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How To Adopt a Customer-Driven Supply Chain Strategy

FourKites

For example, many of our customers use tools like FourKites Notification Rules, encrypted links and watcher settings to simultaneously alert key stakeholders both within their organization and their customer base when critical events occur in the lifetime of a load in transit. Examples of customer-driven supply chain strategy.

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Editor’s Choice: A Cybersecurity Planning Framework

Logistics Viewpoints

It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach. This plan should outline specific steps to be taken in the event of a breach, including who to contact and how to contain and mitigate the damage. It should also include regular testing and updating.

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Supplier Relationship Management: Expert Guide for Field Service

WorkWave

From selecting the right suppliers to fostering strong partnerships, this guide will provide valuable insights and strategies for field service organizations looking to enhance their supplier relationships. It involves effectively collaborating with vendors to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply chain.

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Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions with Shanna Greathouse and Tony Nichols

The Logistics of Logistics

Since 2011 carriers, 3PLs, shippers, and logistics technology vendors have looked to CarrierDirect to deliver the efficiency, strategy, go-to-market plans, and technology that will elevate their business above their competition. Socio-political events like trade wars and political upheavals around the world. Port congestion.

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What is Supply Chain Resiliency?

Logistics Viewpoints

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. A wide range of events could prevent your supply chain from operating normally, but not all events have an equal impact. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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Deliver Europe, Amsterdam

Logistics Business Magazine

With our easy-to-use digital platform, we connect leading vendors with retailers and brands looking for new solutions and technologies to shape the future of our industry. Are you a C or D level retailer that wants to fast-track your supply chain strategy? Be a part of the most critical conversations in the industry.

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The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition

Talking Logistics

The logistics industry has grown so complex, with so many challenges such as regulatory changes, capacity issues, pricing fluctuations, and worsening weather events, that customers are looking for a one-stop shop, backed by assets and technology, to help them navigate the current shipping environment. The benefits.