The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old. Is ocean freight pricing broken? It took carriers months to adjust capacity to the new low-demand reality. And it can be fixed. But first, how did we get here?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Shortages of drivers is just one of the contributors to the difficulties shippers are having in securing the truck capacity they need. This is just a different type of equipment,” Ms.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. To thrive in this ever-evolving landscape, shippers must embrace a flexible and responsive approach.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The Freight RFP Process is Broken – Let’s Fix It with Maggie Petrovic. Maggie Petrovic and Joe Lynch discuss the freight RFP process is broken – let’s fix it. Maggie is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Emerge , a company that is Reinventing Freight Procurement. About Maggie Petrovic. She has a B.A

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The capacity crunch is starting to take hold of the shipping industry. However, this capacity crunch is likely to exceed even the worst capacity crunches in history, says Karen Sage of Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. Know the Causes Is the Starting Point to Thriving in a Capacity Crunch. Click Here.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. If you have a deeper understanding of freight, you might want to check out our Freightos Baltic Index daily container index instead. Let’s talk freight. . And it’s not just ocean freight. More freight costs, higher consumer costs.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

CNN continues to provide real-time war coverage here. Freight Market California’s AB5 AB5 has the potential to destabilize the trucking market in California, which can create a variety of issues for shippers moving freight in and out of the state. At this time, the AB5 law is in effect and being enforced.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

“Spot Market Freight Indices Continue Surge to Three-Year Highs”. Freight transportation capacity, (particularly truckload capacity) is tight as it has ever been. The module also records time stamped pickup and delivery confirmations. Truckload Carriers Pitch Rate Hikes Driven by ELDs, Driver Pay, Hot Market”. “The

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As a result, many shippers are revising their strategy from just-in-time inventory to just-in-case based on the hard lessons of the past two years. Tightened Capacity. Labor shortages will have a lasting effect, effectively reducing capacity for carriers and terminals. LTL Industry Macro Trends. Accessorial Fees.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2018

Small and mid-sized shippers face many challenges in full truckload freight management. Different carriers charge different rates, which reflect the relative trucking activity of a destination, and freight management requires navigating a complex system of drivers, trucks, and trailer types, while trying to get the best deal possible.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. That’s an astonishing $933.30

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

Freight rates continue to remain elevated in year-over-year comparisons. Produce season is a yearly occurrence and, for its duration, it can widely affect capacity and freight rates. Produce season is a yearly occurrence and, for its duration, it can widely affect capacity and freight rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In some sort or another, Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather since 1890, and let’s just say that his record is iffy at best. ” I assume that Phil tries to ignore the pomp and circumstance of how his shadow would determine the upcoming weather pattern, and just wants more sleep (like the rest of us on a cold winter’s day).

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

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Parade

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Parade’s approach to capacity management is different from the rest in several ways. Parade is considered the top capacity management solution by most of the supply chain industry. The following unique features are just some of the reasons that Parade is at the top of the class in cap management solutions for the freight industry.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For freight, managing black swan events, like risk mitigation , means finding problems that are on the verge of causing disruption and taking advantage of resources to minimize their impact. As a result, carriers will have less capacity and availability to handle unexpected surges in demand. DOWNLOAD THE FREE RESOURCE HERE.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Lindsay Watt and Joe Lynch discuss winning capacity management. Lindsay is the VP of Product at Parade , a capacity management platform that helps freight brokerages win more business. About Lindsay Watt Lindsay Watt is the VP of Product at Parade, a capacity management platform that helps freight brokerages win more business.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2018

For shippers, the best way to handle the e-commerce logistics surge lies in e-commerce freight consolidation and deconsolidation. E-Commerce Growth Is Incompatible With Stagnate Freight Shipping Strategies E-commerce growth can boggle the mind. Faster delivery and decreased freight spend. Track inventory in real time.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Working smarter, not harder, is critical for everybody in transportation today, but it’s especially important for freight brokers in light of the increased competition in the marketplace and the ever-more demanding expectations of shippers. What does “working smarter, not harder” mean for freight brokers? Working smarter.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A value above 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being stretched and supply chain volatility is increasing. A value below 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being underutilized, reducing supply chain volatility. Price Inflation Container prices was just the tip of the iceberg with respect to rapid price increases.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

Having available capacity means more than having enough trucks, rail or steamship carrier assets to manage your business. With capacity in a constant state of flux, it’s critical that shippers and 3PLs maximize efficiencies and assist carriers in maximizing the utilization of available assets. Build a Reliable Carrier Network.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Part 2: Lessons from Comparing Disruptions In the previous post in this two-part series, The 7 Core Capacities of Supply Chain Resilience , we identified the core capacities that are the building blocks of supply chain resilience. Note that the seven core capacities are assessed as to whether there is a loss of capacity or not.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 14, 2022

Cargo vessels, planes, and semi-trucks portray freight transportation as they cross great distances to get loads to their final destination. However, without the correct paperwork, freight can’t leave the ground. It would follow that an increase in packages and parcels will increase freight damage. dollars in 2021.

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Stord

APRIL 2, 2020

Know how many of what SKUs you have in each of your facilities, which ones are selling quickly, and which ones are just sitting in storage taking up much-needed capacity. If you need help managing freight costs or securing freight services, contact us at [link]

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 17, 2022

Just as spring signals a time full of blossoms and allergenic sneezes, changing seasons can cause people to reflect on traditions. Today, much of the freight industry believes the traditional freight invoice audit and payment practices are in the latter category. Shippers Can Spend Too Much Time on Processing.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Especially with the ELD mandate, we need to inform our suppliers and distribution centers that their receiving hour window may no longer be conducive to transporting freight. Now we're creating loads that don't take as much time to break down.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses. According to consultancy firm Descartes Datamyne , shipments are at an all-time high. What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. A problem also linked to shipping companies. What happened to the containers?

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Facing current capacity issues and addressing their impact on the supply chain is a critical first step for automotive shipping recovery and growth. Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. This has resulted in industry-wide reductions in automobile production.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Facing current capacity issues and addressing their impact on the supply chain is a critical first step for automotive shipping recovery and growth. . Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. Why Semiconductors Are Still in Short Supply.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Sourcing transportation capacity is vital to the supply chain. Finding available capacity within each mode, including parcel, remains elusive to companies during peak season. A successful rapid deployment of any proven vaccine doesn’t just rely on the amount of vaccine produced. Those are problems throughout any peak season.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

During the holiday shopping season, sky-high ocean freight rates are major contributors that will strain the industry and shoppers alike. Other intermittent bottlenecks such as port shutdowns and freight policy changes will add to the shipping industry’s woes. The Rippling Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Other Shipping Challenges.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Throughout 2020, disruption took center-stage, leaving companies and shippers scrambling to find resources and strategies that will enable the survival of the coming peak season shipping capacity crunch. And the logistics industry is on the cusp of the biggest peak season in history—giving rise to tighter capacity and extended lead times.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Especially with the ELD mandate, we need to inform our suppliers and distribution centers that their receiving hour window may no longer be conducive to transporting freight. Now we're creating loads that don't take as much time to break down.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Kary Jablonski and Joe Lynch discuss how to level up your freight brokerage. Kary is the CEO of Trucker Tools , the leading carrier relationship management platform that helps brokers grow their carrier network, book loads digitally, track freight, and build enduring relationships with carriers to drive reuse.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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