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The Pressures of Omni-Channel Fulfillment and Returns Are Growing

BlueYonder

In the case of product returns which amounted to a staggering $890 billion in 2024 the warehouse needs to move with lightning speed and precision to capture the resale opportunity and minimize waste. Imagine the complexities of a single fulfillment-and-returns operation, in one warehouse. Increasing reverse logistics complexity.

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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

Supply Chain Brain

Situational needs like these often guide short-term freight decisions, and over time, those choices can influence broader sourcing and shipping strategies, too. Increasingly, companies are weighing transportation efficiency as a factor in where and how they source. For instance, if a regional supplier in the southeastern U.S.

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Warehouse P2G Robotics: A Flexible and Affordable Solution

Supply Chain Brain

The warehouse, meanwhile, has been elevated from afterthought to a central player, as new demands and responsibilities are placed on supply chains — from small-batch wave picking and reverse logistics to deeper supplier collaboration, and tariff and sustainability compliance. Just be prepared for anything and keep going.

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Identifying the Source of Products Through Chemical ‘Fingerprinting’

Supply Chain Brain

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The science of forensic chemistry, familiar to millions of viewers of crime dramas on TV and film, is playing a key role today in tracing the source of products all the way back to their origin. Ethical sourcing science can be applied in so many different ways,” she adds. Or so they say, when asked in surveys.)

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Peak Season Prep: How to Start Planning for Q4 Fulfillment Now 

3PL Insights

Begin working with your suppliers and logistics partners now to ensure timely replenishment and efficient warehousing. Reverse logistics can be a competitive differentiator, especially during the post-holiday rush. Check out this article to learn more about reverse logistics. Learn more.

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A Quick Guide to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in Australia

Shipsy

With e-commerce booming and global trade pressures mounting, businesses across Australia are turning to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to streamline operations, reduce costs, and stay competitive. But what exactly is a WMS, and why is it becoming indispensable for Australian warehouses in 2025? The Need for WMS in Australia 1.

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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

Supply Chain Brain

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