Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. All those books would weigh 49,000 kilograms – half the cargo mass of a Boeing 747-200F.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Freightos

APRIL 12, 2016

Which is why we’re taking our hats off to SpaceX for delivering 7,000 lbs of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) this week using a reusable rocket – the Falcon 9. Well SpaceX may well have, if that unusual cargo had been in transit for more than the scheduled two days. A Space cargo ship sounds like science fiction.

Cargo

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. On October 29th, the company has also been featured in Channel News Asia’s docuseries “Becoming a Global Hub”, underscoring the key role that Schenker plays in Singapore’s standing as a vital node in the global supply chain. Keeping Supply Chains Moving.

Singapore

SCMDOJO

JUNE 25, 2024

Space utilization, or vehicle fill, is a critical metric that can be measured in various ways: Pallet numbers and height: While common, this method can be misleading depending on cargo density. Deck-area coverage: This measures the percentage of floor space used by cargo and is particularly relevant when stacking height is restricted.

Transportation

SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. Watch how else you can make your supply chain efficient “Unlock Efficiency: How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain” on our SCMDOJO YouTube Channel 6.

Optimal Sourcing

Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. We have been studying truck freight attributes and strategies since 2006. Look at the supply chain technology your business currently uses and pick a 3PL that is compatible with it. Your best bet to avoid unexpected trouble?

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 16, 2022

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India

Global Trade Management

MAY 22, 2017

In combination with the latest technology hypes like IoT, the chain of custody is magnified to address everything from supply chain security to regulatory compliance. What is chain of custody? How and why is it relevant for supply chains? All of them take a slightly different viewpoint on the topic.

Optimal Sourcing

Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

It has radically transformed supply chains, fundamentally changed domestic and international economies across the world, and changed societies in the process – all the while driving trillions dollars in annual trade. Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages.

Shipping

GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Significance.

Shipping

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

And yet, despite the continued advancement of global trade management solutions, many companies still rely on Excel spreadsheets to manage this highly strategic and risky supply chain process. Government to import or export cargo. Although this sounds like a new system, it’s actually been in the works for more than 8 years.

Negotiating Skills

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This points to an ongoing trend, Armstrong notes, "for companies to outsource logistics functions to 3PLs in order to control costs and increase supply chain efficiency." Ryder Supply Chain Solutions. Ryder Supply Chain Solutions. FedEx Trade Networks/Supply Chain. DataTable subpages.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

And in Panama a huge transshipment area will grow where they will will do break bulk, put cargo onto smaller ships and send to North America. These services will no longer occur in US ports, and this will shift the nature of supply chain designs. This is impacting how you think about managing the network, and in procurement.

Supply Chain Network Software

Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In the current global economy, the closure of a maritime chokepoint would have significant economic ramifications due to the disruption of trade flows and even some supply chains (e.g. It is standard procedure to unload some Mediterranean-bound ships and use the Sumed pipeline to move the excess cargo. meters in 2001.

Panama