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Four Ways a TMS Solution Leverages Predictive Analytics

Supply Chain Collaborator

TMS users in transportation logistics organizations are sitting atop a gold mine of actionable data captured by their TMS solutions. The shrewd operators are leveraging these data to support predictive analyses with the goal of achieving more accurate planning and execution of logistics as product moves through their supply chain.

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How to Benefit from Trucking Companies!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Ask About Their Logistic Services. Logistics is an important part of making sure your shipment gets to its destination without any issues. A good trucking company should have the tools to manage their fleet optimally. They will probably be using a GPS and tracking software platform to keep track of their entire fleet.

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Retailers, Customer Delight is Tied to Exceptional Delivery Experiences

Locus

Retailers need to have economical shipping prices by optimizing fleets and third-party carriers to reduce shipping costs. On-demand delivery: Retailers used to get by just fine by using manual logistics management methods to cater to the delivery demands of their customers, which weren’t evolving or unpredictable.

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Truck Fleet Management: 5 Facts Shippers need to Know

MercuryGate

Freight transportation services rely on effective truck fleet optimization. Utilizing an effective TMS system removes much of the hassle that comes with managing a fleet of trucks. The post Truck Fleet Management: 5 Facts Shippers need to Know appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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What is Line Haul Transportation and How It is Driving Efficiency

Locus

The logistics industry relies on the efficient transportation of goods between locations and line haul transportation plays a significant role in this. In 2021, in the United States alone, the total transportation logistics costs came to around 1.2 trillion U.S. from 2019 to 2027.

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Shippers: Have you considered contracted or outsourced fleets?

Locus

Even the industry’s titans, who boast sizable in-house fleets, often find themselves outsourcing orders to third-party carriers due to overwhelming volumes and the absence of logistical infrastructure in specific areas and countries. Consequently, if revenues dip, maintaining these costs becomes untenable.

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Unlocking Shipping Potential: The Importance of Effective Fleet Management

Locus

Understanding fleet management At its core, fleet management is a strategic method by which shippers enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their vehicle and driver operations. For any shipping and logistics organization, a comprehensive fleet management strategy coupled with cutting-edge technological solutions is non-negotiable.