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Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations

Blue Grace Logistics

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. In searching for a provider, here are five tactical challenges that any MLP must meet. Key stakeholders should be prepared to fully share relevant data and detailed customer-expectation information. The Logistics BlogĀ®.

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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

A transportation management system (TMS) allows a shipper or carrier to plan the most cost-effective set of shipments that meets service level goals. For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker. That is more than any other sector. A TMS can be a great way to save money while lowering costs.

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Choosing Parcel Carriers: How Do I Know the Right Parcel Carrier to Choose?

GlobalTranz

Accuracy of the address , which may vary between physical addresses, shipping addresses, and emergency-identifiable addresses, for example, a 9-1-1 Private Road address versus an estate lot number. Dimensions of the package , which may exclude it from parcel or even freight consolidation for LTL programs.

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Outbound TMS: The search for a system that canā€™t be beat

Automotive Logistics

However, when it comes to carmakers, Bory stresses that the key measure of usefulness is the ability to combine TMS data with other sources, some of which may include information gathered from inbound networks, as well as systems that oversee all aspects of outbound distribution, including yard and inventory, damage claims and insurance.

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TMS Growth: E-Commerce and Better Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

The complete process would include procurement, creation of a route guide, planning and optimization, electronic communication with carriers, visibility and exception management, freight audit, and performance management. Fleet Management involves freight moves with transportation assets owned by the company. A Proven ROI.