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The Business Value of Managed Transportation Services
Shippers are turning to managed transportation services (MTS) to help address logistical challenges. Here are the advantages.
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5 Key Things to Consider in an ERP Software Selection Project
Picking the right ERP solution can be tough. There are lots of options when considering an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system today, partially because generic ERP solutions that must be customized are being replaced with cloud-based, industry-specific solutions. From agriculture and transportation to entertainment and banking, there now are specific solutions for many industry verticals. […]
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The Top 3 Logistics Challenges for the Rest of 2019
Amazon’s network, increasing reverse logistics volumes, and tariffs are the issues that will define the supply chain for the remainder of 2019.
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Carrier Relationships: Core Carrier, Long Term, or Bid?
Shippers must understand their supply chain, capacity challenges, and customer requirements before deploying a carrier management strategy.
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Consolidation Is an Easy Way to Make a Big Difference – Hub Group
Shipment consolidation is becoming an increasingly more accessible and viable option, offering benefits for both manufacturers and distributors.
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Five Ways a 3PL Helps Mitigate Supply Chain Risk – Phoenix Logistics
Partnering with a 3PL offers a buffer between the shipper and the ever-shifting challenges of the logistics realm.
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Three Ways Data Is Enabling Smarter Transportation Management – DHL Supply Chain
Transportation is evolving rapidly, thanks to supply chain technology powered by data and analytics. Digitization is driving big changes that can help meet the pace of change.
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Creating Culture in the Freight Brokerage Arena – Avenger Logistics, LLC
In an environment where unemployment rates are low and freight brokerages saturate the market, establishing culture is key to bringing in quality talent.
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The Latest TMS Capabilities for Brokerage and Managed Services – 3Gtms
Transportation management systems have enhanced their brokerage capabilities while managing the full order-to-cash process in real time and within a single system.
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Solving the Three Toughest Challenges In E-Commerce Fulfillment – DHL Supply Chain
E-commerce is continuing to create opportunity for a range of businesses, but supply chain challenges can limit growth and compromise customer relationships.
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Networking, Transportation Education at the Core of SMC³ Logistics Technology Conference
Connections 2019 offers thought-provoking supply chain content that benefits every transportation and logistics professional.
Read MoreFour Tips for TMS Buyers – WSI
Shippers and intermediaries of all sizes can benefit greatly from the increased functionality and simplified processes offered by a transportation management system.
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The Impact of Technology on Trucking
Trucking companies and fleet managers must incorporate emergent tech and process innovations to stay relevant and retain their competitive edge.
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How Freight Agents Can Utilize Data To Grow Their Businesses – Landstar
No matter what technology freight agents consider investing in, or have access to through the transportation provider they work with, it should be as mobile as they are.
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Customs Broker vs. Freight Forwarder: Use a Customs Broker for Added Compliance – A.N. Deringer
Having a consistent point of contact that is familiar with your account, your product, and your business, can help you avoid a lot of headaches associated with importing.
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Leveraging Logistics Communities to Find Capacity in a Tight Market – Kuebix
Finding truckload capacity is on everyone’s minds as the capacity crunch and driver shortage worsens. In fact, the Kuebix team surveyed over 550 logistics professionals in December 2018 to find out what they believed would be the biggest challenge for supply chains in 2019 and the capacity crunch/ driver shortage easily scored the highest with […]
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Mobile Warehousing & Storage: The Warehouse Manager’s Secret Weapon – Milestone
Low-cost, well-maintained trailers can readily supply needed warehouse flex space to meet the rising demands in the evolving supply chain.
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The Unusual Suspect: Supply Chain’s Role in Recent FDA Recalls – SwanLeap
How the TMS should evolve to increase end-to-end transparency and centralize your supply chain’s data
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Driving Disruption: Planning for the Future of Logistics – RPM
If things aren’t evolving in your supply chain to make room for operational improvement, it’s time to think about it and plan for it.
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Using Collaborative Technology To Tackle the Carrier Capacity Crisis – Transporeon Group Americas
Technology is the great enabler of collaboration. When it comes to domestic transportation, efficiency-enhancing collaborative technologies allow everyone—the shipper, their carriers and their customers—to thrive, even in a challenging capacity environment. By automating processes relating to transportation, these solutions free up capacity and help keep drivers on the road by minimizing detention and dwell time, […]
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