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Cultivate a Stickier Customer Base Using WMS Add-On Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

This article explores two such ways modern digital tools can elevate the performance of 3PLs on the way to creating stickier customers. Where customers gain the ability to make informed decisions based on improved visibility into their inventory, 3PLs can reduce their cost of service, while simultaneously enhancing productivity and profits.

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Logistics interoperability, deterrence and resilience – why working as allies matters now more than ever

Logistics in War

We believe that in a contested and competitive strategic environment, at a time where preparedness will differentiate a relevant military from one not so, true logistics interoperability will be a strategic strength. What follows are a few ideas that our armies should consider as they modernize to meet the needs of the future.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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Logistics interoperability, deterrence and resilience – why working as allies matters now more than ever

Logistics in War

We believe that in a contested and competitive strategic environment, at a time where preparedness will differentiate a relevant military from one not so, true logistics interoperability will be a strategic strength. What follows are a few ideas that our armies should consider as they modernize to meet the needs of the future.

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Here’s The Problem: Your Procurement Driven Transportation Sourcing Process Stinks!

247 Customs Broker

Our rates are going up and the carriers are completely unwilling to negotiate with us—where did we go wrong?”. Because they are transactionally focused when they should be taking a strategic approach. In this market, your carriers know that they don’t have to “negotiate” with you. Don’t like our rates?

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. The article goes on to say, “The backlog reflects the degree to which Wal-Mart, United Parcel Service and other companies struggled to handle peak ecommerce volumes despite months of preparation and major investments to expand and upgrade distribution facilities.”. Rake today, shovel tomorrow.

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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. The answer could be to focus on the execution side of route optimisation.