8 Trends That Are Disrupting Logistics Transportation

January 8, 2019

Technological, business, and social trends are reshaping the future of logistics. Items such as Digital Freight Platforms and Electronic Driving Technologies are driving changes in how we purchase transportation and move product.

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Verst Group Logistics

Verst Group Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) company known for getting products to market faster, more efficiently, and more cost-effectively than most national or regional 3PL providers. Strategically headquartered in Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati, our family-owned supply-chain management firm specializes in fully integrated warehousing, logistics, transportation and packaging services for a wide range of consumer goods and manufacturing companies. We make our customers first with their customers by providing those fully integrated supply chain services that streamline the logistics process, shorten dock-to-stock time, and reduce waste.

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Warehouse Safety

Infographic | February 21, 2020

Health and Safety is a major concern for the Supply Chain & Logistics industries, where hazards and workplace accident risk are significant. We’ve gathered some stats from Safe Work Australia to illustrate the above, as well as recommendations on how to run a safe warehouse:

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Creating an Integrated Supply Chain in Retail Grocery

Infographic | January 3, 2020

With the ongoing expansion of online retail, consumers want more convenience and a wider selection of fresh products, which have shorter shelf lives—putting more pressure on the entire supply chain. This pressure is pushing retailers' cost and service metrics in the wrong direction and boosting tension between retailers and their CPG suppliers. But what if they dealt with this pressure by looking at the supply chain together and using digital tools to collaborate.

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International Shipping Maritime, Air and Rail Industries Proactively Address Environmental Impacts

Infographic | April 10, 2020

International regulations for moving freight by ship and air are aligned to the goal of limiting sulfur and carbon emissions. International shippers need to be aware of new and upcoming regulations to make appropriate decisions for their businesses — or get the expert help they need. Meanwhile, railways have partnered with ports to promote emission-reducing intermodal rail.

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SHIPPING SOLUTIONS FOR ECOMMERCE

Infographic | January 31, 2020

Choosing your packaging: When choosing what material to use for your products, it's important to consider the following: Packaging size packaging weight. Packaging durability: Will it maintain its integrity in bad weather. Origin country 2 product fragility product shape. Eco-friendly packaging options.

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The shipping & receiving process

Infographic | December 12, 2019

Within the supply chain process, there is a much smaller piece of the puzzle that is arguably the most critical component in maintaining accurate inventory: The Shipping and Receiving Logistics Process. Inventory is not Initially rec.. and reported accurately during these processes

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How Blockchain Can Help the Logistics Industry

Infographic | December 6, 2019

India's logistics industry will be worth USD 215 billion by 2020. A significant portion of it is still dependent on manual paperwork. A large number of companies and contractors can lead to delays, lost forms or late approvals. A transparent and decentralised digital ledger system that tracks changes in possession and ownership of goods in real-time.

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Verst Group Logistics

Verst Group Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) company known for getting products to market faster, more efficiently, and more cost-effectively than most national or regional 3PL providers. Strategically headquartered in Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati, our family-owned supply-chain management firm specializes in fully integrated warehousing, logistics, transportation and packaging services for a wide range of consumer goods and manufacturing companies. We make our customers first with their customers by providing those fully integrated supply chain services that streamline the logistics process, shorten dock-to-stock time, and reduce waste.

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