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[Video] Parcel Shipping Best Practices

Talking Logistics

When I started as an industry analyst almost 25 years ago, relatively few companies were shipping via parcel. You can say it was a niche mode for a small segment of the market. Fast forward to today, and with the rise of e-commerce, parcel shipping is now a critical mode of transportation for retailers and. Read more The post [Video] Parcel Shipping Best Practices appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Navigating Perpetual Chaos in Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

As companies grapple with growing complexities and the urgent need for adaptation and resilience, the evolving scenario demands a new level of agility and foresight when it comes to planning in business. This infographic covers the pressure points in the market today and what the future of supply chain planning needs in order to be resilient.

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[Video] How Can B2B Distributors Improve Fleet Performance?

Talking Logistics

If you’re a distributor, you know that fleet performance has a direct impact on your financial performance, your ability to differentiate yourself from the competition, and your ability to deliver an enhanced customer experience. What separates the leaders from the laggards in the industry? What are some signs that a distributor isn’t employing route planning.

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From Management to Orchestration

Supply Chain Brain

A new type of supply chain is emerging that is increasingly reliant on digital tools to optimize and automate processes, holistic in its always-on, end-to-end control tower visibility, and collaborative in its partner relationships rather than dictated from the top down and inside-out.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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The Main Supply Chain Trends for 2024 You Can’t Afford to Ignore

3PL Links

The Main Supply Chain Trends for 2024 | Image source: Flickr.com The supply chain will have a difficult time adjusting to a world that is changing rapidly in 2024. Sustainable supply chain methods will become essential to remaining competitive in an increasingly cutthroat market, as customers become more aware of businesses’ ethical and environmental concerns.

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Leading Gracefully: Meet Erin Van Zeeland of Schneider

Women in Trucking

Meet 2023 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Erin Van Zeeland, a high-ranking woman in one of the largest transportation companies in North America.

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Five Essentials for Fleet Diversification and Maximized Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

Learn how to seamlessly enhance fleet logistics by tapping into the industry’s full range of equipment and drivers without disrupting your operations. This report presents essential strategies for this transition.

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Reimagine Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain’s planning complexities are constantly shifting and growing. Leaders need to look beyond conventional solutions and re-imagine how their organization plans with the power of Blue Yonder's cognitive planning suite.

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Increase Picking Density with Mezzanines, Pick Towers, and Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Going vertical can double or triple the storage density of a brownfield warehousing facility. Applying the right robotics solution on top of that can send throughput through the roof.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.