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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Steve: Klaus, when we talked, you mentioned Autoliv was already doing digital supplier management, had digital sourcing solutions, and was looking at real-time transportation visibility solutions to provide better predicted times of arrival for inbound and outbound shipments. Klaus: I can´t give too many details for compliance reasons.

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Emerging Trends in Automation: What it Means to Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. While this example may still be a few years off, it is important that you understand how the top emerging trends in automation will shape supply chains and transportation processes in the coming years. Robotics Improve Inbound and Outbound Logistics.

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Top Suppliers of Transportation Execution and Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

The transportation execution platform is mainly used to control both inbound and outbound transportation flows surrounding ocean transportation. For example, when one company orders from a supplier in Asia to be delivered by a certain ocean carrier, the lead time is 24 days. Click HERE for more information and to register.

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5 Tips for Writing a Transportation Management Plan

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Describe the Outbound Transportation This description covers the movement of an outbound load from the company premises/warehouse to the customer’s destination. For example, managers can consolidate their shipments across various depots into one load through the creation of synergies between their various divisions.

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How Do You Budget Better for Full Truckload?

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If negotiations rely on an understanding of all inbound and outbound freight statistics and processes, lacking information will result in strong variances between rates and trouble securing available capacity. For example, Zipline Logistics denotes these factors affecting freight rates and spend: Origin, destination and lane.

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5 More Common Sense, Yet Often Forgotten Basics for Less Than Truckload Shipping

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For example, if the receiving department handles the paperwork or incoming shipment incorrectly, the claims department will be unable to collect reimbursement for the damaged shipment. A carrier isn’t going to remove charges because of a holiday for example. #3: It really is a big thing.

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

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For example, a shipper should consider fuel cost forecasts when creating a budget for LTL transport. For example, a manufacturer is unable to produce products without raw materials. Furthermore, when a shipper manages the inbound shipments, as well as the outbound, it can improve the relationship between client and shipper.