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Shipper Prep Tips for the CVSA Roadcheck, 72-Hour Capacity Reduction

GlobalTranz

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity.

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Capacity and Flow Planning drives efficient replenishment for Retailers

o9 Solutions

Improving on-shelf availability is a constant struggle, and capacity planning is largely managed with manual spreadsheet driven processes. . To align capacity with demand, retailers are using flow plans that forecast at 90-day, 21-day, and daily intervals. Daily planning is also a necessity, considering near term capacity restrictions.

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The Current State of the Shipping Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. To successfully mitigate the potential setbacks from shipping capacity crunch, your organization understand more about its current and projected driving forces. CEO, David S.

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Holiday Logistics: 5 Things Any Shipper Can do Now in the Warehouse or DC to Plan & Stay Competitive

GlobalTranz

shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year. Additionally, freight in general and the crunch in capacity have picked up in 2014, as economic growth has created an increase in durable goods orders as well as consumer spending.

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

VF Corporation is Building a Highly Automated DC on the West Coast. These conversations include long term commitments to buy from the new factory to encourage the manufacturer to invest in capacity in a new region. VF has built a highly automated distribution center (DC) in Barden, England. A Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry?

GlobalTranz

Approximately 73% of respondents cited progress in omnichannel improvements over the past year, but express cautious optimism for their company's supply chain and capacity. Tight capacity and high rates. Shrinking capacity from higher freight volumes results in higher rates throughout peak season and beyond.

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AI in fulfilment

Supply Chain Movement

I recently visited FedEx’s newly enhanced international distribution centre (DC) in the Dutch town of Duiven. I was curious about the level of automation at this DC since the reopening. If extra capacity is required, additional robots can be deployed fairly easily.