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The Importance of Value-Added Services in Logistics and SCM!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? According to Adelante SCM’s recent research , 63 percent of organizations that use value-added services consider it a “very significant” business function. Types of Value-Added Service for Logistics and SCM. – Inventory Management.

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Best Supply Chain Management Software for Mac 2024

SCMDOJO

That includes inventory tracking, order management, demand forecasting, and logistics planning. It encompasses a wide range of features from freight forwarding to brokerage. 4 NetSuite NetSuite is a tool owned by Oracle and runs on the Oracle SCM Cloud platform. That’s true, especially for those seeking ERP and SCM capabilities.

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars. For a forwarder, refraining from working with Maersk today is expensive because it removes 17% of global shipping capacity. Accelerating the shift. Image via StarAir.dk). of the U.S.

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Track the Supply Chain Metrics that Really Matter

Precoro

In this article, we are covering key metrics, divided into the following categories based on the supply chain step they refer to: Inventory Logistics Customer order fulfillment Quality Inventory Metrics A company’s inventory encompasses raw materials used for production, as well as the produced goods available for sale.

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The Global Trade Compliance Market is Crazy!

Logistics Viewpoints

But even here, Mr. Barraco explains, there is a difference between accidentally shipping goods to bad actors and “intentional violators.” Companies who have experienced these delays often add inventory across their network to buffer the risk. In terms of developing a business case for implementing GTC, compliance is a hard sell.

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Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Procurement During Supply Chain Disruption

Ware2Go

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. What is just-in-case procurement?

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Getting the Education and Experience to Land a Job in Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

However, for those who aspire to management positions, it’s most efficient to focus on earning an MBA in SCM (supply chain management) as the first step in creating a career in logistics-related industries. Of all the steps involved in building a career in the SCM field, none is more integral than the right degree.