Transportation – Inbound Logistics

The World Changed

apalmisano — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:55:47 +0000

When change happens, Logistics Plus delivers with the experience, the locations, the capabilities and the people. Today’s challenges require A 21st Century Logistics Company. See how Logistics Plus stands ready to meet the challenge by viewing their latest video.

Key Considerations to Improve Data Quality in Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms

Robert Fee — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:22:46 +0000

Can you act on your shipment visibility data? You can collect all the data you want—but if you don’t know HOW to look at it, you won’t know WHAT to do with it. Acting on insights collected from your Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platform (RTTVP) is a start, but if you’re not tracking every step of your shipments in real time—from point of origin to point of delivery—the data you’re acting on might be flawed. Supply chain technology leaders need to understand the importance of data quality, and take steps to improve it—to ensure that decisions are based on accurate and timely information.

‍This Gartner® research report, “Key Considerations to Improve Data Quality in RTTVP,” explains how organizations can learn to tell the difference between “any old data” and “good, clean data”—and much more.
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Supply Chain Integration with Scotts Miracle-Gro

Robert Fee — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 03:05:33 +0000

In this episode of the DHL Supply Chain All Business. No Boundaries. podcast, we sit down with Tony Botos, Director of Logistics at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, and David DeMarais, Director of Operations at DHL Supply Chain. Listen in as they discuss how warehousing and transportation come together to create a holistic supply chain operation.

Effective Change Management Process Critical to a Successful Transportation Transition

apalmisano — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:37:59 +0000

Shippers can identify many benefits to relying on an experienced third-party logistics (3PL) provider to manage their transportation and logistics processes, including full network visibility, route optimization, carrier management, access to performance benchmarks and metrics, and more. Making the change, however, can be daunting, and shippers should ensure they choose an experienced partner—one who understands that having a detailed change management plan can mean the difference between a successful transition and a complete disaster. Ruan’s experts have identified three keys to effectively managing a transition to an outsourced transportation management solution.

Generate and Communicate Actionable Visibility Data for Shippers and Receivers

Sachin — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:36:40 +0000

Today’s shippers and receivers are being challenged to navigate increasingly complex supply chains more efficiently. To succeed, they need the ability to view, analyze, predict and communicate the status of shipments in real time.As a result, supply chain visibility functionality has emerged as an industry requirement.

Optimize Your Supply Chain with Ocean Shipping Best Practices

Sachin — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:36:14 +0000

Want to optimize your supply chain? Doing so can feel easier said than done. Shippabo’s eBook walks through ocean shipping best practices to help you get started. The eBook includes critical elements of a successful supply chain, eight tips for optimizing your supply chain, and answers to common shipping FAQs. Download it to optimize your supply chainís inventory turn and pre- planning capabilities.

The Do’s and Don’ts of a TMS Selection and Implementation

Sachin — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:36:14 +0000

Transportation is often the largest supply chain cost for a company. A TMS can yield 6-8 percent savings on transportation costs, yet only a fraction of companies take advantage of a TMS. In this white paper, learn the do’s and don’ts of selecting and effectively implementing the right TMS for your company to realize transportation savings and improve your operations.

Inbound Terms Conversion Best Practices

Sachin — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:35:48 +0000

Many companies remain unaware of just how much their inbound freight costs them because these charges are “buried” in the prices they pay for the goods. “Collect” payment terms allow companies to pay for their own inbound transportation costs rather than their vendors. This not only gives a company greater control over their network—often resulting in greater visibility, tracking, and monitoring—but is frequently more cost-effective as well. For details, download this free whitepaper.

Transportation – No Longer Just a Cost of Doing Business

Sachin — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:35:22 +0000

Transportation leaders are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs while improving service levels as they conduct strategic assessments. Using the Spend Diagram to document freight flows and costs on a single page is the best way for a transportation team to collect data and focus their efforts. Read our white paper to learn how a Spend Diagram can identify savings opportunities throughout your transportation operations.

Find the Money: How a Transportation Spend Diagram Can Help

Sachin — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:34:00 +0000

Leaders in transportation look for ways to reduce costs while improving service levels as they conduct strategic assessments or solution designs. In this white paper, learn how developing a simple, one-page transportation spend diagram at the beginning of your strategic assessment will identify savings opportunities throughout your transportation operations.