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Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy

GlobalTranz

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. In addition, managing vendors and inbound logistics can feel like a lot of work for little gain, yet the possible savings by implementing an inbound logistics program can add up through these key ways. Think about it.

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Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency

GlobalTranz

We first did an overview of the 10 areas of strategy a shipper must know in order to stay competitive. Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. ” ― Michael E. Our first post focused on distressed shipments.

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Supply Chain Software Startup to Turn Unicorn

Logistics Viewpoints

A FarEye Webinar Highlighted their Approach to Last Mile. This reduction in costs is driven by grouping orders intelligently and then creating dense routes for a fleet of trucks. You can’t optimize based on grouping all your orders for the next day, the cut off times surrounding ecommerce are getting shorter and shorter.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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How Can Supply Chain Leaders Use Big Data as a Tool to Continuously Improve?

GlobalTranz

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. Increasing order efficiency. Demand forecasts. The quantity of each product.

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7 Easy Steps to Create an Inbound Vendor Routing Guide

GlobalTranz

An inbound vendor routing guide is comparable the beating heart of your operation. Creating an effective inbound vendor routing guide is not without its share of challenges. Assess Your Current Inbound Vendor Routing Guide. For example, provide direction for each vendor that comes from a specific area.

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6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement

GlobalTranz

For example, drivers are expected to arrive on time, maintain docking schedules, and avoid dead time. Furthermore, such methodology can be applied to vendor relationships. If a vendor fails to deliver product as specified, the vendor may be advised of how future violations will affect contractual obligations.

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