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The Bloomberg of Freight with Mary O’Connell

The Logistics of Logistics

Expertise in operations, LTL pricing and procurement, flatbed operations, dry van, tracking and tracing, reality tv shows and how to turn a stranger into your new best friend. FreightWaves TV and podcasts are informed by FreightWaves’ freight data analytics and presented in interesting and engaging shows. Mary on LinkedIn.

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The Rise of Technology in Logistics

MTS Logistics

We’ve seen technological enhancements in the means of visibility, tracking and tracing, and managing everything under one platform. This is one of the biggest reasons for the current startup crowd which offers solutions anything from track and trace, real-time visibility, and AI applications to RPA solutions.

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ERP for Automotive Distributors

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Supply chain management The international sourcing of automotive components is now a common practice but it can still present challenges. To avoid this, distributors need an ERP that gives them visibility across the supply chain by tracking materials from source through to final destination.

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Inoculating 2021 E-Commerce with Fulfillment Best Practices

Logistics Viewpoints

Fulfillment professionals also made great strides in 2020, driven by necessity, and many lessons can be applied in the year ahead to keep customers happy and operations on track. Fundamental shifts of e-commerce and consumer behavior took shape in 2020 and presented new and unprecedented challenges. Parcel shipping volume skyrocketed.

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Logistyx Technologies Talks Parcel Shipping, Holidays, and Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

In those services, the retailer needs to understand what will be provided and how to present it to the consumer. Retailers are also giving visibility to track and trace in real-time so consumers know when they will receive their order. One option is to use a cross-border delivery 3PL provider. Returns Management.

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Supply Chain Glossary of Terms

Logistics Bureau

Barcodes are used to identify and track items as they move through the supply chain. Companies also benchmark internally by tracking and comparing current performance with past performance. Where this is the case, the COO must accompany the goods or be presented to customs authorities when the shipment arrives at the country of import.