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Surge Transportation Extends Real-time Rate and Capacity Options for Shippers in e2open’s Network

E2open

Expanded technology partnership enables shippers to optimize logistics and transportation spend in e2open’s Carrier Marketplace AUSTIN, Texas – Nov. 15, 2022 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.

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High Prices and Low Availability Plague the Electrical Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Add a resurgence of Covid-19 in China near major ports for a further strain on shipping , and supply chains as we once knew them are a thing of the past. Based on West Texas Intermediate crude oil, oil prices fell 3.2% Even under those assumptions, procurement of all electrical components will remain challenging.

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Your Expert Guide to Inventory Audits: Best Practices & Tips 

ShipBob

Cutoff analysis Cutoff analysis is when you pause operations such as receiving and shipping at the time of the physical count to ensure nothing is being handled and goes unaccounted for. This helps you understand trends so you can be better informed during inventory procurement and when you’re forecasting demand.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

Freight Plus

of procurement expenditures. parcel shipping. Costs in 6 major Texas urban areas skyrocket from $1 billion in 2013 to $6.3 We’re seeing a lot of smaller vehicles,” said Diniece Peters Mendes, director of the New York City Department of Transportation’s Office of Freight Mobility to. Today in: "Where's my freight?".

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

Manufacturers, retailers and their logistics partners often managed supply and demand volatility by shifting scarce inventory among stores or distribution centers, or investing in expedited freight charges, without considering the real implications of these strategies on their long-term profitability. While driving a projected $14.1

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Five Advanced Technologies That Are Revolutionizing Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

The energy crisis in China and the European conflict are bringing additional chaos in the form of production shutdowns, raw material shortages and blocked shipping lanes. Digital Freight Bidding. In today’s fast-moving logistics landscape, freight bidding is a powerful tool for balancing service with cost control.

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How to Prepare for Tight Truckload Capacity

TMC

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and as Hurricane Irma moves closer— truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. These are only some of the factors that are combining to create the tight market: Peak holiday shipping is in full swing. This effect has already begun.