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2018 Supply Chain Predictions Series: Consumer Goods Manufacturers Build Innovative Supply Chains

Monday, 05 February 2018 by LeSaint Logistics

3PL 2018 Trends Supply Chain Management LeSaint Logistics

Consumer goods manufacturers will build smarter, shared and synergistic supply chains that compete in the same-day/next day world. As 2018 unfolds, consumer goods manufacturers will continue to diversify beyond traditional distribution channels. They will find new and innovative supply chain models to reach consumer buyers with same day and next day delivery.

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2018 Supply Chain Predictions Series: Online/Direct-to-Consumer Channels

Thursday, 25 January 2018 by LeSaint Logistics

Online Retail Trends LeSaint Logistics 3Pl Specialists

Online/Direct-to-consumer as a channel will outpace traditional retail store purchases. The multi-channel shopper (ie. shops online and in stores) spends $49 more than shoppers who shop only in retail stores, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2017 Thanksgiving shopping survey

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2018 Supply Chain Predictions Series: Uncertainty in the Supply Chain

Monday, 22 January 2018 by LeSaint Logistics

Supply Chain Uncertainty LeSaint Logistics Experts

Uncertainty in the supply chain will spur investments in supply chain visibility and monitoring technologies. While supply chain visibility is among the Top 3 Priorities for supply chain professionals globally, only 6% can actually claim full visibility, according to a 2017 survey by GEODIS.

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Case Study: CPG Supply Chain Solutions Built to Empower Blueair Customers

Monday, 18 December 2017 by LeSaint Logistics

LeSaint CPG Supply Chain Solutions Blueair

This holiday season, Blueair customers will breathe clean air thanks to a CPG supply chain and logistics network in perfect tune with empowered, educated consumers.

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The Perfect Storm: Halloween and Hurricanes Create Seasonal Transportation Challenges for Shippers

Tuesday, 31 October 2017 by LeSaint Logistics

Seasonal Logistics Issues LeSaint 3PL Experts

Understanding Predictability and Surge Capacity are among top recommendations for shippers who face seasonal transportation challenges.

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Top Tips for Emergency Procedures in the Chemical Logistics Network

Thursday, 26 October 2017 by LeSaint Logistics

LeSaint Logistics Chemical Logistics Management

Have Emergency Procedures in place to prevent catastrophic accidents, such as spill or leaks while handling hazardous materials in your chemical logistics network

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Chemical Logistics: Top Tips for Hazardous Material Handling in 3PL Warehousing

Monday, 23 October 2017 by LeSaint Logistics

Following ‘safety first’ processes and procedures can prevent catastrophic disasters in the event you are handling hazardous materials in your chemical logistics network. 3PL’s and shippers who use 3PL’s to warehouse chemicals and hazardous materials should operate with a complete mindset toward the prevention of spills and accidents. After more than 20 years of operating

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CPG Firms Face Uncertainty at Every Turn in the Supply Chain

Sunday, 15 October 2017 by LeSaint Logistics

Logistics Uncertainty Ken Harris LeSaint Logistics

For most Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms and supply chain executives within them, we are operating in an age of great uncertainty amidst omni-channel fulfillment demands…..

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5 Questions To Ask About Transportation Visibility

Wednesday, 13 September 2017 by LeSaint Logistics

Transportation Questions to Ask LeSaint Logistics Company

Struggling with transportation visibility? You’re not alone. Only 59% of shippers say they are satisfied with their 3PL’s IT capabilities yet acknowledge that visibility is a top tool 3PL’s need to be successful, according to a recent logistics study.

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Golden Technologies: A Case Study in Logistics Management for Durable Goods Manufacturers

Monday, 07 August 2017 by LeSaint Logistics

Inventory Postponement 3PL LeSaint Logistics Golden Technologies

When it comes to logistics management in the durable goods industry, Golden Technologies has deployed an inventory postponement strategy in its warehousing network that provides outstanding customer service and exacting quality. Golden Technologies meets and exceeds its 48 hour shipping deadlines with an inventory postponement strategy in its warehousing network

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