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How Tightening Security Net Can Help Logistics Companies

How Tightening the Security Net Can Help Logistics Companies?

Posted on November 3, 2016

While manufacturing the goods in a secure environment is necessary for any organization, but ensuring complete security in the supply chain is vital for delivering the manufactured goods safely. Despite the tremendous progress which technology and other industrial domains have made globally, the threats to the global security chain are still there. Thus, it is very important to tighten the security net in order to help the logistics companies and to protect the supply chain against malicious intentions.

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5 Technologies to Change the Way 3PL Service Providers Conduct Business

5 Technologies to Change the Way 3PL Service Providers Conduct Business

Posted on September 8, 2016

Technology is shaping the way we conduct business and recent innovations in the field of technology are offering better services for every industry vertical. With the introduction of technology, it has become possible to deliver better services in shorter time spans and with more accuracy.

Logistics industry, which has always been an indispensable part of international trade and business is also being driven by such emerging technology. People have always looked for better ways to move the goods faster, more economically and in greater bulk, and latest technological innovations have been facilitating these. Here are the top 5 technologies which are changing the way 3PL service providers conduct business.

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6 Steps to Choosing the Ideal Warehouse Management System

6 Steps to Choosing the Ideal Warehouse Management System

Posted on August 25, 2016

As businesses grow in size and start catering to wider audiences, their warehousing needs also increase at a fast pace. Efficient support and flawless processing of tasks is not only vital, but also obligatory for the successful sustenance of a business. Warehouse Management Software (WMS) offer an ideal solution for supporting the management of a warehouse, staff and distribution center. By providing help in the accurate management of day to day activities, directing, staffing, controlling the to and fro movement of the store materials, utilization of diverse resources, and supporting the warehouse staff in distinct ways, WMS make it easier to manage a warehouse.

As WMS offer such a wide array of functionalities, it is important that every business chooses the right software which perfectly fits in its requirements to ensure efficacious management of the warehouse. Here are 6 important steps for choosing the ideal Warehouse Management Software.

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The Current State of Logistics Outsourcing

The Current State of Logistics Outsourcing

Posted on June 16, 2016

Innovation and advancement are fast becoming imperative for most industry verticals in order to stay competitive, and the logistics industry is also experiencing the same. At present, the 3PL industry is at a crucial juncture where all its stakeholders are required to mull over the way they do business and innovate in their business practices. The decreasing costs of logistics coupled with the advancements being made in cutting-edge technologies such as drone delivery, 3D printing, augmented reality and much more are opening newer avenues and opportunities for generating revenues. As a result, companies who do not adopt the latest changes face the danger of getting left behind in the wake of rapid development. Let’s have a look at the current state and the future of the logistics industry.

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6 Ways to Reduce Your Logistics Costs

6 Ways to Reduce Your Logistics Costs

Posted on March 31, 2016

Logistics is an important aspect for any business which needs to transport goods and materials on a daily basis. The dearth of efficient logistics services can not only affect the performance of your overall business, but also result in a loss of clients. However, one of the most common problems that businesses often suffer from is the high cost of logistics services. In many cases, business profits can’t stay up with expenditure, a large chunk of which is spent on logistics.

Here are some effective tips to reduce overall logistics costs and enhance business profitability:

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