The ultimate purpose of any supply chain is to connect buyers to suppliers, but any chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and supply chains are no exception. If you want to ensure that your company’s supply chain is strong enough to withstand…
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The Direct-to-Consumer Boom
October 1, 2021 The rapid growth of the eCommerce sector has generated demand for more flexible shipping options, especially for small and medium businesses. Fulfillment providers have filled this niche by offering affordable warehousing and delivery services for online retailers. Investors have poured billions of…
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Why Shippers, Retailers And 3PLs Should Be Utilizing A Transportation Optimization Engine…Yesterday!
By Caroline White | August 19, 2021 The recent spike in transportation costs, capacity constraints and delays have put a large focus on transportation budgets in companies of all industries and sizes. Nearly 35-45% of companies are using a TMS in some capacity as well…
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WMS Selections That Drive ROI
By Caroline White | August 5, 2021 Whether you’re rolling out a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to a network of facilities or just implementing at a local hub, selecting the proper platform is a crucial step many organizations fail to see the appropriate value in….
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Defying The Laws Of Demand
By Caroline White | July 20, 2021 Since COVID-19 emerged back in 2020, many businesses have slowly begun to open back up after almost a year later. While demand in some sectors is soaring, supply has been a major challenge. During this time, businesses have…
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A Review Of Budgeting For Transportation: Finding Cost Improvements Despite An Unfavorable Third-Party Carrier Market
By Caroline White | July 8, 2021 In large logistics operations, especially those with who rely on third party carriers, the greatest variable in supply chain budgeting is transportation. With market per-mile rates for shipping lanes changing with fuel costs, truck availability and even the needs of…
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Industry Tips For A Successful LMS Design Phase
By Caroline White | May 20, 2021 Labor, on average, accounts for 70% of a distribution center’s annual budget. When looking at a cost saving measure, a Labor Management System (LMS) is an appealing option in most facilities with a sufficient number of employees. From…
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Kelly Breitenbecher, Operational And Digital Transformations Leader And Former Petco And Advance Auto Parts Executive, Joins Bricz In Advisory Capacity
ATLANTA (PRWEB) MAY 06, 2021 Bricz, a leading supply chain solutions provider, is excited to announce the addition of Kelly Breitenbecher to its advisory board. Effective May 2021, Kelly will focus on assisting Bricz in their journey to create customer-centric distribution capabilities for retailers and third-party logistics providers….
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The Benefits And Drawbacks To Automated Storage And Retrieval Systems
By Caroline White | April 29, 2021 Labor costs are rising, you are running low on space, and your facility is understaffed. These are real challenges almost every company is facing today. Per inbound logistics 65% of a facilities operating costs are employee wages while the cost…
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Managing Risk In A Globalized Supply Chain
By Caroline White | April 20, 2021 The past twelve months have shown us that history-making events aren’t as uncommon as we may have previously thought. An unprecedented ice storm in Texas caused hundreds of billions of dollars in physical damage and economic losses. The…
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