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What is 3PL? A Full Explanation

Logistics Bureau

If you’re just starting out and shipping fewer than 50 orders per month, or if you have highly customised packaging requirements that need your personal touch on every order, you might want to keep your fulfillment in-house for now. The right 3PL partner should offer technology that plays nicely with your existing tools.

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4 tips to reduce cargo damage and save money on shipping costs

Shipping and Freight Resource

With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. Choose Packaging and Pallets Carefully. Everything from the packaging materials you use within boxes to the boxes themselves, pallets, wrap, and containers should be chosen based on the level of protection your cargo needs.

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The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics

Logistics Bureau

So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. But first, what is route optimisation?

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How much stuff is enough?

Logistics in War

There was no logic to the unprecedented demand for basic consumer goods that was later replicated in increased demand for selected pharmaceutical goods and packaged alcohol. The key is effective data analysis, trusted modelling tools and a systematic approach that provides total visibility across the entire supply network.

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An Optimistic Outlook for the LTL Market

Blue Grace Logistics

Some truck carriers have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. E-commerce packages have been the primary domain of small parcel carriers FedEx, UPS, USPS and regional small parcel carriers. Technology.

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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

But the further up the supply chain BD went, the less incentive suppliers had to participate in these exercises. Thirdly, the tool can improve their financial forecast. The tool can tell them how much of their revenue is at risk if there is a failure at some point in the extended supply chain. Finally, the tool is a sales tool.

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IoT – Internet of Things: Moving Supply Chain Logistics Ahead

20Cube Logistics

There are numerous IoT devices in the supply chain like autonomous vehicles, sensors that alert and inform customers, but the most interesting use of IoT is to embed smart sensors in a product’s packaging to allow customers to trace their products throughout the supply chain up to final delivery. How does it help a supply chain business?