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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Steve: Klaus, when we talked, you mentioned Autoliv was already doing digital supplier management, had digital sourcing solutions, and was looking at real-time transportation visibility solutions to provide better predicted times of arrival for inbound and outbound shipments.

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5 Tips for Writing a Transportation Management Plan

GlobalTranz

Only those people who have duly completed the advanced traffic management course or its equivalent should write it. Describe the Outbound Transportation This description covers the movement of an outbound load from the company premises/warehouse to the customer’s destination. Download White Paper.

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3 Easy to Implement Technology Functions of a TMS that Streamline Transportation Management Practices

GlobalTranz

There are plenty of different shipping companies out there, and using a transportation management system to manage all inbound and outbound shipping needs will put those shippers who use one at an extreme competitive advantage. Have Easy to Analyze Actionable Insight Gleaned from the Data Created in the Transportation Management System.

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

GlobalTranz

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. It is a one-stop platform that manages all existing transportation modes.

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Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process to Attain “Best In Class” Shipper Status

GlobalTranz

Furthermore, when a shipper manages the inbound shipments, as well as the outbound, it can improve the relationship between client and shipper. If an event arises while in-transit, the shipper needs to have a means of locating the driver and altering the planned course.

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TMS Automation | Why Automation in a TMS Begets More Efficiency

GlobalTranz

This independence naturally lends itself to more efficiency in performance management and ensuring everyone, including inbound and outbound logistics partners, stay on the same page. If a shipment needs to be recalled, drivers can receive automated alerts and notifications of the appropriate course of action.

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The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day!

GlobalTranz

To pull off logistics effectively, it takes a lot of expert planning, assembling the right mix of people, communication, working together, and of course, if something goes wrong, contingency planning. Like Thanksgiving, Logistics is no simple undertaking. They keyword, is planning! are all factors to consider.