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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Example #2: Airtasker. Example #2: Airtasker. Other Examples.

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Inventory Management in Service Logistics Industry

Talking Logistics

The answer varies from function to function in the supply chain. Inventory Management is about having a right balance of expectations from different functions of the supply chain. Hence following so-called industry trends may not always yield targeted results. What is Inventory Management? Is it about optimization?

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Driving brand loyalty with sustainable supply chains

Logistics Business Magazine

The pandemic has impacted multiple industries, and some such as e-commerce companies saw significant benefits as online shopping spending grew. However, much of this convenience has had consequences, with public scrutiny turning on some in the industry carrying out unsustainable practices. Sustainable supply chains.

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Types of Logistics Providers Explained in Plain English

ShipLilly

During the Covid-19 crisis, the robustness of supply chains has become a topic of critical concern. Even the various levels such as 3PL and 5PL are a mystery to all but industry insiders. For example, they rely on software that can track all activities. Currently, the most common categories include 3PL, 4PL, and 5PL.

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Six supply chain predictions for 2022

Logistics Business Magazine

2021 saw many major challenges for logistics and supply chain professionals. With capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortages creating dilemmas for many as well as the increased focus from the industry on environment and machine learning, it was a year that was definitely not without its tests.

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Digital Control Tower Manages Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

NOKERA, a German green-tech firm for serial production using timber, has placed an order with 4PL Central Station AG (4PLCS) to centrally manage its road transport logistics operations. These include, for example, tender procedures for transport services, checks on freight costs and damage management.

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What is a 3PL? How Third-Party Logistics Providers Benefit eCommerce Brands

Ship Monk

3PL vs. 1PL, 2PL, 4PL, and 5PL. Each type of logistics option involves different levels of supply chain involvement, ranging between handling everything yourself and outsourcing everything. In this case the new supply chain layer to your business model is a professional shipping carrier like UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL.