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Supply Chain

Supply Chain Content that Captured Our Curiosity

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Complete Guide to Goods-to-Person Automation

In the rapidly evolving world of logistics and supply chain management, learn why goods-to-person automation has emerged as a transformative solution.
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The 7 Most Important Last Mile Delivery Fleet Metrics to Track

As consumers continue to embrace the convenience of online shopping, the pressure on delivery fleets to perform flawlessly has never been higher.
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Must-Have Technology for Every CPG Company

As technology at home has evolved drastically the past 15 years, the technology in your CPG distribution operations should have evolved as well. 
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Complete Ecommerce Supply Chain Guide

If you sell online and are looking to understand how to optimize your supply chain, this guide is for you.
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A Peak Season Check List for Returns Management

Access this check list to get a jump-start on preparing for what can be one of the most stressful times of the year for your supply chain.
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Mastering Fulfillment in the Digital Age

Unlocking the Benefits of a Microservices-based WMS for Warehouse Automation and Macro ROI.
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Technologies That Make Ship Happen While Saving Money

Want to be a more savvy shipper? Then you need to know your ship — including the different types of shipping technology available to your company and the benefit of each.
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3 GRI 2024 Predictions You Need to Know and How to Prepare

What will the GRI hold for shippers this year? Download this report to read the predictions, and the actions you need to take now to reduce the impact.
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Customer-First Communication in Supply Chain

This captivating comic book that unveils the true power of effective communication in logistics.
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The Rise in Labor Costs in Warehouse and Fulfillment: Navigating the Changing Landscape

This blog explores the key drivers behind the increase in labor costs and discuss strategies for businesses to navigate this evolving environment.
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Safeway Finds New Efficiencies in Store Order Assembly System

Learn how one of North America's largest, most innovative grocery companies implemented a new store order assembly system designed to deliver efficiencies and accommodate future growth.
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Case Study: Winestyr Saves Hundreds of Hours

Learn how the company implemented an automated shipping process to simplify their operations, keep up with demand and avoid errors.
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Shipping Smarter: Overcoming Operational Inefficiencies with Final Mile Logistics

Discover how final mile logistics can revolutionize your shipping operations by boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing customer experience.
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Demystifying Supply Chain IoT

Learn everything you need to know about supply chain IoT and how it is bringing more visibility and efficiency to supply chains.
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Webinar: The State of Logistics & Transportation Visibility in 2023

This webinar examines the current state of supply chain visibility with the goal of helping decision-makers assess the current market and identify the technologies needed to meet their visibility requirements. 
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Case Study: CLEAN Cause Improves Sales 311% with Shipping Automation

Running a business is complex, shipping should be simple. When you’re able to save time in one area, you can focus your efforts on what’s important—in the case of CLEAN, give back to those in need. 
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5 Supply Chain Challenges (and How To Fix Them)

This blog breaks down five common supply chain challenges and how you can solve them to keep your business operating at optimal performance. 

Why SMS Marketing Matters for Restaurants

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The Tipping Point of Using 3PL’s

Dermalogica’s Logistics Director: “Any business has its risks. But getting your products into customers’ hands faster has never made less money.”
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Case Study: Build-A-Bear Workshop

Learn how the company experienced a 30% weekly increase in eCommerce volume after its 4-week integration.
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Can Blue Yonder Take Supply Chains into the Blue Yonder?

At their annual user group conference, Blue Yonder presented a vision of a first-of-its-kind' enterprise supply chain platform' that will sit inside a data cloud.
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Why Every CFO Should be Auditing Their Supply Chain

A growing supply chain presents increased risk as well as boundless opportunities for improvement via reduced spend and improved customer experiences. 
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UPS vs. USPS vs. Fedex: Which is the Best Shipping Carrier in 2023?

A comprehensive guide to comparing the different costs and services of the three major U.S. shipping carriers to help you optimize your shipping strategy.
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Case Study: How Does Walmart Reduce Cost and Increase Efficiency?

Discover how robots help Walmart handle its massive quantity of SKUs, improving their picking efficiency by about 3.5 times.
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Resilient Supply Chains for a More Sustainable Future

Download this 2022 Impact Report to gain a deeper understanding of the food waste problem and what's being done to solve it.
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Levers You Can Pull Today for Better, Smarter Shipping

10 ways parcel shippers can future-proof their supply chain operations to improve customer experiences, reduce delivery times, and cut shipping costs from carriers–all with logistics intelligence.
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Reducing Returns Processing Costs with AI Robotics

Every year, leading up to the holidays, the word on everyone’s minds is “peak.” But as retailers steer their operations through peak season, they’re also preparing for what comes next: returns processing.
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How Does Inflation Affect Supply Chain Profitability?

This blog discusses inflationary pressure on supply chains and scenarios for minimizing the financial impact of supply chain volatility.
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How to Master Route Management in 2023

How can you keep up with the demand for last-mile delivery while keeping your costs in check? The answer is route management.
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Guide to Navigating Peak Season and What It Means for Your Online Business

A great resource as you move through peak season, suggesting changes that will get you where you need to be.
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How To Become a Shipper of Choice

With persisting supply chain issues, the codependent relationship between shipper and carrier is all the more important.
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​Maximizing Inventory to Sales Ratios for Increased Profitability

How brands can calculate their inventory to sales ratios, and how they can interpret and improve them.
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Got Supply Chain Issues? Better Call Bart!

Supply chain expert Bart De Muynck answers caller's supply chain questions in the inaugural episode of Better Call Bart.
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How Belk Used Ship-From-Store to Thrive During the Pandemic as eCommerce Orders Surged

Learn how Belk utilizes its stores as mini distribution centers to serve their customers, gain efficiencies, decrease shipping time, and improve customer satisfaction for deliveries.
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DHL's Ultimate Supply Chain Podcast

This podcast talks about how organizations are developing returns processes in the face of increased demand – and what might be in store for the future.
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The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer in North America

This research report explores how businesses can break through the barriers and make a success of DTC channels.

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Survey Report: Tracking the Cold Chain

The majority of cold chain shippers engage in some level of shipment tracking, with most companies focusing on temperature and location data.
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What's Trending in Supply Chain Logistics for 2023?

There’s more than hope for parcel shippers, there’s a clear path to victory. Find out what $20B in data is predicting for 2023.
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What Is the Retail Inventory Method?

How eliminating failure points by creating resilient supply chains capable of withstanding stresses from economic downturns, climate and natural disasters, and political situations benefits everyone along the network.
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The Effect of Supply Chains on E-Commerce and State Taxes

​​ This blog defines what it is, how to use it, and how to calculate it.
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Case Study: GEODIS Finds Real ‘Sense of Security’ in Real-Time Tracking Solution

End-to-end visibility and real-time updates are no longer luxuries–they’re table stakes for global logistics service providers like GEODIS. Here’s why.
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3PL vs 4PL – Which Option Is Best for Your Business

There are some key differences, but either option has the potential to improve customer satisfaction, simplify business processes and increase revenue.
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Transportation Management Systems Are Missing a Crucial Piece of the Puzzle

Find out what your customers want from their last mile delivery. The top two might surprise you.
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Master the Supply Chain with Modern Temperature Loggers

​From small produce shippers to global vaccine manufacturers, companies with temperature-controlled freight must ensure product protection at all times throughout their cold chain.
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2022 Retail Buyer Report

A survey of retail buyers to better understand why certain products get on shelves over others, and how CPG brands can empowered to stand out in the ever-changing, competitive market.
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​This guide zeros in on how supply chains can attract, develop, and retain top talent.

A Step-By-Step Guide for Overcoming the Supply Chain Talent Shortage

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​Peak Season Survival Guide

With ecommerce sales volume expected to continue for Holiday 2022, fulfillment operations need to gear up for peak performance.
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Create A Frictionless "Buy" Experience in 9 Steps 

This blog look at nine ways to convert browsers into buyers (and keep them coming back).
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Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 GRI announcement, and how you can get your supply chain in front of the carrier rate increases.

2023 FedEx GRI Breakdown

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13 Worst Warehouse Nightmare Scenarios

Warehouse operators describe some real and hypothetical scary stories in this video series.
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The Future of Supermarket Fleets

Building a bridge to alternative energies for U.S. long-haul transportation.
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Why More Retail Supply Chain Execs Need Freight Shipping Visibility Solutions

A look at the top challenges facing retail supply chain executives and how they can use freight shipping visibility solutions to overcome them.
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 3 Keys to Successful E-Commerce Returns Management

For many e-Commerce merchants, acceleration can cause growing pains, and one potential pain point is e-Commerce returns management.
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