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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

Workforce shortages and other challenges abound throughout all transportation sectors, and while this may revitalize investments in localized manufacturing, expanded warehousing to hold more inventory, and other efforts, these changes do not solve today’s issues. Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges.

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Just Jump

Supply Chain Shaman

During the 1980s, I was on a management team for a large manufacturer. The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team. (The

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What Should an LTL Transportation Management System Do for Me as a Shipper?

GlobalTranz

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping has been amid a capacity crunch. Yet, nearly two in three shippers have not yet implemented an LTL Transportation Management System, reports Bridget McCrea of Logistics Management , so being able to select the right one with the right bells and whistles is essential.

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Making The Case for an AI-Driven Transportation Management Software

ThroughPut

Making The Case for an AI-Driven Transportation Management Software . A sound Transportation Management Software can make a lot of difference here for logistics businesses. AI-powered Transportation Management Software – Defining the areas of impact .

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Supply Chain Risk Management : The Challenges Driving Increased Interest in Managed Service

GlobalTranz

Let’s take a closer look at an examination by Industry Week , “Beyond the immediate impact on PPE Suppliers and Raw Materials for Hand Sanitizers, the pandemic gave a view of the degree to which many manufacturers were vulnerable to suppliers. Market volatility describes a stage at which volume and capacity availability are misaligned.

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Critical Logistics KPIs Manufacturers and Distributors Should Track

OptiProERP

As a manufacturer, tracking logistics key performance indicators (KPIs) can help you identify areas of improvement and optimize your supply chain. This blog post will outline the most critical logistics KPIs manufacturers and distributors should track. Capacity Utilization The percentage of production capacity that is being utilized.