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What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management?

Supply Chain Game Changer

In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Freight Management? Freight management combines logistics experience, human resources and knowledge to ensure a smooth coordination between carriers and shippers.”

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23 warehouse pros reveal the best ways for warehouses to control & reduce fulfillment costs

6 River Systems

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Kinaxis is a proponent of using network planners for both supply and demand planning rather than having the planners operate in silos. Mars Wrigley was particularly interested in working with a SCP supplier that could integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to support demand sensing. Mars took that recommendation.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Roundup, October 2022

Logistics Bureau

Since we promised to update you regularly, we’ve collated some of the latest stories from the world of freight shipping, warehousing, logistics services, and supply chain technology, so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the fast-changing logistics landscape. Renault’s plans for network redesign and S&OP improvement.

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How to Manage Supply Chains as a Manufacturer with Automation and AI

Locus Robotics

Some fulfillment warehouses even use robots to pick and pack customer orders. AI and ML can be applied to inventory management, demand forecasting, freight route planning, and much more. Robots in warehouses , distribution centers, ports, and factories can relieve humans of dangerous or repetitive physical tasks.

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Omni-Channel Fulfillment is Key for the Holiday Season

Logistics Viewpoints

There are five major technologies included in the study: warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), distributed order management (DOM), inventory optimization/store replenishment, and demand planning. TMS encompasses solutions for moving freight in all modes.

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Peak Season Inventory Management and Fulfillment Strategies

Intelligent Audit

Demand Planning: Ensure the management and your team members understand how not receiving inventory on time from a given supplier will affect production. Warehousing Management: Consider keeping management personnel on hand to take action when warehouse inventory becomes inadequate and the current supplier cannot keep pace.