Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Sourcing uses P.O.

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Savi

JUNE 14, 2019

From there, it can move horizontally to deliver cargo and packages for others and compete with other logistics service providers. In-transit visibility software-as-a-service provides accurate, live streaming data on the location and condition of cargo in motion.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 5, 2018

percent per year, over 90% of the world’s trade is carried by sea for a total of 23 million tonnes of cargo traveling by ship every day. And relative to emerging data sources of relevant Big Data on global supply chains, one very interesting new player is Spire Global. With maritime transport growing at an average rate of over 8.5

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

A good view into 'Spend Cube' & its components, suppliers, categories sourced, risk arnd sourcing geos (geopolitics etc), commodity price trends that may need forward buying - all roll up to improved upstream SC visibility. Tom Craig @LTDManagement We oft times miss out the upstream visibility part.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Sustainability is an often-discussed concept that can be a reliable source of differentiation for CPG manufacturers. Now, when most think of sustainability, they think of ethical sourcing or environmentally friendly packaging. Trains can now move one ton of cargo approximately 484 miles on just one gallon of fuel.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 2, 2021

Maintaining positive public perception has become a powerful source of differentiation for CPG brands. When most recall images of corporate sustainability, eco-conscious consumer packaging or material sourcing are likely some of what comes to mind. Trains can now move one ton of cargo approximately 484 miles on just one gallon of fuel.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Within a week of Russian troops crossing into Ukraine, the benchmark for thermal coal prices reached a record high of $446 per metric ton. Consultancy UK).

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Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

Air freight capacity was restricted to those businesses that had their own dedicated cargo fleet. Now that people have dealt with the availability crisis what is a good metric to measure where their slobs are? . In the future Andrew believes we are going to see more crowd-sourced freight. .

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Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

Air freight capacity was restricted to those businesses that had their own dedicated cargo fleet. Now that people have dealt with the availability crisis what is a good metric to measure where their slobs are? . In the future Andrew believes we are going to see more crowd-sourced freight. .

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This is just one of the supply chain trends highlighted in a recent article by SupplyChainBrain that points out that most supply chain-related organizations “developed the ability to rapidly adapt business models and supply chain ecosystems to live with a high degree of volatility and disruption.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. H&M aims to be the price leader in the fashion market.In

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Understand data-driven metrics and KPIs within the freight bill auditing services ’ software. Now, remember that a significant source of freight payment mistakes is improper invoicing and weight declarations by truckers and 3PLs (third-party logistics). Get better deals on shipping rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

The chain has also purchased most of its paper-based packaging with fiber from responsibly managed forests and recycled sources. It is expected to generate 62,000 megawatt hours annually – reducing approximately 22,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year. That’s enough solar energy to power more than 5,600 U.S.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line. They can also be used to track the provenance of adulterated products to identify the source.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

36 percent of Belgium’s energy consumption comes from renewable sources, making it the eighth country in the world for renewable energy production. Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft. billion metric tons of goods in 2015.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Globalization, nearshoring and friendshoring trends are amplifying the supply chain risks. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks. Examples of disruptive risks are suppliers going out of business or shipwrecks that result in the loss of cargo containers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. Ensure Your Materials Are Ethically Sourced. Megatrends (Possibly) Shaping Supply Chain Trends: Technology.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 19, 2022

The state of freight payment is healthy and growing with an emphasis on global trends, better data utilization, and micro-logistics. Accessing real-time freight data, monitoring current trends, and enabling on-demand communications can improve financial performance and management. Several tools can simplify freight financing.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2017

While the changing atmosphere of ocean carrier alliances for containerized cargo isn’t something new, it’s certainly top of mind for many shippers and carriers alike thanks to a tumultuous last few years. These alliances are: Source: Transplace. But why the need for alliances at all? Industry Woes: The Supply and Demand Imbalance.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

The new concepts require: digital supply chain execution capabilities in transportation, warehouse, labor and fulfillment digital control towers fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), data science and analytics strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management effective pricing and promotions management.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

I’m curious how the 40 percent reduction in transit time was actually achieved since blockchain doesn’t make cargo ships move through water any faster. With parcel becoming a growing part of virtually every company’s transportation operations, gaining more real-time visibility to delivery status and other metrics is critically important.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Cargo — Product carried during transportation. Carriage — In maritime shipping, carriage refers to the movement of cargo on a vessel after loading and before unloading. Carriers pick-up cargo from these designated spaces. The metric is used to establish pricing for a transported order. Used in rail and maritime transport.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

They come in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different types of cargo. How do you stay updated with industry trends and technologies in warehouse management? What metrics or key performance indicators do you consider most important for evaluating warehouse performance? How did you resolve it?

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