Leveraging 3PLs for Future Shipper Gains

Logistics Management

The inexorable force of digitization is reshaping the 3PL marketplace, with new alliances and partnerships reflecting that trend as never before. Warehousing and freight brokerages, meanwhile, are sectors of constant reinvention. Armstrong & Associates research indicates that one other ongoing development is also a game changer: global trade tensions and disruptions. "We are going to be taking a long view on how trade agreements will play out, and what their impact will have on logistics managers with their planning and forecasting budgets," says Evan Armstrong, president of Armstrong & Associates.
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Spotlight

​​Chicago-based United Airlines is running behind schedule in its effort to retrofit the cabins of its older Boeing and Airbus aircraft. In late-April, a top executive for the carrier indicated that the cabin overhauls have been challenging due to ongoing supply chain troubles. Let’s look at the airline’s situation in today’s video!

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6 Supply Chain Hurdles to Clear with Digital Transformation

ESKER

The ever-increasing importance of customer experience has had a significant impact on supply chain leaders and their role in driving business success. With the margin of error being so small, and supply chain volatility at an all-time high, what digital transformation strategies should businesses be pursuing to set themselves up for long-term success? Join us for an educational webinar that explores the importance of automated order management solutions and the 6 most common supply chain challenges.
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Developing an Effective Parcel Spend Strategy in an Online World

Supply Chain Quarterly

E-commerce has redrawn the logistics map, and the phenomenon is in its early stages. As more goods are ordered online, the ability to master your parcel shipping strategy will become more important than ever. Consumers expect free or very low-cost shipping, yet parcel carriers expect to be paid for their services. Shippers will need to balance the demands of their customers with the realities of their shipping budgets.
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The Top Tips for More Effective Supplier Negotiations

Negotiating with suppliers is challenging even in the most favorable economic conditions. However, a unique set of compounding challenges like inflation, labor market shortage and global supply constraints are shrinking margins across the supply chain. Consequently, vendors are proposing renewal pricing increases ranging from 10% to as much as 30% in some cases.
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improving the traveller experience with real-time planning and incentives

In these uncertain times, one of the keys to bringing travellers back on board public transport is rebuilding trust. Riders need to trust that the transport systems they’ve relied upon in the past are still safe, dependable and efficient. In this webinar, Moovit’s Frank Kopas discussed how agencies can utilise apps as rider engagement tools and gain insights to improve operational plans. Cubic’s Robert Sprogis provided an overview of how municipalities, transport agencies and operators, and large businesses can leverage rewards and incentives to manage travel behaviour and passenger loads. Cubic’s Bonnie Crawford also provided use cases for marrying the rich rider and operational data for improved traveller experiences.
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Spotlight

​​Chicago-based United Airlines is running behind schedule in its effort to retrofit the cabins of its older Boeing and Airbus aircraft. In late-April, a top executive for the carrier indicated that the cabin overhauls have been challenging due to ongoing supply chain troubles. Let’s look at the airline’s situation in today’s video!

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