to have heard from the man himself. Planning, preparing, and executing a moment in history like the Normandy invasion puts any logistics crisis in perspective. Do everything in your power to prepare. And at a certain point you need to have confidence in that preparation—and your people—to get on with the task at hand.
–Richard Kohn
Director, Global Logistics & Optimization
SeaCube Containers
Navigating Supply Chain Uncertainty and Volatility with Proven Solutions
In 2023, The Logistix company sees its customers’ much more conscientious to their freight spend and notices contracted rates taking precedence along with more insight into forecasts.
Read MoreNavigating the Insourcing vs. Outsourcing Debate in Post-Covid Logistics
Logistics companies must go beyond traditional value propositions. Shippers expect benefits to be delivered at an accelerated pace without sacrificing control and flexibility.
Read MoreSolve Inbound Processing Problems to Boost Fulfillment Performance
Everything flows from the inbound. The absence of a systematic, accurate inbound process makes it nearly impossible to prevent problems in fulfillment operations.
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3PL Provides a Well-Oiled, Single-Source Solution
Trinity Logistics offered olive oil maker Pompeian a fully managed transportation solution while providing expert support, extensive data, and any training needed to maximize transportation results.
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Clean Shave: Brand Handily Achieves Global Expansion with 3PL Partner
Relying on SEKO’s state-of-the-art warehousing, consistent fulfillment strategy, and seamless global fulfillment platform, MANSCAPED™ met product demand and achieved their expansion goals.
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Mileage Audit Spots Excess Charges and Saves Money for Shippers
RSI Logistics audited mileage equalization charges for a shipper and found it was being charged for excess empty miles. Ultimately the 3PL helped the company save more than $50,000.
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The Advantages to Building an Indianapolis Warehouse Network
Indiana provided ease of access for the MD Logistics Indianapolis warehouse network comprised of four locations, three of which serve the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industry.
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Providing Transformative Fulfillment Services
All Points elevated fulfillment operations for a Fortune 500 media company. Through innovative solutions and unwavering commitment, All Points Atlanta navigated the relocation of a complex program.
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Powering Up a Better Supply Chain
At Aggreko, the focus is to ensure that business is always on by delivering power, cooling, and heating equipment and services anywhere they’re needed so businesses can grow and communities can thrive. The company operates in high-stakes environments to deliver emergency solutions to customers including utilities, municipalities, petrochemical companies, refineries, and manufacturing firms.
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