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Kimberly-Clark’s Digital Transformation of Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. FourKites is a leading provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions. Not surprisingly, many of FourKites’ users work in transportation operations. Weisenberger explained.

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Back to Basics: Ocean Freight Forwarding 101

Dedola Global Logistics

Cargo transportation complications are not just frustrating for business owners; they can be highly costly in terms of customer dissatisfaction, increased operational costs, inventory shortages, and several other problems. Forwarding agents are experts in shipping documentation. They can manage the entire shipping process.

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The Many Types of Inventory Management Technology

GlobalTranz

There are diverse types of inventory management technology and systems, designed to properly sort, control and act upon information with a company’s inventory. As explained by Kenneth Hamlett of the Houston Chronicle , the two dominant types of inventory management technologies include manual and automated systems.

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How to Measure Success: KPIs for Inbound Logistics

WorkWave

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. These metrics provide insights into a supplier’s reliability, quality and ability to meet agreed-upon service levels.

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Transportation Management Systems: How Can Your Supply Chain Benefit from TMS?

GoShip Blog

A transportation management system (TMS) represents digital software that helps businesses plan, execute, and optimize logistics operations. Besides, TMS quickly generates documentation that is compliant with your shipment. Transportation management systems influence the core logistics operations and the overall business model.

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Ensure Warehouse Security at Christmas

Logistics Business Magazine

As every year, valuable gifts are ordered that need to be protected against theft and transport damage. In order to increase the protection of high-value products in warehouses, Wanzl has developed the fully enclosed package roll cage, which meets stringent security requirements down to the smallest detail.

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How RPA is Transforming Transportation and Logistics

RPA Labs

If you work in transportation and logistics, technology may sometimes seem like the bane of your existence. While RPA isn’t exactly new, it is just starting to have an impact on transportation and logistics. Other areas where RPA can help logistics providers include: Inventory management. Transportation Management with RPA.