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Modern TMS Solutions: Driving Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

However, logistics managers cannot deliver against todays goals with yesterdays TMS systems. To achieve traditional supply chain outcomessuch as reducing costs and managing lead timesTMS systems generate insight and foresight into these metrics during planning and execution processes.

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What is Route Optimization? How It Works and Why It Matters

Locus

In today’s fast-moving logistics landscape, managing a delivery fleet efficiently is crucial for optimizing the delivery process and routes as delivery delays, fuel costs, and inefficient route planning can directly affect a business’s bottom line. That’s where route optimization becomes a game-changer.

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10 Supply Chain Improvement Essentials for Your Company

Logistics Bureau

And for supply chain improvement specifically, using the right technology in your business can give you the competitive advantage over other companies. Even if you invest in sophisticated inventory management systems, if your master data isn’t accurate, you’ll fail.

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Upgrade to Driver Payroll Solution Cements UltraShipTMS’s Lead

Supply Chain Collaborator

February 10, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS announces the release of a significant upgrade to the truck driver payroll portion of its renowned transportation management system platform. This latest release cements Ultra’s significant lead in delivering this mature functionality to the market.

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How to Benefit from Trucking Companies!

Supply Chain Game Changer

If so, you’ll want to communicate to the trucking company how important it is to follow an optimal route and delivery schedule. 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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Shippers- Optimize Truckloads With Intelligent Solutions

Locus

Retailers should find ways to optimize truckloads to reap benefits. How do we optimize these loads? Shippers need to leverage automated and intelligent solutions to truly optimize the supply chain and impact the bottom line in a positive way. However, trucking industries have many business models they operate by.

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What is Line Haul Transportation and How It is Driving Efficiency

Locus

This blog will familiarize readers with line haul transportation by introducing the critical components such as line haul trucking and carrier tracking, and also give a brief insight into line haul optimization and last-mile delivery optimization. What is line haul transportation?