A look back at the evolution of logistics is an interesting one. Defined as “the management of materials flow through an organization, from raw materials through to finished goods”, logistics had been relatively unchanged for hundreds of years. Civilizations moved boxes, put products on ships, cars, trucks, trains and planes, and traveled all over the…
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Distribution 3.0: The Physical Internet
The below is an excerpt from ES3’s “collaborate.grow.win. how smart devices create smart supply networks” whitepaper. Receive your copy today to understand the impacts of the convergence of the Internet of Things and the Physical Internet on retail’s future state. The Physical Internet provides a global framework for collaboration, enabling scale and cost-savings. Designed to…
US 3PL Market is Growing
Large and small manufacturers and retailers are turning to 3PLs to manage warehousing and transportation. This allows manufacturers and retailers to focus on their customers and the things that set them apart from their competitors. Additionally, 3PLs continue to expand service offerings to meet the changing needs presented by omni-channel businesses. U.S. 3PL Market Forecasted…
Happy National Transportation Week!
National Transportation Week provides an opportunity to thank the men and women of the transportation industry who make sure we have our products and food when we need them. The theme of this year’s week, “Transportation- Moving the World Into Tomorrow,” illustrates how advances in technology are making transportation more important than ever. Online shopping,…
10. Doing More With Less: Shrinking Resources and Growing Demand
As manufacturers and retailers continue to experiment with fulfillment options, they need a nimble distribution provider. Distribution to a consumer no longer follows one path, and systems need to be set up to plan for efficient fulfillment to each node of the supply chain, whether it be a consumer, store, or pick-up point. Seamless integration…