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Unlocking Shipping Potential: The Importance of Effective Fleet Management

Locus

Why Fleet Management Matters for Shippers In the complex sphere of supply chain management, fleet resources remain indispensable and irreplaceable. Shippers tasked with overseeing their fleets, be they captive or outsourced, to ensure the successful completion of deliveries.

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Four Ways a TMS Solution Leverages Predictive Analytics

Supply Chain Collaborator

The shrewd operators are leveraging these data to support predictive analyses with the goal of achieving more accurate planning and execution of logistics as product moves through their supply chain. Avoiding the Pain of Seasonal “Swings” | Peaks and valleys in shipping volume are nothing new.

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How to Benefit from Trucking Companies!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The shipping tarps cover the item and will prevent it from getting scratched or getting exposed to moisture. A good trucking company should have the tools to manage their fleet optimally. See If the Company Offers Expedited Shipping. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Shippers- Optimize Truckloads With Intelligent Solutions

Locus

In a world where Amazon is the new storefront and everyone and their uncle suddenly loves to play SimCity with their supply chain, understanding the nuts and bolts of truckload types is as crucial as getting the latest iPhone before it sells out. Less than Truckload (LTL) LTL is the democracy of shipping.

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Retailers, Customer Delight is Tied to Exceptional Delivery Experiences

Locus

Here’s what your customers are thinking: Shipping cost : Shipping cost is one of the primary reasons for cart abandonment in the e-commerce business. Retailers need to have economical shipping prices by optimizing fleets and third-party carriers to reduce shipping costs.

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Shippers: Have you considered contracted or outsourced fleets?

Locus

Assumed Risk: When delivery companies use an in-house fleet exclusively, they bear the full brunt of any delayed delivery risk. The shipping company’s last-mile dispatcher becomes solely accountable for any fleet-related issues, potentially damaging delivery performance.

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Private vs. Dedicated Fleets: The Right Time to Bring in a Dedicated Partner

NFI Industries

Trucks ship over 60% of North America’s freight and are the most utilized mode of freight transportation in the United States 1. Supply Chain. Transportation, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Optimization, Dedicated Fleets. 03/03/2015. Transportation.