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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. With the highest level of service, unmatched industry experience and work ethic, and a laser focus on innovation and technology–our purpose is to improve the quality of life by delivering excellence in everything we do.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions.

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Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Parallelly, expectations around the overall purchasing experience have also grown steeper. A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring raw materials that are responsibly sourced from the environment.

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10 Wholesale Distribution Industry Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Unleashed

Global supply chain disruption, rapid technological evolution, changing buying and selling habits – wholesale distributors have had to deal with some rapid and radical changes over the past couple of years. D2C logistics and eCommerce can still be burdensome for manufacturers who are not well-established in these areas.

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What Is Order Fulfillment and It’s Process and Strategies

Locus

If customers do not receive their orders on time, they won’t buy from that company again. With an efficient order fulfillment process, businesses can reduce their shipping costs and improve their turnaround times which helps them increase their sales and revenue. How many orders am I currently shipping?

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How a WMS Helps Retailers Execute Click & Collect Capabilities

Veridian Solutions

It refers to the ability to buy online and pick up in store. Click and collect makes up a portion of true omnichannel supply chains, allowing customers the freedom to shop online and pick up products in the store. Implementing click and collect capabilities sounds excellent, but it is much more complicated than meets the eye.

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The Long and the Short of Last Mile Delivery

Enterra Insights

In today’s omnichannel world, the last mile can lead almost anywhere. Chris Cunnane ( @ccunnane ), an analyst with the ARC Advisory Group, explains, “In order to truly be omnichannel, retailers and brand manufacturers must provide a unified brand experience for their customers. Those days are long past.