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When Execution Meets Visibility

Talking Logistics

While improved appointment scheduling for the gate and warehouse is a worthy application of real-time transportation visibility data, estimated time of arrival (ETA) knowledge alone isn’t sufficient to meaningfully improve your operations and their efficiency or reduce operational costs at your facility.

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How Transportation and Logistics Companies like UPS Stay Ahead with Dynamic Transportation Management Software

Loginext

UPS harnesses advanced transportation management software to streamline operations and stay competitive in the global market. The post How Transportation and Logistics Companies like UPS Stay Ahead with Dynamic Transportation Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). He received a Ph.D.

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The U.S. Bitcoin Mining Odyssey Meets Logistics

MTS Logistics

Enter the era of ASIC miners—specialized hardware that turned mining from a hobby into a high-stakes game of efficiency and power consumption. Behind every transformer is a logistical journey managed by experts like MTS Logistics, ensuring these critical components make their trek from factory to farm seamlessly and efficiently.

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Future-Proofing Transportation Spend in Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. The need to blend operational efficiency with sustainability and fiscal prudence has organizations exploring innovative ways to help ‘future-proof’ transportation spending challenges.

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Smart Transportation for Max Visibility + Efficiency

MercuryGate

Space availability, spot market fluctuations, complex routes, and labor shortages are just a few conditions that have affected shippers’ ability to meet delivery times and control costs. When transportation variability is high, rates increase, and critical deadlines are missed more often.

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Efficiently Shipping Prefab Home Materials Nationwide

GoShip Blog

The prefab home industry is witnessing a remarkable surge, driven by the appeal of faster construction times and cost efficiency. At the heart of this growing trend lies a critical challenge: efficiently shipping prefab home materials across the nation. Timing is the third pillar of efficient shipping.