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07.27.10 -- Precision Matters In Demand Forecasting

July 27, 2010

Logistics Online Newsletter

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Precision Matters In Demand Forecasting
By Erin Harris, Integrated Solutions For Retailers Magazine
Your goal for forecasting in retail should not be perfection; that would be unrealistic. Instead, you must do your best to generate forecasts that are as accurate and unbiased as possible. And, you must do so as efficiently as possible. To achieve these goals, retailers need to consider other strategies that can be used in conjunction with forecasting methodologies.

Precision Matters In Demand Forecasting

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Macy's Increases Backhaul Loads By 30 Per Week
By Schneider National
According to the National Private Truck Council, approximately 28 percent of trailers on U.S. highways are currently running empty at high cost to companies, the economy and the environment. During these challenging times, reducing empty miles has become especially critical for a carrier's operations and bottom-line health. Macy's and Schneider National are among the more than 30 companies coming together with a new sense of urgency to solve this age-old, yet contemporary issue.

Macy's Increases Backhaul Loads By 30 Per Week

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The Oracle Speaks: Inbound Transportation - Freight Term Optimization
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