Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

As a result, many organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and enhanced transportation management systems (TMS) to deliver the velocity, visibility, predictability and control they need. Today’s Next-Gen TMS Meets Today’s Supply Chain Needs. Today’s supply chain requirements demand more advanced tools.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Not Just Short-term Savings. Transportation optimization is more than moving freight for the lowest cost or a short-term boost in performance; it’s also about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon emissions. percent improvement. I’ve highlighted other case studies over the years.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. Read Full Article. Source: Supply Chain Shaman. Read Full Article.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Nick strongly believes that it is insufficient to drive supply chain improvement through incrementalism. It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. The reason?

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