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Measuring Transportation Vehicle Utilization: The KPIs

SCMDOJO

In the fast-paced world of logistics, efficient transportation is paramount. To stay competitive and sustainable, businesses must maximize their transportation vehicle utilization. References: Department for the Environment, Transport and the Regions. Road Freight Transport and the Environment. Kearney, A. Mackie, P.

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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research

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Transportation is a complex system, and even minor inefficiencies can have a ripple effect. This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. We’ll delve into each challenge and explore potential solutions: 1.

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

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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.

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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. Doug Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics since December 2006 and was a Board member from 2008-2021. Doug Waggoner and Joe Lynch discuss the year ahead.

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A Brief History of WMS in the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

The 19 th Century: The Railroad Becomes a Major Player in Transporting Goods. During the 19 th century, the use of railroads to transport goods long distances had increased. The 2000s to 2006: Warehouses Become More Advanced, Relying on Evolving Technology to Meet Increased Demand and Avoid Overstocking.

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Blue Yonder is a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader 13 Years in a Row

BlueYonder

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. Transportation Optimization microservice: top-tier Blue Yonder planning made available to wider audience via a standalone API.

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What’s Next for The Freight Market with Chris Pickett

The Logistics of Logistics

Before joining Coyote in 2006, Chris spent his early career in supply chain software development and network design – and studied at as many Eastern US tech schools as he could: earning a B.S. Flock Freight is a technology-driven logistics company that specializes in pooling shipments to increase efficiency and reduce transportation costs.