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Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance

GlobalTranz

Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics. Transportation metrics provide visibility that helps drive operative and competitive advantages.

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Why Organizational Alignment is Critical to the Supply Chain Response

Supply Chain Shaman

Mondays are my day to post my Shaman blog and compose a podcast. The Shaman blog is now over eleven years old. Over 28,000 readers read this blog. Use of Supply Chain Descriptors Most organizations are locked into functional silos driven by functional metrics. I remember my first post like it was yesterday. I give thanks.

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Transportation as a Service: The Value of Cloud-Based Transportation Management + 3PL Partnerships

GlobalTranz

Cloud-based transportation management offers a variety of benefits for businesses that operate in the global supply chain. But there are times when it becomes necessary to outsource the entire process thoroughly, which many refer to as transportation as a service. Why Outdated Approaches to Transportation Management Can Fall Short .

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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The Top 5 Transportation Management Blogs of 2016 …So Far

GlobalTranz

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Supply Chain blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Get The Full List Here.

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?Best Practices to Improve OTR Transportation

GlobalTranz

Managing OTR transportation through disruption is a complex process. We’re sharing seven best practices to improve OTR transportation management, enabling shippers to stay competitive in the face of disruption. Analytics provides visibility into your transportation network and operations. Across OTR Transportation Modes.

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Transportation Management Solutions: Top Planning Metrics Shippers Need to Consider

MercuryGate

Transportation management solutions and metrics, built on solid analytics, help shippers keep up with ever-changing volatility in today’s market. With e-commerce, digital supply chain, automation, and many other technological advances dominating the transportation industry, freight transportation processes are evolving.

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