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Kimberly-Clark’s Digital Transformation of Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

This was an online event. With the visibility solution, the company is able to develop a plan for warehouse labor that insures when a load comes in, that workers are ready to unload the truck, or when an outbound truck is scheduled at a dock, the pallets are staged and ready to be loaded. What made Ms. At Kimberly-Clark, Ms.

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Warehouse Speed - Forecast, Train, Document, and Communicate

Blog on Log

Staffing your warehouse to meet inbound and outbound shipment volume is critical for maximizing warehouse speed. Document processes. Managers should document warehouse execution steps so all employees know how to perform their jobs effectively. Forecast correctly for demand planning. Slot inventory properly.

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What is a routing guide and what are best practices to create one

FreightWaves SONAR

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. What is a routing guide : a list of preferred carriers for tendering freight.

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DGL Takes Cybersecurity Very Seriously

Dedola Global Logistics

We have robust protections for our clients’ most sensitive communications, documentation, and financial information. . In the unlikely event that an intruder compromises an account and tries to send an email to a customer, our software will detect the anomaly and block it from sending.

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Transportation Management System ROI: What Other Business Areas Can Benefit?

GlobalTranz

In addition, how much are these events or incidents costing your company overall? Both Inbound and Outbound Logistics Benefit From Implementing a TMS. Inbound and outbound logistics are two sides of the same coin, and both can reap increased profits from implementing a TMS. You could lose current and future customers.

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LTL to Intermodal Shipping: How to Find and Eliminate Freight Spend Black Swans

GlobalTranz

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.

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Five Advanced Technologies That Are Revolutionizing Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

The industry’s well-documented labor shortages are not ending anytime soon. They enable logistics teams to identify disruptive events such as transportation roadblocks, missed incoming deliveries, asset downtime and labor shortages. Digital Control Towers.