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7 Cost Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know

3PL Links

Image source: Pexels | 7 Cost-Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know Managing costs effectively is crucial for success in the competitive supply chain world. Cost Saving Tips for Every Supply Chain Manager 1. Minimizing Idle Time: Idle time is one of the costliest forms of waste in manufacturing.

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Streamline Drayage and Boost Efficiency at the Port of Philadelphia

ECW

This port doesnt waste time, and it doesnt waste resources. Actionable Tip: When moving oversized or fragile cargo, ensure clear communication with terminal operators about your shipment’s specific handling requirements. Actionable Tip: For SMEs, consider consolidating shipments to take advantage of economies of scale.

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Manufacturing Blogging – great idea or waste of time?

GlobalTranz

We work with a lot of manufacturing companies and one of the questions we get most often is 'Why do we need to blog'? Often followed by 'How do we blog for manufacturing'? A word about what a blog is. But a blog is not all writing and the part that is written should be conversational and natural. Podcast or audio.

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10 shipper of choice tips to aid in securing capacity and carrier relationships

FreightWaves SONAR

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. Another of the shipper of choice tips is that an enterprise must stand out from its competition. Stop wasting time trying to hope for the best rates. Request a SONAR Demo.

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5 Most Popular Supply Chain Blog Posts of 2015…So Far

GlobalTranz

We continue our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So So Far" series today highlighting supply chain blog posts. On the Cerasis blog, our goal is to offer tips, news, best practices, and trends so you, the reader, find a lot of value in our expertise. >>> Read the Full Blog Post to Learn About Lean Inventory.

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Shipper Prep Tips for the CVSA Roadcheck, 72-Hour Capacity Reduction

GlobalTranz

With that in mind, here are some tips to mitigate the impact of the CVSA roadcheck on your supply chain: Start thinking about increasing your shipment lead time, allowing for more flexibility between pickup and delivery timelines. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity.

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Myth or Truth? 6 Tips for ERP implementation success

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A small company may think an ERP system is expensive, but how much time and money are you wasting due to manual processes, double entry of data, too much/not enough inventory, expediting, and delayed order to cash cycles? 6 Tips for ERP implementation success appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Talk to SYSPRO to get started.

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