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A Guide to Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Of course, the big challenge in this type of external benchmarking is obtaining the necessary data, since many companies are wary of sharing performance data with potential competitors. Of course, its also possible to add further tiers for even more granularity, but again, the more levels you have, the more complex your KPI solution.

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Transportation Industry Braces for a Looming Transportation Capacity Crunch Crisis in 2017

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Now of course, this continues to strengthen the need for a hard look at how we handle the Highway Trust Fund and how we deal with aging infrastructure. Well, basically, because getting freight in a smooth matter is clearly important to helping combat the capacity crunch as it is and of course, moving forward. Wide shoulders.

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Why Are There Fewer US Manufacturing Jobs Today? 4 Driving Forces to Understand

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You have, no doubt, heard of offshore manufacturing, or outsourcing, throughout the course of the previous decades. This is largely due to the role that social media and awareness through the Internet has played in the course of manufacturing. Cheaper Products From Alternate Economies.

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3 Easy to Implement Technology Functions of a TMS that Streamline Transportation Management Practices

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There are plenty of different shipping companies out there, and using a transportation management system to manage all inbound and outbound shipping needs will put those shippers who use one at an extreme competitive advantage. Lane Analysis. By Carrier On Time Performance. broken down by the current and past (12) Months.

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How Can Supply Chain Leaders Use Big Data as a Tool to Continuously Improve?

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Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. Each of these elements more traditionally handles by outsourcing analysis of processes to supply chain consultant. Increasing order efficiency. Demand forecasts. The quantity of each product. Inventory location and management.

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The (Internet of Things) IOT Supply Chain Benefits Now Coming Clearer

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Take a look at how the IoT supply chain is changing the landscape in terms of equipment functionality, shipping processes, invoicing and payments, and analysis of trends. Analysis of Trends and Recommendations. In some cases, human intervention and input will be completely eliminated. IoT and Machine Functionality.

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Supply Chain Principles in 11 Words

Logistics Bureau

Of course this requires reliable supply, good demand forecasting, good inventory management, good customer communications and many other elements to be in sync. Inbound and outbound. Of course you need to balance the number of stock holding locations, the level of inventory and the delivery costs. They’re cheaper!