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How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

To build an outside-in model, and use new forms of analytics, we must start the discussion with the question of, “what drives value?” ” Traditional planning models optimize functional processes to improve cost and customer service. A focus on cost throws the supply chain out of balance.

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What Is Last Mile Logistics & Why Are More Shippers Looking at This Transportation Function?

GlobalTranz

Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. On the surface, last mile may not seem very important, but it can make up 28 percent of a shipments total cost. Penny Co, reports William B. Cassidy of the Journal of Commerce. .

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How to Procure Full Truckloads in Tight Capacity

GlobalTranz

Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. Decreasing capacity and increasing full truckload rates are expected to increase throughout 2018, reports Freight Waves. Benchmarking progress and use of all transportation modes.

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Impact Factors of Supply Chain Management Journals

SCM Research

Few days ago, Thomson Reuters published the 2015 impact factors of well-known management journals as part of their Journal Citation Reports. Two SCM-related journals have an impact factor of 4 or larger: Journal of Supply Chain Management and Journal of Operations Management. is: Decision Sciences.

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Impact Factors of Supply Chain Management Journals

SCM Research

Few days ago, Thomson Reuters published the 2015 impact factors of well-known management journals as part of their Journal Citation Reports. Two SCM-related journals have an impact factor of 4 or larger: Journal of Supply Chain Management and Journal of Operations Management. is: Decision Sciences.

Journal 160
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E-Commerce and TMS: The Role of Transportation Technology for Shippers to Kill It at E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. In fact, two-thirds of consumer shopping journeys include internet research, reports McKinsey & Company , as well as word-of-mouth recommendations and past experiences. Get Your Free White Paper.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- June 26 2025

Supply Chain Matters

listed B2B logistics platform provider e2open Parent Holdings for a reported $2.1 According to a published report by The Wall Street Journal , WiseTech expects to achieve at least $50 million in annualized run rate cost synergies by the end of the second year of ownership. In comparison, WiseTech reported $683.7