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A New Kind of Supply Chain Managed Services

Logistics Viewpoints

In the supply chain world, contract logistics – where a third-party logistics (3PL) firm runs and manages warehouses on behalf of their clients, is a $200 billion plus market. For example, in contract logistics, the 3PL makes use of a warehouse management system so that they can do the job efficiently. The right IT is critical.

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Global Fulfillment Innovation Centers on ESG in 2023

ModusLink Corporation

ESG supply chain management is critical to maximizing the benefits of omnichannel ecommerce and warehousing and distribution services. Innovation in Warehousing and Distribution for ESG in Supply Chains New technologies and processes are improving ESG performance in warehousing and distribution. Padgaonkar, Pranav.

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Here’s Why Supply Chain Convergence is the Future of Ecommerce

ShipBob

It can happen simply due to ineffective planning, risk management, warehouse use, or sourcing strategies. For instance, a business that doesn’t use supply chain convergence might manually keep track of its inventory, use a third-party platform to source its product, use another platform for shipping, etc.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

That assessment comes as a result of 10 months of subdued demand, inventory de-stocking, and high interest rates, the New Jersey-based company said in its “The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index.” That index fell below zero in April to -0.04, from 0.32 That index fell below zero in April to -0.04, from 0.32 That said, U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

While many retailers are discounting, canceling orders, and otherwise scrambling to get rid of a glut of goods filling their stores and warehouses, some are embracing their higher inventory levels. The companies launched their pilot program about a year ago to autonomously transport goods between Dallas and Houston. That’s all for this week.