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Supply Chain Software’s Best Return on Investment

Logistics Viewpoints

The goal was to consolidate redundant distribution center (DC) locations, store the parts from both brands in all the DCs, and service the dealer networks while achieving an unprecedentedly high customer satisfaction target of 95% across the board. 6,000 people were working in those DCs that housed close to 400,000 active unique SKUs.

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Shipper Prep Tips for the CVSA Roadcheck, 72-Hour Capacity Reduction

GlobalTranz

Streamline distribution center (DC) and warehouse operations to make things easier for carriers and drivers, making your shipments more attractive to carriers, increasing eligibility for shipper-of-choice designation, allowing drivers to move loads faster and reducing risk during the CVSA roadcheck.

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Trucking Through Trouble with TIA & Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. Reinke is a Washington, DC native, and graduated from the National Cathedral School. Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss trucking though trouble. She received a B.A.

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Toys“R”Us, Canada partners with SCI Logistics to Open New DC

Supply Chain Network

SCI is the largest Canadian based third party logistics provider (3PL) offering customer focused supply chain solutions in Canada. Transparency Note: For purposes of full blogging transparency, please note that I work for SCI Logistics. Toys“R”Us, Canada operates 74 stores across the country.

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US Company Saves Money and Improves Service by Outsourcing European Distribution

Logistics Viewpoints

I spoke to a Senior Supply Chain Director at a medical device company about the process they used to select a third party logistics (3PL) partner for European distribution.

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The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”

Talking Logistics

For example, both Above Average Performers and Average or Below Performers have the best visibility and highest confidence in inventory accuracy at their own distribution centers (or those operated on their behalf by third-party logistics partners).

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The Biggest Mistake When Selecting a 3PL

Talking Logistics

Simply put, this topic is near and dear to my research heart, so when I received a copy of Selecting and Managing a Third Party Logistics Provider Best Practices — a new white paper by J. For example, do you need special DC services like kitting? Will you need IT services? Will you need last-mile capability?

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