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Shipping Technology: Non-Tech Savvy Shippers Lose Advantage Over Time?

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As mentioned in this webinar , autonomous vehicles and third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) are making shipping technology affordable for small to mid-sized shippers, leveling the playing field at last and improving supply chain efficiency across the board. Standards in TMS Capacity and Profitability Have Evolved. Compliance.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management

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Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Fredrick Taylor, who wrote The Principles of Scientific Management in 1911 and is considered the father of industrial engineering, focused his early research on how to improve manual loading processes. History of Supply Chain Management: Roots.

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Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014

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To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Download the Webinar Replay.

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Why These 7 More 2018 Trends in American Manufacturing Focusing on Standards & Process will Spur Growth

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Manufacturers are looking at labor productivity through new eyes, focusing on how to improve the safety of facilities and reduce the risk and cost of injured employees. In addition, technologies will need to integrate to take advantage of the Industrial Internet of Things, otherwise known as Industry 4.0.

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The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2014

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We not only had over 200 blog posts, but we featured voices from all around the industry by having over 45 guest bloggers. This variety of voices gives us the best and brightest around all of these industries in a collective effort to provide value and education to the Cerasis blog readers. Now, why do we blog? Read the Full Blog Post.

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The Ultimate Guide to a 3PL Business

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Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers.

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The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day!

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In the United States for example, Thanksgiving brings the logistics industry to a screeching halt on Thursday and Friday. This time of year can mean peak busyness or slowness, depending on the industry. How can shippers stay ahead? Do you know what carriers you can choose and generally know how much they cost ?