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3 Logistics Trends Point to Cloud TMS Adoption by SMBs in 2016

Supply Chain Collaborator

The Collaborator has been reviewing respected sources of industry analysis to gain perspective on the trends being predicted to materialize in supply chain logistics for 2016. Trend 3) The Role of BI and Data – Logistics IT solutions are adept at collecting all manner of data relevant to transportation management.

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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research

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Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1]. Solutions: Route optimization: Using technology to optimize delivery routes reduces travel time and fuel consumption.

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Characteristics of Supply Chain Leaders vs. Laggards

Supply Chain Collaborator

A majority of shippers use transportation logistics automation tools like TMS, route optimizers, YMS, WMS, fleet management and freight payment & audit solutions. The most recent study, published in the second half of 2016, produced a wealth of wisdom about supply chain management.