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Blockchain and Trucking: A Match Made on the Road

Shipchain

The inception of blockchain technology for use in logistics and supply chain management represents one of the most significant innovations in the industry. Unfortunately, the same improvements that lead to the creation of mega-supply chains have also created a significant problem for the trucking industry.

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Blockchain and Reverse Logistics: Recapturing Costs and More

GlobalTranz

The costs of reverse logistics amount to more than $750 billion per year, and the demand for reverse logistics has risen in recent years with the rise of e-commerce. Other products, such as those used for hygiene or personal uses, could increase the risk of cross-contamination throughout the supply chain.

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Adapting Pharmaceutical Companies’ Distribution and Supply Networks

Jaggaer

Pharmaceutical companies have complex supply chains that are often not optimized to their full potential. From source materials to distribution, the supply network must be carefully streamlined to produce the best results possible. So how should a pharmaceutical company approach supply and distribution chains?

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Retailers Are Changing Stores into Micro-fulfillment Centers with Robots

BlueYonder

Panelists included Jason Lerman, Director Operations at UNTUCKit ; Jon Gold, VP of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at NRF ; Wayne Snyder, VP Retail Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder ; Gina Anderson, VP Solutions and Growth at GEODIS ; and Melissa Valentine , Global Segment Director of Retail at Locus Robotics.

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What are White Glove Services? All You Need to Know!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Unassembled shipment is put together according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. In most cases, white-glove services some with tracking technology to optimize transparency. Offer Reverse Logistics. Most white glove services also offer reverse logistics.

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Wine-ing About Today’s F&B Challenges and Opportunities

QAD

Recently, I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Lara Sowinski, who is the Executive Editor, and along with Pete Hurme, are co-founders of VinRoutes.com , which provides news and events related to the global wine supply chain. A more diversified supply chain is always a good starting point.

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Third Party Logistics Companies Checklist for Choosing and Qualifying a 3PL

The Lean Supply Chain

Compliance: • Who is responsible for routing, packaging, and shipping guidelines? • Who is responsible for charge-backs? Under what circumstances? What is the 3PL legal limit of liability? RVCF includes North America’s leading retailers, merchandise suppliers, and service providers)…. and do they use it?