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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

The Failure of Existing Demand Planning Solutions. During the pandemic, supply chain leaders turned off their demand planning solutions. Also, the solutions lacked flexibility. No company interviewed was able to successfully use their current what-if solutions to model pandemic impacts. Lessons Learned. The reason?

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The expert’s guide to e-commerce fulfillment

6 River Systems

You need proven solutions that can scale, and you need them to be efficient, accurate and reliable. This guide will primarily look at fulfillment through the e-commerce lens and deal mostly with third-party logistics (3PL) fulfillment methodologies. This introduces the need for customized solutions. Cross-docking.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. Marc Tuinier.

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Top Logistics Terms to Know—A Supply Chain Glossary

Zipline Logistics

Cargo — Product carried during transportation. Carriage — In maritime shipping, carriage refers to the movement of cargo on a vessel after loading and before unloading. Carriers pick-up cargo from these designated spaces. The metric is used to establish pricing for a transported order. Used in rail and maritime transport.

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

Intelligent Audit

The mode of transportation, the weight of the cargo, and the distance to its delivery point need to be factored in with the cost. In this instance, live shopping meaning the ability see real-time inventory and make decisions to purchase, pickup or have an order delivered. Provide Discounts on Worthy Purchases.

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4 Long Term Ways to Save with Less Than Truckload Freight Shipping

GlobalTranz

You may have to learn how to navigate a new software, or your organization may simply need additional training on a new transportation management system (TMS). Moreover, LTL shippers often work with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to keep operating costs lower, which translates into lower costs for individual shippers.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric.