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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. Outbound Logistics. Best Ways to Optimize Inbound Logistics and Outbound Logistics Processes.

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[PODCAST] Increasing Parcel Volumes Requiring Shippers to Implement Technology for Parcel Freight Optimization Yielding Reduced Costs

GlobalTranz

Tips about the role of omnichannel in parcel freight and what are the best tips to reduce transportation costs at large speaking about packaging tips, utilizing machine learning & analytics, and why it’s important that transportation costs become a board level issue since transportation spends are eating into the profits of companies.

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Why Your 3PL Should Have Multiple Warehouse Locations

Ship Monk

It’s always faster and cheaper to send a package to your Aunt Deborah down the street than to Grandma Muriel who lives on the other side of the country (poor Grandma Muriel). Even if we were to take logistical detours into account, a short-distance package would still be using fewer resources (time, fuel, manpower, etc.)

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E-Commerce Continues to Add Focus on Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategies: Projections for 2018 Demand Continuous Improvement

GlobalTranz

As 2018 progresses, Warehouse Managers need to understand the risk of not going omnichannel, why demand is increasing, and a few tips to meet such demands. The easiest way to move toward an omnichannel strategy lies in following these tips: Re-evaluate inventory-optimization techniques and systems. Make your case to consumers.

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Amazon’s Freight (Train) Is Coming

GlobalTranz

Amazon announced that it shipped 5 billion items through Prime alone in 2017, and some analysts estimate it will ship over 4 billion packages in 2018. Four Billion Shipments I s The Tip Of The Iceberg US shipping behemoths FedEx, UPS, and the US Post Office deliver about 17 billion packages a year. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Near-real-time data-driven route optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

Reasonable rates and service packages can help improve vendor relationships and boost route optimization. Always think about the strategic value of route optimization The final tip for supply chain management regarding route optimization practices entails keeping the big picture in mind. Request your demos below. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Everything You Should Know About Risk Management in Logistics

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Read also: Unlock Success: 3 Expert Tips to Skyrocket Your Inventory Turnover Rate What is risk management in logistics? At various phases of the process, from production and storage (inbound logistics) to transportation and delivery of the finished product (outbound logistics), risks might develop in the logistics chain.