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Network Supply Chain Transformation at UScellular

Logistics Viewpoints

I found the presentation by UScellular especially interesting. I overlooked the sophistication required to support widespread and ongoing projects in support of constantly advancing cellular communication networks. In 2020, UScellular took the major step of initiating the deployment of 5G technology across its network.

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6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design

Logistics Bureau

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Without clear budgeting and cost-prediction measures, the transportation network will be unable to accurately plan for increases and decreases in expenses.

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Blume Global grows European network

Logistics Business Magazine

This year Blume Global expanded its network with new suppliers and customers in Europe. Europe is one of the key markets for us as it forms a big part of the supply chain network. As a truly global company, being locally present helps us to develop products that best suit each target market.”.

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Taking a Big Picture View of Supply Chain Networks

Logistics Viewpoints

To actually realize the promise of end-to-end visibility and control over our incredibly complex supply chain networks, we need really big picture thinking — particularly when it comes to the supply chain data networks that serve as the foundation for true digital transformation. Supply chain networks: A big-picture view.

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[WHITE PAPER] Another rough year for shippers to manage bid process and carrier networks

FreightWaves SONAR

Improved railway fluidity is one of the few areas where transportation networks are improving, but even in that mode, terminal congestion remains rampant. In preparation for next year’s bid season, and for purposes of managing day-to-day carrier networks, we first recommend evaluating the performance of your current carriers.

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How IoT Brings Railway Efficiency to Dutch Rail Network

IoT World Today

ProRail manages the Dutch rail network (owned by Nederlandse Spoorwegen ). For industry participants, data analysis presents an opportunity to optimize railway operations without adding costly infrastructure. “We The Dutch railway is the busiest in the European Union, enabling 1.1 million train journeys every day.