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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. The collaborative capability is also a boon to private fleet operators who are better able to optimize revenue streams on backhauls.

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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research

SCMDOJO

Solution: Collaborative logistics: Partnering with other companies in similar industries can allow for shared resources and consolidation of deliveries during peak periods [1]. Inefficiency is a Transportation Challenge: Challenge: Inefficient routing, underutilized vehicles, and traffic congestion all contribute to wasted time and resources.

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UltraShipTMS named Top a 100 Logistics IT Provider for Seventh Year

Supply Chain Collaborator

Growing Cloud TMS Solution Provider Becoming a Fixture on Inbound Logistics’ Annual List of the Best Supply Chain Logistics Solution Providers. The full list is published in the April 2016 issue. The full list is published in the April 2016 issue.

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UltraShipTMS Inbound Logistics Solution Selected by The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

Supply Chain Collaborator

NJ-Based Logistics IT Solution Provider Continues Growing its Profile among Retailers. February 17, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS announces the latest addition to its growing roster of valued client companies –The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., The post UltraShipTMS Inbound Logistics Solution Selected by The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

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Characteristics of Supply Chain Leaders vs. Laggards

Supply Chain Collaborator

Hint: it involves finding logistics IT providers whose products and services are committed to driving value beyond the confines of their perceived roles. A majority of shippers use transportation logistics automation tools like TMS, route optimizers, YMS, WMS, fleet management and freight payment & audit solutions.

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How Last Mile Delivery Affects the Supply Chain

The Network Effect

Basic GPS is a given, but when synchronized with the appointment management system and route optimization the driver is now fully informed and enabled. Changes in customer availability can be communicated in real-time to the delivery team to reschedule and re-route. Returns and Reverse Logistics. Driver Companion.