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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste. Supply chain solutions solve problems not just in transit but throughout the planning and order life cycle — from order processing, to transport planning, to fulfillment, yard, tracking, and post-delivery. Let’s not waste it.

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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, related to warehouse technology, a recent Lucas Systems industry study found 89% of respondents agreed that implementing artificial intelligence-based software within distribution centers can provide a competitive advantage. This solution significantly reduced shipping costs by eliminating wasted cardboard and dunnage.

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Three 2023 transportation trends

Logistics Business Magazine

Anyone who works in the transportation industry knows that supply chains have never exactly been ‘normal’, writes Stephan Sieber (pictured), CEO of Transporeon. From the war in Ukraine to petrol and driver shortages and rising inflation, transportation networks have remained under pressure. One example is multi-shoring.

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FedEx CIO Attests to Data-Driven Strategies in Pandemic Times

IoT World Today

As organizations continue to adapt to the roller-coaster ride of 2020, some leaders’ pre-pandemic IT strategies brought business resilience even as COVID-19 struck. Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19.

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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Lower transportation costs and faster order fulfillment with the ability to choose warehouses by their closeness to customer bases. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. For example, take Co-op Partners Warehouse in St. Let's dive in!

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High Fuel Costs Put Pressure on Transportation Budgets

Blue Grace Logistics

High priced diesel fuel impacts the total cost of transportation through fuel surcharges. How to help manage overall transportation costs. How high diesel prices may change future freight procurement strategies. High Fuel Costs Drive Up Transportation Costs Disproportionately. BlueGrace can help. Supplier relationships.

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5 Transportation Management Optimization Practices

GlobalTranz

The world of logistics and managed transportation is continuously evolving. Transportation professionals are tasked with reducing costs while increasing customer satisfaction levels. Transportation management optimization can help, provided shippers know a few things about its value and where to start.