Inbound Logistics | July 2023


COVER | July 2023
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INFO SNACKS | Bite Sized Supply Chain/Logistics Information
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CONTENTS | July 2023
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CHECKING IN | 3PLs and AI – A Historical Combination
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DIALOG | The Ongoing Conversation
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10 TIPS | Boosting Supply Chain Visibility
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GOOD QUESTION | Who Would Be Your Lifeline During a Logistics Crisis? Why?
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WHAT’S THE WORD | The Language of Logistics
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VERTICAL FOCUS | Baby Supplies
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LEADERSHIP | Ecommerce Plug and Play
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READER PROFILE | Embracing the System
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NOTED | The Supply Chain in Brief
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TAKE AWAYS | Shaping the Future of the Global Supply Chain
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3PL LINE | Thinking Inside the Box Truck
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IT MATTERS | 3 Ways Predictive Analytics Improves Fulfillment
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RISKS & REWARDS | What You Don’t Know About Your Suppliers Can Hurt You
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SMART MOVES | The Future of Work is Already Here
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VIEWPOINT | Asset Management is Everyone’s Job
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SC RESILIENCY | Reducing the Impact of Global Events
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LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN | Autonomous at Last?
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AUTOMOTIVE | Auto Industry Shifts Logistics Strategies
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RESHORING | What to Consider Before You Shift
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OCEAN TRANSPORT | Could Ocean Be the Best Solution?
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GREEN LANDSCAPE | Greening the Last Mile
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TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT | Market Swing: Prepare Now or Lose Later
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CROSS-BORDER | Strategies to Overcome Cross-Border Obstacles
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGE? SOLVED | Securing Unmatched Private Equity Solutions
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGE? SOLVED | Mileage Audit Spots Excess Charges and Saves Money for Shippers
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGE? SOLVED | The Advantages to Building an Indianapolis Warehouse Network
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGE? SOLVED | Powering Up a Better Supply Chain
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGE? SOLVED | Masterful Moves: Overcoming Deadlines, Pressures, and Distance with Extraordinary Service
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGE? SOLVED | Clean Shave: Brand Handily Achieves Global Expansion with 3PL Partner
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGE? SOLVED | Full Steam Ahead, Don’t Let Ocean Costs Detain You
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGE? SOLVED | 3PL Provides a Well-Oiled, Single-Source Solution
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGE? SOLVED | Providing Transformative Fulfillment Services
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FEATURES | 3PL Perspectives: Market Research Report
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FEATURES | 2023 TOP 100 3PLs
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FEATURES | Readers’ Choice: Top 10 3PLs Excellence Awards
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FEATURES | Putting 3PLS to the Text
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THOUGHT LEADERS | How Shippers Are Taking Control of Supply Chain Management
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THOUGHT LEADERS | Automating Warehouse Operations: Where to Start and How to Maximize Gains
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THOUGHT LEADERS | Navigating Supply Chain Uncertainty and Volatility with Proven Solutions
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THOUGHT LEADERS | Solve Inbound Processing Problems to Boost Fulfillment Performance
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THOUGHT LEADERS | Navigating the Insourcing vs. Outsourcing Debate in Post-Covid Logistics
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FEATURES | A New Mission: Military Vets Enlist in Logistics
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FEATURES | Project Logistics: Achieving the Impossible
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FEATURES | How to Attract and Retain the Best Supply Chain Workforce
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FEATURES | TOP 20 AI Applications in the Supply Chain
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FEATURES | Global Logistics Essentials: What to Know Before you Source, Import, or Export
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FEATURES | 9 Quick Tips to Maximize Expedited Shipping
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FEATURES | U.S. Ports Pivot and Improve
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SPONSORED CONTENT | Canada & the United States Mapping out Cross-border Connections
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FEATURES | 2023 Summer Reading Guide
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FEATURES | Supply Chains are Social Networks
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CASEBOOK | Satisfying a Craving for Productivity
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IT TOOLKIT | Cream of the Crops
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ETALES | Managing the Return Trip
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SUPPLY CHAIN INSIGHTS | The Latest Free Whitepapers, Videos, Podcasts, and More...
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WEB_CITE CITY
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IN BRIEF | New Services and Solutions
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Calendar Logistics Events 2023
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RESOURCE CENTER | Use our Resource Center and let the information you need find you.
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THE LEAST MILE | Back-to-school Report Card
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