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AP Automation: Four Keys to Upgrading Invoice, Payment Processes

In the back office, accounts payable (AP) hogs a lot of the automation spotlight, and for good reason.

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Today’s Last-Mile Delivery Must-Haves

There are some basic characteristics that enable flexibility for last-mile carriers.

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The Rise of PUDO Networks in the Era of E-commerce and Sustainability

In the wake of the e-commerce explosion, triggered by the pandemic and growing concerns around supply chain sustainability, pickup and drop-off (PUDO) networks are projected to grow significantly in the coming years.

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How Does Visibility Translate Into Trust in Deliveries?

What do consumers want out of deliveries? As the world of delivery gets more competitive, the answer seems to elude more and more businesses.

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Why Private Equity Investors Are Targeting the Chaotic Supply Chain Sector

With all the chaos that’s roiling logistics and supply chain service providers these days, it might come as a surprise to learn that deep-pocketed private investors are keen on the sector.

Dollars in cash.

CO2 in the Supply Chain: New Tactics to Support Sustainability

Supply chains consume resources on a large scale, making decarbonization an enormous priority.

A power plant.

Stop Using Spreadsheets to Manage Your Global Supply Chain

Maintaining your organization’s dependence on collecting, tracking and sharing supply chain data with Excel is perhaps the biggest threat to agility, resilience, visibility and profitability.

A man at a computer.

The Best Drivers Are the Ones You Already Have

While it may seem that the solution to the truck driver shortage is simply to recruit more drivers, this overly simplified tactic may be contributing to the problem.

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Can Rival Shippers Join Forces to Optimize Transportation?

Why can’t shippers, even nominal competitors, get together and share available space on trucks?

Packages are unloaded from a FedEx Corp. truck in New York City. Photo: Shutterstock.

Three Key Inventory Strategies for an Omnichannel World

Many merchants are struggling to balance physical and digital inventory under a cloud of supply chain disruptions.

An online shopper scrolls through an e-commerce app on their smartphone. Photo: Pexels.

How to Properly Care for Your Automated Forklift

Automated forklifts are designed to do a lot on their own, but they're not as self-sufficient when it comes to service and maintenance.

A warehouse worker operates a forklift. Photo: Shutterstock.

The Trucking Industry Has a Communication Problem

Truck drivers are often caught in the middle of communications between shippers and receivers — creating an influx of information that over complicates the job.

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