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Eight Capabilities Shaping the Next Generation of WMS

Logistics Viewpoints

The WMS must be built to scale with MHE (Material Handling Equipment), enabling seamless upgrades and continuous improvement without major overhauls. A modern WMS should provide multi-node inventory visibility, linking DCs, pop-up hubs, returns centers, and third-party logistics (3PL) sites in a single view.

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8 Warehouse Optimization Tips from Manufacturing Experts

RFgen

Consider Third-Party Logistics (3PL) 3PL providers bring specialized expertise, advanced technologies, and economies of scale to streamline logistics operations, reduce costs, and free up internal resources. Sorting systems Automated transportation with automated guided vehicles.

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The LSCMS Shippers Council

LSCMS

The Shippers Council forms the voice for Shippers and BCO’s where likeminded experts collaborate within a shared community to influence global logistics excellence, and support sharing of ideas for continuous improvement and benchmarking of best practices. Read More December 15, 2023

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What is Route Planning in Logistics? A Comprehensive Guide

Locus

By integrating AI into route planning, logistics teams unlock a powerful edge: plans that consider driver availability and are seen as a valuable asset, learning, adapting, and improving. Smarter Logistics Route Planning Starts with Locus Modern logistics is a moving target, driven by the need to manage transportation costs.

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What Are the Key Functions of a Warehouse? Tips & Examples

ShipBob

Efficient shipping requires precise coordination between warehouse operations and transportation carriers to ensure timely deliveries and satisfied customers. This reduces the time and effort required for workers to transport items manually.

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10 Ways Effective Transportation Management Drives Competitive Advantage

GlobalTranz

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy.

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9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

The next step in procurement is then managing vendors and keeping service providers accountable for continued improvement. Here are the 9 key topics to understand in the relationsihp between the shipper and the 3PL. One of the goals of the SLA/KPI should be Continuous Improvement or Kaizen (LEAN initiative).

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