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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In addition, we have taken several steps in the past few years to affect industry change, such as being an active member of the Clean Cargo Group and joining the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance (SAFA). Photo Credit: United Airlines. million gallons of SAF this year. Acting for Responsible Trade.

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Turvo Partners with OpenTrack To Simplify Ocean Freight Visibility

Turvo

OpenTrack tackles data fragmentation and resolves conflicts to present the source of truth in ocean visibility. Using data collected in real-time from hundreds of sources, they are able to keep a close watch on customers’ cargo and alert them in case of problems. Improved on-time delivery metrics.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. This proactive approach not only streamlines the sourcing process but also increases the likelihood of finding the right transportation service providers who can meet specific needs and expectations.

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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Shippers Council of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society comprises close to 30 of the largest shippers or beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) in the Asia Pacific. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

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Understanding Supply Chain Management

SupplyPike

Five Key Metrics for Monitoring the Impact of Panic Buying on your Supply Chain. Supply Plan: The Supply Plan metric provides Walmart’s best guess on how many units it expects to order from a supplier. Our Retail Intelligence software allows you to view all sorts of metrics in easy to understand charts, maps, and numbers.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? transportation metrics ?that Port activity, including shutdowns and backlogs, as well as embargoes and delays in empty container transit, will result in added congestion. today’s freight market, OTR freight services?enable?continued

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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Thus, logistics for a retailer begins at the source of the goods and extends to their final destination – the brick-and-mortar store. In order to measure the efficiency of your supply chain, companies must track certain metrics. Metrics help to prioritize activities and improve processes.