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3PL Logistics Companies Up Services to Continue to Meet the Needs of Shippers

GlobalTranz

Through the use of data-driven technologies and better allocation of assets, resources, and value-added services, according to Joseph O’Reilly of Inbound Logistics, 3PLs have seen an uptick in contracts, and 72 percent of shipper’s report plans to increase outsourcing of services to 3PLs.

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31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats

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Errors in interpretation of product specifications, shipping documents, and other critical instructions, due to language barriers are reduced. Caterpillar also returned about 1,900 jobs to Texas and Georgia to build construction equipment. in China and elsewhere, is a serious deterrent from operating there.

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Why Reverse Logistics Systems and Transportation Management Should Be Considered Together

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continuous GPS tracking data regarding locations of return goods in relation to causes of delays, and routing adjustments for traffic, road construction, and convoluted routes. Proof of Delivery receipts for returns should be closely tracked—checking carrier sites every 2 hours for POD documents. Optimized Reverse Logistics Systems.

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20 Manufacturers Describe ERP Software Benefits in their Own Words

GlobalTranz

on using Sage MAS 90 at their construction systems manufacturing company. It helped us to maintain real time records of all the necessary documents with consistent procedures like SOP’s, change management, formulations etc. As a result, we’ve seen a significant drop-off in monthly billings from our outside accounting firm.

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Automotive Logistics Awards – Europe winners announced

Automotive Logistics

During the event on June 12 – held on the eve of this year’s Automotive Logistics Europe conference – former Opel, Fiat and BMW vehicle designer Chris Bangle handed out a total of 14 awards covering every aspect of inbound, outbound and aftermarket logistics. FVL top quality award winner: Seat – Quality distribution strategy.

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Real-World Scenario: Best Practices for Warehouse Contracts: Part One

GlobalTranz

We will cover the main segments of what is to expect in the best practices of constructing warehouse contracts. The question and answer process drive the construction of warehouse contracts. The SLA is a living document. Every good contract starts with a query or question during the RFP phase. 3PL Answer 4.

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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Owners/operators are responsible for the full setup and operation, including building design and construction, registration, hiring, and ongoing maintenance. A cross-docking warehouse is where goods from inbound trucks are sorted and routed to outbound trucks for final delivery to the end-user. Cross-Docking Warehouses.