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How Shippers And Logistics Providers Can Keep The Relationship Fresh

Talking Logistics

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. What key metrics should they be driving for as an organization? What are their pain points?

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Consumer Demand Helping Drive 3PL Industry Growth

Talking Logistics

3PLs are being asked by shippers to create better metrics to provide both added understanding and a deeper perspective as to what’s occurring inside their business both yesterday, in real time and tomorrow. Understanding and executing upon on-time delivery is a given nowadays.