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LTL in a Post-Yellow World with Curtis Garrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Their flagship course, Understand LTL: Building an LTL Brain , was released in November 2022 and is designed to make LTL less frustrating and intimidating. The course is unique in that it uses humor, visual appreciation, deep thinking, and lightbulb moments to help students learn about LTL.

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DFB Tech Stack: Invoice Reconciliation

Parade

Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king.

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5 Tips for an Unforgettable Unboxing

Ship Monk

Whether they come from loved ones or yours truly (#treatyourself), the childhood excitement of ripping through carefully gift-wrapped presents can extend well into adulthood. Of course, branding also extends itself aesthetically. Get Creative with Packing Materials. Who knew packing materials could be so versatile?

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From Real-Time Visibility to Real-Time Decisions: Data’s Value Is Propagating Across Global Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. Co-Pack Planning and Execution: What is the impact on shippers and MOD? In other words, visibility is an enabler. Lesson learned. Consider a common inbound use case.

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The importance of declaring correct cargo details and consequences of cargo misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

Nevertheless, it is significant improvements in cargo declaration and packing that will materially protect the supply chain. There are far too many errors in classification and declaration of commodities to be transported, often amplified by poor decisions and practices relating to packaging, packing, segregation and securing.

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Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Containerization standardized the way goods were packed, transported, and stored. Logistics has undergone a remarkable transformation over the course of history, shaped by key events that pushed boundaries, embraced innovation, and drove the evolution of trade and transportation. References: Ballou, R. Business Logistics Management.

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If You Like Our Blog, You’ll Love Our YouTube Channel

Logistics Bureau

Of course, along with our readable posts, you’ve probably spotted the occasional video—and you may even have noticed that we’ve been posting a few more of those lately. The topics listed above are just a sample of those to be covered, and of course, we welcome your suggestions or requests for videos you’d like to see.

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