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How Smart Contracts Are Impacting Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Traditional contracts rely on manual verification, third-party intermediaries, and complex legal frameworks, leading to delays, disputes, and increased costs. Intermediary costs Third-party auditors, banks, and brokers drive up expenses. Lost goods, fraud, and counterfeiting cost businesses billions of dollars annually.

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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to rethink supply chains. Vehicle production costs in the U.S. Exploring alternative shipping routes via Gulf Coast ports to bypass land border congestion.

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The Give and Take of Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Retailers also took steps to contain costs and preserve margins as they reoriented toward e-commerce like never before, including putting solutions in place to more effectively navigate carrier capacity caps and improve the visibility, accessibility, and mobility of inventory. More to give the organization.

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What is Volume Leverage?

Logistics Bureau

Think of volume leverage like having a stronger negotiating position when you’re dealing with larger quantities. Here’s where it gets interesting – volume leverage isn’t just about getting better prices (though that’s certainly part of it).

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Optimize Your Freight Spend Without Negotiation

Talking Logistics

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” The second question we get is what strategies can we implement to lower our transportation costs.

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Peak Time or Holiday Shipping: Strategies & Tips to Stay Sane, Mitigate Extra Costs, & Keep Customers Happy

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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The Best Ways to Use Project Management to Build Resilient Supply Chains Amid Global Disruptions

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This approach enhances supply chain flexibility and improves negotiation power, which allows businesses to secure better prices and delivery terms. Enhance Warehouse and Distribution Strategies Companies that rely solely on centralized warehouses may experience significant delays if transportation issues or inventory shortages arise.