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Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations with Kendra Phillips

The Logistics of Logistics

Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc , a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. Prior to CTO, she was Group Director of Southeast Operations for Dedicated Transportation Solutions for Ryder System, Inc.

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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Holiday Warehousing Challenges 2021

3PL Insights

Limited Warehouse Capacity. This leads warehouses to operate at a much higher capacity than in previous years which limits the space available for increased holiday demand. This leads warehouses to operate at a much higher capacity than in previous years which limits the space available for increased holiday demand.

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The Overlooked Advantage in Trucking with Blake Grolmus

The Logistics of Logistics

Blake serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems. million square feet of dedicated warehousing space.

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Amazon’s Freight (Train) Is Coming

GlobalTranz

With distribution centers now within 2-days ground transport of most Americans, Amazon can carefully select the best combination of company-owned, public, and private delivery services to put the average package on your porch for under $4. Shipping Costs Are A Thorn In Amazon’s Side At its core, Amazon is a logistics company.

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What value-added warehousing services can a 3PL provide?

Kanban Logistics

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. Located in or near U.S. Just in time (JIT) delivery.

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Tips for Maximizing Warehouse Space

GlobalTranz

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2 GET YOUR COPY HERE.