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Using Data to Improve Supply Chain Operations

Material Handling and Logistics

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Cloud-based supply chain management tools, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are expected to figure prominently in future supply chain operations. Getting There.

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5 Paths to Better Supply Chain Visibility

Now, That's Logistics

5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies. DB Schenker’s 360 Visibility Tool, for example, helps you operate your supply chain by visualizing and managing shipments, inventory, suppliers, operational tasks, and key performance indicators (KPIs) through real-time reporting and custom dashboards.

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Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It?

Logistics Bureau

At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool. That’s the first question to ask.

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What Is an Agile Supply Chain?

FourKites

To reach this point, organizations need to ensure that their people are not only trained to perform in the job but also equipped with the right tools and processes to bolster their chances of success. They invest in new technologies and data-driven processes that allow them to exercise precise control over the business.

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How to Procure Full Truckloads in Tight Capacity

GlobalTranz

The Solution: Shippers Must Use Out-of-the-LTL-Box Strategies Shippers must take a more strategic approach to truckload procurement, explains CH Robinson via Supply Chain 24/7. Conducting annual procurement exercises. Leveraging a web-based and constraint-based bidding tool, such as a transportation management system (TMS).

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Thriving Pet Business Ideas for a Successful Venture

WorkWave

Apart from helping pets get exercise while their owners are away or at work, these pet-sitting services also give peace of mind knowing someone trustworthy looks after their beloved family members. It’s not just a great passion project, but with the right strategies and dedication, can turn into an extremely profitable full-time job.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Improve Inventory Management Will your logistics outsourcing strategy include contract warehousing? If your enterprise operates in that sphere, you’ll be only too aware that online sales operations handle a much higher volume of returns than traditional brick-and-mortar retail operations. Let’s take ecommerce as an example.