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Cost To Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability

Logistics Bureau

Too much leads to resources being monopolised on gathering tons of data and a subsequent risk of “paralysis by analysis” Cost to Serve (CTS) is an approach that helps you avoid both extremes. Besides optimising the present or fixing the past, CTS reporting and analysis opens the door to what-if scenarios and projections.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

In this article, I will redress the balance by exploring outsourcing from a more holistic perspective, focusing on ways to consider outsourcing partnerships for improvement throughout the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. The Key to Long-Term Success: Build Agility, Resilience and Profitability Together.

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6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement

GlobalTranz

Today we will go into detail on using the available data created in the processing of shipments within transportation management and other related logistics management for continuous improvement. . Shipping processes revolve around a million-trucks-worth of data. Order Processing Capabilities. Metrics and KPIs.

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How Supply Chain Inefficiencies Can Lead to Poor Customer Experience

Turvo

To overcome this problem, a digital logistics provider provides forward-thinking inventory management, automated system updates, streamlined order fulfillment processes, inbound and outbound freight coordination, data analysis and distribution, and open communication and transparency.

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The Digital Age Is The New Competitive Arena For 3PLs

Freightos

This contributed article by Erik Hofmann , Chair of Logistics Management, University of St.Gallen and Florin Osterwalder , Lampe & Schwartze Marine Underwriting, Bremen is based on their recently published research paper. FIGURE 1: Five Force Analysis Of The 3PL Industry. The Digital Age Is The New Competitive Arena For 3PLs.

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Must-Have Features for Ecommerce Software

Ship Monk

Enter this article. That fully maximizes your communication potential, and simplifies certain aspects of returns management before orders get too far along. In addition to real-time updates from the “order processed” to the “order handed off to customer” stages, reporting tools are key for order management within ecommerce software.