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In Perspective

Assemble the Fragments
A national transportation policy could help some good economic recovery ideas evolve into a coherent plan, writes Inbound Logistics' Associate Editor, Perry Trunick.

FEATURED ARTICLES

Logistics Education: More is Better
Want to keep pace with your colleagues and further your career? Find out how logistics and supply chain education can help you hone your skills, gain a broader perspective, and bring bottom-line benefits to your employer.

ISF Compliance: Solving 10+2
Take an inside look at how importers and exporters are answering the 10+2 equation driven by a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection security regulation. (Hint: The answer is not 12.)

IN PRACTICE

Casebook
Finding the Perfect Fulfillment Fit
Faced with rapid sales growth and increasing SKU complexity, online apparel retailer Bonobos knew it had outgrown its in-house warehousing and fulfillment functions. A third-party fulfillment partner helped the company boost its distribution efficiency.

Reader Profile
Kathy Zepaltas: Doing Fine, Moving Wine
As director of logistics at Regal Wine Company, Kathy Zepaltas consolidated her company�s logistics operations and transitioned from an insufficient warehouse to an ultra-efficient 650,000-square-foot DC.

INSIGHT

3PL Line
Today's Warehouse Plays a New Role
Shared space environments, secondary packaging services, and reimagined cross-docking functions are helping manufacturers get more value from warehousing providers. Cliff Otto, president of Saddle Creek, outlines the benefits.

Viewpoint
Building Better 3PL Relationships
Third-party logistics providers can provide capacity, expertise, technology, and buying power. Chip Smith, president of CS Advisory Group, discusses how to ensure you're getting the most from your 3PL.

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