Inbound Logistics | January 2023

CONTENTS JANUARY 2023 | VOL. 43 | NO. 1

172 THE BEST STRATEGIES FOR E-FULFILLMENT SUCCESS E-commerce fulfillment gets a lift from inventory management, variability strategies, and innovative

190 CARRIER SUCCESS STORIES The road to a successful partnership with your transportation provider can be long. But with the right mix of dedicated service, innovative strategies, advanced technology, and old-fashioned work ethic, carriers go above and beyond to meet shippers’ needs. 196 COLD CHAIN CHOICES Flowers, pharma, chemicals, and other perishable products require temperature-control solutions with various degrees of di€culty.

technology. 178 OVERCOMING GLOBAL TRADE BARRIERS

Lockdowns, land wars, and rising costs had companies scrambling to keep sourcing intact in 2022. Is reshoring the key to unlocking international trade challenges? 184 INTERMODAL OR TRUCK? FIVE FACTORS TO CONSIDER 2022’s capacity crunch is in the rearview mirror, but it’s never too early to plan for the next upcycle. Here’s how to choose your optimal ground transportation mode.

144 COMPETING WITH THE BIG DOGS

Supply chain technologies unleash the power that levels the playing field and lets small and mid-sized businesses scale. 150 DISRUPTION-BUSTING MOVES FOR 2023 AND BEYOND During a downpour of disruptions, these maneuvers can ensure your supply chain can withstand volatility and even thrive through upheaval and inclement conditions. 164 E-commerce companies are reworking the twists and turns in their distribution networks to get closer to their customers and speed delivery times by shortening the last mile. RETAILERS COME CLOSER TO HOME

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