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Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple

Logistics Bureau

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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High-quality freight data is vital for supply chain automation

FreightWaves SONAR

Third-party supply chain and freight market data has become an important tool for retailers, manufacturers and suppliers who want to redesign their networks, improve strategic planning, benchmark their transportation spend and the service they’re getting in return, and measure the efficiency of their facilities.

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Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains

3PL Links

Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.

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Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off

GlobalTranz

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. Supplier Quality Management System Benefits.

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How 3PL warehouse companies can support your supply chain in 2021

Kanban Logistics

The pandemic has led many companies to reconsider the amount of ‘safety stock’ they have on hand in the event of supply chain disruptions, particularly those involving imported goods. Fortunately, many 3PLs are experts in this category and have advantages that most other companies don’t. 3PLs offer value-added services.

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3 ways shippers use FreightWaves SONAR to drive ROI

FreightWaves SONAR

After weathering years of pandemic-fueled headwinds, enterprise supply chain teams have regained pricing power in the trucking market. SONAR gives users insight into upward of 85% of transportation orders happening in the trucking market at any given time. That is where FreightWaves SONAR comes into play.

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What is The Cheapest Option For Shipping Large Items Across the Country?

GoShip Blog

The benefit of LTL shipping is that you only pay for the truck space you use. There are two main categories of shipments: parcel and freight. Are there any size limits that distinguish these two categories? For example, moving significant parts during the peak season will increase your expenses. Seasonality.