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The Driver’s Perspective with Dean Key

The Logistics of Logistics

Dean is Driver and Team Safety Instructor for Ruan Transportation , a company that provides Dedicated Contract Transportation , Managed Transportation , Value-Added Warehousing , and Brokerage Support Services to customers across the U.S. About Ruan Transportation . About Dean Key.

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The Top 5 Warehousing Best Practices in Supply Chain Management

ThroughPut

Studies show that worldwide, companies spend an estimated $350 billion a year on warehousing, and this number is only estimated to increase with high dependence on traditional warehouse practices. Warehousing is a vital function of global supply chain management, however often overlooked. Lean warehousing.

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Real-World Scenario: Best Practices for Warehouse Contracts: Part One

GlobalTranz

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

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Warehouse Cost Savings: 5 Key Areas of Focus and 13 Practical Objectives

GlobalTranz

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. 5 Key Areas to Focus on in the Pursuit of Warehouse Cost Savings.

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Inventory Carrying Cost: Formula, Definition & How to Calculate

Unleashed

This number can then be used as a benchmark for continual improvement, supporting sustainable business growth. Inventory carrying cost is the total sum of any expenses associated with holding inventory within a warehouse or storage facility until it is sold or used in production. The monthly rent for the warehouse is $2,000.

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How Mobile Workflow Solutions are Shaping Industries

TrackVia

These solutions help companies optimize their operations, from inventory management and asset tracking to supply chain management and warehouse operations. By providing real-time data and insights, mobile workflows enable manufacturers to make informed decisions, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency.

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Manufacturers Should Focus on This Most Critical Component for Manufacturing Operations Excellence

GlobalTranz

It added Marketing Management, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Financial Management, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, and Logistics and/or Distribution. WMS= Warehouse Management System. TMS= Transportation Management System. YMS=Yard Management System.