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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. There are 5 different categories of 3PL services: Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Special Services, and Technology.

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The 10 Most Important Food Industry Software Features

Unleashed

ERP software for the food industry comes in a range of shapes and sizes, but what should you look for when you’re thinking about using it for your business? Here we cover the 10 most important features to look for in your food manufacturing software so you can achieve product consistency, production efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services

Logistics Bureau

By contrast, the third-party logistics model is where a manufacturer retains oversight of its supply chain but outsources such processes as warehousing, shipping, packing, and distribution to a 3PL provider. The market is also growing across a wide range of commercial sectors, including the following: 1) Food and Perishables.

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What is 3PL? A Complete Guide to Third-Party Logistics

Unleashed

There are supply chain management, shipping documentation, and accounting duties to worry about. Warehousing costs are rising. 3PL warehouses, however, often have higher order values through their retail partners which justifies the price. The items are delivered to a 3PL warehouse. Cut storage costs.

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2021: Manufacturing, a Year in Review

QAD

Food and Beverage. QAD Director for Consumer Products and Food & Beverage Vertical Markets Stephen Dombroski talked with Lara Sowinski, Executive Editor, and co-founder of VinRoutes.com , about disruptions in the winemaking industry. Overall worker shortages, including agricultural workers, drivers, warehouse workers, etc.

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Real Benefits of Artificially Intelligent (AI) Inventory Solutions

Clear Spider

Optimized Inventory Management Pairing AI technology with your inventory management solution optimizes operations across your entire supply chain. Track inventory levels through sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing to warehouse operations across multiple locations.

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What is Supply Chain Management? Importance & Benefits

QAD

E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Supply chain management is typically broken into three large buckets of intricate processes and roles: Concept: the full cycle, from sourcing and procurement to fulfillment.