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Annual Study Shows 2012 Was Good Year for 3PLs

The past year was a good one for the third-party logistics industry, according to the14th annual 3PL Study. Shanton Wilcox, principal at Capgemini Consulting, a co-sponsor of the study, highlights year-over-year changes and responses to "deep dive" questions.

Food Cost Reduction Strategies Are Suggested for 2014

Food-cost inflation is inevitable year to year, but it doesn't necessarily have to eat into the profit margins of full-service restaurant operators. The key is to understand all the components that affect food costs and the available options for controlling them through strategic purchasing programs.

As Transportation Costs Rise, So Does Interest in Reducing Packaging or Even the Size of Product

Densification is the process of reducing product size (volume or weight) while maintaining or increasing its value. This is not a new trend. In fact, it is a tenet of good supply chain management and logistics, according to a four-part blog series published by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.

Data Collected by Logistics Companies Useful for Analyzing Consumer Trends, Study Finds

Logistics companies generate huge amounts of data that could give companies competitive advantage, according to DHL's newly released "Big Data in Logistics" trend report.

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Joe Andraski: An Incredible Supply Chain Journey

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How Good Labor Management Can Make You World-Class

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All Hail the Age of C2C: Consumer-to-Consumer

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Old Dominion Moves to Expanded Service Center in Fort Myers

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has relocated and expanded its service center in Fort Myers, Fla.

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Dassault SystÃ¨mes Unveils Tool for Quality Management by Manufacturer

Dassault SystÃ¨mes has announced the Apriso Quality Solution from its Delmia brand.

Smartphones Account for Most Near Field Communication Devices in 2013, But Trend Expected to Drop

Building on the momentum gained in 2012, smartphones are expected to account for the majority of near field communication (NFC) shipments in 2013, when all he numbers are in. Already, volumes have jump by 129 percent.

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Study Finds Shoppers' Satisfaction Up, But Retailers Need to Invest More in Technology

The seventh annual Holiday Shopping Study from Motorola Solutions Inc. finds that overall in-store satisfaction has grown 23 percent in the last six years. Meanwhile, satisfaction with the checkout process and the availability of store associates has increased 32 percent and 23 percent, respectively, since 2008. Retailers need to continue to offer choice and options to shoppers across all channels - online, in-store and mobile. Shoppers also reported a dramatic increase in use of their smartphones for shopping-related activities including mobile couponing.

Intermodal Thrives, While Long-haul Trucking Dives

Intermodal is on a roll.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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