Warehouse Management Technologies That Reduce Risk
With the surge in e-commerce, the warehouse has emerged as a crucial if increasingly complicated element of the supply chain. Establishing systems that make inventory visible both within distribution centers and at the warehouse level can pose a serious logistical challenge. Compound this with the need for systems that effectively manage transportation,... […]
Risky Business: 3 Ways to Mitigate Transportation Liability
As a third-party logistics company or broker, you’re in a unique position to help educate shippers on transportation best practices. You have the expertise and the access to keep all parties informed. Aside from simply being good business, this will strengthen your professional relationships and protect your own company from liability. Here are three ways... […]
5 Emerging Trends In E-Commerce Shipping
“The e-commerce industry is growing” is a familiar story, but don’t let the persistence of that headline numb your eyes. E-commerce sales numbers are staggering, reaching over $123 billion in the first quarter of 2018. This steady growth has pressured everyone from retailers to carriers to keep up with consumer preferences. The trends are evolving almost as... […]
Transportation Risks In Reverse Logistics
For decades, the shipping industry has been focused on improving forward logistics. Operations teams have spent endless hours figuring out the fastest, safest, and cheapest ways to get products to consumers. Yet with the rise of e-commerce and “free returns” sweet talk from retailers, the backward loop of reverse logistics is becoming just as much of a... […]
Best Practices for Shipping Machinery & Parts
Machinery is typically heavy, odd sized, and valuable, which can make shipping a challenge. Whether it’s a printing press, farming equipment, or parts for a wind turbine, transporting these types of items safely and successfully takes know-how from experienced professionals. […]
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AI In The Supply Chain
The globalization of supply chains has allowed trade to flourish, but added layers of complexity and cost. Companies are racing to find ways to operate more efficiently and affordably without undermining the integrity of the supply chain — and those who figure it out first will lead the industry. Artificial intelligence presents a huge opportunity to win... […]
The Transportation Risks In Last-Mile Logistics
Now more than ever, consumers expect retail companies to fulfill their orders and deliver their packages quickly and efficiently. And in the consumer’s mind, there’s no room for delays or mistakes. They want their orders, and they want them now. For companies to comply with consumer expectations, they must focus on fine-tuning their last-mile logistics.... […]
Handle With Care: Best Practices For Shipping Electronics
For those in the shipping industry, the world is getting smaller. The growing demand to ship cargo cross-country and globally means that more products are traveling greater distances. This is especially true of electronics. According to the Consumer Technology Association, U.S. consumer electronics sales is expected to reach a record $351B in 2018. With so... […]
7 Risk Management Techniques to Limit Cargo Theft
Shippers, carriers, and 3PLs must stay ahead of theft trends to protect their cargo. While SensiGuard Supply Chain Intelligence Center’s Cargo Theft Annual Report shows that the number of recorded cargo thefts dropped by 15% from 2016 to 2017, the United States is still a “high” threat level for cargo theft. Securing the supply chain is no easy feat, but... […]
