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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research

SCMDOJO

We’ll delve into each challenge and explore potential solutions: 1. Companies may purchase vehicles sized for peak periods, resulting in excess capacity during slow times [1]. Solutions: Route optimization: Using technology to optimize delivery routes reduces travel time and fuel consumption.

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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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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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Improve Supply Chain Spend Management through Advanced Fleet Tracking

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The right software can guarantee better fleet management and more efficiency which can translate to increased profitability overall. This echoes JAGGAER’s focus on better spend management for a host of industries including the supply chain. As the trend continues, so does the need to upgrade and automate fleet tracking systems.

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6 Effective Hospital Supply Chain Management Strategies to Streamline Operations | Ecommerce

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Hospital supply chain management plays a key role in the efficient operation of healthcare organizations. In an industry where patient care is paramount, having a well-managed supply chain is important for ensuring timely delivery of medical equipment, medications, and other necessary supplies.

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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?” The company likely has multiple facilities, a global supply chain, and sustainability priorities (e.g., Savings Potential: 5-10% through route optimization and carrier deals.

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

Supply Chain Collaborator

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?