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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Warehousing 3.) Sometimes 3rd party logistics companies are described as: Asset-based – companies that own actual assets like trucks, boats, planes, warehouses. The definitions are confusing because the space is so dynamic and ever-changing. Warehousing 4.) Warehousing Services. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing.

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What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? 10 Different Definitions!

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Yet all of the functions that we now associate with Supply Chain have been around for a very long time: Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, Warehousing and many more. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? And one more definition for good measure: 11.

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What You Need to Know About Full Truckload Freight Allocation

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Poor visibility in freight allocation is a leading reason shippers experience difficulty in managing freight, and this problem is evidence of a disconnect between the person managing freight and company stakeholders. Yesteryear, freight allocation was simpler. Download Here. New Series.

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The Digitization of Freight

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The digitization of freight is one topic that has generated a lot of industry buzz and animated discussion over the past couple of years, but also a lot of confusion and questions. What exactly is freight digitization? Defining the digitization of freight. Is Blockchain part of freight digitization? The value proposition.

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What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management?

Supply Chain Game Changer

In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Freight Management? Freight management combines logistics experience, human resources and knowledge to ensure a smooth coordination between carriers and shippers.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

Warehousing 3.) Sometimes 3rd party logistics companies are described as: Asset-based – companies that own actual assets like trucks, boats, planes, warehouses. The definitions are confusing because the space is so dynamic and ever-changing. Warehousing 4.) Warehousing Services. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing.

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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

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Different perishable goods have different requirements for storage and handling, which makes things complicated for air freight transporters. While ULDs keep perishable goods safe during a flight, air freight is just one part of the supply chain. These considerations include: Preparing perishable goods for air freight shipment.

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