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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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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.?

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Singing the inventory blues

Cathy Roberson

Many retailers are feeling inventory pains despite assuring analysts that they're quite pleased with their inventory levels. Mind you, some retailers may indeed be pleased with their inventory levels, but others may be trying to figure out where to store the excess inventory since so many warehouses are beyond full.

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What’s the Difference Between a Freight Broker and Freight Agent?

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Supply Chain industry provides vast employment opportunities, from procurement to warehouse inventory, management, and shipping. The terms freight broker and freight agent are often confused in the cargo and shipping sector. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Tips To Be A Successful Freight Broker!

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A Green Supply Chain Delivers Sustainable Growth

Clear Spider

Read on to find practical solutions for a greener supply chain and a healthier bottom line. Green improvements can be made at every stage of your supply chain, from purchasing to transportation. Green Purchasing Uses local suppliers with green initiatives to reduce shipping distance, and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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5 Ways to Reduce Fleet Management Costs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The best long-term solution is to replace it with a new one. Implement Effective Maintenance Management Software. That is what maintenance software can bring to your organization. Maintenance software can improve data collection for staff monitoring to determine their progress and time investment on tasks and servicing.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

Cloud and Machine Learning services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Provides cloud computing infrastructure, storage solutions, and machine learning services to businesses and developers worldwide. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.