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Tips for Effectively Managing E-Commerce Logistics

GlobalTranz

The challenges of managing e-commerce logistics mirror the challenges of traditional logistics management , but with an added emphasis placed on speed of order fulfillment and delivery, as well as thorough, timely management of reverse logistics.

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Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014

GlobalTranz

However, I encourage you to browse the entire logistics category so you may see the most recent posts as well, because typically, the earlier the post was published, the more views (but that is not always the case). What is Reverse Logistics and How Is It Different than Traditional Logistics? Read the full Post.

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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017

GlobalTranz

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. Autonomous Trucks Will Drive Logistics Forward. Meanwhile, the use of Big Data will empower new fleets and freight optimization and consolidation measures, and the IoT will provide new insights.

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How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Just about every supply chain will be affected by this crisis, for example, with fuel prices surging although there is no shortage yet, there’s risk in supply and shipping routes being cancelled or diverted. We should all be well versed by now to know that we can expect a ripple effect throughout global trade. Supply chain challenges.

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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

SCMDOJO

Key Players In the world of contract logistics, several key players collaborate to ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain. Let’s take a closer look at these stakeholders and their roles: Shippers: Shippers are businesses that produce or procure goods and require them to be transported to their intended destinations.

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4 ways to improve retail logistics and reduce operational costs

6 River Systems

The best 3PLs enable businesses to easily expand into global markets by providing regional expertise (such as applicable laws and regulations in other countries), infrastructure (such as distribution centers) and established global shipping resources (such as air freight and sea freight). Leverage the right tools and technology.

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Omnichannel is another Word for Complexity

Enterra Insights

” Burnson goes to note that e-commerce is having an impact on air freight hubs, maritime cargo, middlemen, and intermodal operations. Reverse logistics adds another layer of complexity (and a few more cogs) into the omnichannel machine. … Omnichannel is not just a logistics decision. ”[6].