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When shipping items of high value, there is little room for error. Between the liabilities of such items, the insurance that should be in place and the high priority of such shipments, supply chain professionals take extra precautions when it comes to moving valuable...
Apr 21, 2016
The request for proposal (RFP) process can be time consuming and overwhelming for teams of any size. This is especially true of those teams that are not prepared for the process in advance. If you or your team find that you’ve been tasked with this process, you will...
Apr 15, 2016
The supply chain. It sits at the center of the warehousing and fulfillment industries and the process can make or break a company’s success. Generally, the supply chain involves processes, technology and a few key people from the distribution department. While the...
Apr 13, 2016
Consumers may ignore them, but businesses understand the importance of choosing the right barcode system for their products. Beneath the small, black and white marks on product packaging lies a complex system of data tracking, measurement, storage and more. The...
Mar 9, 2016
Working with a 3PL is a big decision, but it is one of the best things that companies can do for their supply chain. Using a 3PL, shippers can gain better control over their supply chain operations, simplify their internal processes, become more efficient and gain a...
