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Insights for Developing, Executing, and Monitoring your Parcel Freight to Meet Demand

CH Robinson Logistics

Customers now expect reliability, speed, and convenience in their small parcel delivery experience and a company’s ability to meet those expectations can even be a source of differentiation. You should consider this while planning your shipping network, locating warehouses, and choosing middle and last mile carrier partnerships.

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Omni-Channel Fulfillment is Key for the Holiday Season

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC’s definition of omni-channel fulfillment is end-delivery centric. Transportation Management Systems A TMS helps companies efficiently, reliably, and cost effectively move freight from origin to destination. These studies utilize a comprehensive bottom-up process for evaluating markets.

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Industry View: DCs Rise to Meet Unprecedented Challenges

Logistics Business Magazine

A WMS that can seamlessly integrate a range of robotics options is definitely a plus and is also a reliable way to prepare for any future crises. The post Industry View: DCs Rise to Meet Unprecedented Challenges appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. A supply chain full of heroes.

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Thank You Thursday Shout Outs – December

Ship Monk

She definitely gets sh*t done! She is very detail-oriented and kind to everyone she meets. He is always punctual and reliable. He definitely gets sh*t done! She definitely gets sh*t done! Her dedication is recognized by management with a loud and cheerful Thank You! Thank you for being someone ShipMonk can rely on.

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What is an ISO Tank Container?

MTS Logistics

ISO tank containers are a reliable, cost-effective (depending on the product being shipped) and definitely safe way of transporting bulk liquids. ISO tanks are designed to meet specific criteria according to the substance they will be carrying. Below are some of the benefits of ISO tank containers.

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Road Network from Singapore to China

Logistics Business Magazine

Equipped with industry-leading Internet of Things (IoT) security features and infrastructure, the Geodis Road Network is integrated with major air and sea ports and offers multimodal options to meet customer needs for agile and flexible supply chains.

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What does ‘on-time, in-full’ (OTIF) mean in the consumer sector?

PINC

With expectations of higher on-shelf availability and lower inventory costs, the pressure on delivery performance has intensified—as has the need for manufacturers, retailers, and carriers to work together to create efficient, reliable, and responsive supply chains. The problem is that there is no standard definition for OTIF.