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

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems. The port closure disrupts the inbound and outbound flows of vehicles and parts, affecting the operations and sales of automakers, dealers, and suppliers.

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6 Truckload freight spend optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

As the world of transportation continues to evolve, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are effectively utilizing certain methods along with modern data platforms to meet the demands of today’s supply chains. Knowing the following key tactics and using the proper tools will help sustain long-term savings.

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Optimize Shipping with a Transportation Management System

CLX Logistics

As with most tools and software, the quality of transportation management systems can vary from provider to provider, and some are better suited for different applications than others. Optimization tools to reduce costs and meet delivery targets. A TMS to Meet Your Needs. Contact us today to get started. Resources.

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10 Freight Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Logistics Bureau

You know, the person who receives the retail store’s inbound deliveries, the office administrator, or the guys and girls in the reception. By neglecting or underestimating the need for meaningful analysis, they typically fail to attain anything like the value they might receive with effective carrier management.

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5 Automated Logistics Technologies Predictions for Success in 2018

GlobalTranz

Large-scale analysis of data is utilized to reduce inconsistencies, produce reports for quick decision-making and enable better merchandise and customer management. In logistics, this new level of connection opens the door to new ways of management, ranging from inbound logistics in a warehouse to last-mile delivery and everything in between.

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These Top Manufacturing Technology Trends will Fuel a Focus on Customer Experience in 2018

GlobalTranz

Artificial Intelligence Tools Increase in Usefulness and Depth. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools will reduce delays and simplify customer service across all changes in manufacturing throughout 2018.

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The Essential Reference Guide for a Supply Chain Leader

GlobalTranz

and/or capabilities of the supplier and meet companies' short- and/or long-term supply needs. It is important to note that the above focus does not take into account short-term efforts to improve cost, quality or delivery issues with supplier(s) to meet companies’ expectations. You can read the detailed technical definition here.