Supply chain management solutions are rarely, if ever, identical. The perfect solution for one client may lack efficiency with another client, even though the two companies are fairly similar in their distribution needs. That’s why successful 3PLs offer a skillset across the supply chain, working as an extension of a client’s manufacturing processes, adding value … Read More
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In today’s highly competitive business environment, optimizing warehouse capacity is crucial for companies looking to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet customer demands effectively. The key to achieving optimal warehouse capacity lies in a combination of effective planning, utilization of technology, and, perhaps less obviously, partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that also … Read More
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Given a strategic location and environment, warehousing facilities can add value beyond traditional storage, especially in the case of postponement. Postponement is delaying the final configuration until a product is sold or at least close to the point of consumption. This offers two benefits: one, it allows the manufacturer to save by shipping bulk as … Read More
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As the year 2024 looms on the horizon, companies specializing in freight procurement events have a lot on their agenda. Achieving 2023 goals, lowering transportation spend, and meeting capacity demands should be at the forefront of their attention. A crucial part of ensuring success in these areas is selecting the right partner for your Request … Read More
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Lean, agile supply chains are those that maintain a balance between supply and demand. To address this challenge, many organizations rely on demand planning, which involves forecasting customer demand for their products or services. Demand planning helps determine warehouse needs, drives more efficient transportation, and creates a more collaborative relationship across sales, production, logistics, and … Read More
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Employing a regional warehouse network is a decentralized supply chain strategy designed to reduce overall logistics expenses by pushing inventory closer to consumption. By positioning facilities closer to dense populations and major markets, shippers can reduce final delivery time while decreasing transportation miles significantly, utilizing truckload or rail to the regional DC and then LTL … Read More
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Much has been said about supply chain management. But what about supply chain alignment? Have you aligned procurement, production, transportation, and distribution to work in a coordinated and integrated manner? This blog will address three key points related to supply chain alignment, including whether your assets are aligned for optimal performance, logistics services, and goals. … Read More
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MTS Can Make Transportation an Asset Outsourcing management of a company’s transportation operations is a big step, but it’s also one that can deliver big benefits, transforming transportation into an asset. This month’s blog discusses the three top benefits of sourcing the transportation function to a Managed Transportation Services 3PL, which is responsible for planning, … Read More
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Transportation is often one of the largest expenditures on the balance sheet. Consequently, proper management of this expense is a top priority for most organizations and can lead to pointed questions about outsourcing. “Will we be better off in terms of service and cost by outsourcing management to the experts?” This is not to insinuate … Read More
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Supply chain transparency has historically referred to the ability to track production flow, inventory, and shipments. While that still holds true, transparency is critical to ensuring a sustainable partnership between the shipper and 3PL. Clear communication, the establishment of specific performance metrics, and a thorough understanding of how services can be scaled or modified to … Read More
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