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Overcoming the Challenges of Shipping Packaging Materials

Freight Plus

Shipping packaging materials comes with its own set of challenges that can disrupt operations and impact profitability. Negotiate Carrier Contracts : Lock in stable shipping rates with carriers to mitigate unexpected cost spikes. Diversify Supplier Base : Work with multiple suppliers to reduce dependency on a single source.

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Peak Season Prep: How to Start Planning for Q4 Fulfillment Now 

3PL Insights

Shipping delays: Which carriers struggled and why? Holiday shipping cutoffs : Establish realistic deadlines for standard and express shipping. Use our holiday shipping guidelines as a starting point. Tech tools to consider: Order Management System (OMS) : Route orders based on inventory and shipping zones.

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Warehouse Productivity: A Guide to Smoother Operations in 2025

RFgen

You’re expected to ship more orders, faster, with fewer errors — all while managing rising costs and shrinking labor pools. By implementing these digital tools, you can transform your warehouse from a source of frustration and inefficiency into a well-oiled, highly productive operation.

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Supplier Relationship Management: Driving Success in Modern Supply Chains

QAD

The key to successful supplier collaboration lies in having a single version of the truth—a consolidated source of data that everyone in the supply chain can rely on. In the past and even still today, organizations have found themselves in situations where supplier performance data is unreliable or contradictory.

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An Amazon Seller’s Guide to Amazon Self-Fulfillment!

Supply Chain Game Changer

You’ll handle every aspect from storing your goods and packing individual orders to shipping items off to customers directly. Begin by determining how much space you’ll need based on your inventory size, then optimize it for efficient packing and shipping. Familiarize yourself with these to avoid disappointing customers.

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Procurement Compliance Explained: Examples, Challenges, and Best Practices

Precoro

Procurement compliance means ensuring all purchasing activities adhere to applicable regulations, laws, internal policies, and external guidelines. Recent policies cover sustainable and ethical efforts, such as sustainable sourcing , diversity initiatives, and environmental impact. Unsustainable sourcing.

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The Backbone of Logistics: Why Accurate Documentation Drives Supply Chain Success

SCMDOJO

Automated Document Generation Most modern logistics platforms now generate key documents like bills of lading, shipping labels, and invoices from order data or transportation management systems (TMS). If a product defect, delay, or loss occurs, clear documentation helps determine the source and the responsible party.