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Key Benefits of Increased Visibility in Last Mile Delivery!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Last-mile delivery visibility is key to business success. In fact, 93% of customers say they want to be informed with increased visibility throughout the entire delivery journey, from in-transit status through to final arrival date. Predictive visibility.

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Route Planning for Logistics and Distribution!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Route planning article and permission to publish here provided by Vardan Markosyan. Route planning is essential for logistics and distribution companies as it allows them to provide a more efficient delivery service. Companies can provide more accurate delivery times and keep their customers up to date. Subscribe Here!

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3 Ways a TMS Platform Offsets Inflated Shipping Costs

Supply Chain Collaborator

TRILLION on Shipping Costs in 2017” blares the headline from the Wall Street Journal Logistics Report article. Using TMS and route optimizers to plan more efficient shipments , a shipper can significantly reduce lead times and shrink dwell times. “Companies Spent a Record $1.5 Up a whopping 6.2%

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How Machine Learning is Transforming Supply Chain Management

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Route optimization & logistics planning Cost savings, faster delivery times, and happier customers? By plugging into real-time data, machine learning algorithms do precisely that, optimizing transportation routes to minimize fuel consumption, reduce delivery delays, and improve logistics operations.

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How Last Mile Delivery Affects the Supply Chain

The Network Effect

Synchronization of information across systems provides the visibility that can help enable world class customer service. The ability to schedule the order delivery at the point of sale, while considering the cost of delivery and existing delivery routes, requires orchestration with the inbound lead times and outbound route planning.

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4 Route Planning Trends and Innovations!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The History and State of Vehicle Routing! Route planning trends article and permission to publish here provided by Cristina Par. Additionally, Google Maps offers an option for quick reroutes by factoring in accidents and traffic snarl-ups in real-time, making it one of the most efficient tools in route planning.

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How Analytics Can Cure Supply Chain Woes!

Supply Chain Game Changer

But, in the current international atmosphere of supply chain troubles and widespread shipping congestion, the topic is a timely one. Consider the following real-life applications of how modern businesses employ advanced analytical solutions to navigate the daily challenges of supply chain logistics. Visual Analytics. Visual Analytics.