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How to Determine if Unscheduled Delivery is a Fit for Your Business

August 22, 2023
Lucy Tudor-Ralston, SCB Contributor

There is an optimal opportunity to improve efficiencies by streamlining store operations and pickup experience to maximize time serving customers.


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Wind and Water Could Usher in a New 'Intermodal' for Post-Carbon Freight

August 16, 2023
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

The new, sustainable version of “intermodal” could mean combining road and rail with coastal and inland water whenever possible


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August 15, 2023
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The tool allows carriers to bid on available shipments and receive notifications letting them know if their bid is denied, accepted, or if a counteroffer has been made.


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The Power of Partnerships: All Hands on Deck

July 31, 2023
Robert J. Bowman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

True partnerships, we’ve learned, lie at the heart of countless profitable ventures. That’s especially true in supply chain management.


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Olympia Consolidates 12 DCs Into Three Without Compromising Efficiency

July 31, 2023
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Sudden growth caused by an acquisition led Olympia Chimney Supply to seek help in selecting a third-party logistics provider to manage the transition, while consolidating its newly expanded distribution-center network.


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Cutting Out the Middle Mile: Using the Warehouse to Meet the Need for Speed in the Last Mile

July 7, 2023
Dennis Moon, SCB Contributor

In this environment, for retailers to compete, they need to give customers a full menu of delivery options to fit their preferences at the point of purchase, each and every time.


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Watch: Is the Power Pendulum Swinging from Logistics Companies to Shippers?

July 7, 2023
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

Post-pandemic, with consumer demand faltering and new shipping capacity coming into play, is power swinging back into the hands of shippers? 


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Watch: The Role of the Modern 4PL in Executing Logistics

July 5, 2023
Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer at Redwood Logistics, says the modern fourth-party logistics provider offers a finely honed logistics platform as a service.


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THINK TANK

Striking a Balance Between In-House and Outsourced Logistics Management

June 27, 2023
Ben Steffes, SCB Contributor

It’s easy for supply chain professionals to view staffing and scaling as a binary decision. But reality calls for a more nuanced approach.


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THINK TANK

How an Asset-Light Fulfillment Model Can Free up Cash Flow

June 23, 2023
Ron Dover, SCB Contributor

Healthy cash flow is essential to establishing strong vendor relationships, seizing growth opportunities and maintaining financial stability.


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Logistics Outsourcing

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics outsourcing and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before using third party logistics providers (3PLs). New technologies that provide information during shipments are transforming the way companies work with these providers - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As 3PL services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics outsourcing solutions to power their supply chains.

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