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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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How manufacturers and distributors can streamline their document distribution process

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

People have been talking about the ‘paperless office’ for decades, but many manufacturers and distributors still have staff members manually printing, posting, faxing, emailing and managing documents that go out to customers. Higher costs. Printing, posting and storing paper documents all cost money. Reduced efficiency.

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Creating a Successful Small Business Shipping Strategy

GoShip Blog

A shipping strategy is not as high of a priority for small business owners as it should be. Apart from shipping speed and cost, the overall shipping experience matters. Apart from shipping speed and cost, the overall shipping experience matters. Shipping for small businesses is not limited to just cutting costs , either.

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REPOST: Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella

The Logistics of Logistics

Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella. Felipe Capella and Joe Lynch discuss beyond cost per load. Felipe believes that while cost per load will continue to be important, savvy shippers will look for 3PLs who use technology and people to bring additional value to the shipping function. Key Takeaways: Beyond Cost Per Load.

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Optimize Your E-commerce Returns Strategy With Real-Time Data

GlobalTranz

To reap the rewards of a data-driven e-commerce returns strategy, logistics leaders should follow these steps: Keep all stakeholders working together and sharing the right information with related communications via API-integrated systems. Continuously measure performance with returns key performance indicators.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (October 7th-11th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Now Let’s Get to the Supply Chain News: Hurricane Helene Disrupts IV Fluid Supply Chain Across Major East Cost Hospitals Hospitals, nursing homes, and dialysis centers across the country are running low on IV fluids after Helene forced a factory in Marion North Carolina, to shut down operations.

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Make the Most of Your Time: Eliminate Manual Processes with a TMS

Trinity Logistics

One way to drastically reduce your manual processes is by implementing a transportation management system (TMS). By adopting a TMS, you’ll be able to eliminate manual processes and focus more of your team on revenue-generating tasks. MANUAL PROCESS: DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT. According to a report by? TMS SOLUTION. TMS SOLUTION .