TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. To mitigate risks, manufacturers are embracing regionalized freight networks that reduce dependence on overseas suppliers and enable faster, more reliable deliveries.

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Ottawa Logistics

APRIL 8, 2025

This automation reduces manual handling, increases speed, and minimizes errors. This technology guides them to optimized warehouse locations, reducing retrieval times and enhancing accuracy. This system automates the storage and retrieval of products, reducing manual labor and increasing efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

Balancing Cost-Efficiency with Ethical Sourcing and Compliance Cost-efficiency remains a primary driver for supply chain strategies, but it must be balanced with ethical sourcing practices. Environmental Impact: Reducing emissions, conserving resources, and adhering to environmental regulations.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Just as your body needs multiple defense mechanisms to fight off illness, your supply chain needs various strategies to handle disruptions, whether they’re local supplier issues or global crises. Let’s look at five proven strategies that can help you create a more resilient supply chain.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

According to industry research, businesses that optimize their shipping strategy can reduce costs by up to 30%. Here are some actionable tips to help you save money on freight shipping. Ship Smarter by Consolidating Your Shipments One of the easiest ways to reduce costs is to consolidate shipments whenever possible.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 23, 2025

Plus, prepaid services reduce billing and collection costs while providing crucial working capital for early-season expenses. Start by analyzing your current customer communication strategy. Showcase your brand with custom-designed professional marketing materials. Start Using Effective Print Marketing Today!

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 19, 2025

Understanding truckload freight rates can significantly impact your shipping budget and logistics strategy. Current Truckload Rate Trends The truckload shipping market continues to evolve in 2025, with several key trends emerging: National Averages: Dry van freight currently averages $2.65 and flatbed at $2.93.

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Log-hub

MARCH 7, 2025

Raw materials are extracted, transformed into products, used, and eventually discarded. A circular economy , where materials are reused, repurposed, or recycled to create a more sustainable supply chain that minimizes waste and maximizes value. This model helps reduce e-waste while increasing product longevity. The solution?

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

With a strong business intelligence foundation in place, businesses can enhance their strategies and ultimately drive growth through informed decisions. Data-Driven Strategy Formulation Organizations can leverage deeper insights to shape their strategies and operations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Data can also be used to generate reports and insights that can help distributors improve their business regarding everything from pricing and product selection to marketing and sales strategies. It will ensure inventory is kept up to date, reduces errors in counting and location, and automates processes such as put-away and picking.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

With predictions of a looming recession, it’s important to understand the latest trends to prepare for the new year. So, what are some of the trends we can expect in 2023? Rate increases are not a new trend, but with inflation at a record high for the second year in a row, shipping increases are expected. Digital Technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Third, what are the big trends in warehouse and transportation management? WMS and TMS Trends. For the warehouse, the biggest trend is to maximize the pace and speed to meet customer service level agreements. From the TMS side, the biggest trend is to focus on being as efficient as possible when it comes to shipping.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These can be critical problems for companies looking to increase productivity and reduce expenses in logistics operations. Automation in logistics is like putting technology to do the heavy lifting, reducing errors and saving time. In addition, errors are also reduced, as the robots follow only the programmed instructions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Global Trade Compliance Is Not Showing Signs of Slowing Down Any Time Soon The Global Trade Compliance market is experiencing steady growth and is expected to continue this trend over the next five years. Both Canada and Mexico have vowed to retaliate should these tariffs materialize. Such actions could jeopardize the U.S.-Mexico-Canada

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Simply defined, reverse logistics generally refers to the process of managing the flow of goods, products, or materials from the customer back to the seller or manufacturer. In a manufacturing plant, reverse logistics performance is tied to the money or materials that can be recovered cost-effectively from the returned product.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Look at these 7 supply chain trends as a guide to better your supply chain today. In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 supply chain trends that working professionals should watch. INFOGRAPHIC] 7 Supply Chain Trends as Laid out by Supply Chain Expert. 2) Connected supply chains.

