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E-Commerce and TMS: The Role of Transportation Technology for Shippers to Kill It at E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. In fact, two-thirds of consumer shopping journeys include internet research, reports McKinsey & Company , as well as word-of-mouth recommendations and past experiences. Get Your Free White Paper.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Background on Ocean Transport. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare. There is not a one-to-one relationship between a container and a purchase order.

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Why Evolved Supply Chain Management Relies on Actionable Analytics and Meaningful Logistics Intelligence

Intelligent Audit

Actionable analytics and meaningful logistics intelligence are essential elements in freight. Actionable analytics gather large volumes of data and interpret it in a meaningful way, translating it into effective business strategies. Freight shipping costs are climbing. What’s Happening: Shipping Disruptions Continue.

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The Annual State of U.S. Logistics Report – Added Candidness and Need for More Synchronization

Supply Chain Matters

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This Year’s Report Themes and Key Messages.

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Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Initially during the pandemic, supply chain managers held more buffer stocks to account for disruptions. but when demand slowed, the pressure to reduce inventory becomes a lot higher. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

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The Importance of Visibility In the Supply Chain

Precoro

On the other hand, a software development company wouldn’t need to purchase raw materials but rather goods – such as hardware – and services, like software subscriptions. Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility.

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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. By understanding the customer’s needs, logistics managers can implement better route planning to reduce operational costs and improve fulfilment rates. Metrics help to prioritize activities and improve processes.