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Inbound vs. Outbound Logistics: Understanding the Key Differences and Optimizing the Last Mile

Locus

In the vast, interconnected world of supply chain management, two terms often come into focus—inbound and outbound logistics. Inbound and outbound logistics are two fundamental components of the overall supply chain management process. Here’s an explanation of both: What is inbound logistics?

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Sexify Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Red Bull’s Formula One HQ in Milton Keynes is an appropriate and impressive backdrop to learn why data is fuel in logistics. High performance in logistics can be maintained by extracting insights from data and taking practical steps. Extended reality, or VR, is used by Neovia for training, using tech from Elm Park Labs.

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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. The logistics involved in routing these orders is staggering.

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Everything You Should Know About Risk Management in Logistics

3PL Links

Everything You Should Know About Risk Management in Logistics | Image source: Pexels In many facets of business, risk management is becoming more and more crucial, and logistics operations are no different. Many businesses, however, are unaware of the specifics of risk management in the logistics chain and how to properly execute it.

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What Is Cross-Docking?

FW Logsitcs

In the fast-paced world of logistics and supply chain management, proficiency is key to maintaining a competitive edge. Supply chains that utilize this process are able to meet customer demands faster by avoiding extra inventory handling steps. Workers and/or automated systems sort items by outbound destination.

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7 Reasons to Outsource Returns

Ship Monk

You only have to live through it once to realize the negative impact reverse logistics can have on your forward logistics operations. The returns process is every bit as complex and labor intensive as the outbound fulfillment process , but nowhere near as rewarding. Do you have the people, space, and time to handle it in-house?

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WMS Modernization at Raymour & Flanigan: Adding Efficiencies to a Positive Customer Experience

Logistics Viewpoints

Raymour & Flanigan provides high-quality fulfillment services to its customers. Furthermore, quality customer service was not always delivered in the most efficient manner. The ERP system at the forward DCs (service centers) assigned paper-based pick slips without consideration for efficiency rules.