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Unlocking Logistics Profits with Matt McKinney

The Logistics of Logistics

Loop’s AI-driven platform removes payment friction in the supply chain to unlock margin and increase liquidity. Matt drew upon his background at Uber Freight to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy transportation payment system that supports the global supply chain.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

And companies at every stage of the supply chain have inflated their prices as demand exceeds supply. The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier.

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5 Ways Outsourcing Warehouse Services to a 3PL Can Save You Money

Kanban Logistics

This can lead to a reduction in errors, improved order accuracy, and streamlined operations, ultimately saving money by minimizing costly mistakes and improving overall supply chain performance. It contains multiple freight rail systems and is also home to seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City as well as two inland ports.

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Manufacturing ERP Plays a Key Role for Sustainability

QAD

As an example, look no further than Microsoft’s announcement to be carbon negative by 2030 and their commitment of $1 billion towards a climate innovation fund. The supply chain is another area with plenty of room for improvement where sustainability can benefit.

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How Automotive Companies Are Transforming Their Supply Chains, Part 1

BlueYonder

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. For Chief Supply Chain Officers, the problems in simplified terms, include: Which suppliers are impacted and what are the options? Can we use premium freight?

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Towards Successful Digital Transformation – Separating the hype from reality

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The past two years has strongly focused the logistics industry to introduce innovative solutions to keep functioning despite many challenges. The introduction of advanced supply chain technologies, has given organisations the ability to adapt to new imperatives of continuous innovations, customer centricity and agility.

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Insights from the 2022 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium, Part 1

BlueYonder

She highlighted the trend of increasing ocean freight capacity, but she maintained that the capacity will not be enough. Therefore, there are three key success criteria: scalable digital innovation, sustainability initiatives, and talent management. In this environment, mergers and acquisitions will continue.

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