GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Higher freight volumes. Stronger freight volumes are expected as pent-up demand from consumers, retailers, and manufacturers reaches an apex. Shrinking capacity from higher freight volumes results in higher rates throughout peak season and beyond. Tight capacity and high rates.

Shipping 232

Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Industrial Industry 232

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

As I mentioned in an earlier post on the growth drivers for the Transportation Management Systems market , transportation visibility tools are one of a number of technologies that are improving performance and helping to reduce freight spend. Air cargo visibility is also becoming a more important aspect of overall transportation visibility.

Real-time Visibility 247

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Shipsy

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Manufacturers across globe have faced multiple challenges in Supply Chain from time and again that changed (increased / decreased) with. Larger than life manufacturing brands that have high standards of product & service quality to meet. freight air or ship , domestic distribution all are an integral part of any products cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers, and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers.”. Preferably, these services are integrated, or “bundled” together by the provider.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 27, 2020

After an extremely volatile first half of the year, the challenges in the air freight market look set to continue into 2021, requiring both foresight and forward planning from businesses. A turbulent six months for air freight. This caused an overheated market, with the price of air freight increasing by as much as 400%.

Supply and Demand 66

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Which brings us to international freight. It’s challenging to get fixed prices for global freight. Conversely in 2021 when rates were sky high, suddenly companies that had negotiated fixed rates couldn’t get their cargo on the ship without paying an extra premium surcharge. Hedging for freight price volatility.

Negotiating Skills 177

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts from 2014.

Freight 120

Freight Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiate Pricing 120

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Distribution Center Management. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Preferably, these services are integrated, or “bundled” together by the provider.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 244

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. Molex has more than 80 manufacturing facilities around the world supported by an 18,000 strong supplier eco-system that provide raw materials, electronic components, and services. The Molex Supply Chain. The Advantages of Agility.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 196

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It allows businesses to distribute their products at the right temperature as they make their way through the world’s supply chain. Refrigerated transport allows you to reduce time-to-market for your new products as you can distribute them as soon as you produce them. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Conclusion.

Transportation 97

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. Manufacturers. Events Clarion Events distribution managers event freight transport logistics Multimodal NEC Birmingham procurement directors shipping managers Supply Chain Directors traffic managers'

Manufacturing Procurement 79

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! The first distinction to be made is that Logistics management is different from Freight management. Simply put, Logistics management is a much more all encompassing and overarching term with a vast scope which includes Freight management. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 89

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Distribution Center Management. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Preferably, these services are integrated, or “bundled” together by the provider.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 130

20Cube Logistics

JULY 9, 2019

Supply chain involves procurement, creating orders, packing, shipping and distribution of goods, etc., Blockchain is a distributed database that contains records of events in continuity which can be assessed and inspected by users. How will blockchain impact freight forwarding? which in itself is a complex process. 20cube.com.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 40

ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

No one would really know what was on any cargo ship until they opened each individual package. This would severely slow down the shipping and distribution process, increase the risk of damage or loss, and compromise the stability of an entire supply chain.

Shipping 52

Shipping Cargo Material Savings Third Party Logistics 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Let us consider five of the crucial roles of truck drivers in the supply chain: Moving Freight. Notably, at least 70% of all the freight that is moved in the United States goes through the hands of a truck driver. They move raw materials to manufacturing plants or finished products from the plants to retail and distribution centers.

Supply Chain Planning 86

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. Rickenbacker International Airport was a bustling hub for air freight well before the pandemic—a day’s truck drive to half of the U.S. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic.

America 52

America Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Or distribution? These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers, and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.

3PL 106

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Access to bathrooms This has been a problem forever for truck drivers when they are picking up or delivering cargo. Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) for introducing the Trucker Bathroom Access Act on Dec 15 to ensure that truckers have access to restroom facilities when they are picking up or delivering cargo.

Cargo 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Or distribution? These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers, and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.

3PL 100

3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Warehousing 100

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Or distribution? These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers, and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.

