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456: Reach Supply Chain Excellence, with ITS Logistics

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today Im joined by people-first logistics company, ITS Logistics. ITS Logistics is one of North America’s fastest-growing, asset-based modern 3PLs, providing solutions for the industrys most complicated supply chain challenges. ITS has always been about smart, customer-driven growth.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

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This article explores key strategies for enhancing logistical efficiency and thus improving profitability and reducing cost. Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities like smaller vehicle sizes and less-than-full loads.

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441: Leverage Drayage Rating and Quoting Best Practices to Improve Supply Chain Management, Visibility and Logistics Execution, with CargoWise Landside

Let's Talk Supply Chain

CargoWise Landsides suite of logistics solutions are built to power the movement of containers by road, rail, and container exchange. Guest bio: Tom is a seasoned executive, technology innovator, and entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in transportation and logistics. Ultimately, its all about efficiency and transformation.

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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses

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Here are some additional tips to consider for driver training: Emphasize the importance of the program to drivers and demonstrate the potential cost savings and environmental benefits of improved vehicle efficiency (DfT, 2002). Freight Transport Association (2003), Solving the Skills Shortage 2003, Conference Report, 27th October 2003, FTA.

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Measuring Transportation Vehicle Utilization: The KPIs

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In the fast-paced world of logistics, efficient transportation is paramount. Every inch of unused space and every minute of idle time translates to lost revenue and a larger carbon footprint. To stay competitive and sustainable, businesses must maximize their transportation vehicle utilization. McKinnon, A., & Ge, Y.

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What does increasing regulatory oversight mean for the pharma supply chain?

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Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics. Within a decade, the number of FDA warning letters sent to medical device manufacturers has increased threefold, from 61 letters in 2002 to 181 in 2012 (EC A 2012).