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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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Inbound Logistics vs. Outbound Logistics

Ship Monk

Today, we’re talking about the difference between inbound logistics and outbound logistics. At a glance, inbound logistics and outbound logistics refer to the different stages that goods go through while moving down the supply chain. Reverse logistics handles returns and exchanges. Outbound Logistics.

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Modular Automation for Efficient Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Smart automation solutions for the entire inbound and outbound logistics and intralogistics process are the key to increasing efficiency while reducing complexity for customized implementation. For all solutions, Bosch Rexroth offers smart e-tools for design, configuration, ordering and commissioning.

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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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Smart Weighing, No Stopping

Logistics Business Magazine

Smart attachments like Ravas iForks demonstrate how to shift forklift value away from mere materials handling and in the direction of data sampling. Smart logistics and Industry 4.0 have created an ever-growing demand for data input as a tool to optimise supply chains and reach required profit levels. Logistics Business reports.

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What is B2B Fulfillment?

Ship Monk

Can your 3PL handle B2B fulfillment or retail fulfillment? At this point, finding a 3PL ( third party logistics provider) that can handle B2B and retail fulfillment becomes a necessity — and ensures that your business will keep growing without a hitch. Some 3PLs, such as ShipMonk, are equipped to handle both DTC and B2B fulfillment.

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Back to Basics: Ocean Freight Forwarding 101

Dedola Global Logistics

The supply chain and logistics industries are the backbone of the global economy. However, these industries face serious challenges, including demand fluctuations, sustainability concerns, increasing regulatory compliance, and transportation bottlenecks. There are technology tools that help with route optimization.