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Supply Chain
Sunset Enters Its 30s With Big Plans and Dynamic Solutions
2019 marks 30 years of business for 3PL Sunset Transportation. The future is bright as the 3PL starts its 30s with a new facility and innovative new solutions.
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Leveraging IoT in the Supply Chain
The Internet of Things (IoT) captures location, temperature, moisture, pressure, and other data that can be crucial to properly managing your supply chain.
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Destination: The Corner Office
Got your sights set on the C-Suite? It’s no pipe dream. As the supply chain exercises more influence over business outcomes, its managers are rising to top leadership positions. The journey begins with expanding your skill sets and seeking job experiences that prepare you for the role.
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Getting Shipments on the Right Track
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) provides wireless and broadcast infrastructure products and solutions to customers around the globe. Because many of the company’s products require installation, on-time delivery is critical. Late or damaged shipments raise costs when installation crews must wait for the equipment to arrive.
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How to Recruit and Retain the Best Interns
If you hire summer interns, you’ve already decided where to source students. But what about the decisions around post-intern hiring?
Read MoreAvoiding the Trade War Squeeze
As trade volatility between the United States and China escalates, shippers find few options for avoiding a painful squeeze. While some are shifting production to other nations in the region, others find those countries are less than ready to handle the spike. In the thick of peak season preparations, here are some ways to ensure […]
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The Nexus Way
Will Hansen Principal, Nexus VALUE-ADDED EXCHANGE We will honorably serve customers, adding value in every exchange, at every interface. PROVIDING SOLUTIONS We will formulate and execute creative solutions that allow customers to gain marketplace advantages, deliver superior service, and make wise investments across the supply chain. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT We will uphold standards of excellence, never […]
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Robots and WMS: Living in a Materials World
“Order any sample by midnight (EST). Get everything in one box, shipped FedEx Priority Overnight. Always Free.” That’s the first message users see on Material Bank’s website. It’s the promise the next-generation material sampling platform has built its entire operation around and will remain a driving force as it scales.
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VERTICAL FOCUS | Jewelry
Blockchain clasps the supply chain Best known for its use in cryptocurrencies, blockchain is now making its way into the jewelry supply chain. In an industry where transparency is in high demand, the technology has a lot to offer. Aside from cost savings, which many other industries have realized by implementing blockchain to trace products […]
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Reinventing Logistics in the Age of Amazon
n 1909, Henry Ford said, “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black.” Decades later, Jeff Bezos said, “Customers are divinely discontent. Their expectations are never static—they go up.”
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How to Manage Global Shipping Contracts and Transport Systems Directly
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Going Dockside at West Coast Seaports
West Coast ports embrace record trade growth with initiatives that strengthen and expand infrastructure.
Read MoreTriple E Supply Chain
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), a nonprofit supply chain association, released new standards for instituting a “triple E” supply chain—one that is ethical, ecological, and economical. Companies that meet the standards are eligible to apply for the ASCM Enterprise Certification, an industry benchmark demonstrating a commitment to clean supply chains. “More than ever, […]
Read More3 Ways to Mitigate Cyber Risk in Your Supply Chain
In March 2019, when U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations Daniel Abel spoke at a panel for The Brookings Institution, he cited reports from shippers and ships: “I’ve had a cyber breach and I’m inbounding to your port.” Cyber risks to supply chains in shipping, transportation, and logistics have only intensified since then. “Cyber […]
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Consolidation Is an Easy Way to Make a Big Difference – Hub Group
Shipment consolidation is becoming an increasingly more accessible and viable option, offering benefits for both manufacturers and distributors.
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Leveraging Real Time Information to Better Manage Logistics
When it comes to shipping freight around the world, costs and on-time delivery top the list of concerns for everyone from shipping managers to CEOs. Having strong, accessible data is essential.
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How to Choose a 3PL and Reap the Benefits – DLS Worldwide
Q: What are the benefits of using a 3PL company for your shipping needs? A: You can streamline your processes by freeing up your employees’ time to work on other priorities and objectives. You will save money and achieve greater flexibility by leveraging better economies of scale, established carrier relationships, and knowledge of the industry […]
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Extreme Logistics: Making the Impossible Possible
Project logistics managers meet the unique requirements and challenges involved in one-of-a-kind moves.
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