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How Data Can Improve Last-Mile Delivery

Shipchain

But dedicated managers have found a solution to help improve this part of delivery: data. Data is generated in all parts of last-mile delivery, and analysis of this information can help companies become proactive rather than reactive with their delivery methods. Benefits of Data for Last-Mile Delivery.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] 5 More Supply Chain Trends To Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. If you missed the first post, we encourage you to give it a read by visiting the first seven 2016 supply chain trends post here. . Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus.

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The Impact of E-Trucks on Supply Chain and Logistics Planning

Log-hub

Issues like inventory management, fleet management, and workforce training need to be re-evaluated to accommodate e-trucks’ operational characteristics. Workforce Training Integrating e-trucks into a fleet requires training for drivers and maintenance personnel.

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Enhanced Customer Experience with Chatbots

20Cube Logistics

million US dollar in 2016. As the chatbots can extract the real-time data and information of the concerned shipments from the entity system, the end-customer can request for delivery status of the product which has been booked. For doing that, chatbots are given the ability to sense and decision making based on predictive analysis.

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Philip Morris International’s Pivot to Smoke-Free Products Complicates their Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Once the analysis was done for Year One set up, Year Two was pretty much the same. They gave River Logic cost, lead time, and other data on five factories, and requested they built a validated network model as soon as possible. Analysis and scenario formulation lead time went from weeks to days. It was predictable.

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How Advancing Technology in Transportation Management Highlight the Growing Trucking Driver Shortage

GlobalTranz

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. Trucking Regulations Exploded in 2016. There were many trucking regulations set to come up for discussion and possible passage by Congress in 2016, but the actual number supersedes even the modest of predictions. and 5 a.m.

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5 Tips for Warehouse and Distribution Center Management Success You MUST Instill Today

GlobalTranz

In 2016, total e-commerce sales reached $394.9 If outsourcing any labor resources, remember to give proper training and orientation to your facility. Proper training reduces delays caused from temporary workers not understanding how your facility runs. Focus on Visibility and Lean Warehouse Practices.