Chicago Manufacturing Metrics Transportation 
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 8, 2022
When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. In reality, it may not be softening demand at the root of manufacturers’ slowdown in the bookings for new trucks, trailers and other equipment. cities grinding transportation there to a halt as well.
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Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 8, 2019
The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” A common issue in financially-driven companies is the heavy utilization of manufacturing assets past reasonable limits throwing the supply chain out of balance. Background. 4 Maximize Buffers.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 30, 2015
In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Be demand driven. Hire smart data analysts.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 21, 2014
I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows. For example, we discovered that transportation and duties are 5x the expense of labor and overhead. Service level is our most important metric.
Zipline Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2023
So, what must manufacturers and policymakers do to ensure that we have secure and resilient supply chains? Andrew Lynch is President and Co-Founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Perform a network analysis.
ShipBob
OCTOBER 1, 2021
During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic , ecommerce businesses quickly discovered that their supply chains were not agile enough to keep up with sudden spikes in demand or major delays from manufacturers, carriers, or even at ports. First, take a step back and reevaluate your supplier or manufacturer. Optimize your warehousing.
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