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3PL Links

MAY 3, 2023

Improving Supply Chain Visibility: The Impact of Data Strategy | Image source: Pixabay A business-contextualized data approach is crucial for boosting supply chain visibility, especially during downturns. Read also: Revolutionizing the Industry: Discover the Top 3 Logistics Trends for 2023! What are the company’s goals?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

I remember reading an MIT paper on manufacturing technology trends a couple of years ago. According to industry standard ASTM F2792-10 , AM is defined as, "The process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing technologies.".

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In addition, mounting environmental concerns and sustainability goals push organizations to reduce their carbon footprint, which often entails optimizing transportation for efficiency. The digitization of manual drop-flows has become a transformative trend. As challenges increase, technology continues to evolve to meet demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends. A key innovation is the Autonomous Vertical Articulated Robot, which utilizes advanced sensors to automate tasks like material supply and defect inspection. From the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Topic: Prepping for Peak: How to Level-up your CX Strategy this holiday season. Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. Description: . Steve Rowen . Managing Partner @RSR Research .

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

In today’s dynamic business environment, disruptions like material shortages or changing customer preferences can cripple your bottom line. They design their supply chain on a continuous basis and focus on ecommerce retailing strategies that segment their customer base according to buying behavior.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Importers will look for near-term strategies to move their shipments away from congested trade lanes or process containers further inland to minimize the impact of lead time variability that has dramatically increased in 2021. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the disruptive nature of supply chain disruptions, the significance of collaboration in managing direct spend, the role of Purchase Order (PO) Collaboration in tracking materials throughout the order cycle, and real-world challenges faced in PO Collaboration.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Why a Solid Marketing Strategy is Important A marketing strategy refers to a business’s action plan for achieving its short and long-term goals and developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To stay competitive in this dynamic industry, 3PL warehouses need innovative marketing strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones. Start a blog on your website that discusses relevant topics such as supply chain optimization, inventory management, and the latest trends in logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends. A key innovation is the Autonomous Vertical Articulated Robot, which utilizes advanced sensors to automate tasks like material supply and defect inspection. From the U.S.

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ECW

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Our discussion spanned various critical areas, including the distinguishing features of these commodities, the impact of global supply chain dynamics, and the essential strategies for managing risks and operational challenges. Then theres the rising cost of raw materials, which puts pressure on everyone in the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The value chain consists of all businesses and individuals that play a part in the production process, from raw materials suppliers to end customers who buy finished products. The post What is vertical integration and why is it a growing trend amongst manufacturers? Why is vertical integration growing? appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. The results show some of the biggest supply chain management trends in supply chains for 2015.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Large companies with a supply chain risk strategy already in place couldn’t fully cope with the impact of the pandemic. It’s the result of a deliberate strategy that may require tradeoffs compared to other approaches. This strategy requires greater investment and inventory carrying costs but enables continued production.

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LandLink

JANUARY 8, 2020

Evaluating different outsourcing strategies has become a priority for global managers. To be effective, the supply chain outsourcing strategy needs to be aligned with the overall logistics priorities. Reduce costs. 3PLs can help reduce excess carrying costs, return goods cost and lost sales.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

Businesses are continuously trying to find ways to maximize productivity and reduce waste to remain competitive in the global marketplace. However, manufacturers can only reap those benefits if they implement the right processes to enable this approach and embrace a strategy of continuous improvement. What is lean manufacturing?

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SIPMM Professional Publications

APRIL 24, 2020

But in recent years, new trends have proven a force to be reckoned with, as many organizations begin adopting and embracing new strategies in a bid to stay competitive. The post Methodologies for Construction Procurement appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. Addressing this challenge, executives are rethinking their business models and strategies to improve product quality and avoid issues surrounding test results, material specifications, non-conformances, recalls, and supplier corrective action requests.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The simplest way to think of procurement logistics is the procurement of materials needed to manufacture products. According to DHL , procurement logistics includes obtaining the following necessities: Raw materials. The materials are the building blocks of an actual product, but the materials do not magically appear.

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