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Best PracticesWhat Shippers and Supply Chain Managers Need to Know About International Compliance
In the ever-changing landscape of international compliance, supply chain managers and international shippers of imported and exported goods can use all the expert assistance they can get. In an earlier post — Does Your Company Have An International Trade Compliance…
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A warehouse safety checklist is one of the most effective ways a warehouse manager can keep their multi-client or private warehousing operations safe for their employees. Rapid fluctuation in volume and workload add to the potential safety hazards in a…
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How Speaking Up Can Boost Warehouse Optimization There’s a story told about a Toyota executive who, while touring a plant, asked about the problems that factory faced. When he was told there were no problems, he noted that if there…
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Designing an environmentally conscious supply chain is the right thing to do – and it can actually save time and money. But engineering the ideal management system doesn’t happen overnight. It requires a company taking the time to assess its…
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There is no shortcut when it comes to international trade compliance. All companies that engage in international commerce must follow the rules of the road – but a recent report found that many ignore export laws, because they may not realize…
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The reliability and strength of a supply chain can be jeopardized when links in the chain experience disruptions due to labor unrest, severe weather events, looming strikes, and even interruptions due to embargoes or riots in North America and overseas.…
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More companies are outsourcing their supply chain functions to 3PL providers. According to recent studies from Armstrong & Associates: 86% of Fortune 500 Companies are outsourcing to 3PLs, up 7% from 2012 Projected 2010-2015 Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for…
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More and more businesses are utilizing 3PLs to manage their supply chain. Top companies are learning that third-party logistics service providers can improve their bottom line by allowing them to focus on their own core competencies. In order to understand…
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Improving warehouse culture has significant positive impact on your bottom line. An engaged workforce increases productivity, improves customer service, and lowers employee turnover, all of which cut down on costs. By aligning core values, consistently measuring results, building action plans…
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Assess, Plan & Communicate: The 3 Steps to Creating a Warehouse Contingency Plan
Warehouse contingency plans: You hope you’ll never need them; but without one, you’re stuck. As even the mighty Amazon is forced to...
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COVID-19 Crisis Sheds New Light on Need for Logistics Contingency Plan
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll on businesses across all industries, and supply chain companies are no exception....
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Global travel restrictions, and recent requests by local and state governments asking people to stay home are causing employees to question...
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