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Kimberly-Clark’s Digital Transformation of Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Driver dwell is a key source of driver dissatisfaction and contributes to the driver shortage. Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. This is one of the company’s first steps to their digital transformation in shipping. What made Ms.

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What is a 3PL warehouse, and how does it work?

6 River Systems

Warehousing can be a challenge for manufacturers and retailers of all sizes. Finding the right space, running an effective order fulfillment system and sourcing great talent are just some of the many challenges facing operations managers. If you’ve been wondering how 3PL warehouses work, let’s take a closer look at their operations.

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Creating a Global Trade Compliance Program

QAD

Export controls to ensure that all export licenses, permits and customs documentation are correct? One example is parcel and non-production shipping. However, administrative staff may be less knowledgeable about compliance procedures and customs regulations than warehouse personnel.

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EDI in the 3PL equation: a guide for CPG suppliers 

crisp

Look beyond trucks and warehouses – EDI capabilities are critical to ensure smooth operations and happy retail partners. They train warehouse teams using augmented reality. When you add new retailers or order sources, will your 3PL be able to map and set up EDI quickly and seamlessly without months of integration work?

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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

A First-Hand Look at Berkshire Grey’s Warehouse Robotic Solutions ; Clint Reiser. The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies. The BG innovation center is an operating warehouse where the development team creates, tests, and enhances its solutions. These terms perfectly describe the Asian Paints supply chain.

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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supply chain data can be challenging to manage due to its unstructured or semi-structured nature and the need to integrate new data sources. Source: IDC, 2023 Challenges and Limitations To fully utilize the potential of generative AI, we must acknowledge and address the many obstacles that hinder its widespread implementation.

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How to Reduce Shipping Costs: 8 Effective Ways

Ware2Go

Customer expectations for shipping are higher than ever. Why Shipping Costs Matter. In today’s anything, anytime connected world, shipping costs and delivery speed have become make-or-break factors for small-and-medium sized businesses (SMBs) across the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) spectrum.