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The Free TMS with Tim Higham

The Logistics of Logistics

Tim Higham and Joe Lynch discuss the free TMS, which is of course AscendTMS. The industry-leading AscendTMS system ( www.TheFreeTMS.com ) is the world’s first and only TRULY multi-tenant, cloud-based, patented, and independent TMS system – and is the winner of every available industry technology award for 18 years running.

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TPM ‘23 – An industry moving forward

Freightos

In the debrief department, Sea Intelligence’s Alan Murphy shared data confirming that – of course – surging demand was the trigger for the unprecedented ocean situation. BCOs agreeing to these contract rates might also show that some importers are willing to pay something of a premium for better reliability. What just happened???

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The One Key Shift in Your Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies that can Drive Better Business Continuity and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

By working closely with suppliers, organizations can improve the quality and reliability of their in-bound supply chains, reduce costs, and increase their overall efficiency. For instance: pumps and motors as MRO repair parts for industrial machinery. Traditionally what we typically refer to as indirect goods are mostly in Category 4.

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4 Key Strategies of a Solid Reverse Logistics Plan

ShipLilly

Thankfully some strategies can be used to mitigate the cost. This is a fiscally sound strategy that cuts down on reverse logistics costs for organizations. Returns are a significant issue among the electronics Industry, where they comprise $10 billion worth of additional cost every year. Return and Repair Policy Framework.

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Future-Proofing Transportation Spend in Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. The rise of e-commerce and consumer expectations for faster, more reliable deliveries has further heightened the importance of optimized transportation to meet these needs.

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Beverage industry raises a glass to warehouse automation

Logistics Business Magazine

The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman, Head of Logistics Solutions, Toyota Material Handling. Space constraints. Improved safety.

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COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. Labor management systems break the work down into very granular activities, set targets for doing those tasks in an allotted period of time, and measure how workers do against the time standards over the course of the day.