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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. There are 5 different categories of 3PL services: Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Special Services, and Technology.

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How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy

ivalua

Following a deliberate series of steps can help you structure a solid program: Figure out what you want to accomplish with your supplier management program. Structure a plan to gather complete information about all your suppliers. Ivalua Supplier Management Datasheet.

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Order Fulfilment Explained: Process, Strategies, & Tips

Unleashed

Some of the main steps involved in the order fulfilment process include: Inventory management Picking and packing Tracking and communication Shipping and delivery Customer service Returns management Fulfilment costs can represent up to 30% of an eCommerce company’s total operating expenses.

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Real Benefits of Artificially Intelligent (AI) Inventory Solutions

Clear Spider

Optimized Inventory Management Pairing AI technology with your inventory management solution optimizes operations across your entire supply chain. Track inventory levels through sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing to warehouse operations across multiple locations.

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2021: Manufacturing, a Year in Review

QAD

Supply chains are more fragile than ever, shipping and trucking backlogs have hit multiple industries endangering holiday celebrations and causing general shortages, and the lack of certain products (read: semiconductor chips ) are crippling industries. International and domestic shipping disruptions. Rise in ocean freight rates.

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Supply Chain Execution Explained

ShipBob

Supply chain execution the second part of the supply management process, which falls after supply chain planning. Activities included in supply chain execution are manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation. Receiving inventory at the warehouse or fulfillment center, where it is processed and stored.

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What is Inventory Management Software and How Does It Work?

Unleashed

The purchasing manager can then create a purchase order for the required goods and send it to your supplier. Track your inventory from the vendor to the warehouse: Your warehouse manager can track the status of a purchase order as it moves through the supply chain.