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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore being struck by the Dali and collapsing is an unpredictable disruption to the supply chains of several industries including automobiles, coal, and agricultural machinery. The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products.

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How to Measure Success: KPIs for Inbound Logistics

WorkWave

What are inbound and outbound logistics? Both inbound and outbound logistics involve the transportation of products across various distribution channels, however inbound logistics deals with supply and outbound logistics fulfill demands.

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NEXT DC gets Rail Guided Vehicles

Logistics Business Magazine

This automated logistics system is designed to streamline supply and routing processes while meeting the capacity to manage sizeable home furniture and carry it substantial distances to designated storage and outbound locations. It is a critical facet in the operations of a global clothing and home products retailer.

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Where have all the Truckers Gone? 10 Strategies for Shippers to Fight the Capacity and Trucker Shortage

GlobalTranz

Noel Perry, economist and trucking industry expert, predicts a reduction in the nation’s trucking force by 700,000 drivers. This adds to the existing insufficiency in numbers of new drivers coming into the industry to replace retiring drivers and thus a massive trucker shortage. Shippers should budget and price accordingly.

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Sexify Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Complexity requires having a data strategy.” The 3PL specialises in service parts logistics for automotive, industrial and tech customers, formerly being Caterpillar Logistics Services. Real-time analytics with a virtual control tower helps forecasting freight lanes, both inbound and outbound. Our industry is en vogue.

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Industry View: DCs Rise to Meet Unprecedented Challenges

Logistics Business Magazine

Pressing needs and panic buying have created the equivalent to peak season demand in many industries. Today, new employees are being brought in on the fly, with many coming from service industries or distribution centres that have seen a downturn in demand. Efficiently getting them up to speed is critical.

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Outsourcing Your Logistics Operations

GoShip Blog

The inbound and outbound logistics consist of various operations that require a lot of manpower and finances. 3PLs will handle all operations, including warehousing, transportation, and delivery, for an efficient and cost-effective solution. It involves everything from inventory to fulfillment, packaging, and shipment of orders.