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Cross-Docking: The Logistics Shortcut That’ll Save You Time and Money

ECW

But instead of those products sitting around collecting dustor worse, fees theyre immediately shuffled onto an outbound truck and sent on their merry way. Ensure every outbound truck is loaded to maximize capacity to cut costs and lower emissions. No storage, no delays, just pure efficiency.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order.

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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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FourKites Visibility 2022: Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.

Logistics Viewpoints

Here is a quick breakdown of the phases as described by both Matt and Fab Brasca, EVP, Industry and Market Strategy. This can be outbound shipments from a supplier or inbound from a partner. The five stages of visibility maturity are: react; see and respond; predict and prevent; connect and collaborate; and automate and optimize.

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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

As youll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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What is Inbound Logistics and How Can a 3PL Help?

Kanban Logistics

Outbound logistics, on the other hand, refers to the operations that bring your finished product out to the marketplace. Putting it all together: a case study. Kanban maintains the required hazmat certifications to handle the product and arranges outbound transportation using the client’s pre-approved carriers.