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Cold Chain: Maximizing the Efficiency of the Last Mile
The last mile. Some say the Latin translation for Last Mile is “The black hole of inefficiency and cost that plagues the supply chain.” Frustrating enough already, dealing with the challenges inherent in the last mile become increasingly problematic when you’re...
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THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT? GREATER VISIBILITY AND TEMPERATURE TRACKING
Why Supply Chain Visibility and Temperature Tracking Technology is becoming a must for today's carriers. The term ‘Supply Chain Visibility' has somewhat become part of industry lingo, and its not just limited to one industry. But what does it actually mean? And why is...
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Intermodal Services Trending Upwards
Companies are turning to intermodal services in an effort to reduce costs and better the environment. The supply chain industry is rapidly changing and one of the most interesting trends is the use of intermodal services. Whereas a few years ago using a single...
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a 3PL: Part 3
To outsource or not to outsource.. With the growing complexity of logistics operations and globalization, many companies have chosen to outsource to a third-party logistics service so they can concentrate on what they do best. A company can either build a logistics...
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a 3PL: Part 2
As businesses expand into emerging global markets, managing complex logistics operations become cumbersome. The challenges begin with but are not limited to establishing a supply chain that is aligned with the business strategies. The other concerns include...
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a 3PL
Third party logistics involves outsourcing of functions such as transportation, packaging, warehousing and freight forwarding to an outside agency. Third party logistics or 3PL is a huge industry worldwide. In the U.S. alone, a whopping $750 billion was generated...
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Freight Forwarders Simplify International Shipping
Managing the international shipping of goods requires monitoring a number of moving parts, from arranging different methods of transport, to customs clearances to permits and documentation. In order to successfully ship goods, businesses need freight forwarders who...
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Oceanstar announces a strategic merger with Seldat Distribution, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anne Journick Global Marketing Director, Seldat Distribution, Inc. Phone: 908.315.5979 Ext. 112 Email: anne.journick@seldatinc.com CALIFORNIA BASED NVOCC OCEANSTAR EXPRESS COMPANY, INC. MERGES WITH SELDAT DISTRIBUTION, INC. New York,...
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AI Set To Transform Supply Chain Management
Artificial intelligence is here to stay and grow. Global revenue from artificial intelligence by 2025 is expected to touch $36.8 billion while currently the revenue is $643.7 million according to eMarketer's figures. Servion predicts that by 2025, AI will account for...
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