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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Department of Homeland Security. Looking for a private warehousing definition? Now that we’ve covered private warehouses, let’s give a public warehouse definition. Round-the-clock security. What Is Security Like? General Services Administration. Department of Interior. Department of Energy. Geological Survey.

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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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Going digital: B2B eCommerce and what it means for manufacturers and distributors

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

It’s a strategic move you’ve likely pondered over countless meetings and budget reviews. Transitioning to a digital commerce platform that integrates with your ERP can enable you to meet customers’ self-service requirements, unlock new revenue sources, and deepen customer engagement and loyalty.

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40 Years, 40 Songs: The Definitive Transportation Playlist

Dedola Global Logistics

The singer’s politically charged lyrics have apparently raised the ire of the Department of Homeland Security in the past. We can thank the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for Johnny Cash hearing the train a comin’ in “Folsom Prison Blues” before he meets that poor man in Reno. Time to hit the road.

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It Takes Two: Shipping Two Private Jets Overseas in Record Time

Now, That's Logistics

This all happened within a one-week timeframe, during which time the global logistics provider issued a quote, was awarded the project, secured the Antonov aircraft, packed the two airplanes for shipping, and moved them via air to Miami. Meeting Tight Timeframes. Concurrently, DB Schenker’s U.S.

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Peak Season 2021: What to Do Now to Secure the Supply Chain

Forto

Because in order to be able to meet the high demand, many companies are already preparing their own supply chains for the approaching consumer peak in September, if not earlier. You should definitely start your planning early this year in order to be able to meet customer demands during the peak season.

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A Complete Guide to Shipping Hazardous Materials

Blue Grace Logistics

Shipper responsibilities include: Determining whether a material meets the definition of a “hazardous material”: This is the first and most important step. Function-specific training, safety training, and security training are also required for HAZMAT employees according to federal regulations.