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In this Issue:

  • 13th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Emerging optimism?
  • 3PLs bolster e-commerce fulfillment services
  • Coastal Pet Products transforms its inventory management
  • The value of FTZs
  • Top 30 Ocean Carriers: Volatile conditions persist on high seas
October 3, 2023 · Three of the nation’s top market analysts examine the current state of the freight railroad and intermodal markets, including a look at pricing, service levels, ompetition with other modes, and the slow—but steady—implementation of automation.
October 1, 2023 · A continued shift to remote work; the need for retailers to offer nimble shipping options; and the importance of warehouse operations to reduce inventory while increasing throughput are factors pushing laser-focused 3PLs to invest heavily in automation to make it all happen.
October 1, 2023 · The text discusses the evolution of the digital supply chain and the rapid changes in the supply chain industry, particularly in the retail sector.
October 1, 2023 · Lacking real-time visibility and saddled with manual processes, a growing pet product manufacturer partnered with a WMS provider to improve productivity, streamline inventory management, and scale without increasing headcount.
October 1, 2023 · It’s about this time every year that the editorial staffs of Logistics Management and sister publication Supply Chain Management Review finalize our list of presenters for our annual virtual conference.
October 1, 2023 · A recent United States International Trade Commission report delves into the economic impact, benefits, and challenges related to FTZs in the U.S. This study is the first of its kind since the 1980s.
October 1, 2023 · With too many vessels chasing too few cargoes, volumes—and rates—have spiraled downward. Consequently, the ocean lines are scrambling to find ways to prop up profits and remain competitive.
October 1, 2023 · It seems so many roads lead to smaller warehouse footprints, increased storage density and flexibility to meet order fulfillment needs. Narrow aisle and very narrow aisle trucks are addressing these needs while maximizing operator safety and trust while working at elevated heights.
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Top Target supply chain executive McCarthy provides an inside look at the company’s supply chain and logistics operations
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13th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Emerging optimism?
三个国家的高级市场分析师检查the current state of the freight railroad and intermodal markets, including a look at pricing, service levels, ompetition with other modes, and the slow—but steady—implementation of automation.

Is a manufacturing supercycle on the way?
Thanks to a trio of bills passed in the past few years, investment in U.S. manufacturing is at all-time highs, and that means the economy could be poised to take off again.

Scheduling Standards Consortium publishes API Standard for TMS
Efforts to streamline freight movement took a step forward on Monday when the Scheduling Standards Consortium announced the release of its first API for transportation management systems.

Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, and Unishippers band together to establish the WWEX Group
A trio of well-known logistics services providers, Dallas-based privately held freight brokerage and authorized UPS reseller Worldwide Express, Phoenix-based GlobalTranz, a full-service 3PL focused on freight brokerage and technology, GlobalTranz, and Dallas-based Unishippers, the second-largest privately held freight brokerage in the country, announced today they are collaborating on what they called a new “corporate identity,” entitled WWEX Group.

Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers bolster e-commerce fulfillment services
A continued shift to remote work; the need for retailers to offer nimble shipping options; and the importance of warehouse operations to reduce inventory while increasing throughput are factors pushing laser-focused 3PLs to invest heavily in automation to make it all happen.

Digital Supply Chain: Is the future here now?
The text discusses the evolution of the digital supply chain and the rapid changes in the supply chain industry, particularly in the retail sector. It raises key issues such as meeting evolving consumer needs, embracing digital capabilities, breaking down functional silos, balancing efficiency and resiliency, creating partner ecosystem connectivity, and evolving the workforce. The text also emphasizes the importance of digital supply chains and staying alert and connected to remain competitive in the long term.

Coastal Pet Products transforms its inventory management processes
Lacking real-time visibility and saddled with manual processes, a growing pet product manufacturer partnered with a WMS provider to improve productivity, streamline inventory management, and scale without increasing headcount.

2023 Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for what’s next
It’s about this time every year that the editorial staffs of Logistics Management and sister publication Supply Chain Management Review finalize our list of presenters for our annual virtual conference.

USITC Report: Defining the value of Foreign Trade Zones
A recent United States International Trade Commission report delves into the economic impact, benefits, and challenges related to FTZs in the U.S. This study is the first of its kind since the 1980s.

Top 30 Ocean Carriers 2023: Volatile conditions persist
With too many vessels chasing too few cargoes, volumes—and rates—have spiraled downward. Consequently, the ocean lines are scrambling to find ways to prop up profits and remain competitive


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