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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Re-implement demand planning, trade promotion management, and revenue/price management together to improve the baseline demand signal. The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics.

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Transportation Management System: What is a TMS in Logistics? [+ Top Companies Compared]

ShipBob

Execute shipments and keep track of them. Report on important performance metrics. Transportation management systems also enable you to automate your freight tendering process. By automatically dispatching carriers, you can significantly expedite steps such as booking and tendering of freight. Tracking and visibility.