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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. What is outbound logistics? Here’s an explanation of both: What is inbound logistics?

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What Is Cross-Docking?

FW Logsitcs

Dive into the concept of cross-docking, its key components, and how it differs from traditional warehousing methods. Cross-docking optimizes supply chain efficiency by eliminating the need for warehousing inventory. Cross-docking facilities serve as material handling and distribution centers rather than storage facilities.

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3PL Warehousing 101

Kanban Logistics

While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business.

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Keeping Bakery Distribution Fresh

Logistics Business Magazine

Cimcorp helped Kwik Trip automate order fulfilment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products sold at over 700 locations daily. Kwik Trip also uses a “pick-by-light” system for picking less-than-full trays in outbound orders.

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Sinocare and Hai collaborate over healthcare logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Sinocare, Asia’s largest blood glucose meters manufacturer, recently joined forces with Hai Robotics to implement a complete set of Autonomous Case-handling Robot (ACR) systems into their warehouse in Changsha, China. Unlocking the potential in healthcare warehousing. ACR systems improve storage density.

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HAI claims success for e-commerce project

Logistics Business Magazine

HAI Robotics , a global leader in Autonomous Case-handling Robotic (ACR) system for warehouse logistics, is calling its first project in the UK with Chinese cross-border warehouse operator WINIT a success, as deliveries for holiday shopping parcels are about to reach customers. in a 10,000 sq m warehouse in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

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Elten Expands German Warehouse Capacity

Logistics Business Magazine

The company headquarters in Uedem on the Lower Rhine include offices and warehousing, along with the end production of safety and work shoes, which are sold online and distributed to B2B and B2C customers worldwide. The go-live of the miniload AS/RS in April 2023 marked the completion of the first construction phase.