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Greater Supply Chain Savings Thanks to Transportation Management

GlobalTranz

The concept of actionable intelligence is about using technology and software to ensure company goals reflect industry strategy and demands. This involves the combination of data capture, analytic and dashboarding tools to make decisions easier. Now, managing these operations traditionally relied on an inbound freight routing guide.

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5 Ways a TMS Can Help You “Go Green”

Talking Logistics

In recent years, businesses and consumers across the country have demonstrated that sustainability matters – both in terms of what they buy and how vendors are selected. based companies have a supplier sustainability scorecard that they may use in their purchasing decisions, and another 23% are developing one.

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Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014

GlobalTranz

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Read the full Post.

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7 Ways to Improve Cash Flow in a Manufacturing Business

Unleashed

Production lead times aren’t profitable The moment that you purchase raw materials, you also lock access to all that capital. But the more generous you are with customer credit, the less your business profits. Customers receiving goods without paying on time adds extra time between purchasing inventory and getting your due return.

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How Returns Management Works: Process, Tips, & Best Practices

Unleashed

It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates. A good returns policy is crucial for ensuring a smooth customer experience. This may involve freight partners.

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Retail Shipping: Best Practices to Meet Budgets While Delivering a Better Customer Experience

Intelligent Audit

The modern-day supply chain network relies on fast and affordable shipping solutions for retail customers. Many online shoppers believe order-tracking updates and information sharing is an essential service that they expect to receive once they have placed an order. Enhance Freight Payment Processes With Secured Transactions.

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases. Tony Hsieh, the company’s legendary late CEO, offered free returns for up to a year after purchase and encouraged people to order items in multiple styles and sizes. Some retailers simply refund certain purchases, no need to send anything back.