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3PL Provides a Natural Solution

Consumer demand for more natural and environmentally friendly cleaning products fueled the growth of Branch Basics, a direct-to-consumer company. The pandemic caused sales to increase exponentially and the e-tailer also realized a growth in subscription sales. Branch Basics needed an experienced third-party logistics provider to help manage distribution, fulfillment and transportation.

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Building Technologies That People Actually Use

Paul Gaffney is chief digital officer with Omni Logistics, a provider of multimodal logistics solutions and supply chain services.

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Automakers Shift to Smart Supply Chains

Although the pandemic may be over, auto suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are still grappling with supply chain issues such as concern over net-zero promises, the growing EV market, geopolitical conflicts, evolving trade agreements, natural disasters, and high interest rates deterring shoppers.

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Why Your Company’s Future Depends on Carrier Development

The relationships that companies have with their carriers play a key role in their long-term success. In this RFP season, the emphasis on dedicated freight will further underline the importance of these partnerships.

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GOOD QUESTION: True or False? Managing Supply Chains Is More Challenging Than Ever

Is supply chain management the toughest it has ever been? Or are tech tools so advanced they’re alleviating the uncertainty and guarding against disruptions? Industry insiders have a lot to say.

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Cold Chain Innovations: Turn Up the Chill

Smart sensing, monitoring, and packaging solutions keep temperature-sensitive shipments in the zone.

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Next Year? AI is a Retailer’s Lifeline

Retailers faced a broad array of challenges this past year. What will they face next year? Does it really matter?

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Leadership Playbook for Supply Chain Managers

Industry leaders and mainstays share leadership tactics—from venturing out of comfort zones to embracing missteps—that allow supply chain managers to inspire others, build cohesive teams, and tackle logistics challenges.

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COVID Hangover, Port Funding and More News

U.S. Ports: Let’s Have Some Funds The U.S. Department of Transportation selected 41 projects to receive $653 million in grant funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program, part of approximately $17 billion included in a 2021 infrastructure spending bill for ports and waterways. The program was designed to improve U.S. port capacity and efficiency and, in turn, help […]

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Myth-busting AI in the Supply Chain

Over the past decade, supply chains have undergone a substantial digital transformation. One of the most significant factors driving this change has been the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies. As these technologies have become more prominent, however, so too have misconceptions about their impact on supply chain and logistics operations.

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Food Logistics: Serving CX on a Silver Platter

To provide five-star customer service, food distributors deliver a soup-to-nuts menu of solutions—from a basic online ordering system to point of sale digitization to automated routing.

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Conveyor Upgrade Increases Warehouse Efficiencies and Order Volume Capacity

MD Logistics implemented a tailored conveyor solution in its warehouse to serve clients in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industry. The new configuration boosts flexibility, efficiency, and output.

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How Santa Can Amp Up Your Battery Storage

Here’s how to address your battery storage issues before the next peak season to ensure you’re a Santa and not a Grinch.

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Transportation Leaders Continue to Worry About Cyber Risk; Other Logistics News

As cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency and cargo theft remains prevalent, transportation leaders are working to better prepare their supply chains and safeguard their goods. Plus, a look at data-driven decision-making, the rise of eBLs, and nearshoring takeaways.

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Port of Savannah Boosts On-Port Rail Capacity and More News

Products • The new Movu Robotics line offers a range of products, including atlas pallet shuttles, escala bin shuttles, and ifollow autonomous mobile robots for pallets and roll cages that work either stand-alone or as collaborative robots. Movu Robotics provides automation solutions for warehouse applications such as storing, conveying, picking, and handling. • Storopack’s new […]

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Expedited Carriers Guide 2023

Reliable expedited freight services are essential for enterprises that need to transport critical and time-sensitive goods quickly and cost-efficiently. The expedited providers in this guide offer services and solutions with a wide range of capabilities, including time-definite delivery and white-glove service with real-time tracking.

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SMEs Optimistic for 2023 Holiday Season Despite Supply Chain Challenges

A new DHL survey shows SMEs are optimistic about their 2023 holiday season prospects.

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VERTICAL FOCUS: Electric Vehicles

Is the transition to an EV fleet right for your firm? Plus, the ABCs of electric vehicle batteries and delivery companies embrace EVs.

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Shipment Speed and Size: Why It Matters

The 2023 holiday season outlook is a bit more “merry and bright,” according to a recent DHL survey of 800 U.S. small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), as respondents anticipate an increase in ecommerce buying activity over last year. Overall, the survey findings suggest that while challenges—such as inflation and supply chain disruptions—persist, a majority of […]

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Highlighting DC Efficiency

Consumer demand for order fulfillment speed and accuracy highlights the central role distribution centers now play in the supply chain. DCs are stepping up by tapping into sophisticated technology and resources to transform and optimize operations and boost efficiencies.

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