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How TMS Supports Contactless Supply Chain Initiatives

Supply Chain Collaborator

For a truly contactless process, logistics operations must also focus on all the literal touchpoints occurring upstream and at every juncture from inbound freight delivery and freight yard activity to the manufacturing process and then the outbound freight delivery to the warehouse/DC and ultimately to the point of sale.

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Walmart OTIF Metrics

SupplyPike

when you manage the transportation) : Less than Truckload (LTL) Shipping: 70% of all cases delivered are delivered on time Full Truckload Shipping: 87.5% when Walmart manages the transportation) : 95% of all cases are routed on time and ready for pick up. Late Transport Notification. Collect Ready (i.e. Prepaid Late Delivery.

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The Definitive Guide to Transportation and Logistics Terminology

GlobalTranz

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. Transportation Terminology Glossary of Terms. Dedicated Fleet : A group of trucks that a shipper uses solely for moving all freight.

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Peak Time or Holiday Shipping: Strategies & Tips to Stay Sane, Mitigate Extra Costs, & Keep Customers Happy

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

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Peak Time or Holiday Shipping: Strategies & Tips to Stay Sane, Mitigate Extra Costs, & Keep Customers Happy

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

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The Better Goal: More Fuel Efficient Trucks or Using Fewer Trucks?

Talking Logistics

Regardless of your point of view on truck fuel efficiency standards, the reality is that it only addresses part of the opportunity available to shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions. million miles, while avoiding 4,878 tons of CO2 emissions. percent improvement.

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How Walmart Allowances Can Go Wrong

SupplyPike

Code 53: Truckload Allowance is generated when there is a freight allowance (negotiated to offset transportation costs) listed in your OSA but is missing from the invoice. One-Click Disputes. SupplyPike offers an easy software solution for disputing invalid deductions. One-Click Deduction Disputes. Get started today for free!