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Manhattan Associates Joins a Select Group of SCM Software Vendors in the Billion Dollar Club

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Manhattan joins a select group of supply chain software suppliers generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. The company also sells supply chain planning and transportation management solutions. The same disconnect can happen in the warehouse and in transportation. Cubing out is preferable; companies dont like to ship air.

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America’s Largest Small Truck Network with Alex Winston

The Logistics of Logistics

Alex is also the President of Reefer Van Network , a prominent player in the refrigerated transportation industry, specializing in the safe and efficient delivery of temperature-sensitive goods across North America. Reefer Van Network (RVN): A specialized division within Expedite All focused on refrigerated freight transportation.

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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

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The enterprise software company also announced a new analytics solution covering external workforce management. For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.” And the supplier might reply, “I only agreed to ship 800.” My advice,” he concluded, “is just jump in. It is a brilliant tool.”

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

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With the ability to carry larger payloads over extended distances, autonomous vehicles are better suited for transporting bulk goods between distribution centers and other logistics hubs. Tesla and TuSimple are investing in self-driving truck technology to increase operational efficiency over longer transport routes.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

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Vetting 3PLs and transportation management services providers is a complex topic and shippers may not know where to begin. To find the right logistics transportation services partner for your unique business needs, shippers should consider these five crucial characteristics. . Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management.

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Transportation Strategies for Continued Success

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The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). A TES is generally mode specific and lack optimization capabilities, but for shippers with simpler transportation requirements, that is often all they need.