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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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Top TMS Providers

Logistics Viewpoints

When a shipper decides it needs to improve its transportation performance, it typically attempts to achieve this by either buying a transportation management system (TMS) or outsourcing transportation planning and execution to a managed transportation services (MTS) provider. ARC’s definition of TMS is freight centric.

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Top Solutions for Transportation Management

Logistics Viewpoints

When a shipper decides it needs to improve its transportation performance, it typically attempts to achieve this by either buying a transportation management system (TMS) or outsourcing transportation planning and execution to a managed transportation services (MTS) provider. ARC’s definition of TMS is freight centric.

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Key Takeaways From Home Delivery World 2019

WorkWave

Time To Read: 2 minutes Nestled in the bustling Chinatown of Philadelphia, the 2019 Home Delivery World Conference and Expo was in full swing during the two-day event on April 4th and 5th at the Philadelphia Convention Center. This year’s event was combined with the City Freight World Show and featured various speaking sessions and seminars.

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Top TMS Providers

Logistics Viewpoints

When a shipper decides it needs to improve its transportation performance, it typically attempts to achieve this by either buying a transportation management system (TMS) or outsourcing transportation planning and execution to a managed transportation services (MTS) provider. ARC’s definition of TMS is freight centric.

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What Is Free or Freight on Board (FOB), and Why Should Shippers Understand This Term?

GlobalTranz

If the responsible party does not accept liability , should damage or another event occur that could result in the filing of a claim. Although its original definition was used exclusively for seafaring transport, modern use of the term can be applied to all shipment modes of transit. What Exactly Is Freight on Board?

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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. In the case of reverse logistics, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain.