by spartan | Oct 30, 2017 | Logistics, Supply Chain
One of the most common key performance indicators (KPIs) for transportation departments was to measure on-time performance when visibility solutions first became available. A carrier scorecard was being reviewed for every quarter. The ocean and air carriers were being...
by spartan | Oct 27, 2017 | Logistics, Supply Chain
Is there really a way to manage supplier performance, or is this something that you can simply monitor and hope for the best? Since there is no way you can directly control their performance, you might not be able to manage this effectively as well. Maybe it’s just a...
by spartan | Oct 25, 2017 | Freight, Logistics
There are just a few months left until the start of a new year, and it’s time to start thinking about the changes you’re going to make to improve your business for 2018. As you go through what’s worked and what hasn’t, don’t overlook how your partnerships with your...
by spartan | Oct 23, 2017 | Supply Chain
The digital supply chain is a term that basically defines a supply chain that has its foundation built around web-enabled capabilities. At this time, there are many hybrid systems in place wherein supply chains normally use a mix of paper and IT-based processes. In...
by spartan | Oct 20, 2017 | Logistics
With many opportunities to expand, a lot of shippers find themselves considering a parcel management solution to support their growth. Although it is natural to focus on solving these specific pain points, such tunnel vision approach can lead to uninformed decisions....