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Distribution Logistics: Definition and Applications

Distribution Logistics: Definition and Applications

In the interconnected world of global commerce, distribution logistics is more crucial than ever. The invisible engine powers the smooth flow of goods from manufacturers to consumers, ensuring that products not only reach their destinations but do so efficiently, safely, and at the right time.  Whether it’s ensuring that the latest tech gadget is available […]

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Operations Management: Systems, Skillset, and Industries That Benefit

Operations Management: Systems, Skillset, and Industries That Benefit

Operations Management (OM) is pivotal in global industries’ seamless functioning and progression. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for operations managers is projected to grow 5.8% from 2020 to 2030.  This multifaceted discipline optimizes business operations, quality control, and inventory management to elevate customer satisfaction and achieve business goals.  As businesses grapple with […]

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Key Challenges in Logistics Management: Strategies to Overcome Them

Key Challenges in Logistics Management: Strategies to Overcome Them

In today’s competitive global marketplace, logistics management difficulties are ever-changing, with firms negotiating a maze of supply chain complexities, rising transportation costs, and shifting customer expectations. With logistics at the heart of business operations, its significance cannot be overstated.  This article dives deep into the challenges in logistics management, showing how modern technology, the supply […]

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Five Best Practices that Support Accelerated Supply Chain Digitalization 

Five Best Practices that Support Accelerated Supply Chain Digitalization 

There has been incredible progress in supply chain digitalization over the last several years. Technologies that were considered novel just a few years ago are now common while a host of new solutions have been introduced. Here are just a few examples: Robot-assisted and goods-to-person picking technologies have largely displaced manual each picking. Autonomous pallet […]

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9 Types of Trucks in Logistics: Definitions and Importance

9 Types of Trucks in Logistics: Definitions and Importance

The trucking sector is a critical logistics component, with businesses relying on it to maintain quick delivery times and carry multiple loads securely worldwide. Trucks deliver far more cargo than ships, trains, or aircraft, with 71.6% of the $14.5 trillion value of all goods shipped in the United States.  Commodities can only go from intermodal […]

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Green Logistics: Meaning, Tips, and Challenges

Green Logistics: Meaning, Tips, and Challenges

The transportation industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. With increasing concerns about environmental issues, green logistics emerged as a potential solution to tackle rising carbon emissions, waste management, and other challenges associated with conventional logistics operations. This article offers insights into green logistics and its importance in fostering sustainable solutions in the industry and how […]

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Containerization of Shipping Containers: Definition, Types, and Process

Containerization of Shipping Containers: Definition, Types, and Process

In this comprehensive guide on containerized cargo, including definitions, types, and process,  we will explore its vital role in global trade. As a professional interested in containerized cargo, you’ll find valuable insights into different types of containers and their specific uses within the supply chain. We will also discuss the intricate process involved in handling […]

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4 Types of Logistics Management

4 Types of Logistics Management

Navigating the complex world of logistics management can be a daunting task for many businesses. Did you know different logistics types, such as inbound, outbound, reverse, and third-party logistics, play pivotal roles in creating an efficient supply chain? In this article, you’ll learn about these four major types of logistics management and how they can […]

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Operations Management vs. Production Management: Differences, Tools, and Uses

Operations Management vs. Production Management: Differences, Tools, and Uses

As the gears of industry turn, two types of management keep the machine well-oiled: operations management and production management.  Operations management refers to the administration of business activities that lead to the production of goods and services. In contrast, production management is a subset of operations management that focuses on the production process of goods.  […]

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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

MSC now calls at Port Everglades, instead of Miami, on its Santana service, which connects Southeast Asia to the United States. The service now includes the following on its rotation: Haiphong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Busan, Rodman, Caucedo, Port Everglades, Charleston, Baltimore, New York, Boston, and Singapore.

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“The Great Reset”

“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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GOOD QUESTION: Who Would Be Your Lifeline During a Logistics Crisis? Why?

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

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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

M & A •  Hellmann Worldwide Logistics acquired PKZ Group, its long-standing air and sea freight partner in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, establishing its own Slovakian national company. •  Advantive, a software provider for specialty manufacturing and distribution businesses, made two recent acquisitions: VeraCore, an SaaS order and warehouse management software provider for fulfillment companies and […]

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Delivered Duty Paid: Meaning, Importance, and Process

Delivered Duty Paid: Meaning, Importance, and Process

The international shipping process is made up of multiple methods, including order placement and fulfillment, shipment, export, import, order notification, and delivery or return. Incoterms are rules that govern the shipment of goods between countries. This allows people to ship and receive items worldwide while still meeting local and federal shipment requirements. Buyers and sellers […]

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