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Editor’s Choice: What Supply Chains Must Overcome to Deliver on the Consumer Promise

Logistics Viewpoints

The same “If” statement was repeated for a host of financial and operational metrics. The following will delve into some of the intricate farm-to-table challenges that supply chains face across sourcing, demand planning, procurement and inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. To read the article, click HERE.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. United States Business Logistics Costs fell by around 4% to end up at an estimated$1.56

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Labor and management work out deal at Port of LA/Long Beach ( Logistics Management ). Mexico trade. Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal Join Forces to Launch New Intermodal Service for North America.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2021, destroying industrial installations for pharmaceuticals and plastics. Fighting climate change with green logistics. Download our E-Book on Supply Chain Sustainability and Profitability with Green Logistics.

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How to Select a 3PL with Joe Lynch and Adam Robinson

The Logistics of Logistics

Non-asset based 3PLs use the assets from other logistics companies. Pros: If the 3PL is good at procurement, they can build a large network of partners / carriers. Asset light 3PLs own physical assets and also partner with other logistics companies similar to non-asset based companies. Metrics / Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

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Selecting a 3PL – 9 Things Every Shipper Should Know

The Logistics of Logistics

Non-asset based 3PLs use the assets from other logistics companies. Pros: If the 3PL is good at procurement, they can build a large network of partners / carriers. Asset light 3PLs own physical assets and also partner with other logistics companies similar to non-asset based companies. Canada & Mexico.

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Selecting a 3PL – 9 Things Every Shipper Should Know

The Logistics of Logistics

Non-asset based 3PLs use the assets from other logistics companies. Pros: If the 3PL is good at procurement, they can build a large network of partners / carriers. Asset light 3PLs own physical assets and also partner with other logistics companies similar to non-asset based companies. Canada & Mexico.

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