SCMDOJO
APRIL 9, 2024
In the world of logistics, this means enhanced operational efficiency for inventory management, route optimization, safety and security of goods, and resource allocation. Route Planning and Vehicle Optimization With this virtual simulation technology, logistic managers can determine the most efficient and fastest routes available.
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 1, 2022
A few uses for location map software include: Route Optimization. Route optimization will use any data imports and consider all traffic considerations before optimizing the routes for your drivers. Location map software integrates external construction, delays, and traffic into the planning stages.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 13, 2022
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. If you are looking to add multiple stops on your google maps route, this post on how to find the shortest route on Google Maps is a good read for you.
Supply Chain Collaborator
JULY 22, 2020
All of this requires systems that can handle the unexpected, provide visibility into distribution networks, find shipping capacity in atypical lanes, etc. Providers of TMS, YMS, freight audit, route optimization and other solutions are being overrun with new business.
Supply Chain Collaborator
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
A majority of shippers use transportation logistics automation tools like TMS, route optimizers, YMS, WMS, fleet management and freight payment & audit solutions. Strong planning and network design. The proper planning of network design is another area where logistics IT solutions help shippers become leaders.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 13, 2017
Want a TMS configured to address the specifics of your network design and business rules? Want freight and route optimization? This gives the 3PL the imprimatur of TMS depth, when in reality, these scaled back versions are anything but deep. Sorry, one size fits all. Yard management and dock door scheduling?
Supply Chain Collaborator
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Your transportation plan may not approach a fraction of the complexity facing UPS but nevertheless, the variables at work in your network are probably still beyond the computing power of even the sharpest human minds. UPS expects to save $300 million to $400 million annually with this technology.
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