Fri.Dec 08, 2017

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The Top Supply Chain KPIs to Know

GlobalTranz

In the omnichannel supply chain , where order accuracy and on-time delivery are paramount, the difference between getting the right product to consumers at the right time and getting a similar product to consumers at the right time could be disastrous. This difference can have catastrophic consequences for the success of your business, including lost revenue for returning the product, processing the return, shipping out the correct product, and time spent in addressing the issue at your customer

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

We’re supposed to get our first plowable snow of the season tomorrow, which means I need to head outside and rake and bag the remaining leaves on my lawn. Rake today, shovel tomorrow. My exercise plans for the weekend are set. So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. req’d).

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Transform Challenges of Global Supply Chain to Opportunities

Carter Logistics

Transform Challenges of Global Supply Chain to Opportunities. When entering a global market, companies instantly create an opportunity to reach a larger marketing base and increase their revenue. However, global supply chains are full of surprises, and businesses must look for new, innovative ways to control costs, manage demand, and improve quality in order to succeed.

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Revolutionizing the RFP Process with Data

Logistics Problem Solving

There are three letters that most logistics and transportation professionals dread: “RFP.” However, new software solutions that provide clean, accurate freight data are a huge step forward in making the carrier RFP process more efficient and effective. Surviving the RFP Process. Most companies perform an annual or biannual Request for Proposal process with their carriers.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Tips to Help You Navigate Your Winter Move

Penske Move Ahead

Planning a move can be a stressful time in any season, but winter offers its own set of unique challenges for Penske Truck Rental’s household movers. Bitter, biting winds coupled with frigid temperatures and blowing snow can make navigating roadways a challenge. With your safety in mind, Penske Truck Rental has assembled a few winter driving safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe in the event of winter weather.

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Watch Out for Wildlife on the Road

Penske Move Ahead

Deer, opossum and squirrels, oh my! Wherever and whenever you are driving your Penske rental truck , wildlife poses a serious road hazard. Whether you’re leaving early for work in the morning or returning home after staying late, you may want to drive a little slower. Animals can appear on the road when you least expect it. “Be extra cautious at dawn and dusk,” said an AAA spokesperson.

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How Freightera Got It’s Green Freight Mission – Interview from COP23 Climate Change Conference

Freightera

How Freightera got it’s #green #freight mission. Leena ElDeeb, journalist from Progrss interviewed Eric Beckwitt and Zhenya Beck at the #COP23 Climate Change conference in Bonn, Germany. Here is the story… Check here to read Freightera Green Startup article at Progrss. “When we [at Freightera] solve this problem of freight in the proportion of Canada, we actually solve this problem for all industrial economies because they are all very similar in terms of how they’re currently struct