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Managing the entire delivery process and gaining real-time control over logistics assets and a mobile workforce has many benefits for manufacturers, retailers, distributors and their logistics services providers. Click on the links below for more information about how to manage critical mobile resource management challenges including compliance, route planning and performance management.

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AVL, Routing & Scheduling Case Study: Gaining Real-time Delivery Insight with Intelligent AVL

Intelligent AVL provides a Web-based view of real-time information on delivery arrivals at distribution centers or hubs, enabling dispatchers to adapt routes quickly and efficiently according to exceptions.x

Fuel & Labor Cost Savings through Next Generation Fleet Management Best Practices

Next Generation Fleet Management Best Practices delineates the best practices fleet managers can implement to work better and smarter, and to significantly reduce fleet costs.

Optimizing Home Delivery: Winning Market Share Through Efficient Home Delivery Programs

This white paper shows how home delivery providers can transform the delivery service from a costly liability to a customer service asset while controlling and minimizing transportation costs.

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5 Ways To Improve Driver Performance: Routing, Distribution & Logistics

To win market share and remain profitable in a growing competitive environment, efficiently managing driver performance and customer service demands is paramount. Here are 5 ways to help ensure you improve performance.

Logistics: Best Practices For Optimizing The Last Mile

10 best practices for optimizing last mile pick up and delivery operations.

Route Planning, Tracking, and Dispatching: 8 Benefits of a Comprehensive Solution

MRM plays an integral part in supporting and improving route planning, dispatching and tracking functions and processes. Here are 8 key benefits to ensure a comprehensive solution.

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Acronym Reference Guide: Logistics & Supply Chain Management

A list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms.

Hours of Service (HOS): Frequently asked questions about driving time, breaks, on-duty-limits and more

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a regulatory proposal that would revise hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for commercial truck drivers. In this FAQ, FMCSA examines common questions about driving time, breaks, on-duty-limits and other regulatory requirements.

Last Mile: How To Deliver Customer Service Efficiently and Profitably

Service demands involved in delivering to the customer’s home, the “last mile” of the supply chain, contribute to higher costs. This post outlines the necessary steps to deliver customer service efficiently and profitably.

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Important Updates on Cargo Security and Customs Compliance Initiatives

This video recording provides an update on several important cargo security and customs compliance initiatives, such as the Import Security Filing (ISF) and Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program, along with some recommendations for shippers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs on how to create best-in-class cargo security and customs compliance processes.

Next Generation of Home Delivery: Real-Time Optimization Technology offers more choices to customers at point-of-sale

What if you could give your customers the ideal Home Delivery experience and make more money doing it?

Route Planning and Wireless Mobile Technology: Understanding MRM 2.0

From the archives: this short video interview with Ken Wood illustrates tips for implementing an integrated MRM 2.0 solution.

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