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Empowering Vendors to Reduce Pre-Shipment Delays

Talking Logistics

Streamlining pre-shipping efforts creates efficiency and visibility In an IDC research survey, supply chain executives agree, “visibility, agility, supply diversification, and collaboration strategies” are the top responses for companies to mitigate supply chain risk from disruption.

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Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

In addition, the holiday shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year is 26 days—five days shorter than in 2023—potentially creating additional headaches for online vendors and their delivery partners attempting to fulfill a greater volume of orders in less time.

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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Many of the best automation solutions do not eliminate headcount. This solution significantly reduced shipping costs by eliminating wasted cardboard and dunnage. These are clear cut benefits. Vendors come in, meet with management and consultants, then design technology solutions around those processes as they are written.

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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! Clearly, successful reverse logistics cannot be left to luck.

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OneRail Recognized in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for VRS and Last Mile Technologies

The Logistics of Logistics

OneRail is among the last mile technology vendors surveyed in the report, which focuses on optimizing fleet operations. Download the report to learn how last mile vendors are adopting additional capabilities to create more customer-centric solutions. What is Vehicle Routing and Scheduling (VRS)?

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Lucas Systems is more than a Voice Vendor; They are a Warehouse Optimization Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

The worker can confirm the location by speaking it, eliminating the need for an RF scan. By allowing users to keep their eyes on the task at hand, without the need to look down at a computer screen or reach for a holstered scanner, Voice Recognition technology reduces the risk of accidents while simultaneously increasing the speed of picking.

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Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence

AIMMS

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. AIMMS in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020.