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Analysis: Today’s Global Economy vs. Global Container Shipping

MTS Logistics

For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% While shippers may benefit from lower rates during certain periods, the unpredictability and the diminishing service quality/reliability can hit shippers back. Considering higher capacity, with reduced demand, these tools have barely any impact.

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How to create a reliable supply chain with effective forecasting and inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Other related tools such as Pareto analysis identify which products are most profitable and hence those you should focus your attention on. Finance can more effectively analyze profitability by examining how costs can be reduced when the business carries less inventory or by optimizing shipping, for example. Managing Inventory.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

A robust supply chain has strong and reliable components, such as infrastructure, equipment, technology, and human resources, that can withstand shocks and stresses. For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions.

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Liquid Lens Technology to Small Code Reader

Logistics Business Magazine

The SICK Lector611 image-based code reader reliably reads 1D, 2D and stacked codes even when they are low contrast, contaminated or of poor quality. As well as code-reading duties in fast-moving production and logistics, is therefore ideal for reading direct marks on electronics or automotive components, for example.

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What is Preventive Maintenance: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Conger

Examples include cleaning and lubricating the moving parts or replacing parts before they wear out. Businesses across various sectors can adopt this practice seamlessly into their operations for improved reliability and performance outcomes. This digital tool streamlines scheduling regular preventive maintenance checks.

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Top Takeaways from Coupa Inspire

Logistics Viewpoints

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability. I see no evidence that less money is being invested in product development.

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Maximize Ecommerce Supplier Relationships

Ship Monk

To engage in SRM, you’ll need SIM and SPM: an SIM (supplier information management) tool centralizes basic contact and purchasing data for all of your suppliers; an SPM (supplier performance management) tool measures how well each supplier is performing against the terms of the contract. SRM is more than a one-and-done analysis.