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Logistics, Perpetually in Motion (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2016)

Talking Logistics

A decade ago, Descartes’ solution footprint was relatively small: route planning solutions, a domestic transportation management system (TMS), and its Global Logistics Network for trading partner connectivity. Enhanced transportation management for more complex planning and tendering requirements.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Online retailers in South America have been struggling for years to overcome several obstacles to success, including extensive customs delays, poor transportation infrastructure, and the lack of end-to-end supply chain visibility. While surface transportation remains stagnant, ocean freight shows promise. A diamond in the rough .

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. Deviations that occur during transportation execution are not necessarily approved immediately. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

Goods have to be transported across the globe and across the neighbourhood. Goods have to be transported across the globe and delivered to different destinations – from congested cities to remote, rural areas. The main challenge in logistics is an increasing complexity of trade-offs in transport planning. New Zealand.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

In order to be included on the 3PL Subway Map Europe, logistics service providers with offices in several European countries have to provide information about revenue share and number of customers per service line. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea. Philippines.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

In order to be included on the 3PL Subway Map Europe, logistics service providers with offices in several European countries have to provide information about revenue share and number of customers per service line. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea. Philippines.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

The information on this page WILL help you get it right. Transportation. It has now been revamped and updated with more comprehensive information. Supply Chain KPIs are Essential – The Right Ones! Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations.

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