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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

Companies that integrate these technologies in their logistics and supply chain processes optimize their operations and set themselves up for long-term success. Route Planning and Vehicle Optimization With this virtual simulation technology, logistic managers can determine the most efficient and fastest routes available.

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What Can Location Map Software Be Used For?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The History and State of Vehicle Routing! Understanding how to optimize and capitalize on these details is essential for businesses wanting to maintain a competitive advantage. A few uses for location map software include: Route Optimization. Subscribe Here!

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Bye Bye Barry’s Bikes and Baking Powder – Supply Chain Upheaval Prompts Flight to Technology

Supply Chain Collaborator

We’re only beginning to understand the depth and breadth of the disruption COVID-19 is inflicting on supply chains. Modern supply chain management practices emphasize predictive analytics – analyzing prior operational data to intuit future resource planning. Act now to get your supply chain automation project under way.

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UPS Invests $300M in “Orion” Optimizer – SaaS Tools Far Less Costly

Supply Chain Collaborator

The Wall Street Journal reported recently on UPS’s project Orion, a ten year, $300 million technology build intended to optimize delivery routes for the tens of thousands of trucks the parcel giant has on roads across the globe daily. 190 possible alternate routes.

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Improve Supply Chain Spend Management through Advanced Fleet Tracking

Jaggaer

This echoes JAGGAER’s focus on better spend management for a host of industries including the supply chain. Tracking software not only reduces downtime but also assists fleet managers in staying on top of schedules from procurement to delivery—all processes involved in supply chain management. Gain better visibility.

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How Last Mile Delivery Affects the Supply Chain

The Network Effect

Principal, Supply Chain Technology, Tompkins International. The convergence of supply chain execution systems is a goal that many enterprises have yet to achieve. Route Planning and Optimization. The post How Last Mile Delivery Affects the Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Parable of Walmart, Target Stores and Vertical Farming

Supply Chain Collaborator

However, some of the largest most complex supply chains – like those at Walmart, Target Stores, Hasbro Toys and others – are seemingly able to pivot on a dime in response to external pressures on supply lines. How nimble is your supply chain logistics program?