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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] These advancements demonstrate how logistics connect the world — and always have.”[2]

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The Top Logistics Blogs of 2016 …So Far

GlobalTranz

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Today's post will cover the top 5 logistics blogs from 2016 so far. Top Logistics Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. From Third Party Logistics, Warehouse information, Technology, and KPIs.

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The Ultimate Guide to a 3PL Business

GlobalTranz

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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Transportation Management System: What is a TMS in Logistics? [+ Top Companies Compared]

ShipBob

You’ll also get a quick comparison of the top providers to make your search easier. It is typically a part of a larger supply chain management system and allows them to organize and centralize all their logistics and transportation functions. Quick rate comparison. What is a transportation management system (TMS)? Key features.

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E-Commerce Disrupts Freight Seasons, Boosts Spot Market Volume

DAT Solutions

This year, by comparison, the heightened demand continued through mid-July, and we saw only a slight dip in volume and rates for the entire month, compared to June.". "As "We're accustomed to a June peak in spot market freight, where volume and rates drop abruptly after the Fourth of July," Montague said.

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Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS): A Golden Opportunity for the Supply Chain Industry

SCMDOJO

It involves outsourcing the entire supply chain function to a third-party provider who manages everything from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products to customers. allowing them to shift their focus towards core activities like market share and product management. In a study conducted by Nicholson et al.

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Compliance in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains Through Integration

Veridian Solutions

The comparisons are immeasurable, so Warehouse Managers must bring systems into alignment and gain real-time asset monitoring of products. Begin the research and development of a blockchain-based supply chain solution, explains Material Handling and Logistics.