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What is a routing guide and what are best practices to create one

FreightWaves SONAR

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. It is a critical tool for carriers that wish to attain carrier-of-choice status. .

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9 Steps to Follow When Preparing for Supply Chain Project Management

Logistics Bureau

Of course, there is one more essential requisite for any supply chain project to commence—a budget. Of course, that means identifying every element of the solution that will fall within the project’s scope, but, just as importantly, detailing all known features that will not be in scope. Step 6: List Project Deliverables.

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Warehouse 5S: The Ultimate Guide [FREE 5S Checklist Inside!]

Conger

For example, it avoids clutter, needless stock build-ups, tools and products on the way, wasted time looking for parts, and the creation of safety hazards. By removing debris, dirt, broken tools, excess stock, scrap, etc., It may involve: Cleaning the whole facility, including shelves and racking, tools, equipment, and machinery.

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Stuck on the wrong side of the world but still needing to deliver food to people in Ethiopia 5,000…

World Food Programme Logistics

What tools are important for you now? Well, ordinarily my WFP laptop would be my main tool but I left it in Ethiopia when I came on what should have been a short trip home. It’s definitely a relief that we’re all together in one place right now. What tools are important for you now? and a printer of course.

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Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions

Logistics Bureau

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. While the need for contingency plans might seem obvious, it’s surprising how many inventory management teams overlook them—or rather, they don’t document their plans effectively.

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10 Challenges for Shippers in Negotiating Trucking Contracts

FreightWaves SONAR

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. Disruption is, by definition, unplanned. Of course, that depends on securing shipping data insights well in advance of disruptions’ arrival. Trucking contracts are not a fast-paced document. They should be concise and clear.

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CFO Beating You Up Over Rising Freight Costs? Hit Back with a TMS

Talking Logistics

We’re talking, of course, about Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions to digitize and automate transportation processes. . Read this document explaining a methodology for accurately calculating the savings potential of a good TMS solution. There will definitely be more recessions as well as more periods of expansion.