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Subscription First Fulfillment with Paul Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul is Co-Founder & CEO of Bulu , a subscription-first, full-service 3PL based in Lincoln, Nebraska. By reducing customer acquisition costs, lowering shipping fees, and increasing customer lifetime value, Bulu has created a proven model for brand growth. Paul Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss subscription first fulfillment.

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

Talking Logistics

FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager. Robinson Worldwide announced the release of a mobile app that extends the reach of its Navisphere platform, “allowing users to access critical shipment information with Apple or Android™ mobile devices.” Mexico trade.

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Mastering Menards Delivery through Retail Specialized Logistics

Zipline Logistics

Menards services 12 distribution centers throughout its territory with facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, and South Dakota. These locations can create delivery challenges for those without an extensive carrier network and established relationships.

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Hurricane Harvey - Effects, Forecasts, and Operational Best Practices

Elementum

Houston’s expansive sprawl lacks drainage systems and has ample bodies of water that are easily exacerbated by heavy rains. Rail freight networks operated by Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific in Texas, USA were heavily disrupted due to Hurricane Harvey, according to reports on Friday, August 25th. RELIEF EFFORTS.

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Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions

Intelligent Audit

As contractors across the logistics industry begin questioning their relationships with carrier networks , the FRONTdoor Collective is taking a new approach. Postal Service announced intentions to consolidate roughly 21% of delivery units into large-scale shipping centers.

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We Need Supply Chain Immunity, not Resiliency: A Position Paper

NC State SCRC

After all, supply chain management is about getting things moving, and that applies not only to roads, airports, and ships, but to how we think about getting things to people. Supply chain immunity is similar to the idea of your body’s recognizing invaders through its immune system. These cells are phagocytes. How to do this?

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This Week in Logistics News (August 27 – September 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart is looking to expand its grocery delivery with the help from smart garage technology developer myQ. According to myQ, one in five households is already equipped with its smart garage technology. The baseline volume is the customer’s average weekly volume from June 5 through July 2 for the applicable shipping service.