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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Here is how he explained the daily planning task to me. “I would begin my shift at 2 p.m.

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Data standardization and its benefits – Executive Insights with Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA

Shipping and Freight Resource

A financial modelling exercise to quantify the potential cost savings of the usage of digital shipping documentation, namely the electronic bill of lading (eBL) showed that at a global economic growth rate of 2.4% For example, in the airline industry, everything is digitalized now and this happened because IATA has been defining the.

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Using Data to Improve Supply Chain Operations

Material Handling and Logistics

The prospect of using data to operate more efficiently and/or innovate is behind the impetus toward digital transformation that leaders across virtually every industry sector now pursue. At its core, digital transformation is about using technology and data to change the way business operates rather than just improving it.

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Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers

Logistics Bureau

For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher. The above examples reflect costs that include picking, packing, and last-mile delivery. The list above is not exhaustive but merely provides some notable examples of cost drivers.

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Planning Accuracy…Can You Get Too Much of a Good Thing?

AIMMS

Pursuing accuracy in a long – term planning exercise can bring a lot of unnecessary stress. One of the most incredible examples of short – term execution excellence is MISO and GE Grid Solutions’ use of AIMMS to improve reliability and efficiency in the U.S. power grid.

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11 Golden Rules for Meaningful Supply Chain KPIs

Logistics Bureau

A prime example of this kind of manipulation (and really, it is manipulation), is when performance issues arise which result in shipment delays. For example, if you offer a three-hour delivery time window, you might consider that to be excellent service. Golden Rule #6: Choose the Right Method of Presentation.

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Urban Logistics: How to Master the Megacity Challenge

Sabinext

London, for example, accounts for 32 % of the UK’s national GDP produced by only 23 % of the population. Moving thousands of people and products effectively from A to B on a daily basis is an incredibly complex exercise, both financially and environmentally. Nighttime presents additional opportunities for sharing.