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What Is Cross-Docking?

FW Logsitcs

Supply chains that utilize this process are able to meet customer demands faster by avoiding extra inventory handling steps. Cross-docking facilities serve as material handling and distribution centers rather than storage facilities. Workers and/or automated systems sort items by outbound destination.

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Hazmat Products Shipping Tutorial for Ecommerce Businesses

Ship Monk

Extra care must be taken when storing, handling, packing, and shipping these and other hazmat products. Five separate agencies under the USDOT handle the administration and enforcement of these regulations. But you do need to make sure that everyone has the proper training and certification to handle hazmat products.

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7 Reasons to Outsource Returns

Ship Monk

The returns process is every bit as complex and labor intensive as the outbound fulfillment process , but nowhere near as rewarding. So, the question is, how are you going to handle the reverse logistics rush? Do you have the people, space, and time to handle it in-house? Just hear us out! A return label is generated.

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Choosing Your Freight Shipping Method: Air, Land, or Sea

Ship Monk

No matter what you’re selling in your online store, you have to ship your merchandise in bulk to a fulfillment center (what we call inbound freight shipping), and you also have to deliver orders to your end customers (what we call outbound small-parcel shipping). LCL rates are higher per unit than FCL rates due to the extra handling.

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Everything You Should Know About Risk Management in Logistics

3PL Links

A deliberate approach to detecting, assessing, and reducing risks that could have an impact on the effectiveness and safety of logistics operations is known as risk management in the industry. Inadequate working conditions: employees in the logistics industry frequently work in challenging circumstances, such as cold or confined areas.

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DGL Takes Cybersecurity Very Seriously

Dedola Global Logistics

We use encryption software for inbound and outbound email data protection. Outbound emails containing sensitive information are automatically encrypted. Security Training for our Team – More than 80% of security breaches involve human error. DGL provides you with the industry’s best cargo tracking and client portal.

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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. Many customers we’ve spoken to also tell us that they’ve had to add to their workforce, which requires onboarding and training. With a normal peak, large groups of employees are coordinated and trained all at one time.

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