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The 9 Key Considerations of an Effective Last Mile Logistics Strategy

GlobalTranz

Understanding last mile logistics is only half the battle. Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation. This is the only way shippers can safeguard their position in the market and continue to provide products to their consumer basis.

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The Next Time You Order a Fruit Cup (The Complexities of the Fresh Food Supply Chain)

Talking Logistics

Not all supply chains are created equal and that’s certainly true when it comes to the fresh food supply chain. There are a lot of unique considerations in the overall procurement-to-delivery process, everything from temperature control to ensuring food safety. So, what does it take to improve operational effectiveness and reduce total landed costs in the fresh food supply chain?

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Unlocking Supply Chain Value from Unsaleable Products

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Lauro Diazzesati, Olivia Kussoy, Mike Lee, Datra Oliver, Felipe Caro. As shelf space is a valuable, yet limited resource, products that retailers cannot sell (unsaleables) are an issue that need to be dealt with constantly. It is estimated that over $260 billion worth of products cannot be sold by retailers every year due to various reasons [1]. The leading causes of unsaleables are damages, discontinued or seasonal products, expired products, failed product launches, recalls, and excess invento

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APICS Dictionary and the Evolution of Supply Chain

APICS

The APICS body of knowledge has continually evolved to follow changes in the discipline of supply chain management. As editors of the APICS Dictionary, we’ve had the unique opportunity to observe and play a role in that progression.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Unlocking Supply Chain Value from Unsaleable Products

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Lauro Diazzesati, Olivia Kussoy, Mike Lee, Datra Oliver, Felipe Caro. As shelf space is a valuable, yet limited resource, products that retailers cannot sell (unsaleables) are an issue that need to be dealt with constantly. It is estimated that over $260 billion worth of products cannot be sold by retailers every year due to various reasons [1]. The leading causes of unsaleables are damages, discontinued or seasonal products, expired products, failed product launches, recalls, and excess invento

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Five takeaways for small business and the sustainable supply chain

EcoVadis

Supply chain leaders around the world continue to make major strides in sustainability programs. In May alone, PepsiCo and Walmart pledged to set higher standards for low-carbon or electric industrial vehicles while L’Oréal and McDonald’s committed to eliminating deforestation from their commodity supply chains. From procurement to packaging, corporate giants are taking the time to introduce new sustainability initiatives across all levels of the supply chain. .

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8 Signs You Need a Mobile Data Collection Solution [Infographic]

RFgen

High resolution rendering of a road sign or highway sign with change ahead as the message. At some point in time, companies made the decision to bring in PCs to replace clipboards, typewriters, and other manual and paper-based processes in the workplace. This digital transformation was founded on a basic need to increase efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

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A Brief History of ERP Software Part One – From Mainframes to Minicomputers

Rootstock

Pat Garrehy knows ERP software. The founder, President, and CEO of Rootstock Software, Mr. Garrehy has over 30 years of management, sales and technical experience as a software architect and engineer. Mr. Garrehy recently sat down to share his thoughts on how ERP software has changed over his distinguished career. Here is Part One of that discussion.

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Analytics and the Digital Path to Purchase

Enterra Insights

Consumers are increasingly using the digital path to purchase as they shop for goods and services. That means, among other … Continued. The post Analytics and the Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Write a Review, Get a Free Subway Card

DAT Solutions

When DAT launched Company Reviews three years ago, it gave carriers, brokers and shippers additional information about potential business partners. Now, when DAT customers look up other customers in the DAT Directory, not only do they see hard data—such as a broker's credit score or a carrier's operating authority—but they can also read first-hand experiences from people who have worked with that company.

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Three Technology Tools for a Smarter Warehouse

Logistyx

Mobile and Configurable Technology Solutions for Today’s Receiving, Packing & Shipping Needs Delivering timely, cost-effective service and ensuring customer satisfaction are critical in today’s dynamic world of fulfillment. But, as many warehouse managers are discovering, it takes more than the traditional technology solutions to achieve the agility needed to meet today’s service demands.

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What Is a Load Board?

DAT Solutions

A load board is an on-demand freight exchange used by shippers, freight brokers, motor carriers, and other logistics companies to find freight and trucks. Freight brokers and shippers use load boards to advertise freight that needs to be moved by posting where the load is and where it’s going. Trucking companies can search the lanes they run and find loads that match their business needs.

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First Shopify Meetup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

TradeGecko

Shopify, Meekco.Asia and TradeGecko teamed up to host the first ever official Shopify Meetup in KL, Malaysia on Thursday, 28th Sept 2017. There was a huge crowd of over 100 entrepreneurs who filled the beautiful Common Ground coworking space in Damansara.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Supply chain data: Bad data delivered faster is still bad data, and leads to bad decisions

Kinaxis

by CJ Wehlage When approaching the concept of knowing sooner and acting faster, and the value of concurrent planning, the most common feedback I get from supply chain executives is: “But my data is bad… I mean, really bad.”. It doesn’t matter if they’re high tech, consumer packaged goods, aerospace, automotive, or life science. The answer is so often the same.

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Supply Chain 24/7

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Think Differently

Logility

Stop for a moment and imagine the supply chain differently. These were Supply Chain Insights’ founder Lora Cecere’s opening remarks at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in Atlanta earlier this month. The customer is changing, business is changing, the world is changing. And, so too must the supply chain if we are going to drive increased value and promote customer loyalty and retention.

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Happy Customer Service Week!

Freightera

Happy Customer Service Week! Happy Customer Service Week, dear friends working in customer service! Please forgive us for not being easy on you at times and thank you, thank you, thank you for your unbelievable patience and tireless service. The reason we celebrate customer service the whole week is probably because customer service is so important in our lives.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.