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5 Steps to Optimizing a Shipper’s Transportation Network

Intelligent Audit

On the transportation end of supply chains, shippers adapt to the transportation needs at any given time to ensure this part of the supply chain continues as well as possible. While disruptions and consumer demands are significant challenges, shippers with the right strategies and technologies can navigate them successfully.

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A Guide to Carrier Network Optimization for Parcel, LTL, and Truckload Freight

Intelligent Audit

With the 2021 peak season, RFP and modern supply chain management remains essential today in the shipping and transportation market. The high priority focus on RFPs and carrier network optimization will continue to impact services and shipping protocols well into 2022 and beyond. What Is Carrier Contract Optimization?

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Why Poor Freight Visibility Leads to Poor Collaboration and Higher Shipping Spend

Intelligent Audit

With the continued advancements in shipping logistics and services, the rise of freight visibility is among the most critical points management must consider. A clear insight into the logistical processes and end-to-end logistics is vital as shipment visibility significantly impacts essential transportation operations.

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The Freight Analytics Triad: How It All Amounts to More Efficient, Automated Management

Intelligent Audit

Uncovering patterns and generating insights by applying technology and software is just one of the goals of practical freight analysis. According to IBM, “ Supply chain analytics is also the foundation for applying cognitive technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to the supply chain process. Well executed ?shipping

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The Supply Chain Impact of Europe’s Refugee Crisis

Kinaxis

In talking about the study , Vicente Escribano, UNHCR’s head of its supply management logistic service, said, “The efficiency of our supply chain is often literally a matter of life and death to the refugees and families we serve, so any improvements we can make could have a massive impact.”.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Decarbonization, which means reducing the amount of carbon in greenhouse gas emissions, can help in improving our present condition. Transportation was redirected to be used in providing first aid, leading to supply chain bottlenecks, shortages and price hikes.

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The combination of technology along with the advancements in transportation made it possible. Today, I unpacked my bags. IT Standardization.