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

Kanban Logistics

Warehousing services are a key component of virtually any business that handles a physical product, but it takes time and money if you choose to manage the function internally. Fortunately, outsourcing warehouse services to a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider can offer substantial cost-saving benefits for your company.

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How Artificial Intelligence is Boosting Supply Chain Performance

Logistics Bureau

By integrating AI technology, new platforms are enabling companies to streamline their transportation systems and cut the costs of freight. TMS applications, even without AI, have been helping companies improve performance in the following ways: By optimising truckload routes and less-than-truckload shipments.

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Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS), Supply and Distribution Group Launches Global Logistics Service Provider Benchmarking Index

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service.

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Using Technology to Integrate Your Return Management Strategy

GlobalTranz

However, not all supply chains have the capacity or resources to aggregate the massive stores of data available. Of course, more data amounts to increased visibility and, therefore, actionability to prevent disruptions from contributing to higher freight spend. warehouses) and externally (e.g.,

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Supply Chain KPIs & Metrics: Our Top 24 for Manufacturers

Silvon Software

Supply chain performance KPIs are invaluable measurements that support the growth and success of a company’s supply, fulfillment and delivery efforts. While supply chain KPIs should be chosen based on your organization’s specific needs, certain ones are effective for most businesses. Freight Bill Accuracy.

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Track the Supply Chain Metrics that Really Matter

Precoro

A transparent and well-controlled supply chain plays a crucial role in a company’s success. To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly.

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Top Ten Tips to Boost Supply Chain Performance to Best in Class

Logistics Bureau

Here are my top 10 tips to boost your Supply Chain performance towards Best in Class. OK, why do so many organisations struggle with the same old Supply Chain Challenges? I’ve compiled a hit list of my top 10 focus areas that will help you boost your Supply Chain performance and that of your teams.