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How to Choose the Right Last-Mile Delivery Technology for Your Business

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Buy vs Build Before companies dive into implementing last-mile delivery technology for their business, they must carefully consider whether building their own or purchasing existing technology makes the most sense. Purchasing last-mile technology nearly always guarantees faster deployment times and reduced capital expenditure.

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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research

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Companies may purchase vehicles sized for peak periods, resulting in excess capacity during slow times [1]. Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1].

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How Machine Learning Works, Benefits and its Applications

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By analyzing your past purchases and browsing habits, Amazon and Netflix employ machine learning to provide you with personalized recommendations that keep you interested and coming back for more. Applications include predictive maintenance, self-driving automobiles, and route optimization. Route Optimization.

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How Machine Learning is Reshaping Diverse Sectors with Practical Applications

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By analyzing your past purchases and browsing habits, Amazon and Netflix employ machine learning to provide you with personalized recommendations that keep you interested and coming back for more. Applications include predictive maintenance, self-driving automobiles, and route optimization. Route Optimization.

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The Reverse Logistics Role in Supply Chain Trends!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Self-optimizing systems rely on a set of circumstances, otherwise known as rule sets, that consider multiple influences and adjust to system settings and configurations as needed. In the reverse logistics supply chain, self-optimizing systems might include continuous transportation route optimization and automated alerts.

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What Is A Pre AND Post-Implementation Case Study: Here Is One For the Cosmetics Industry

Procurement Insights

The early results from a poll asking, “As a procurement professional, how interested are you in the ORO Labs purchase of ProcureTech 100 news?” Savings Potential: 5-10% through route optimization and carrier deals. The industry has been abuzz regarding ORO Labs’ acquisition of ProcureTech 100 this past week.

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4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use TMS from a 3PL

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Benjamin Franklin once said, “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” We say, “Those who would give up essential spend visibility and control to purchase a little temporary convenience deserve neither.” Want freight and route optimization?