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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Logistics providers, both 3PL and 4PL, are driving the shared economy within the supply chain, offering shared services to customers such as higher filling rates of transport vehicles, better utilisation of warehouse space, reduced logistics costs , and/or a lower carbon footprint. Example #2: Airtasker. Example #2: Airtasker.

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Top 10 SCM Trends for 2024

Logistics Business Magazine

His statements are based not only on discussions with experts from the industry and research, but also on data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA. To ensure that more truck drivers are back home in the evening, for example, the forwarding association Elvis wants to set up a meeting network for full truck loads.

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Aptiv takes a global approach to mobility

Automotive Logistics

“We thought going with a TMS was the best long-term decision,” says Richards, having weighed up the advantages against employing a fourth-party logistics provider (4PL). That gives Aptiv’s logistics department a view of when the part has been picked up and on which ocean vessel it is being moved, for example. .

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Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

At our Blue Yonder ICON event later in April this year and 3PL Execution Forum in June, 3PL and 4PL companies will explain how they are leveraging innovations as an advantage. An example is carrier network services for executing a cohesive set of first-, middle- and last-mile operations and optimizing common carriers and fleets.

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Logistics Center of Excellence: Delivering Value to Organizations

Talking Logistics

Choosing that provider is critical because you will rely on their information gathering and data collection that is vital to managing your business, allowing you the ability to make foundational decisions. Additionally, good data feeds accurate forecasting. The right data enables better scheduling and use of supply chain assets. “A

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Ultimate Guide to Managed Transportation Services

CLX Logistics

For example, CLX’s managed transportation services include technology solutions, mode management, capacity assurance, digital freight brokerage, analytics, visibility, and more, all of which can be routinely optimized through a cohesive continuous improvement program. Improved Supply Chain Efficiency, Flexibility, & Responsiveness.

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Automotive Logistics Awards – Europe winners announced

Automotive Logistics

During the event on June 12 – held on the eve of this year’s Automotive Logistics Europe conference – former Opel, Fiat and BMW vehicle designer Chris Bangle handed out a total of 14 awards covering every aspect of inbound, outbound and aftermarket logistics.