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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. Time for a New RFP.

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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. With the highest level of service, unmatched industry experience and work ethic, and a laser focus on innovation and technology–our purpose is to improve the quality of life by delivering excellence in everything we do.

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10 Steps to Surviving & Thriving in a Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

The capacity crunch is starting to take hold of the shipping industry. For instance, shippers using lanes in Hurricane-affected regions may want to consider outsourcing shipping to a non-affected carrier that has more availability than local carriers. Expand Your Carrier Options. Use Technology That Benefits Your Company. Go “Green.”.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). Since 1990, the size of ships increased 3X, but the design of the west coast ports remained largely unchanged.

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8 Warehouse Optimization Tips from Manufacturing Experts

RFgen

Customer Satisfaction: Faster order fulfillment, fewer shipping errors, and improved order accuracy lead to happier customers. Data-driven forecasting improves purchasing and cuts storage expenses. It automates key processes and centralizes data management for receiving, shipping, storage, picking, and packing.

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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. When the supplier has produced the goods, they send an advanced ship notice (ASN) to ZF via SupplyOn. Which ship are the components being shipped on. Goods flow to consolidation centers where their 3PL partners scan the parts into a container.

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Retail Supply Chain Management: A Guide

Logistics Bureau

That’s why retailers place so much focus on buying well. For example, buying in large quantities from suppliers, to get a lower unit cost. This involves optimising delivery routes to minimise travel time and reduce shipping costs, which can significantly impact the overall operational costs. Often 60-70% of total sales.