Supply Chain Management

Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Optimization

Supplier relationship management starts with quality logistics

Fall has arrived, and with it, all our favorite seasonal foods. Wheat, flour, nuts and many other ingredients are making their way toward processing f...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | Managed Transportation

Transportation and logistics management are better together

Imagine an automotive parts supplier in Mexico, rapidly expanding to meet the growing demands of US automakers. The automotive parts aftermarket marke...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | Business Intelligence

The amazing value of nearshoring for today’s shippers

Nearshoring is a relatively newer term in logistics. It falls into the “-shoring” discussion, which includes offshoring, nearshoring and reshoring. Th...

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Supply Chain Management | Business Intelligence | Data Insights | Logistics Technology

Freight auditing cost models: Essential knowledge in the age of outsourcing

Picture it; you’re working your way through another Monday. You’ve put out the fires from the weekend, and now’s the time you usually review your frei...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | Shipping | Trucking | Freight Transportation

Avoid the hassle and get expert solutions for OTR coverage

Finding reliable over-the-road (OTR) transportation can be a significant challenge for businesses trying to maintain efficient supply chains. Securing...

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Supply Chain Management | Business Intelligence | Data Insights | Logistics Technology

Management by exception improves logistics

Few activities are more dynamic than the field of supply chain management. A typical day may include considering the impact of overseas conflicts, acc...

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Supply Chain Management | Business Intelligence | Data Insights | Logistics Technology

Too much logistics data and outdated insights are more harmful than meets the eye

Freight data, logistics data, business intelligence data–there are many ways to describe the information we collect about today’s supply chain. Modern...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | TMS | Transportation Management System

How transportation management solutions build stronger relationships in logistics

Maintaining strong relationships with your clients is crucial for long-term success, and often, it depends on your ability to deliver on time. One too...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | Business Intelligence | Data Insights | Thought Leadership

The global supply chain and the early, disruption-induced peak season

Let’s take a quick look back to the past few years’ disruptions. Rates were spiraling out of control, albeit a switch between high rates and record-se...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | Managed Transportation | Logistics Technology

The logistics of Independence Day: Complete supply chain solutions for distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers

Independence Day is a time for celebration, marked by spectacular fireworks displays, mouth-watering barbecues, and gatherings of family and friends a...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | Managed Transportation | Logistics Technology

How logistics-as-a-service (LaaS) unlocks value for today’s shippers

Imagine a Director of Logistics, juggling countless tasks daily—coordinating shipments, negotiating with carriers, tracking deliveries, and managing a...

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Supply Chain Management | Logistics Technology | Supply Chain Consulting

Our proven process part 3: IL2000's impact across industries

Welcome to the final installment of our blog series! In our previous posts, on actionable insights in logistics and our role as a managed transportati...

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