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How to Measure Success: KPIs for Inbound Logistics

WorkWave

What are inbound and outbound logistics? Both inbound and outbound logistics involve the transportation of products across various distribution channels, however inbound logistics deals with supply and outbound logistics fulfill demands. This guide outlines the essential KPIs you should be monitoring to ensure efficiency.

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Apparel companies shifting to air freight to offset congestion at ports

FreightWaves SONAR

Numerous apparel companies, including Lululemon, Adidas and Crocs have all announced plans to increase their reliance on air freight in order to have inventory onshore during the holiday season. The Outbound Ocean TEU Index (OOTI) from Vietnam to the U.S. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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10 Warehouse KPIs that impact freight management

FreightWaves SONAR

Typically, these include meeting EDI and electronic document standards; use routing guides, which even small companies should have; labeling inbound cartons and pallets with product SKUs and purchase order numbers; and purchase order terms and conditions.” . On-time deliveries. Ease of doing business. Return rate.

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Using SONAR alerts to help close freight sales with tender lead time index

FreightWaves SONAR

When leading a freight sales team, it is critical to recognize the importance of a sales representatives’ time management and where their attention is directed in order to get the best return on their efforts. If you are not a FreightWaves SONAR user, click below to schedule a demo. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freight Market Data To Assist in Negotiations With Carriers

FreightWaves SONAR

There is typically more demand for inbound truckloads into Detroit than outbound truckloads. During periods with those characteristics, shippers often struggle to secure capacity and it is often a good idea for shippers to make sure routing guides are in order and to extend lead times to help secure capacity. Request a SONAR Demo.

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[stackd] Beyond TMS: How freight tech enables supply chain collaboration & customer experience at scale

FreightWaves SONAR

How can they use technology to enable collaboration within a tech platform like Turvo so it’s also contextual, since collaboration or “conversations’ may happen, but why should it happen alongside the processes from order to cash? Request a SONAR Demo. How do we digitize all the players in the supply chain network?

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

FreightWaves SONAR

What is a routing guide : a set of rules and requirements from shippers that set rules for inbound and outbound shipping. A routing guide provides a clear set of a shipper’s rules and requirements t for both inbound and outbound freight. Request a SONAR SCI Lane Acuity demo by clicking the button below today. .