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Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo with Chris Cser

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris is the Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics Detroit where they handle the shipments that other companies don’t, can’t, and won’t. He also discusses the importance of having a logistics partner with global expertise and the ability to provide flexible shipping options in the face of unexpected disruptions.

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Big, Bulky & Rural with Grafton Elliot

The Logistics of Logistics

Grafton Elliott and Joe Lynch discuss big, bulky, and rural shipping. Grafton is the Founder and CEO of Onward, a big and bulky shipping network that helps retailers offer local like delivery service, to their customers located in suburban and rural zip codes. A nationwide big and bulky brokerage based in Maryland.

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Food Grade Warehouse

3PL Insights

Selecting a food-grade warehouse can be a challenge. To ensure food products arrive to stores fresh, clean, and ready for consumption, a warehouse must handle the distribution safely and securely. Here are some of the capabilities that you should look for when choosing a food-grade warehouse. Dry Storage. Dry Storage.

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Top Supply Chain and Logistics Automation Trends to Watch for in 2019

GlobalTranz

The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game. Robotics in the Warehouse and Loading Docks Will Streamline Order Fulfillment and Reduce Delays The use of robots in the warehouse and unloading docks will help a company streamline order fulfillment as well.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14-18, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Wal-Mart seeks to tether small stores to big ones ( The Detroit News ). Free-Shipping Offers Abound This Holiday Season, According To Shop.Org. Earlier this week, for example, I commented on the partnership between Amazon and P&G , where Amazon has set up operations inside P&G warehouses to fulfill online orders.

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What is Supply Chain Resiliency?

Logistics Viewpoints

A storm may leave roads closed, warehouses shut down, utilities lost, and employees stranded. A virus in China disrupts auto manufacturing in Detroit , or a flood in Thailand takes out a cluster of research and production facilities. Build relationships with your 3PL for capacity and alternative shipping solutions.

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Partnering with A 3PL for Value-Added Services

3PL Insights

Over the years, third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) have been utilized by companies to handle warehousing, transportation, and logistics services. A full-service 3PL can assist in managing transportation, warehousing, staffing services, and value-added services throughout the supply chain, simplifying the complexities of logistics.