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Emerging Trends in Automation: What it Means to Supply Chains

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It’s then picked by robots from the shelves, packaged and placed into a self-driving truck. This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. Robotics Enhance Inbound and Outbound Logistics for Shippers.

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Choosing Parcel Carriers: How Do I Know the Right Parcel Carrier to Choose?

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Weight limits , including the maximum, minimum and most common package weights for the item type. Supplies necessary for packaging requirements , including pallets, shrink wrap, and braces for LTL shipments. Dimensions of the package , which may exclude it from parcel or even freight consolidation for LTL programs.

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Full Truckload, Parcel, LTL, Intermodal?Oh My! How to Manage All Over the Road Modes Effectively

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Typical over the road modes include full truckload, less than truckload, and small package or partial shipping. Paired with value-added services, a quality TMS can transform outbound and inbound logistics into a turnkey operation. Freight claims management services.

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3 Easy to Implement Technology Functions of a TMS that Streamline Transportation Management Practices

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There are plenty of different shipping companies out there, and using a transportation management system to manage all inbound and outbound shipping needs will put those shippers who use one at an extreme competitive advantage. Have Easy to Analyze Actionable Insight Gleaned from the Data Created in the Transportation Management System.

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Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process to Attain “Best In Class” Shipper Status

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When a shipper choses a method of shipping, packaging requirements, and speed of delivery, they are actually impacting the company’s budget for freight transportation. For example, a shipper should consider fuel cost forecasts when creating a budget for LTL transport. Budgeting Freight Spend Management and In-Transit Problems.

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The Ultimate Guide to a 3PL Business

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Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers.

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7 Misconceptions of Parcel Audits’ Impact on Transportation Costs

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Auditing Small Packages Will Put off Carriers. For example, carriers may notify shippers of late deliveries, even when guaranteed deliveries were included in the rate. Instead, it will allow both carriers and shippers to identify areas in need of improvement and work to ensure compliance with appropriate statutes or regulations.