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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Sustainability in Logistics: Shippers Step up Initiatives to Combat 3 Obstacles

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While the initial change seemed minimal, the ministry lowered their Purchase cost of remanufactured toner cartridges by up to 40 percent, with reverse logistics aiding in sustainability measures. In another example, Hong Kong began switching conventional traffic lighting to more energy efficient LED traffic lighting.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Reverse Logistics: Managing the Business Circle of Life

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Reverse logistics could be the business equivalent to the passage of time and life for nature. And at the end, check out a nice infographic speaking more to reverse logistics strategies and practices. Throughout the course of business, there will be a series of recurring updates for equipment, software, and materials.

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The (Internet of Things) IOT Supply Chain Benefits Now Coming Clearer

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For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. However, over the course of several months, this slight change in pressure could cause permanent damage to the machine, or it may cause additional problems for other aspects of the manufacturing process.

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4 Important Benefits of a Sustainable Reverse Logistics Strategy

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However, one of the most important aspects of supply chain strategies is often overlooked: the reverse supply chain (also referred to as reverse logistics ). Basically, reverse logistics in the supply chain revolves around dealing with end-of-life, malfunctioning, or hardware upgrades.

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Full Truckload, Parcel, LTL, Intermodal?Oh My! How to Manage All Over the Road Modes Effectively

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Considering the 64 potential combinations, when applied to the course of 1000 shipments, it amounts to 64,000 opportunities for error. Paired with value-added services, a quality TMS can transform outbound and inbound logistics into a turnkey operation. Reverse logistics. Freight claims management services.

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What’s the ROI Of Transport and Logistics Providers & A TMS?

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There are many benefits that accompany the use of transport and logistics providers and their TMS systems. For example, LTL would comprise one bucket. Of course, there are times when the ROI can produce positive results faster. Essentially, this negates the concept of minimal savings from using a dedicated TMS.