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5 Things To Consider When Choosing a 3PL for Blind Shipping

GlobalTranz

Blind shipping is a strategic method of drop shipping where the supplier's identity is concealed, and products are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer, maintaining confidentiality along your supply chain. What is blind shipping? And why does it matter to businesses?

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Blind Shipping: Solution for Inventory & Labor Challenges

GlobalTranz

Imagine shipping products directly from your supplier to your customer while maintaining the appearance that your business is the source. That's what you get from blind shipping, and we're here to tell you all about it! This method offers a solution to various inventory and shipping challenges for businesses just like yours.

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I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025

Talking Logistics

That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

Logistics Viewpoints

They can deliver lightweight, time-sensitive packages, such as medical supplies and consumer items, with direct access to delivery locations. Autonomous Vehicles: Autonomous ground vehicles, such as self-driving trucks, address long-haul and heavy freight logistics.

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How LTE-M and NB-IoT Are Revolutionizing Asset Tracking in Global Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

In the past, tracking a shipping container across continents or monitoring the temperature of a pharmaceutical package in a rural warehouse came with trade-offs: cost, power drain, or unreliable coverage. Theyre built for a narrow job: to allow simple devices to send small data packages across long distances with minimal power usage.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

Similarly, shifting freight from road to rail or waterways offers lower-emission alternatives for long-haul transport. Another crucial focus area is sustainable packaging. Companies are increasingly adopting electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles to transition away from fossil fuels.

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Freight Classification Errors, Re-Weighs, & Other Common Freight Adjustments Are Eating Your Bottom Line’s Lunch

GlobalTranz

Shippers are often challenged when dealing with the freight classification system from the National Motor Freight Classifications (NMFC) book, the code numbers assigned to all products that determine the correct freight class for shipments. A Brief on Freight Classification.

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