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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all. 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.

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Defining visibility

Cathy Roberson

However, in defense of logisticians, perhaps the definition has evolved over the years thanks to the complexity of today’s supply chains and the adoption of cloud-based systems, AI, and machine learning. What's missing, if anything, from visibility tools?” Bad design also hurts visibility. Has been forever.

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Profitable Agility: Part 2 of Agility and Resilience in Supply Chain Execution

BlueYonder

The new concepts require: digital supply chain execution capabilities in transportation, warehouse, labor and fulfillment digital control towers fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), data science and analytics strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management effective pricing and promotions management.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Potential Sources of Disruption. Cognizant of vulnerabilities ~ Every business is unique; factors such as product mix, geographic location, and the structure of your supply chain will all determine which particular pain points your own particular plan should address first. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Potential Sources of Disruption. Cognizant of vulnerabilities ~ Every business is unique; factors such as product mix, geographic location, and the structure of your supply chain will all determine which particular pain points your own particular plan should address first. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage.

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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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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics.