Guides

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From Materials Logistics Management to Material Requirements Planning and other approaches to supply chain management, there are a variety of different theories and methods SCMs take for executing logistics. Learn more about the more common ones in this article.

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From the hundreds of websites covering news and information in our industry, here are our top picks for websites and blogs that cover the most timely and relevant supply chain news. Check it out and bookmark your favorites for ongoing review.

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Here are 15 interesting facts about supply chain management and logistics. How many of them did you know?

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E-commerce continues to be a huge part of our supply chain. Here are the top products moving through the supply chain that may be good for retail business.

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Shipping is a pivotal decision for e-commerce businesses. In this article, we’ll outline the costs, pros and cons of keeping your shipping process in-house versus outsourcing to a 3PL or fulfillment partner for order management.

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Logistics is how supply chains are managed, from the simplest and least complex of 1PL shipping, to 3PL, 4PL and even 5PL partners that take over more control and risk in the venture. Learn about the different levels of outsourced logistics in this article, which also outlines some of the advantages and considerations.

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From implementing automation and flexibility, to ensuring the alignment of business operations with goals and KPIs, there are several ways to optimize your warehouse operations. Learn more in our list of ten best practices.

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There’s more than one type of e-commerce, and the techniques vary more than just B2B or B2C e-commerce. Learn more about each type and how they affect the retail and transactional space in this article.