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Our Whitepaper Series gives you the valuable market intelligence
on the state of today's logistics industry. Based on a survey of companies across
various industries, the reports identify common practices, challenges and emerging
trends in the industry.
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2011 E-Fulfillment Trends
Report
The growth of e-commerce has elevated order fulfillment to a critical business function.
Companies are challenged to deliver the perfect order every time while providing
a consistent brand experience from channel to channel — in store, via catalog or
online. To accommodate this growing complexity, fulfillment now requires sophisticated
processes, state-of-the-art resources, and an in-depth understanding of the multi-channel
environment. The E-Fulfillment Trends Report looks closely at the fulfillment practice
today. Based on an online survey of industry professionals, this in-depth study
addresses key questions: Who is using e-fulfillment and why? How are they managing
their operations? What trends are emerging nationwide?
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2011 Cross-Docking
Trends Report
Cross-docking has increased significantly over the past few years, according to
a recent survey sponsored by Saddle Creek Corporation. The practice serves as a
viable strategy for companies challenged by today’s unpredictable economy – helping
to improve service levels, reduce transportation costs and consolidate shipments
to destination. The 2011 Cross-Docking Trends Report explores the latest
cross-docking practices, benefits and challenges, outsourcing trends and more.
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2010 Distribution
Network Trends Report
Manufacturers, distributors and retailers are making significant changes to their
supply chain distribution networks as a result of recent economic challenges. According
to an industry survey sponsored by Saddle Creek Corporation, the top three areas
of change include transportation, warehouse size and/or configuration, and shipment
consolidation. Learn more about these and other emerging trends in the design and
management of distribution networks in the 2010 Distribution Network Trends Report.
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2009 Secondary
Packaging Outsourcing Report
Increased flexibility and reduced costs are two top reasons why manufacturers are
outsourcing their secondary packaging services, according to a new study sponsored
by Saddle Creek Corporation and Contract Packaging magazine. Based on an
online survey of contract packaging users, the 2009 Secondary Packaging Outsourcing
Report explores these benefits as well as common practices and emerging trends
in the outsourcing of secondary packaging.
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2008 Cross-Docking
Trends Report
Improved service levels, reduced transportation costs and less required warehouse
space are just some of the reasons that more companies are cross-docking today.
These benefits, along with common practices, challenges, and changing trends, are
explored in detail in the 2008 Cross-Docking Trends Report, a whitepaper
sponsored by Saddle Creek Corporation.
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2007 Food
Logistics Industry Report
Cross-docking is increasing, paper-based order-pick methods are still most common,
and the vast majority of food and beverage companies outsource some or all of their
transportation, according to the 2007 Food Logistics Industry Report, sponsored
by Saddle Creek Corporation. Based on a survey executives involved in the warehousing
and/or transportation management of food and beverage products in the United States,
the whitepaper examines food logistics practices and trends.
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