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To Outsource or Not? The Fleet Management Dilemma

Log-hub

Outsourcing fleet management can provide significant advantages for companies looking to streamline their operations and focus on core business priorities. However, it is not a one-size-fits-all solution , and there are varying perspectives on whether outsourcing is the best choice. Why should you outsource Fleet Management?

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Log-hub’s New and Enhanced Tools for Smarter Cost Management, Enhanced Routing, and More

Log-hub

Milkrun Optimization Plus & Transport Optimization Plus Apps: Precision in Routing and Cost Control The latest update introduces the External Cost feature, a powerful “make or buy” decision-making tool, enabling businesses to evaluate whether handling deliveries in-house or outsourcing to a third party is more cost-effective.

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Tyranny of the Easy Button: Finding Balance Between Contract & Organic Logistics

Logistics in War

During large-scale military exercises, it is typically less labour intensive for the military to outsource things like field feeding, lodging, and transportation of equipment. Lastly, it is difficult to determine the line between what is outsource-able and what is an “inherently governmental function.” Conclusion.

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11 Common Maintenance Issues (And a Solution for Each!)

Conger

If you can't outsource equipment maintenance: Hire a skilled maintenance manager who understands the different equipment you use in the facility. If you outsource equipment maintenance providers like UFS , they can help you with this. You can also outsource preventive maintenance. Use preventative maintenance.

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

Companies in the United States can outsource to lower cost manufacturing resources in Mexico, but Australia is seeing IT and high-tech jobs migrating to ‘nearshore’ New Zealand. Near shoring is an alternative, but not for everyone. Again, the solution has been (and continues to be) sought in the use of information technology.

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Inside ShipMonk’s CX Team with Senior Manager Anne Melendez

Ship Monk

However, the training is so thorough at ShipMonk, and experts in different departments are so willing to teach you, that you’re able to delve in right away and build your knowledge base. Q: In this day of chatbots, AI-generated answers, and outsourced or overseas customer “support”, customer service reps can get a bad rap.