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What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

FreightWaves SONAR

Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Knowing where current intermodal freight shipping rates stand and where the trends are heading gives a substantial competitive advantage over those only using truckload services.

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Why These 7 More 2018 Trends in American Manufacturing Focusing on Standards & Process will Spur Growth

GlobalTranz

However, manufacturers must also look beyond systems and software, uncovering how better processes and strategy can enhance operation through these additional trends. Manufacturers Looks to Reduce the Skills Gap, a Consistent Issue When Talking Trends in American Manufacturing. The Dominance of E-Commerce Continues.

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Optimise your storage facility with Warehousing Management System

20Cube Logistics

These reports help management to understand the sales flow and behaviour trends. Managing outbound and inbound freight. Training to warehouse staffs. As warehouses are adopting WMS, it becomes a necessity to train the staffs who manage the operations. The WMS implementation makes the complex process simpler and effective.

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The Critical Role of Your Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

Companies must also consider cost implications, accurate demand forecasting, trend analysis, process automation, and logistics considerations. Accurate demand forecasting and trend analysis enable companies to anticipate customer needs, ensuring products are available when and where they’re wanted.

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Making strategic investments in digital supply chain in a downcycle

FreightWaves SONAR

In taking the opportunity to make strategic investments in digital supply chain tools during a market downcycle, when capacity is loose, freight costs are low and customer demand looks shaky, Walmart was bucking the trend among large shippers. The Outbound Tender Reject Index measures the percentage of load tenders rejected by carriers.

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Different Types of Logistics Companies: Which One Should You Choose?

3PL Links

With the businesses they collaborate with, they become partners and take full ownership of the management, analysis, and execution of the supply system. Outbound transportation. The trends in the 3PL, unlike the other types of logistics companies, are: Transport and storage associations. The operation of distribution centers.

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Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple

Logistics Bureau

“Paralysis by analysis” is a common term used to describe such a situation, and you can avoid it by monitoring a smaller number of carefully chosen KPIs. Allow for variations in sales due to seasons, festivals, and/or new trends. Use weekly, monthly, and year-on-year data for your analysis.