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5 Paths to Better Supply Chain Visibility

Now, That's Logistics

By putting data into the hands of the companies, business partners, and customers that want it, supply chain visibility helps all stakeholders track products from the point of manufacture to the final destination—and all points in between. Break down your data silos. Add a transportation visibility platform to your tech stack.

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Intelligent Automation, the Future of Supply Chain. Is the Logistics Industry Ready?

Blue Grace Logistics

But is simply adding a digital component to the complex supply chain network enough to make it efficient? Definitely not. Better planning: Intelligent automation can integrate and streamline transportation planning, route planning, warehouse network, and inventory planning. What more is required?

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Supply Chain Network Design.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is simply one that I’m sure you’ll agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to arrive at. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Supply Chain Network Design.

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Use the New GDPR Legislation to Rethink the Way You Market

Logistics Marketing Advisors

Those letters are short for General Data Protection Regulation – a law created by the European Union (EU) to give its citizens the ability to protect their personal data and online privacy. Forget about legal definitions here, that’s spamming. It went into effect on May 25, 2018. So, can you still market to people under GDPR?

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Happy New Year: Here’s the 7 things shippers need to know about the Q1 2021 freight market

FLS Transport

And that definitely applies to the freight market. And while retailers were able to modestly re-stock going into peak, data now shows that they lack adequate inventory. One data point shows inventories declined 9% year-over-year while sales increased 9%. It seems most everyone is ready to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror.

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Insourcing or Outsourcing Logistics: Don’t Choose the Wrong Reasons

Logistics Bureau

To be sure, you need to have a definitive picture of your current logistics costs, against which you can benchmark the projected costs of working with prospective 3PL partners. Sufficient due diligence is exercised in partner selection. In many cases, it doesn’t. Eliminating Inherent Logistics Issues: Why Outsourcing Might Not Succeed.