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DIALOG | October 7, 2015

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Transportation Metrics: Keeping Score

When every dollar and every mile counts, shippers need to know which carriers are keeping them on a course to profitability. That's why carrier metrics are so important. Read full article…

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Tracking Carrier Performance

How well is your trucking company working for you? Metrics offer insight into carrier performance and benchmarks for improvement goals. Read full article…

Warehouse Metrics: Measure What Matters

Instead of becoming overwhelmed with data, managers should identify and focus on the most useful metrics to gather, report, and apply. Read full article…

Uncovering Value Through Performance Metrics

Performance metrics help uncover value throughout global supply chains. When you use these metrics properly, you can find value in all areas and go much deeper than the typical price and vessel reliability data. Read full article…

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Driver Shortage Threatens to Slow Intermodal Growth

Dave Manning of TCW discusses how the shortage of qualified drivers threatens the continued growth of the intermodal industry. Read full article…

Big Data and High Seas Converge

New connected smart ships will help steamship lines use digital technologies to better manage fleets and reduce costs. Read full article…

Outsourcing to a Third-Party Logistics Provider

Steve Syfan of Syfan Logistics explains how manufacturers can best address today's increasing regulations and demand volatility by outsourcing shipping to a third-party logistics provider. Read full article…

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Jeff Larson: A Gem of a Job

Jeff Larson, director of distribution engineering analysis at Tiffany & Co., works with the jewelry company's international locations to help improve their operations. Read full article…

XPO Goes Long with Con-way Play

How will XPO's blockbuster acquisition of Con-way impact the transportation, logistics, and supply chain sector? Read full article…

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Leveraged Platforms: The More Efficient Road Ahead

Chuck Fattore of RR Donnelley Logistics discusses how core carriers participating in leveraged platforms typically receive consistent, attractive internal freight volumes and specific lanes of business. Read full article…

Getting the Most from Logistics Association Memberships

Active participation in a professional association helps advance career growth and offers continuous learning. Read full article…

Procurement and Purchasing: Buying into Lean

Paul A. Myerson of Lehigh University explains how to identify non-traditional sources of waste when applying Lean principles to procurement and purchasing processes. Read full article…

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