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Transport Management
6 Ways to Make Must-Arrive-By Dates Work for You
If you’ve shipped into big box retailers in the past 15 years, you’ve undoubtedly encountered Must-Arrive-By-Dates (MABDs), the protocol implemented by Walmart, Target, and others during the early days of retail’s data revolution. MABDs allow shippers to meet time-sensitive demands with confidence, while avoiding unpleasant fines. Additional non-compliance on shipments can also lower your overall scorecard, leading to being downgraded as a supplier.
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Are Your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Ready for a Tighter Freight Market?
Almost every supply chain professional is leveraging their data for better carrier relationship management and smarter procurement decisions.
Read More6 Steps to Diversify Your Carrier Portfolio
2023 was one of the most disruptive years in supply chain history… except that it really wasn’t. Even with the UPS/Teamsters negotiations, Convoy unexpectedly going out of business, and Yellow declaring bankruptcy—to name just a few—this level of supply chain disruption is starting to feel like Life.
Read MoreHow to Plan an Optimal Transport Strategy
As the state of the freight industry remains uncertain, optimizing your transportation strategy remains a top priority for logistics operations. At its core, this process includes designing, planning and managing transportation systems to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and meet customer demands.
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Market Swing: Prepare Now or Lose Later
Market indicators are pointing to a stronger second half of the year—in carriers’ favor—signaling to prudent shippers that the time is now to reevaluate both short- and long-term plans.
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