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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

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They can deliver lightweight, time-sensitive packages, such as medical supplies and consumer items, with direct access to delivery locations. With the ability to carry larger payloads over extended distances, autonomous vehicles are better suited for transporting bulk goods between distribution centers and other logistics hubs.

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

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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 Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

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Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change. Similarly, shifting freight from road to rail or waterways offers lower-emission alternatives for long-haul transport. Another crucial focus area is sustainable packaging.

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Blind Shipping: Solution for Inventory & Labor Challenges

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Imagine shipping products directly from your supplier to your customer while maintaining the appearance that your business is the source. That's what you get from blind shipping, and we're here to tell you all about it! This method offers a solution to various inventory and shipping challenges for businesses just like yours.

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How LTE-M and NB-IoT Are Revolutionizing Asset Tracking in Global Supply Chains

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In the past, tracking a shipping container across continents or monitoring the temperature of a pharmaceutical package in a rural warehouse came with trade-offs: cost, power drain, or unreliable coverage. Theyre built for a narrow job: to allow simple devices to send small data packages across long distances with minimal power usage.

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AI Integration, Autonomous Robotics, and Strategic Visions: The Future of Supply Chains – News for the Week of June 8th

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Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated – frequently not at all. However, large organizations are often equipped to handle fulfillment in-house, leveraging their extensive resources and capabilities.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025

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Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends. US Postal Service Reverses Decision to Ban Packages from Hong Kong China The U.S. From the U.S. Lets dive into the biggest stories impacting businesses and consumers alike.