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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

Supply Chain Brain

However, the real nuance comes into play when looking at a single mode of transport, particularly road freight. it has several road transportation options available, each with different price points, service characteristics, and risk profiles: Partial truckload (PTL). Consider that U.K. engine-block manufacturer.

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Identifying the Source of Products Through Chemical ‘Fingerprinting’

Supply Chain Brain

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The science of forensic chemistry, familiar to millions of viewers of crime dramas on TV and film, is playing a key role today in tracing the source of products all the way back to their origin. Ethical sourcing science can be applied in so many different ways,” she adds. Or so they say, when asked in surveys.)

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Supply Chain vs Logistics vs Transportation vs Operations: Key Differences Driving Business Success

ThroughPut

At the core of every successful enterprise are four critical functions: supply chain management, logistics, transportation, and operations. Understanding the differences between supply chain, logistics, transportation, and operations is crucial for effective business planning, reducing delays, and controlling costs.

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Supply Chain vs Logistics vs Transportation vs Operations: Understanding the Differences That Drive Business Success

ThroughPut

Behind the scenes of every successful business lies a well-orchestrated machine made up of four critical functions: supply chain, logistics, transportation, and operations. What Is Logistics? What Is Transportation? What Is Transportation? Note: While transportation is critical, it’s only one part of logistics.

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The Pressures of Omni-Channel Fulfillment and Returns Are Growing

BlueYonder

Increasing reverse logistics complexity. Amid the rising costs of handling and processing large return volumes, many LSPs are striving but failing to integrate their forward and reverse logistics operations. Growing return volumes, spurred by e-commerce growth, are only exacerbating the pressure on LSPs.

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Outsmart Disruption with AI: Three Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

In this case, gen AI gathers insights from this data, while agentic AI autonomously adjusts sourcing strategies for supply chain risk mitigation. Another example of AI’s effectiveness occurred within a leading transportation and logistics company with nearly 450,000 trucks and 150 locations.

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Peak Season Prep: How to Start Planning for Q4 Fulfillment Now 

3PL Insights

Reverse logistics can be a competitive differentiator, especially during the post-holiday rush. Check out this article to learn more about reverse logistics. Start Now, Succeed Later It may only be summer, but in logistics, timing is everything. Learn more. Ready to get started?