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In today’s world, almost the entire supply chain runs on technology. While most people understand that technology is important in the supply chain, they may not understand just how that supply chain technology can affect the bottom line. Here’s a hint: tech usually affects the bottom line positively as long as it is the right
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More Warehouses are Employing Robotics and Other Automation The warehouse robotics market is growing, which is a good indication that more and more companies are opting to add robotic elements to their warehouses. Amazon, one of the largest retailers in the world, has led the charge in robotics investments, accounting for 38% of the robotics
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By taking time to understand how these issues affect supply chains, companies can take steps to mitigate the risks they present to build stronger, more resilient supply chains. Geopolitical and Economic Crises Disrupt Supply Chains The past several years have presented us with plenty of clear-cut examples of how geopolitics and global economics can
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Over the past decade, nearshoring has gained traction as a viable supply chain option. Supply chain issues during the pandemic further cemented companies’ desire to use suppliers closer to home to build a more resilient supply chain. But what is nearshoring, how can companies achieve it, and why would they want to? Read on to
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For Ecommerce businesses just starting out, personally handling logistics management is doable. Order volumes are manageable and that allows you to keep logistics costs in check. But what happens when you start to grow, or if you’re pushing for growth and don’t have the time to personally invest in getting products from Point A (the
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Towards the end of 2022, the freight market went a little topsy-turvy. Spot rates dropped below contract rates, leaving a lot of shippers wondering how to effectively manage their freight contracts this year. Here are our top tips to help your company negotiate for the best outcomes this contract season. These tips can shippers using
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Winter can be tricky in the supply chain. It’s often simultaneously the busiest time of year and, in many locations, the most likely season for disaster to strike. In one tiny window of time in December of 2022, more than 10 million packages were delayed, missing that critical Christmas Eve deadline. These delays were due
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The past few years have been a crazy ride in the freight industry, from the great Covid pandemic freeze as countries locked down to soaring consumer demand (and freight volumes) when things opened back. As we go into 2023, the slower market will give companies, both those that utilize logistics services and those that provide
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We’re seeing it across the shipping industry. Shipping rates in the ground, ocean, and air shipping segments have dropped significantly over the past several months after nearly two years of soaring shipping costs. What does it mean? What Do Falling Shipping Rates Signal for the Freight Industry? The freight industry, almost more than any other
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The logistics that come along with running a business can be complicated and expensive. This is especially true for mid-sized companies with significant logistics needs, but that aren’t big enough to hire an entire team of logistics specialists. Outsourcing logistics services is a practical way for companies to stop pouring resources into logistics so they