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BR Williams is SmartWay Certified for 18 years

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

The SmartWay Program Since the Great Recession, the freight industry in the United States has experienced significant growth , with over 51 million tons of goods transported daily. However, this growth has also led to rising concerns about the environmental impact of global freight transport. The SmartWay Program is a U.S. covering 1.7

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Becoming an EPA SmartWay Partner and More: How Stord Helps Reduce Supply Chains' Carbon Footprint

Stord

Freight transportation is the culprit that makes up a vast majority of air pollutants and emissions in the US. Freight transportation is often a huge part of indirect emissions that go un-tracked. As a shipper, this data is necessary to develop industry benchmarks for carbon footprint.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Going to Market with Your Transportation RFP

Talking Logistics

This time of year, many shippers are reviewing and updating their transportation plan for the back half of the year and many will be considering issuing RFPs for new or changed capacity needs. So, first and foremost, communicate the potential impact of changing transportation plans to your leadership team.

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Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple

Logistics Bureau

Accurate documentation: This metric tracks the percentage of sales orders accompanied by accurate documents throughout the process. Documents included in the metric can vary but usually include advance shipment notifications (ASNs), labels, and invoices. Delivery documentation is completed accurately. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

Here’s why a structured approach is important: Efficiency A structured department creates a clear division of labor and defines processes for procurement, production, distribution, and returns. This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution.

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5 Ways to Boost Sustainable Shipping

Multichannel Merchant

The transportation sector is the largest U.S. The EPA’s SmartWay program is the gold standard for shippers seeking to become more sustainable by helping them measure, benchmark and improve efficiency. The call for sustainable shipping is getting real. Maximize Local Fulfillment. Take Steps Toward a Sustainable Last Mile.

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Adding Value to Your Supply Chain: Seven Cardinal Sins to Avoid

Material Handling & Logistics

From the product to its condition and even documentation, the demand for excellence involving all parts of the process has intensified. Reduce deadheading and you can decrease transportation costs, carbon footprint and time delays. Hindering the process of a “perfect order,” this violation impacts transportation arrangements as well.