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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. One key tool they use to accomplish this is a supply chain design solution from Coupa. As Schneider Electric matured with the network design tool, they also found they could drive savings through shipment consolidation.

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The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study: Shippers, 3PLs Draw on the Power of Partnerships

Penske Move Ahead

Shippers and third-party logistics companies are forming strategic partnerships and working together to improve decision-making, manage costs and increase agility. The study, which was released Oct. Demand for reverse logistics and returns volume is growing, and reverse logistics remains integral to supply chain management.

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NRF 2023: Returns Management to the Rescue

Logistics Viewpoints

Some studies have indicated that online orders are three times more likely to be returned than in-store purchases. A big part of what FarEye was demonstrating at NRF was is customer experience tool kit, which focuses on visibility and flexibility. As e-commerce continues to grow, so do returns.

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Value-adding Features of a Great Freight Rating System Within a TMS

GlobalTranz

The tools optimize the headhaul and backhaul components of a shipper’s network and deliver analytics used by shippers during negotiations with carriers. Only 35 percent of shippers use TMS to manage operations, according to the Logistics Management’s 2014 Technology Usage Study. Useful Features in a Freight Rating System.

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Shippers & Carriers – Carbon Neutral Shipping no longer a choice 

Locus

According to a study by Stand.earth, the last mile courier industry annually emits approximately 500,000 tonnes of CO2 in India, three million tonnes in Europe, and four million tonnes in the US. Many providers, like Locus, offer sophisticated routing tools powered by machine learning. (i)

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

In order to leverage this advantage, the right “delivery” tool for the digital maritime services needs to exit. Through a range of acquisitions, rebrands, and integrations, Maersk is now positioned to handle everything from FCL shipments to air, reverse logistics, e-Commerce fulfillment and more. Maersk Growth Case study.

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The (Internet of Things) IOT Supply Chain Benefits Now Coming Clearer

GlobalTranz

If human maintenance crews are called, the IoT can provide specifications for what parts need to be replaced, the tools necessary for making the repair, and instructions if the maintenance workers have not had to previously replace this part. The IoT Supply Chain with Robotics & Other Industries.