October, 2014

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Freight Hauling Terminology

3PL Insights

'Freight Hauling Terminology by Derek Byrd, Marketing and Inside Sales Manager at Evans Distribution Systems Logistics is one of the worlds largest industries and there are many industry terms that come with such a... The post Freight Hauling Terminology appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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Supply Chain Management for Small Business

Apparel Logistics

Outsourcing is a great way to expand your small business’s reach in a global marketplace. Whether it’s through apparel supply chain management or other in-house tasks that can be a drain on resources, outsourcing is a way to simultaneously get the job done right while giving yourself the ability to focus on doing what you do best.

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Simple Measurements - Levers for Operational Efficiency Gains

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'Posted by Abhay Dhall, Associate Consultant (Manufacturing Vertical), Infosys Limited The world of manufacturing is perpetually concerned with improving operational and manufacturing efficiency of a plant. A common approach is the much-used and abused lean manufacturing. Manufacturing companies think of lean manufacturing as a formula but instead it is a philosophy with many facets which can create value by reducing redundancy and non-value processes in a manufacturing system.

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Meeting Fulfillment Standards During the Holidays

Apparel Logistics

For logistics, 3pl, and delivery companies, there is no time busier than the holiday season. At this time of year, the exchange of goods increases dramatically which creates a huge influx of work for the logistics industry.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Ways to Save on LTL Rates

Apparel Logistics

Everyone loves to save money, and when it comes to third party logistics, there are a few ways to save. The folks at The Apparel Logistics Group are here to help you unlock the secrets to that saving so your company can be even more successful.

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