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Unified TMS Thru Integration Enables Profitability

GlobalTranz

The overwhelming majority of motor carriers and shippers use a transportation management system (TMS) to gain insights into supply chain management and keep freight spend under control. According to Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner, the statistic has risen from 62% in 2005 to 91% in 2018.

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The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner

The Logistics of Logistics

Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. From 1986 to 1998, Waggoner held a variety of positions in sales, operations, marketing, and engineering at Yellow Transportation before becoming Vice President of Customer Service.

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Augmented Reality: A Game Changer for the Logistics of the Future

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Since the company’s foundation in 2005, TeamViewer’s software has been installed on more than 2.5 billion devices around the world. The company is headquartered in Goppingen, Germany, and employs around 1,400 people globally.

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Walmart in a World on Fire

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart has been on an ESG journey since 2005. I’ve long argued that implementing a transportation management system (TMS) is a great way to save money while going green. At this conference, the executive also spoke about ongoing efforts to improve their transportation capabilities. That is not surprising to me.

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BR Williams is SmartWay Certified for 18 years

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Minimizing fuel usage and continually lowering emissions through several initiatives have earned BR Williams the coveted Smartway Eco Certification designation each year since 2005. However, this growth has also led to rising concerns about the environmental impact of global freight transport. The SmartWay Program is a U.S.

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ALAN Activates for Hurricane Milton- Seeks Added Assistance

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters is sharing a communication of importance for logistics, transportation and supply chain management teams to consider. It will continue to provide these reports as circumstances change in the days ahead.

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

SCMDOJO

While internet-based transport exchanges offer potential, their effectiveness is still debated due to uncertainties in carrier and shipper participation. Postponement: Strategies like Just-in-Time and postponement can reduce inventory and transportation costs. The impact of e-commerce on logistics and transport.