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Our team of experts is happy to offer advice, forecasts, and other useful information about the logistics and supply chain industries. Check out our blogs by clicking below.
Building True Partnerships through Data-Driven Excellence: The Evolution of Third-Party Logistics
The third-party logistics (3PL) industry has navigated a dynamic evolution, expanding from its origins as logistics outsourcing partners to becoming integral collaborators in the supply chain ecosystem. Traditionally, the 3PL model focused on the logistics and...
Three Driving Forces Behind a Transformative Year
Logistics and Global Freight Forwarding is a dynamic market with significant growth potential poised for significant innovations. The challenges faced throughout 2023, however, are not expected to disappear just because we have started a new year. We expect many of...
2023 Logistics In Review
We are on the heels of another new year. However, before we close the book on 2023, it’s time to take a look back at some of the most influential events that happened over the last calendar year. If you ask us, it’s hard to believe some of these were only a few months...
New Logistics Policies and Regulations
Just like other industries, the logistics industry is constantly changing. New regulations, policies and projects can impact not only the tools your organization uses to conduct business, but the supply chain as a whole. As a part of this industry, TOC Logistics is...
The Benefits of Air Expedites
Even when equipped with an incredible strategy, there comes a time when every organization must expedite a shipment. When time is of the essence, air expedite services need to be part of the discussion. The TOC Team always works to ensure our customers are well...
Must-Try Methods to Increase Supply Chain Efficiency
A lot goes into getting cargo across the finish line, and many organizations aren’t completing the process efficiently. It can be easy to fall back on doing things “the way they’ve always been done” instead of striving for innovation and improved processes. To help...
How to Manage a Fragmented Supply Chain
There are several reasons that a company might utilize a fragmented supply chain. For one, using separate suppliers and manufacturers allows businesses to produce components of their final product in parts of the world where labor is less expensive, making the whole...
5 Tips to Increase Supply Chain Agility
Effectively managing a supply chain is one of the most important things a business can do. Making sure to still provide on-time delivery of products under volatile market conditions helps ensure customer loyalty. It also means being able to bounce back quickly from...
Nearshoring 101: What Supply Chain Managers Need to Know
There are a lot of trends to keep up with in the supply chain industry. From changing technology to evolving initiatives, there’s always something new to learn. Still, sometimes the best approach can be a tried-and-true method that’s known to get results. What are we...
Planning Ahead for Lunar New Year
Some who see this blog might say, “Why are they writing about Lunar New Year in October?” To those people, we say, “It’s closer than you think.” This annual celebration has a habit of sneaking up on supply chains, and since part of the holiday includes two (or up to...