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Cargo Theft is Increasing – How to Protect Your Shipments

  • May 17, 2022
Record backlogs of containers at ports around the world are creating a scenario that is ideal for cargo theft. Whether on a truck, at a port, airport, or warehouse, shipments are particularly vulnerable to theft. Because supply chains are so complex, it is especially important to have security measures, procedures, and protocols in place to […]
Industry News

Why You Should Use a Single-Source 3PL to Manage Your Supply Chain

  • April 25, 2022
As e-commerce continues to skyrocket, the logistics industry has faced unique challenges that have forced businesses to rethink what services they handle in-house. Many companies, particularly small- and medium-sized ones, have chosen to work with a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics company). Companies that want to optimize their supply chain choose to partner with a logistics provider […]
Technology

Is RFID in the Supply Chain Necessary?

  • April 20, 2022
Information sharing is key to a successful supply chain, particularly one that is global. Technology can be used to make data collection and sharing a priority for your business. The use of RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology in the supply chain allows for real-time efficiency and visibility. RFID can solve some supply chain challenges such as […]
Shipping

Five Ways to Improve Your Reverse Logistics Process

  • April 11, 2022
Reverse logistics is one of the most complex parts of a supply chain. The drastic increase in e-commerce purchases over the last few years coupled with more demanding customer expectations has made returned goods a regular occurrence for retailers to handle. It is estimated that UPS alone will have handled 60 million returns by the […]
Technology

It is Time to Improve Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity

  • March 14, 2022
Global supply chains have become increasingly complex and with that comes more cybersecurity threats. As threats to the supply chain have increased significantly over the past two years, companies are realizing that cybersecurity must become a priority. The average cost of a security breach is $36,000, but the financial cost is minimal compared to the […]
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How to Best Handle Supply Chain Disruptions

  • May 12, 2021
The pandemic that has gripped the world over the past year has shown just how vulnerable supply chains can be. Manmade and natural disasters and unpredictable situations can leave a supply chain, and its managers, exposed. A risk mitigation strategy is necessary to be able to prepare for unplanned disruptions. The Impact of Disruptions Today’s […]
Peak Season for International Airfreight Shipping is Here | Red Arrow Logistics
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Peak Season for International Air Freight Shipping is Here

  • October 15, 2020
The peak season for international air freight has arrived.  Every year, the airlines look forward to the end-of-the-year peak season to generate more revenue by carrying additional freight. The supply and demand balance shifts more toward carriers as demand peaks for cargo and space. This year, however, it comes with even higher costs for buyers. […]
An Unexpected Surge in the U.S. Restocking Cycle | Red Arrow Logistics
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An Unexpected Surge in the U.S. Restocking Cycle

  • October 9, 2020
The U.S. economy is comprised of different cycles that can work together to reinforce one another to create a trend. Or they can work against each other which weakens the trend. As one would expect, the largest cycles drive the biggest trends. The interaction of cycles, like the inventory restocking cycle, is often affected by […]
Supply Chains Changing Course | Red Arrow Logistics
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Supply Chains Changing Course

  • September 14, 2020
For years, supply chains around the world have operated in the JIT (just-in-time) framework. And for those years, it was sufficient because supplies were on a schedule and demand was predictable. However, after the onset of COVID-19, many industries are finding their supply chains are no longer what they were. The virus has exposed just […]
Removing Plastics from the Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
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Removing Plastic from the Supply Chain

  • November 8, 2019
In the face of a burgeoning consumer movement against plastic packaging, retailers and manufacturers are ramping up sustainability efforts and seeking to cut back on plastic. This is very difficult when plastics are involved in not only packaging but also production, shipping, and just about every stage of the supply chain: but concerns about climate […]