title = "Transportation and Logistics Management"

content = """
Transportation management coordinates the movement of goods from warehouse to
customer, balancing cost, speed, and reliability. Effective logistics planning
minimizes total delivered cost while meeting service level requirements.

**Carrier Selection Criteria:** Evaluate carriers based on on-time delivery,
damage rates, and cost per mile. Full truckload (TL) services for large shipments,
less-than-truckload (LTL) for partial loads, and parcel services for small
packages. Consider carrier capacity, geographic coverage, and technology
capabilities.

**Route Optimization:** Use algorithms to minimize distance, fuel consumption,
and delivery time. Consider traffic patterns, tolls, and delivery time windows.
Multi-stop routes require careful sequencing to avoid backtracking and delays.

**Load Planning:** Maximize cube utilization and weight capacity while
respecting product compatibility requirements. Heavy items at bottom, fragile
items protected. Consider product segregation for food safety, hazardous
materials, and temperature-controlled goods.

**Fleet Management:** For private fleets, track vehicle maintenance, fuel
efficiency, and driver availability. Outsourcing to third-party carriers reduces
capital investment but requires strong contract management and performance
monitoring.

**International Shipping:** Navigate customs regulations, documentation
requirements, and international transportation modes. Incoterms define
responsibility boundaries between shipper and receiver. Consider duties,
taxes, and currency fluctuations in pricing.
"""

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