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2013 Third-Party Logistics Study

Supply Chain Movement

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

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Connect Big Data with Predictive Analytics for Increased Visibility and Control Over Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Network

The age of digital transformation is now fully upon us and from a business perspective one of the most active areas of change, impact and opportunity is in supply chain management. When it comes to examples of Predictive Analytics firms focused on supply chains Elementum and ClearMetal are just a couple that come to mind.

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6 Manufacturing Trends You Need to Know

Arena Solutions

4 Due to their low cost and simple design, cobots are also becoming widely used in supply chain management. Big data The use of big data is increasing in manufacturing. Supply chain insourcing Supply chain disruption seems to be a permanent condition.

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On-Time In-Full (OTIF) and the Growing Demand for Real-Time Freight Visibility

Talking Logistics

Achieving end-to-end supply chain visibility has always been (and remains) a top priority for companies, but over the past few years, the spotlight has been on a particular segment of the process: achieving real-time freight visibility. Why has this become so important for shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs)?

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5 supply chain management tips for retail for sustained profitability

6 River Systems

Whether you are new in the retail space or an established player, what you cannot build with a click of a button is a strong brand or an efficient supply chain. A white paper published by DHL found that inefficient handling of supply chains causes high costs, wasted resources, and reduced agility.

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Transforming Consumer Value Chains: Navigating The Power Shift to the Shopper

Supply Chain Shaman

Retail was slow to adopt supply chain processes to drive new business models; and as a result, traditional retail redefinition of supply chain processes got caught in the omni-channel hype while Amazon worked its magic to become a market leader. A Closer Look at Consumer Value Chains and the Value of the EACH.

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Last Mile Technology: How Technology & Transportation Management Aid in Efficient Execution of the Last Mile

GlobalTranz

The use of a TMS can benefit entire supply chains. Newer systems can integrate both outbound and inbound logistics operations, but an effective TMS also handles last mile demands and key considerations too. Last Mile Technology Includes Big Data and Data Analytics. Technology must function 24/7.