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Five Best Practices that Support Accelerated Supply Chain Digitalization 
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Five Best Practices that Support Accelerated Supply Chain Digitalization 

There has been incredible progress in supply chain digitalization over the last several years. Technologies that were considered novel just a few years ago are now common while a host of new solutions have been introduced. Here are just a few examples: Robot-assisted and goods-to-person picking technologies have largely displaced manual each picking. Autonomous pallet […]

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2023 Trucking Perspectives
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2023 Trucking Perspectives

In a year of looser capacity but higher operating costs, Inbound Logistics provides an exclusive look at the issues that are top-of-mind for motor carriers and shippers.

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14 Ways to Ensure Carrier Service
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14 Ways to Ensure Carrier Service

Gaining the right service levels from your truckers starts before you choose a carrier and then requires effort to maintain. These strategies can help you get the service that rings your bell.

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2023 Guide to Warehouse Management Systems
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2023 Guide to Warehouse Management Systems

Looking to increase inventory accuracy, streamline fulfillment, and optimize equipment and labor utilization? A warehouse management system (WMS) may be the answer. This short list of WMS solutions can help you start your search.

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Delivering Last-Inch Logistics
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Delivering Last-Inch Logistics

Nailing down the final inches of a delivery can be complex. Fortunately, a variety of solutions show promise to help shippers navigate that crucial leg.

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Top 20 AI Applications in the Supply Chain
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Top 20 AI Applications in the Supply Chain

Artificial intelligence can help with everyday supply chain tasks—say filling out customs paperwork—as well as guide supply chain planning and decision-making, enabling demand-driven responsiveness.

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Putting 3PLs to the Text
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Putting 3PLs to the Text

There’s no such thing as TMI when third-party logistics providers work diligently with shippers to help them navigate macro changes and to provide accountability, transparency, efficiency, and streamlined supply chain operations. It’s 3PLs FTW.

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A New Mission: Military Vets Enlist in Logistics
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A New Mission: Military Vets Enlist in Logistics

Military veterans are reporting for duty in today’s supply chain workforce. Companies are tapping into this well-trained and disciplined group of employees to help ease driver shortages and translate their hard-earned skills into fulfilling positions in transportation and logistics.

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U.S. Ports: Pivot and Improve
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U.S. Ports: Pivot and Improve

U.S. ports have weathered storms that forced slow steaming of supply chains across the globe. Through it all, the ports stand as studies of American resilience and innovation, serving as powerful lighthouses to the world.

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Supply Chains Are Social Networks
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Supply Chains Are Social Networks

Technology dominates today’s economy. But, while many of today’s new business skills require technical knowhow, it is social skills, ironically, that may be key for future human employment.

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