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Best Logistics Management Software: Everything You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase Decision

ThroughPut

That is why logistics management software (LMS) is so much more today than what it used to be. In this blog, we’ll tell you what the evolution of a LMS has been and what you should look for while choosing the best Logistics Management Software. What is Logistics Management Software And How Does It Work ?

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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Work planners previously did manually can be calculated by software. Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting.

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Improved Supply Chain Visibility Requires an End-to-End Solutions

Logistics Viewpoints

China accounts for about 12% of global trade. China’s stringent COVID lockdown in critical port cities has impacted global supply chains. I talked to Steve Dowse, the senior vice president of international solutions at FourKites. Ocean ETAs are focused on when a ship gets into port and begins to unload its cargo.

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Global Supply Chain Disruptions: Covid-19’s Ripple Effect Continues + 5 Changes Needed for 2022

ToolsGroup

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. The Failure of Existing Demand Planning Solutions. During the pandemic, supply chain leaders turned off their demand planning solutions. Also, the solutions lacked flexibility. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies.

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The Importance of Visibility In the Supply Chain

Precoro

In today’s globalized economy, extraordinary events on one continent can be felt worldwide, as companies tend to have complex supply chains involving suppliers from multiple countries. Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility.

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Google Launches Last-Mile Fleet Solutions – Gamechanger?

Cathy Roberson

Technology provider Google launched Last Mile Fleet Solution on March 17 to provide last-mile fleet operators with real-time routing and tracking capabilities. Google notes in its announcement that "last mile fleet operators have to work harder to create better consumer experiences and improve their operations."