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Reshoring, nearshoring, friendshoring, onshoring, and offshoring – which to choose? Bartosz Ziółkowski | 18 Jun 2024

In our previous article on the varieties of outsourcing, we cited both the importance and some examples of the use of outsourcing by various companies. We hope that you learned something new from it and that it encouraged you to consider implementing one of the process implementation options of your choice. In this article, we will briefly remind you what they consist of and focus more on the cases and conditions in which each approach is likely to work. We invite you to read on! 

 

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Third-Party Logistics (3PL): leverage your business to the next level John Carpenter | 28 May 2024

In modern logistics, only a few companies can cover the shipping needs extensively throughout the entire supply chain. It is very challenging for small and medium-sized businesses to ship worldwide when they don't support sea freight or air freight. 

However, handling a high number of shipments can be equally tricky for more prominent providers like UPS, FedEx, Ceva Logistics, or DHL Supply Chain, which don't provide shipping on specific routes or are facing temporary higher demand during picking seasons.

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From Cybersecurity Threats to Driver Shortages: Exploring 4 Current Challenges in Transportation John Carpenter | 7 May 2024

The transportation and logistics sector encounters several difficulties that test the adaptability and resilience of global companies. The industry faces challenges that call for creative solutions, from geopolitical tensions that impede important trade routes to the growing threat of cyberattacks in a world that is becoming more digitally connected. Find out how to face the biggest current challenges in international transportation within your company.

 

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Importance of systems integration for the logistics industry John Carpenter | 3 May 2024

 

System integration in the logistics industry is about logistics management. Logistics companies today recognize the substantial savings available to them through improvements based on connecting various digital systems that assist in their logistics operations. Effective system integration is how companies gain a strategy for a competitive advantage.

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LogiMAT – International Trade Show for Intralogistics, Process Management John Carpenter | 26 Apr 2024

Between 19-21 March 2024, the LogiMAT trade show dedicated to intralogistics solutions occurred. Companies from industries such as logistics, transportation, distribution, and, of course, technology advancement, including robotics and automation, showcased how software solutions support ongoing digitalization.

LogiMAT developments in areas such as storage, distribution, materials handling, trailers, or container loading solutions, helps drawn conclusions about future of intralogistics and we share them with you in this article. Learn more about today's trends in carrying cargo across various transport modes. Stay ahead with the latest developments and join us to see how our solution is positioned in today's transportation, logistics, and loading solutions.

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90% of Customers Consider Two- to Three-day Shipping Standard: 3 Ways to Improve Your Delivery Time John Carpenter | 16 Apr 2024

E-commerce

E-commerce sales are predicted to surpass US $6.3 trillion globally in 2024 and these numbers will likely rise even further in the years to come. For e-commerce enterprises to succeed, logistics is essential. Logistics in e-commerce refers to a wide range of tasks such as order processing, warehousing, transportation, and inventory management. In essence, it includes everything from the time a consumer places an online order until the goods are delivered to their door.

 

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The 8 biggest Logistics Companies and their Initiatives towards a Better Environment John Carpenter | 12 Mar 2024

The growth of the logistics market is being driven by many factors, including the rapid expansion of the e-commerce sector, ongoing technological advancements, particularly in the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT), the continued globalization of trade, an increased emphasis on environmental sustainability, and rising consumer demand for expedited and efficient delivery systems. 

 

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98.1% of customers believe delivery is crucial to brand loyalty: The 5 biggest challenges and innovations in last-mile delivery John Carpenter | 20 Feb 2024

In the dynamic environment of e-commerce and global trade, speed is key for most freight companies. 90% of consumers view two to three-day shipping as the standard and on top of that, 30% of them demand same-day delivery. Thanks to this, the notion of "last-mile delivery" has emerged as a vital component of the logistics chain.

 

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