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The apparel and retail logistics industry is a complex and ever-changing landscape. It can be difficult for businesses to keep up with the latest trends and technologies, let alone make sure their supply chain is running smoothly. That’s where experienced 3PL partners come in. The right 3PL provider can connect you to carriers and logistics…

Selecting the right transportation partners is critical to the success of your supply chain and logistics system. They are the final links in a complex web that can make or break your ability to get goods where they need to go quickly, efficiently, and at the lowest possible cost. We’re sharing a few tips for…

It’s no secret that supply chains are becoming more complex every day. Retailers are looking to get their products to market as quickly and efficiently as possible, while manufacturers are striving to produce items at the lowest cost possible. This puts a lot of pressure on the distribution and freight transportation segments of the supply…

In 2021, the global Third Party Logistics (3PL) market was valued at USD 1,032 Billion. That number is expected to grow in the coming years, with a predicted market value of USD 1,656.7 Billion for 2027. During the pandemic, shipping has become one of the most important businesses in the country. Unfortunately, as the demand…

What Happened at COP26? This “last, best hope” to save our planet consisted of diplomats from almost 200 countries who agreed to intensify the efforts to fight against climate change. Next year, governments should have a plan in place to stop global warming emissions. Wealthy countries are asked to double their funding for this by…

The truck driver shortage is not a new challenge. Prior to COVID-specific impacts on the transportation and trucking industry, many shippers and haulers struggled to meet the rising demand for OTR drivers to service lanes. As businesses face these on-going challenges, here’s how they are addressing the issue to meet surging demands. How The U.S.…

Peak season is upon us. For many CPG companies, the time between “back-to-school” and the holiday shopping rush are some of the busiest and most demanding times of the year. If your freight network is still lagging and you’re looking for ways to level-up output without sacrificing quality, here are a few things to consider…

When it comes to identifying opportunities for improvement across supply chains and distribution channels, COVID has certainly helped to highlight the major pitfalls that deserve our most urgent attention. But, as businesses begin to reimagine the future of distribution systems it’s a great time to perform an opportunity analysis across your entire supply chain and…

In recent years, Global sustainability initiatives have become drastically more important. According to a recent study, 84% of respondents claimed that “a brand’s sustainability practices influence their ultimate purchase decisions”. Energy and Emissions According to the Global Energy Perspective, 2021 by McKinsey & Company, the impacts of COVID-19 have permanently shifted energy-demand curves. It is…

As 2021 presses on, businesses “reopen” and we find ourselves returning to a sense of normalcy, the stressors on the supply chain continue. It’s no secret that the major shifts felt across supply chains over the last 12-18 months have revealed major flaws in manufacturing and distribution networks, worldwide.  Here in the U.S. our primary…