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The VC Perspective with Burak Cendek

The Logistics of Logistics

Burak Cendek and Joe Lync h discuss the VC perspective – in other words, how venture capitalists view opportunities in the transportation and logistics industry. Burak has worked with more than 200 entrepreneurs over the course of his career. About Burak Cendek.

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Thoughts on Retailers Buying XPO Logistics and What The Right Strategy Should Be

10xLogistics

In between extraction and consumer you have activities such as transport of raw materials, conversion of raw materials to something of value, transportation to distribution, merchandising (either on line or in store) and final mile delivery (whether completed by the consumer or completed by the seller) to the point of use (the home).

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7 Reasons Why ShipMonk is the Smart 3PL Choice

Ship Monk

This advanced transportation management and rate shopping strategy removes guesswork while infusing flexibility. If your ecommerce brand imports from international sources, this is definitely a reason why ShipMonk should be your 3PL of choice. To remedy this annoying situation, ShipMonk created our Virtual Carrier Network.

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7 Ways Retailers Can Reduce Delivery Costs

Locus

Mix it up with omnichannel Omnichannel retailing , the strategy that integrates all shopping channels like online or in-store isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a cost-saving revolution for retail businesses. This proximity reduces the need for long-haul deliveries, further cutting down transportation costs.

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Data Quality: Your Digital Transformation Depends on It

Logistics Viewpoints

I like the simplicity and clarity of Informatica’s definition of data quality: Data quality refers to the overall utility of a dataset(s) as a function of its ability to be easily processed and analyzed for other uses. Of course, there is much more that goes into effectively implementing each of these safeguards.

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Insights for Developing, Executing, and Monitoring your Parcel Freight to Meet Demand

CH Robinson Logistics

Having the right balance of shipping cost and performance to meet customer expectations while preserving margins requires a supply chain strategy that considers your company, markets, and customers. Developing the right strategy and executing it well has numerous benefits for both you and your customers.

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10 Challenges for Shippers in Negotiating Trucking Contracts

FreightWaves SONAR

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. Disruption is, by definition, unplanned. Of course, that depends on securing shipping data insights well in advance of disruptions’ arrival. Taking this action amounts to a more proactive, productive shipping strategy.