3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Reverse logistics is a logistical procedure that involves bringing a product back to the distribution site from the point of consumption, such as when a delivery attempt fails or when a product is returned to the store. Reverse logistics has become increasingly more critical in operations in recent years as e-commerce sales have grown. Invesp conducted a survey that revealed that 30% of online purchases worldwide result in returns or exchanges.

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Cyzerg

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Efficient fulfillment center operations are crucial in the e-commerce landscape. Optimizing your fulfillment center processes means ensuring customer satisfaction and increasing the chance for business success. Whether you’re a small business owner or a seasoned logistics professional, our tips will help you optimize your fulfillment center operations from start to finish.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It’s not actually about the freight “rate” Sometimes in trying to reduce freight costs, people focus on the wrong things. Understanding freight rates requires you to also look at rate structures and consignment profiles. Because your freight carrier does!  Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 10 Freight Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Freight Benchmarking: What Is It?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The combination of supply chain planning and real-time visibility can lead to bigger benefits than either can provide alone.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

My colleague Fox Chen and I just kicked-off the update to ARC Advisory Group’s research on the global mobile warehouse robotics market. Fox is located in Singapore, and I am in Boston. With a solid 12-hour time zone difference between him and me, together we should be able to speak with any robotics provider at virtually any time – we are the around-the-clock research team.

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Cyzerg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Overstocking or excess inventory can be a nightmare for businesses, tying up valuable capital and taking up precious space. However, with the right approach, you can transform this burden into a lucrative opportunity. In this blog, we will provide expert tips on optimizing your inventory levels, reducing wastage, and maximizing your profits. Let’s uncover the secrets to turning your overstocked products into a goldmine.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Amit Jain and Joe Lynch discuss connecting the smart fleet ecosystem. Amit is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Roadz , a Silicon Valley based fleet-tech company. Amit is also the General Manager of Fleetstore, a Bosch Initiative. About Amit Jain Amit Jain serves as the founder and Chief Operating Officer at Roadz , a Silicon Valley based fleet-tech company.

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Food Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This year's award took in over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications for this award. This is because what these winners are doing matters to the future of supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains. Resiliency, which is the ability to withstand supply chain shocks and bounce back quickly, has become the most important requirement for supply chains.

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Cyzerg

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

There are many job types and positions that keep everything in the warehouse running smoothly. Understanding the different roles in a warehouse is crucial for optimizing efficiency and meeting customer demands. By recognizing the importance of each position, companies can ensure seamless operations and timely delivery of goods. In this article, we will explore the various job types and positions within a warehouse and how their roles contribute to efficient inventory and logistics management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Brandon Daniels and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing supply chains. Brandon is the CEO of Exiger , a global risk and regulatory intelligence company that helps organizations build resilience and achieve sustainable growth. About Brandon Daniels Brandon Daniels is the CEO at Exiger, where he’s pioneering the development and scaling of the innovative AI applications to solve complex supply chain challenges for Fortune 500 companies and 40+ government agencies.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The current mismatch of crude for refiners suggests lower prices for gasoline lie ahead, but higher prices for diesel – likely the tipping point in accelerating a trucking capacity rebalancing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Over the last few months, I’ve heard the term greenwashing over and over again. Greenwashing is a form of advertising or marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization’s products, aims and policies are environmentally friendly. A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution.

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Advertiser: GEP

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Cyzerg

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Managing a distribution center efficiently is a top priority for businesses striving to stay ahead. The key lies in unlocking efficiency and cost savings , leading to higher profitability and customer satisfaction. But what are the best practices for achieving these goals? This article will explore proven strategies and techniques to help you optimize your distribution center operations and drive business success.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Dan Lindsey and Joe Lynch discuss the Broker-Carrier Summit which will be held on October 11 thru October 13 in Tampa, Florida. About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Broker-Carrier Summit. Dan has been in the logistics industry since 2001 when he began working the preload shift for UPS. Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, and business development leader in multiple segments of the industry.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The mobile TV production segment of the entertainment-hauling niche is unlike most. Driving is a secondary task, as much of their time is spent building sets and stages and managing production. Hop onto the set of College GameDay with its seven truckers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. For those unsure of what EDI is, it stands for electronic data interchange, is the concept of businesses electronically communicating information that was traditionally communicated on paper, such as purchase orders, advance ship

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For retailers, time is running out for peak-season planning. That’s why it’s important to study your existing peak-season data.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Drewry has an insightful article on the problems the Panama Canal is facing due to the extended drought that has compromised its water supply.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

California will ban new diesel trucks from operating at the ports beginning in 2024, but the ZEV mandate may spark the opposite impact by incentivizing fleets to buy diesel trucks now.

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Women in Trucking

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Women In Trucking Foundation scholarship program changes lives. By offering financial support through its scholarship program, the WIT Foundation allows women to overcome financial barriers to access education and training programs, empowering them to pursue successful careers in the trucking industry. Scholarships are awarded in four categories: Leadership, Driving, Safety and Technician.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Current law does not allow the FMC to enforce federal anti-trust laws against foreign-owned ocean carriers — which covers all major ones.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, is proud to share that the company’s President, Sarah Ruffcorn, is a recipient of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain award. Selected to receive the award by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive , this recognition honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Income's off 9% year over year, yet business conditions could soon improve after an exceedingly difficult set of circumstances for many truck owner-operators the past year and a half.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Yellow is six weeks into a liquidation process in which former rivals Estes Express Lines and Old Dominion Freight Line have submitted competing bids in excess of $1 billion for its assets.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

It’s time for the convergence of supply chain and manufacturing.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The 2023 iteration of the Guilty By Association Truck Show at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri, officially kicks off Friday and runs through Saturday night.

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