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Holiday Logistics: 5 Things Any Shipper Can do Now in the Warehouse or DC to Plan & Stay Competitive

GlobalTranz

When you are prepared, typically, you have contingency, which also means you can absorb any issues that could possibly drive up costs in your logistics department. . shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year.

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What’s Driving the Increase in Transportation Management Technology Spend?

Talking Logistics

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Directly opposing macroeconomic trends. Not a done deal.

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Holiday Logistics: 5 Things Any Shipper Can do Now in the Warehouse or DC to Plan & Stay Competitive

GlobalTranz

When you are prepared, typically, you have contingency which also means you can absorb any issues that could possibly drive up costs in your logistics department. . shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year.

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4 Questions Before Investing in a Transportation Management Solution

Talking Logistics

Managing transportation — the ebb and flow of rates, capacity, fuel and regulations — is an ongoing challenge for many companies, especially those still using spreadsheets and fax machines to plan and execute shipments. Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor.). Be Sociable, Share!

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Until AI Can Solve this One Simple Task, I Wouldn’t Worry About It

Logistics Viewpoints

It is better to receive inventory on a loading dock, take the inventory needed for a hot shot shipment, and move that inventory through the DC to a shipping dock where it is loaded on a truck. The inbound truck may need to go to the front of the line; A yard management system needs to be integrated to the WMS to make this happen.

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Supply Chain Lessons From NW Arkansas with Donnie Williams

The Logistics of Logistics

in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, all from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. Donnie has a passion to build a bridge between the logistics/supply chain industry and academia, seeking to build relationships that will benefit students, practitioners and faculty in a collaborative environment.

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Technology Trends and Selection Considerations For Yard Management Systems

PINC

A valuable supply chain asset, the physical area “outside of the four walls” of the typical warehouse or distribution center (DC) is becoming a focal point for companies that are realizing the value of their yards. The pandemic is creating longer dwell times for carriers, more congested yards and DC operations, and other inefficiencies.