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Building Resilient Supply Chains through Strategic Partnerships and Diversification
Explore how strategic partnerships and carrier diversification are critical in strengthening supply chains against disruptions, ensuring your operations remain fluid [Fulfillment IQ].
How Big Lots Improved On-Time Delivery by 20%
Learn how a new partnership helped the retailer gain real-time visibility with predictive ETAs for its shipments and more [FourKites].
How to Solve Supply Chain Visibility Issues with Bluetooth Beacons
An inefficient supply chain can result in direct financial losses as well as long-term repercussions due to the inability to service customers. Learn how to prevent it [Wiliot].
Mastering the Art of Complex Returns Management
The intricacies of managing returns can be daunting, but with strategic approaches, the path to efficient returns operations becomes clearer [ReverseLogix].
Infographic: Creating a Sustainable Supply Chain
Facts and figures point to the need for sustainability in the supply chain and that supply chain leaders are reacting to the need. Learn how changes in your operations can make the move to a sustainable supply chain [BlueYonder].
Logistics Powers Unleashed Comic Book
Download this comic book to harness the power of a proven strategy to navigate supply chains seamlessly tailored specifically to address your specific challenges [BlueGrace Logistics].
7 Key Steps to Optimize Logistics Outsourcing
Although there are many benefits to logistics outsourcing, a strategy is needed to implement it properly. Here are 7 key steps for e-commerce players [GEODIS].
Maximizing eCommerce Profits with Strategic Free Shipping
Recent studies show that 9 out of 10 consumers prefer shopping online when free shipping is offered. This trend, heavily influenced by Amazon’s Prime shipping, highlights a shift in consumer expectations [ShipperHQ].
5 Lessons for Companies Pursuing Supply Chain Digitization in 2024
In the rapidly evolving world of supply chain management, digital transformation has become a critical tool for companies aiming to stay competitive and efficient. It’s also an invaluable factor in building resilience against supply chain disruption [Nulogy].
How Big Brands Deliver ROI with Green Initiatives
Learn how Patagonia uses their distribution center to reduce their power consumption by 30% while optimizing their workforce for higher throughput [Dematic].
Parcel Carrier Comparison Guide
The strengths and weaknesses of key carriers including UPS, FedEx, Amazon, USPS, OnTrac, and Pitney Bowes. From weight limits to service offerings, geographic coverage and pricing structures, this analysis offers insights for informed decision-making [Sifted].
Watch Out for These Data Capture Trends in 2024
Is the barcode really on its last legs? How is artificial intelligence (AI) changing data capture? And did you notice that QR codes are quietly taking over the world [Scandit]?
How AR Technology Can Improve Order Picking
This blog examines how AR technology can directly improve order picking and looks at specific efficiency enhancements that augmented reality makes possible [Ox].
Where Does Artificial Intelligence Fit In the Supply Chain?
Companies across nearly every industry are scrambling to decipher how and when AI will impact their businesses, especially those with supply chains including manufacturers, logistics providers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers [Cleo].
The Ultimate Guide to Returns Management Systems
Learn how retailers can mitigate both the financial and operational impact of returns on their business and perhaps even transform disappointment into delight [Optoro].
Retail Supply Chain 101
From how it works, to typical supply chain roles and common challenges for suppliers, learn the answers to supply chain data problems that affect companies like yours [SPS Commerce].
Pet Supply Brands: Choosing the Right 3PL for Retail Deliveries
As The pet supply industry continues its upward trajectory, pet supply brands trying to dominate their category need to put their best food forward to compete with the big dogs [Zipline Logistics].
How to Improve Fulfillment to Level Up Your Customer Experience
Whether you’re a new company whose value proposition comes to life through an engaging digital experience or an established brick-and-mortar retailer looking to expand online, delighting customers in today’s marketplace requires all fulfillment channels to be fully developed [Essendant].
How Pick Up Bricks Managed 20x Orders After Shark Tank Holiday Episode
Learn how the toy vacuum brand leveraged their fulfillment partner to navigate an influx of orders after being showcased on ABC’s Shark Tank holiday episode with orders being shipped in time for Christmas.
Safeguarding Against Porch Piracy in E-commerce
Given the significant operational and reputational risks posed by porch piracy, it's essential for brands to proactively implement measures to increase the security of their customers' deliveries.
Navigating the Produce Supply Chain
Learn about the produce supply chain and the key aspects that ensure the delivery of fresh and sustainable produce to our tables.
Video: Logistics Trends and Tips for 2024
Chris Caplice, Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and Chief Scientist for DAT Freight and Analytics, uses his wealth of experience to predict what 2024 has in store for the supply chain industry.
2024 Shipping Rate Changes Explained: USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL
Businesses everywhere are finalizing their plans on how to make the most of their 2024. One aspect that can’t be lost is considering the 2024 shipping rate changes to be assessed by all major national parcel carriers.
2024 Predictions: Four Trends for the Future
Here are four predictions for 2024 that will shape the landscape of commerce, logistics, and supply chain management at large.
Infographic: A Vision for Tomorrow: The Logistics Outlook for 2030
For logistics service providers to meet the needs of their manufacturing and retail clients today and tomorrow, they’re required to embrace their role as growth partners, innovation leaders and stability anchors.
Warehouse Management Systems Glossary
Learn more about Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and the supply chain with this alphabetical glossary, covering key terminology for warehouse management and supply chain operations.
Case Study: Cocktail Courier
Learn how thousands of orders are dropshipped from Cocktail Courier’s Chicago warehouse every month to select liquor retailers around the country, ensuring a compliant last-mile delivery.
Holiday Electronics Shipping: How to Keep Shipments Safe & Secure
From unpacking the trends of electronics shipping thefts to exploring the role of technology in combating this issue, you'll learn how to put your best foot forward—and keep shipments safe and secure this holiday season.
Navigating the Last Mile: Ensuring Fresh Deliveries
To handle logistics well, last mile delivery is crucial for business owners to ensure their product is delivered timely, is affordable, and arrives in good-condition.
