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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. Three stages of building a sustainable supply chain.

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

FreightWaves SONAR

Depending on your role within the supply chain, the idea of a routing guide can either appear almost meaningless or omnipotent. At its core, a routing guide provides a clear set of instructions and activities for effective supply chain management and execution. After all, increased rejections mean delays within shipping.

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Why is it Crucial for F&B Brands to Design an Ideal Supply Chain Network?

Locus

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Food & Beverage (F&B) brands are increasingly focusing on improving the performance of their supply chains. Also, the changing demands of the new-age consumer have made them reconsider their supply chain management processes. . What makes for an ideal supply chain network design?

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Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment

Blue Grace Logistics

Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. With eCommerce order volumes and consumer demands high and continuing to rise, shippers have turned to LTL in lieu of truckload freight to meet these needs. Book a Demo. Whitepaper. Case Study. Reliability.

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Can Retailers Reinvent the Last Mile? The Trillion-Dollar Question

Locus

Traditional systems aren’t designed to plan capacity proactively, leaving retailers unable to meet with demand, thereby impacting revenue. During driver time-off or holidays, the system seamlessly accommodates ad hoc orders and assigns them to the available resources, ensuring no orders are left unassigned, even during peak seasons.

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With Great Volumes Comes Great Uncertainty: A Guide to Navigating Peak Season 2021

Locus

That all changed with the subsequent rise of cases due to the Delta variant in the US, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that even those who have been vaccinated should wear masks in public indoor spaces where cases are rising. Orchestration: The go-to platform for last-mile delivery optimization.

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What Is Order Fulfillment and It’s Process and Strategies

Locus

Walmart has opened a new high-tech fulfillment center of 2.2 This McCordsville fulfillment center is the largest fulfillment center of Walmart and will enable them to fulfill more orders quickly. Also, this new fulfillment center and Walmart’s existing fulfillment centers will allow them to reach 95% of the US population.