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5 Things To Consider When Choosing a 3PL for Blind Shipping

GlobalTranz

Blind shipping is a strategic method of drop shipping where the supplier's identity is concealed, and products are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer, maintaining confidentiality along your supply chain. What is blind shipping? And why does it matter to businesses?

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The RocketFuel Story with Josh Beatty

The Logistics of Logistics

As Josh and his partner scaled Launch Fulfillment , they encountered some cash flow issues inherent in high volume parcel shipping that their ecommerce customers required. Through automated parcel auditing, RocketFuel keeps 3PLs whole on the back end, identifying discrepancies and securing that money.

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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

Logistics Viewpoints

Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. Capacity shortages, service unreliability, and inventory congestion threatened to disrupt VWs production flow and delivery commitments to U.S. and Canadian dealerships.

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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets. Key Consideration: IoT sensors on shipping containers or pallets enable real-time tracking, ensuring visibility and coordination. For example, coordinating inventory management systems with demand forecasting tools. •

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Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and AMRs: Redefining Warehouse Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

AGVs move bulk-picked goods to shipping areas or replenish high-turnover inventory zones. Both AGVs and AMRs support secure, temperature-controlled handling of sensitive materials. Cybersecurity: Because these systems connect to enterprise software, secure communications and access control are critical.

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How Smart Contracts Are Impacting Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

They follow “if-this-then-that” (IFTTT) logic, meaning that when certain conditions are met, the contract automatically executes an agreed-upon action, such as releasing a payment, updating an inventory record, or verifying a shipment. Blockchain ensures that every transaction is transparent, secure, and verifiable.

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Mobile Inventory Management: Boost Efficiency with Real-Time Tracking

RFgen

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. Ready to turn your inventory from a headache into a strategic asset?