Top software in 3PLs and cold chain space

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

💻 Top software in 3PLs and cold chain space.

Technology plays a vital role in the supply chain, empowering and improving processes in the movement and storage of goods. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers are leveraging various technologies, such as warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), automation in trucking and warehouses, fleet management software, AI telematics, and data analytics, to enhance efficiency and meet regulatory requirements.

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