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What Shippers Need to Know About LTL Embargoes on States

Blue Grace Logistics

When these events occur, carriers may simply refuse to accept freight from their shippers, and that’s especially true when capacity tightens during any peak or quasi-peak, such as the produce season. . Engage a large 3PL with broad carrier relationships. Carriers may simply refuse to accept freight from their shippers. Register HERE.

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The Amazon Effect

10xLogistics

However, it is bigger than that from a nationwide perspective and I had the privilege of listening to a very insightful presentation given by Eric Johnson (Twtr: @AmShipEric), research director and IT editor at American Shipper at the Jacksonville CSCMP roundtable event in October. This drives all sorts of information technology.

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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

Logistics Viewpoints

Capacity can be easily ramped up or down due to product seasonality, holidays and of course global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The opportunity these advancements present are unprecedented but also forces us to really understand what data is there across the supply chain and how we can use it to drive profitability and growth.

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Kinks in Your Supply Ch?ain? Dealing with Port Congestions & Shutdowns

GlobalTranz

What Is The Best Course Of Action To Deal With These Problems? The best thing an importer can do is to choose the right 3PL partner. A 3PL that understands the current business situation and is prepared to get out in front of it, not react to events as they happen. So What Is An Importer To Do?

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Benchmarking Success: Focus on what Matters

Logistics Bureau

They know of course how they did against last year and they’ll probably have some customer satisfaction metrics, but that’s not the full picture. The report we then present clearly shows the gap between the status quo and best-in-class. We usually get one of two responses from our presentation.

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The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition

Talking Logistics

Operational excellence, of course. The logistics industry has grown so complex, with so many challenges such as regulatory changes, capacity issues, pricing fluctuations, and worsening weather events, that customers are looking for a one-stop shop, backed by assets and technology, to help them navigate the current shipping environment.

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Cultivate a Stickier Customer Base Using WMS Add-On Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots. The answer, of course, is yes.