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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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10 Areas of Focus to Gaining “Best in Class Shipper” Status For LTL Shipping: An Overview

GlobalTranz

Each data entry is an opportunity for data capture and analysis. For example, the carrier may need to know how to handle delicate items, manage private and rented fleets, budget expenses, conduct international trade, ensure compliance to regulations, maintain safety, and make sure all KPIs align across the manufacturer-to-delivery route.

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Customer-Focused Logistics: Why Shippers Shift from Process to Experience

GlobalTranz

In this capacity, 3PLs have worked to improve a company’s expenses for logistics, but the renewed focus on customer service means the role of the 3PL must extend beyond traditional goals, building business strategy. Alight shipping strategy with retail strategy. Shippers need a strategy for customer service.

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How VR, 3D Printing & Predictive Analytics in the IOT are Currently Powering the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

The use of predictive analytics has the potential to dramatically reduce expenses in the manufacturing sector, particularly with respect to proactive machine maintenance. This reduces overhead while reducing costs and issues experienced by the consumers. Predictive Analytics Became Commonplace to Manufacturing.

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Top 5 Barriers to Supply Chain Network Design Adoption and How to Overcome Them

Speaker: Brian Dooley, Director SC Navigator, AIMMS, and Paul van Nierop, Supply Chain Planning Specialist, AIMMS

Want to build your internal capability, reduce costs and make better decisions? You may have recently had M&A activity, about to roll out a new product line or need to cut costs. When you finally have the analysis, everything has changed, and it is no longer relevant. It's easier than you think. We’ve all been there.

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Last Mile Metrics: 11 Metrics to Measure in Last Mile Logistics

GlobalTranz

The answer to this question lies in using last mile metrics to track key performance indicators and target levels of service to ensure accountability, visibility and continued reduction of costs in last mile delivery. These metrics provide a quick yes or no analysis of the effectivity of your last mile logistics strategy.

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The (Internet of Things) IOT Supply Chain Benefits Now Coming Clearer

GlobalTranz

In some cases, human intervention and input will be completely eliminated. Take a look at how the IoT supply chain is changing the landscape in terms of equipment functionality, shipping processes, invoicing and payments, and analysis of trends. For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate.