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Necessary Steps for Smarter Logistics Planning Optimization. Increase Efficiency and Profits

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's is blog is from Nicole Lewis who shows us the steps for smarter logistics planning optimization. However, contemporary business affairs feel an increasing need not only in logistics planning optimization but also in it as a whole procedure. Moreover, the smartness of the latter increases literally daily.

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The Leadership Retention Crisis in Fleet Operations, and Why It Matters to the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Fleet managers who have the training and time to focus on preventive maintenance and asset management keep vehicles on the road longer and reduce unplanned expenses. Spreading responsibilities across a team and providing administrative support can prevent burnout and improve retention.

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Drone delivery coming soon to a supply chain near you

Kinaxis

Drones in supply chain will presumably have high impact on industries that rely on package delivery. With drones that can fly up to 15 miles and deliver packages under five pounds to customers in less than 30 minutes, the company is hoping to increase the efficiency of the package delivery process for its Amazon Prime Air customers.

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The Green Corridor: The Circular Journey

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Green Corridor: The Circular Journey 3 conversations Needed for Asset Management in a Sustainable World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Things degrade and deteriorate over time. The world takes its toll through use and natural degradation on assets: handles break, roofs weather, metal rusts.

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Manufacturing ERP Plays a Key Role for Sustainability

QAD

Other recent examples include Mercedes-Benz’s pilot project for using blockchain to track CO2 emissions and Perrier’s program winners for developing sustainable and circular packaging solutions. When adequately managed, assets last longer and therefore need to be replaced less frequently.

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How to Move Forward with Reverse Logistics

Talking Logistics

And it is when that shipment does not arrive in its best condition that shippers experience the reverse logistics process. Reverse logistics is the invariable result of unintended consequences, which are typically referred to as “over, short and damaged” (OS&D). Did the shelf life of the product expire?

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is “The Internet of Things” Impact on Manufacturing & Logistics?