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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Procurement became an island–isolated from the demand signal except for MRP. Air expediting took on a new meaning in January, with air capacity down 18% and escalating prices.

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Transportation Management System: What is a TMS in Logistics? [+ Top Companies Compared]

ShipBob

Execute shipments and keep track of them. Report on important performance metrics. This allows you to plan the loading space of your containers, trucks, and trailers so you can make the most of the available space while considering the maximum weight that each vehicle is capable of carrying. Tracking and visibility.