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De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch.

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Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It?

Logistics Bureau

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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What is CPFR? Full Guide to Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, & Replenishment in The Supply Chain

ShipBob

As a result of this improved forecasting precision, you can plan your procurement more accurately. From a warehouse management system ( WMS ) that gives you better visibility and control to offering an end-to-end managed freight program – ShipBob’s solutions help you enhance communication and collaboration throughout the supply chain.

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Benefits of ERP: Explore ERP Advantages & Disadvantages

QAD

ERP refers to software and systems that are used to plan and manage all core supply chain, manufacturing, services, financial and other processes of an organization. This allows businesses to stay on top of and in compliance with relevant laws, guidelines and specifications. . What are the Benefits of ERP? The benefits of ERP are many.

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Wine-ing About Today’s F&B Challenges and Opportunities

QAD

Further up the supply chain, we saw disruptions in the agriculture and shipping sectors as workers became ill and workforces were forced to socially distance and adhere to new guidelines. Meanwhile, ocean freight rates are hitting historic highs. In mid-September, for instance, the ports of L.A./Long Start with the basics.

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6 Trends to Make Supply Chain Managers the Heroes of Their Company!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In the logistics aspect of the supply chain, this equates to better monitoring and adherence to guidelines governing drive time, fuel use, deadhead and more. If consumers are forced to shop with a competitor for service parts, they are more likely to continue purchasing new products and making repeat orders with your competitor.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. “Business leaders should also look at how new tools and technologies can provide greater intelligence.