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Solving the Three Toughest Challenges In E-Commerce Fulfillment – DHL Supply Chain
E-commerce is continuing to create opportunity for a range of businesses, but supply chain challenges can limit growth and compromise customer relationships.
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Time to Stop Hating the ‘A’ Word
To small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), the “A” word usually coincides with fear and frustration. While small business owners love to hate Amazon, the time has come to embrace the changing purchasing and distribution landscape.
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Networking, Transportation Education at the Core of SMC³ Logistics Technology Conference
Connections 2019 offers thought-provoking supply chain content that benefits every transportation and logistics professional.
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75 Green Supply Chain Partners
Selected by Inbound Logistics editors, these 75 companies go above and beyond to help shippers maintain sustainable, eco-friendly supply chain operations. AAA Cooper Transportation AAACOOPER.COM AAA Cooper is a SmartWay partner. The company installs enhanced/full aerodynamic fairing packages; converts oil to lighter-weight synthetic for better fuel economy; installs tire pressure systems designed for drive tire […]
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Managing Change in Turbulent Times
We are now in a "white water rapids" phase in terms of the global economy, requiring flexibility from the processes, technology, and people in the supply chain to navigate these rough waters. Making the transition to a truly flexible and lean supply chain, especially during these turbulent times, involves changing the three elements necessary for […]
Read MoreIN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions-June 2019
Products The new TD 4 Desktop Thermal Printer Series from mobile and desktop printer maker Brother Mobile Solutions prints barcode labels, tags, or receipts for supply chain applications in warehouses, manufacturing plants, and retail environments. To increase speed for small-to-midsize businesses and warehouses, the printer integrates with warehouse management systems and uses thermal imaging technology. […]
Read MoreFour Tips for TMS Buyers – WSI
Shippers and intermediaries of all sizes can benefit greatly from the increased functionality and simplified processes offered by a transportation management system.
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2019 YMS Guide
A yard management system (YMS) can provide significant benefits to your operation by managing shipments from the yard gate to the dock. A YMS provides real-time visibility into trailer locations and contents to drive efficiencies, improve decision-making, and reduce detention fees. An efficient YMS includes: Yard management. Directs trailers to a specific location in the […]
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VERTICAL FOCUS | Beauty Products
The latest news and trends impacting the beauty products supply chain.
Read MoreCutting Transportation Costs
Transportation market volatility stems from an inevitable pendulum swing between a buyer’s and a seller’s market. Here are some innovative ways to reduce transport costs.
Read MoreBringing Logistics In-House
Enterprises are facing either a perfect storm or a perfect opportunity in delivery, depending on how you look at it. With consumers demanding faster delivery, more flexibility and greater convenience, the fastest enterprises to adjust will be catapulted to the top of the pack. The statistics are clear – online e-commerce is growing over 6 […]
Read MoreA Good Night’s Rest With Peace of Mind
Boll & Branch promises full comfort with zero chemicals.
Read MoreAutomating AP Processes Takes the Bottleneck out of Manufacturing Supply Chains
The manufacturing industry has its roots intertwined with one of the biggest advances in the history of modern civilization – the Industrial Revolution. The manufacturing process was dramatically transformed, seemingly overnight, from a labor intensive, manual process to one that utilized machines in order to exponentially increase the production of goods. More recently, the manufacturing […]
Read MoreUSMCA’s Impact on the Industrial Truck Industry
The United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) is critical to ensuring a robust North American economy. The agreement, signed by the respective country’s presidents on November 30, 2018, modernizes and enhances trade relations between the three countries and is now pending ratification by each country’s legislature. Passage is crucial to maintaining a healthy U.S. […]
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GOOD QUESTION | What’s the first thing you would do to address the supply chain talent gap?
Cast a wider net. Recruit graduates with non-traditional degrees. Work with vocational schools to create two-year-degree supply chain programs. Perhaps even create near-shore supply chain centers of expertise.
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Leon Spencer: Oil’s Well that Ends Well
A look inside the journey of a Thomas NextGen for Industry award winner.
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