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DAT IQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker

The Logistics of Logistics

DAT iQ provides freight intelligence to inform your budget and procurement strategies so you can navigate market volatility with greater confidence and agility. This segment is in the growth stage of its evolution, serving large enterprise brands and their Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain teams. Samuel has his B.A.

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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

The robots can also communicate with each other and with a cloud-based software platform that coordinates and optimizes their movements and actions. The robot can also learn from its own experience and from feedback from other robots, improving its accuracy and speed over time.

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LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

FreightWaves SONAR

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Moreover, Supply & Demand Chain Executive explains , “Developing a point-of-departure strategy for partial and LTL shipments can give small and medium-size businesses delivery costs comparable to the mega shippers.

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Emergency alert! What to avoid in your Supply Chain Strategy?

Log-hub

The mistakes that can pull your supply chain far away from the progress are bad cost management strategy, lack of optimized business processes, neglecting data and KPI’s, poor customer service and no future planning. One of them is a bad cost management strategy. But remember, you can’t improve what you don’t measure!

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7 Reasons Why Last-Mile Delivery Is Critical for Supply Chain Success

WorkWave

The Challenge of Last-Mile Delivery & Logistics Last-mile logistics, the final stage of the supply chain where products are delivered to the end consumer, presents a unique set of challenges for businesses. By optimizing routes, businesses can reduce fuel consumption, minimize delivery times and improve overall efficiency.

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Embracing the Chill: How the Consumer Shift from Fresh to Frozen Effects Cold Chain Transportation

Blue Grace Logistics

The decision to opt for frozen products over fresh ones is not just about convenience; it is a calculated strategy to strike a harmonious balance between buyers’ wallets and taste buds. Limited storage has presented opportunities for transportation providers to further partnerships and deploy additional resources.

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Top 10 Practical Supply Chain Management Tips for Businesses

3PL Links

Image source: Shipbob | Top 10 Practical Supply Chain Management Tips for Businesses Effective supply chain management becomes an increasingly important sector full of strategic opportunities and difficulties in an increasingly dynamic and complicated network. It goes beyond simply being an operational strategy.