3PL 100

3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Warehousing 100

Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

Everything from a lack of capacity, manufacturing shortages, cost control difficulties, regional supply delays and disruptions, length and complexity of supply shipping routes, driver and worker shortages, rising costs and expenses, and COVID-related disruptions have contributed to the retail supply chain process today. .

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Not even B2B is spared from these changing expectations (which is why we at Freightos launched an online freight marketplace ). While freight industry executives likely sighed with relief when an update of Amazon’s logistics.amazon.com page on June 28th turned out to be nothing more than a franchise model for courier delivery services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 133

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise). req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise). distribution network.” And with that, have a happy weekend!

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Freight is changing. ” Today, almost 20% of manufacturers and retailers use 3D printing in some way, shape or form. Prior to the container, general cargo was a general mess, requiring a veritable Tetris game every time a ship was loaded. This set the stage for Lean Manufacturing and the Just-In-Time supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Cathy Roberson

JULY 10, 2021

President Biden’s July 9th Executive Order , Promoting Competition in the American Economy, created quite a stir in the supply chain community regarding the potential impact on the ocean freight and railroad markets. Often times we’ve utilized third-party repair shops or sent our items to manufacturers for repairs.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Reverse Logistics 52

Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sylvie Thompson is consulting vice president and partner of consumer brands, retail, and distribution for NTTData, an information technology service and consulting company. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World.

Las Vegas 52

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Providers of real-time freight visibility solutions. Here’s an excerpt from the post I wrote: “The reason real-time freight visibility is a hot topic now is that with today’s technology it’s no longer accepted as a black hole,” said Adelson. “The Simply put, OTIF spells OPPORTUNITY for transportation technology providers.

Rail Software 101

Rail Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Real-time Visibility Demand Planning Software 101

Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I spent time at the conference listening to members’ research needs and, best of all, their willingness to share data so that we can size the total, global, and regional returns market, figure out the average returns volume by type of business (retailer, manufacturer, etc.), by industry and lots more. I wear a number of hats these days.

Reverse Logistics 52

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ThroughPut

MARCH 22, 2022

The shipping industry contributes to 25% of America’s total GDP with the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach being the busiest, handling more than 40% of all inbound cargo shipped to the U.S. Port operators therefore need to plan how they will meet supply with demand and match cargo schedules on a real-time basis.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Los Angeles Real-time Visibility Resource Reduction 52

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. TSA reviewing cargo screening, concerned about terror vulnerabilities (CNN). The real-time freight visibility space has been heating up in recent years, with MacroPoint leading the way, along with FourKites and 10-4 Systems.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement 0

QAD

MAY 23, 2019

Manufacturing in the Netherlands. Typical manufacturing products from the Netherlands include food processing, chemicals, oil and petroleum refining, construction, electrical machinery and metal processing and fabrication. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. With a total area of 41,543 sq. state of New Jersey.

Netherlands 88

Netherlands Belgium Germany Chemicals 88

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. in unincorporated Adams County in a former distribution center. He was an animal rights activist and a member of the Television Hall of Fame as well as the Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 223

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped. Southern states, such as Georgia and Florida, will seek additional capacity to transport and distribute their perishable produce throughout the country during the annual produce season.

Capacity 104

Capacity 3PL Negotiating Skills Expense Reduction 104

Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

The reduction plans we have in place include temporarily reducing production shifts in our manufacturing facilities and strategic actions tied to our segment and supply chain initiative. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

For instance, bulk bags manufacturers have a wide customer base, meaning they have many deliveries to make. Reviewing all the distribution routes , the modes used, and the costs incurred allows for better transport management and optimization. They should also offer additional services, like cargo tracking and delivery confirmations.

Optimization Software 95

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. Fortunately, strategic planning can help you deliver your land cargo on-time , despite the abundant labor shortages. Low Land Cargo Capacity. Solutions for On-Time Land Cargo Delivery.

Negotiating Skills 95

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