What Are Shipping Analytics? Shipping analytics is the process of gathering, processing, and analyzing large amounts of shipping data to gain visibility into shipping operations. It also provides companies with valuable insights that help them make better business...
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UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Examples and Alternatives
What are UPS Supply Chain Solutions? UPS Supply Chain Solutions™ (UPS-SCS) is part of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS), offering warehousing and distribution, customs clearance, global freight forwarding, and other supply chain services. Its sophisticated...
Key Differences Between Supply Chain and Logistics Management
What Is Supply Chain Management? Supply chain management (SCM) is the management of a network that helps businesses meet customer demands by sourcing raw materials, producing, and delivering products as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. It also includes the...
Supply Chain Audits for Logistics: Different Types to Keep in Mind
What Is a Supply Chain Audit? Supply chain audits offer in-depth insights into your supply chain processes and identify corrective actions for internal and external parties. There are two types of supply chain audits, internal and external audits (also called supplier...
The Role of Logistics Centers in the Supply Chain
What are logistics centers? A logistics center is an area that provides various logistics services, including warehousing, transportation, and storage to businesses and shippers. These large facilities are purpose-built to help companies move closer to transportation...
5 Ways Manufacturers Can Future-Proof Their Network for Greater Efficiency
Over the past year, manufacturers’ durable goods shipments have risen by almost 12%, and new orders are up by 11%. However, the positive news regarding U.S. manufacturing industry growth has been offset by rising shipping costs, threatening manufacturers’ overall...
Evolution of Supply Chains: How Digitization Is The Answer To Smarter Supply Chains
From 18th-century merchants who lost goods during trade and transport, to 21st century’s supply chain managers who rely on technological infrastructure to manage goods and deliver products on time effectively - they’ve all had one evergreen problem. Inventory...