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Utilizing a 3PL to Apply Transportation Management Best Practices For E-Commerce

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In the age of e-commerce, maintaining the status quo will result in failure, disgruntled customers and added expenses, but shippers that leverage 3PL resources to apply transportation management best practices for e-commerce , as listed below, can navigate the issues that arise in e-commerce and achieve sustained profitability.

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Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Supply Chain Contractors Need to Improve Cybersecurity Risk

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In some cases, you’ll be held responsible for damages if formal laws and guidelines apply. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. The integrity of the data associated with these goods is critical, which is why cloud providers find themselves bound by ever-stricter guidelines.

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5 Tips for Writing a Transportation Management Plan

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Every transportation firm sees the utility of having a transportation management plan. It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. Download White Paper.

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The Ultimate Guide to Plastic Pallets

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As well as design and weight capacity you’ll need consider export and import guidelines as these will influence which pallets you required. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post The Ultimate Guide to Plastic Pallets appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Food Logistics Tips for Making Sure Perishable Foods Are Safe During Transit

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Train and Educate Everyone involved in the supply chain and transportation process should be familiar with food safety guidelines and regulations. Understand Your Legal Obligations These food logistics tips — or guidelines, really — will certainly help you keep your foods and goods safe.

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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

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Consider Event-Specific Labeling Guidelines. Certain events, like trade shows and fairs, may have specific labeling guidelines and requirements for all incoming freight. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post 11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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7 Distribution Technology Trends Worth Discussing

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Value-added services have also taken on a technology-like role as more companies want to use a comprehensive transportation management system (TMS) to thorough document and optimize their processes. Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving. Hours of service (HOS) guidelines are also changing for drivers.