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Supply Chain
Silicon Valley is Helping the Logistics Industry Grow Smarter, Instead of Bigger – ClearMetal
Q: How can shippers and service poviders cut through the clutter of tech talk around AI and machine learning? A: The most important thing to remember is that machine learning is not a generic box you can buy from just anyone, plug in and have work. The shipping industry is so complex and nuanced that […]
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Canada: Ties That Bind
The U.S.-Canada cross-border trade relationship remains robust in an evolving regulatory environment.
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Direct Hit
E-commerce has forever changed the way people shop. Now businesses of all sizes must reassess their supply chains to go direct to the consumer with faster-than-fast delivery and free shipping.
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Distributors Step Up Their Game
Changing business models—especially the rise of e-commerce—are prompting many distributors to enhance their services. Game on.
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Here Comes the Bridal Wear Supply Chain
Made-to-order bridal gowns, drop-dead dress deadlines, and emotional brides create a unique supply chain that’s no honeymoon to manage.
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Supply Chain Collaboration: It Works Both Ways
Successful supply chain collaboration between shippers and their third-party logistics providers requires transparency, honest communication, and a commitment to forming a true partnership with shared goals and values. Come along for the ride.
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Plug-and-Play Supply Chains: A Smarter Path to Growth
Companies and their supply chains have found a powerful new strategy for driving profitable growth brick by brick—the plug-and-play supply chain. Here’s how it works.
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3PL Change Agents
Trying to plot a different course? Figuring out how to spread your wings? A third-party partner might offer…just the kind of help you need.
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3PL Perspectives 2017
Inbound Logistics’ 12th annual 3PL market research report provides a highlight reel of the trends and tribulations shaping logistics outsourcing strategy for both providers and shippers.
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Solved: Kane Thinks Outside the Box for Distribution of Insulation Products
Dow Building Solutions gained faster, more reliable distribution to customers at a reduced cost with help from KANE.
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Solved: Increasing Retail Presence – SEKO
When Dippin’ Dots needed more visibility in retail locations, they teamed up with SEKO to get display freezers to market quickly.
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Improving Network Efficiency And Visibility – Transplace
Transplace helped Huhtamaki reduce costs while improving customer service.
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Customized Solution Helps Retailer Find Savings and Visibility – Unyson
A home goods retailer partnered with Unyson to increase efficiency and enhance visibility.
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Supply Chain Visualization at a Glance – ProTrans
At ProTrans, our customers’ needs drive continuous improvement and innovative solutions every day.
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Specialized Packaging & Personalized Fulfillment – MD Logistics
MD Logistics’ customized supply chain solution helps a luxury brand manufacturer provide a personalized shopping experience while maintaining a high turnaround rate.
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Spilling the Beans on the Coffee Supply Chain
Coffee has been a popular drink for centuries, yet supply chain challenges—fragmented production, commodity market instability, climate change—continue to brew.
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Cold Storage Logistics: License to Chill
Specialized providers offer more than just standard refrigeration and freezing services. They also have value-added services down cold.
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Managing Project Logistics: Special Delivery
Logistics companies handling special projects need persistence and ingenuity—and have to expect the unexpected.
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Summer Reading Guide 2017
Add these books to your summer reading list to keep your logistics and supply chain skills sharp, even while you enjoy some time away from the office.
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Improving Food Distribution: Knife, Spoon, and Forklift
A fine foods supplier optimizes order picking and improves worker safety with systems that pass the taste test.
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