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Why Small Businesses Should Consider Using Freight Forwarders

20Cube Logistics

Shipping is a concern for nearly all of them. However, many SMBs and SMEs assume that working with a freight forwarder in Australia is reserved for large, international corporations. As one of the leading digital freight forwarders in Australia, 20Cube Logistics, provides tailored 3PL services for SMBs. What is 3PL?

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How Technology Can Help Small & Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) In The Supply Chain World

Turvo

Once the items ordered are ready, the supplier contacts a shipping company to move the products. Utilizing supply chain management tools or 3PL partnerships gives a first-mover advantage to large companies. A tailored 3PL solution that includes all the touchpoints mentioned here is probably the answer.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 29 -September 2, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. The biggest news this week is the ripple effect Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy filing is having on supply chains. bound cargo has been delayed at the point of origin, and cargo-laden Hanjin ships are unable to get into U.S. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics.

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The top 3PL providers for eCommerce in Australia

TradeGecko

Third-party logistics (3PL) companies for eCommerce businesses are becoming increasingly common in Australia. As more and more brick-and-mortar businesses move their operations online the new digital-first businesses are emerging in the market.

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Top 12 New Logistics Startup Companies Making Noise

ShipBob

This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. expecting same day delivery, two-day shipping, etc.) ShipBob: The leader in tech-enabled 3PLs. What is the best 3PL company?

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E-commerce Boom Demands Changes to the Logistics Industry

20Cube Logistics

E-commerce has seen an increase in consumers demanding two main factors: lower costs and faster shipping times. Retailers are faced with the balancing act of minimizing shipping costs whilst also optimizing shipping speeds. seamless returns. Future of e-commerce logistics.

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Here’s Why Supply Chain Convergence is the Future of Ecommerce

ShipBob

For instance, a business that doesn’t use supply chain convergence might manually keep track of its inventory, use a third-party platform to source its product, use another platform for shipping, etc. ShipBob’s API lets us build custom logic since we ship personalized products with lots of variations in the kits we send.