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Supply Chain Brain Webinar

The Logistics of Logistics

Topic: Prepping for Peak: How to Level-up your CX Strategy this holiday season. Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. Description: . Steve Rowen . Managing Partner @RSR Research .

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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

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. 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.

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What is Fleet Management | A Complete Overview Guide

Conger

Technologies like artificial intelligence continue to enhance these capabilities to become more attractive and allow new visualizations and data collection standards. Telematics collect and transmit vehicle speed, mileage, and fuel consumption data, while GPS allows precise location tracking.

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Logistics Outsourcing Calls for Robust Data Portfolios to Create Enduring Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

Although supply chains are starting to normalize and rebound, COVID-19 exposed a lot of weaknesses and led shippers to gain a better understanding of the importance of data portfolios, which is the primary purpose of outsourced logistics solutions. Visibility and data remain top-value propositions that outsourced logistics entities solve for.

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Understanding How Parcel Cost Control Reduces Total Transportation Costs

GlobalTranz

Understand Accessorial Charges Contribute to 20 Percent of Total Transportation Costs Parcel cost control must underscore the importance of controlling accessorial charges, including fuel surcharges and surcharges not otherwise specified, like Saturday delivery, next-day delivery, and hazardous material handling.

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Setting Goals and Making Plans for Your Brokerage’s 2022

Parade

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Brokerages are Becoming More and More Tech-Centered Regardless of where companies fall in the supply chain, from raw materials dealers to last-mile delivery providers, end-to-end visibility is a big deal, and technology is the only way to get it. Here’s why you should be.

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Setting Goals and Making Plans for Your Brokerage’s 2022

Parade

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Brokerages are Becoming More and More Tech-Centered Regardless of where companies fall in the supply chain, from raw materials dealers to last-mile delivery providers, end-to-end visibility is a big deal, and technology is the only way to get it. Here’s why you should be.