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Holiday Logistics: 5 Things Any Shipper Can do Now in the Warehouse or DC to Plan & Stay Competitive

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shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year. Additionally, freight in general and the crunch in capacity have picked up in 2014, as economic growth has created an increase in durable goods orders as well as consumer spending.

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Holiday Logistics: 5 Things Any Shipper Can do Now in the Warehouse or DC to Plan & Stay Competitive

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shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. You’re placing undue stress on the DC when the same product is divided into different segments. Get out From Behind the Desk.

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The Current State of the Shipping Capacity Crunch

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The damage from the overly active storms damaged both freight containers and trucks, and in Houston, the trucking industry is barely back to life. Similarly, construction spending is increasing, and overall demand on the existing logistics network will increase, says Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Congdon, reports DC Velocity.

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Technology’s Ever-increasing Role in Supply Chain Functions

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When a driver arrives at a distribution center (DC), the app can provide direction for which loading to find, how long the loading will take, and provide digital paperwork to handoff at the destination. For example, unloading freight at locations A and B may leave the truck with empty space.

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How to Reduce Product Damage During Shipping

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If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage.

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Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy

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In addition, dashboards reduce the amount needed to monitor and review metrics, reports DC Velocity. Freight claims may arise from many issues, including damage during transit, lost shipments, unforeseen delays and more. Freight Consolidation Enables Better Rates Through Volume Discounts.

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Top Logistics & Supply Chain Blogs We Followed in 2018 & Suggest You Follow in 2019

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Supply Chain Digest is a weekly, online newsletter that includes webinars, live broadcasts and blog posts. The blog also publishes whitepapers, webinars, podcasts, and on-demand videos to help companies excel in all aspects of supply chain management. DC Velocity. The blog is a companion publication to the DC Velocity magazine.