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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? However, this model would aggregate the details of the ten thousand SKUs that are stocked and shipped. The post Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Give and Take of Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Multi-carrier parcel shipping technology empowers fulfillment teams. Multi-carrier parcel shipping technology gives merchants the functionality they need to roll out these offerings and better serve customers. Despite all that multi-carrier parcel shipping technology has to offer merchants, organizations need to nurture the technology.

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Only a Quarter of Suppliers Use Real-Time Tracking Tools to Manage Cargo

Supply Chain Brain

Just 25% of suppliers use real-time shipping visibility tools even though 73% of supply chain professionals say real-time shipment visibility is a “must-have” feature.

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Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. There is a long way to go, particularly for brands whose products are shipped thousands of miles to reach overseas customers, requiring air freight transportation to keep within acceptable delivery times. GREEN DELIVERY PRODUCTS ARE COMING TO THE FORE.

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What Are the Characteristics of the Best Shipping Analytics Tools on the Market?

Intelligent Audit

However, not all shipping analytics tools are created equally. As technology advances, companies must consider multiple potential features, platforms, and companies when choosing and applying shipping analytics capabilities across modes, multi-site locations, and more. Another aspect of shipping analytics is anomaly detection.

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Tips & Best Practices for E-Commerce Shipping in Each Over-the-Road Shipping Mode

GlobalTranz

When it comes to over-the-road (OTR) shipping, e-commerce becomes even more difficult, requiring advanced knowledge of various carriers, rates, HOS regulations, the ELD mandate and more. So, implementing the best practices for e-commerce shipping must go beyond the simplistic views of standard OTR transportation. LEARN MORE.

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Production Management: Definition, Tools, & Processes

Unleashed

Manufacturing operations need to implement effective production management tools and processes to reduce the cost of producing goods. This article explains the importance of production management, the key processes, and tools you can implement to minimise the cost of inputs while maximising productivity and quality.