DAT Solutions

APRIL 3, 2017

What does that mean for freight brokers? Although pricing has come down since this product’s peak in 2014, rates are still in the 30% to 45% APR range. Factoring - While there are dozens of factoring options for carriers, there are relatively few for freight brokers. The golden rule. The issue is carrier payables.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

As 2013 comes to a close, here are some of my thoughts regarding the supply chain trends we are likely to see emerge in 2014. Another major source of risk is the unreliability of global logistics channels, especially the challenges associated with ocean freight lines, which are becoming increasing unreliable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. In my own defense, things kind of took off after 2014. The industry’s well-documented labor shortages are not ending anytime soon. Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. billion in 2019.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2014.” Top 100 Retailers Chart 2014.” gartner.com.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

In the meantime, here’s Trump, Amazon, and the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Amazon Expands Into Ocean Freight (WSJ – sub. Freight on digital fast track: DHL launches CILLOX. Brings Advanced Freight Collaboration Solutions to the Transportation Industry. in December.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. Spot freight availability was 74 percent higher than in September 2016. Bpost to Buy Radial for $820 Million (WSJ – sub. There were 6.6

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Next document the as-is situation and your vision of the to-be process. capacity limitations in over-the-road domestic but continued overcapacity in ocean freight) and new disruptive technologies, which we’ll discuss later. Will you need last-mile capability?

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In fact, according to eMarketer, there were estimated 1.75bn smartphone users worldwide in 2014. The overall impact of mobile has been well documented in the press. During the 2014 holiday season in the US, IBM Digital Analytics estimated that 25% of US online sales were via mobile. This represented about 24.4% yellowbox].

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

It can take months to negotiate a complex SLA/KPI document, as you go back and forth with your logistics provider so the document becomes a “win-win” for both parties. The Transportation Management System (TMS) of the 3PL can gain rewards for both parties as well through freight optimization. All KPIS have metrics to measure.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. Indeed, some operations at destination as well as documentation requirements or willingness to decrease carbon footprint by using a longer transit time might lead to different transit time expectations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The 3PL was sold in 2014. About AscendTMS AscendTMS is a transportation management system (TMS) used by freight brokers, 3PLs, trucking companies, and shippers to manage their entire business operations. It has a user-friendly interface and a comprehensive documentation library.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Whenever possible, you can better position your freight and your business if you make time to find appropriate carriers and drivers and prepare your compliance documentation. All freight crossing the border can undergo cargo examinations. Insufficient documentation. Inexperienced customs brokers. From the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

Transervice Announces Launch of Tech-Based Freight Management Company. The company’s overall share of container volume has grown from 22% in 2014 to 24% in recent months. INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

January 2016 North American Freight Numbers. I wrote those words back in October 2014, and almost a year and a half later, cross-border e-commerce is no longer lurking in the shadows — it’s in the spotlight today, and the race is on between solution providers to establish themselves as the market leaders. in February.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 0.4% UPS Expands Expedited Ocean Freight Service To Mexico. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) reached its second highest level in history in August, rising 0.4 There’s lots going on today, so let’s go straight to the news. in August from July.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

In 2014, Vitalik Buterin and his team developed a public, open-source blockchain-based computing platform that is known as Ethereum. In the ocean freight industry, many steps are conducted manually with lots of paper work. . This public blockchain enables users to store and execute smart contracts. [2].

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

In 2014, Vitalik Buterin and his team developed a public, open-source blockchain-based computing platform that is known as Ethereum. In the ocean freight industry, many steps are conducted manually with lots of paper work. . This public blockchain enables users to store and execute smart contracts. [2].

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

According to the International Monetary Fund, China’s 2014 GDP reached $10.38 Between 2004 and 2014, China imported $13.52 Most rely on an agency network relationship to move the freight to China only. The largest ecommerce company in China, Alibaba Group, sold more than $9 billion in volume within 24 hours in 2014.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Errors in interpretation of product specifications, shipping documents, and other critical instructions, due to language barriers are reduced. Premium freight capacity improves. from abroad (mostly between 2010 and 2014, per Moser). Competing against knock-offs is reduced.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

With features such as collaborative booking, a tracking notification system, and full document management capabilities, Haven TMS allows users to pull data out of siloes and turn logistics into a competitive advantage. For related commentary, see The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend).

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

While a contract documents the responsibilities and expectations of both parties, like a purchase order, warehousing or transportation contract, service level agreement or quarterly business review, there is a great deal of flexibility, even when they are lengthy and rigid.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

Creating and maintaining detailed documentation on Tier I, Tier II and Tier III levels of ISO/EN with appropriate controls for review, approvals and distribution. Ensure currency and integrity of quality document. total number and percentage increase in fully documented SLAs in place. Improve supplier product quality.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2015

As Casey and Vigna put it, “we imagine bitcoin as some sort of digitally rendered equivalent [to a paper dollar bill], much as a Word document is a digital stand-in for a physical page of text.” Until I read the article, I had a very limited perspective and understanding of what bitcoin is, which I believe is also the case for most people.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 26, 2014

During Translog Connect, held in Budapest on the 25-26 of November 2014, TEG The Events Group – the organiser of the logistics and supply chain management summit, is going to recognise and promote outstanding logistics and supply chain management solutions in the rapidly growing region of CEE again. My name is Alexander Horak.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Cerasis is squarely focused on transportation management through technology and managed services , however, there are logistics companies who offer fulfillment, warehousing, freight forwarding, and more. Common pitfalls are not reviewing the SLA/KPI living document frequently enough with a logistics company.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

XPO will also capitalize on synergies from the combination with Con-way’s managed transportation, truckload and freight brokerage businesses. All of the acquired operations – Con-way Freight, Menlo Logistics, Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal – will be rebranded as XPO Logistics. The company had $5.8

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

The incidents have been well documented and ship captains as well as oceanic park rangers dread the occurrence of these collisions. Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies” was formed in 2014 to foster and collaborate with the maritime industry to reduce vessel speeds in this busy passage to slow ships down. Time is money after all.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

This provides the supplier with a step-by-step, detailed process for executing quality properly, while giving Cequent complete visibility into a supplier’s real-time inspection and compliance data as well as the ability to make characteristic-level changes to the documentation when needed. The reality is that their success is in our hands.”.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In short, the increased threat of terrorism underscores the importance of taking a smarter approach to supply chain risk management , which was one of my predictions for 2014. The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). percent in Q3 2015 compared to Q3 2014 in the United States).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 3, 2016

All observations should be carefully documented by both parties. You can learn more in our white paper, Maintain the Cold Chain: Six Supply Chain Best Practices for Temperature Sensitive Freight , and do a better job of boosting efficiency, mitigating risk, and helping deliver a higher quality product to the end consumer. [1]

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 24, 2015

Pro forma 2014 revenue amounts to approximately USD 13 billion (DKK 75 billion) and the combined workforce will grow to 44,000 people in 84 countries, 848 offices and 339 logistics facilities. Furthermore, DSV will now be truly global within contract logistics and expand into road freight activities outside Europe. billion and USD 1.4

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

We continue our series on the most popular blog posts of 2014 in each of our main categories with our very first post of 2014 by featuring another area important to Cerasis and the industry: third party logistics. The Most Popular Blog Posts in the 3PL Category By Pageviews for 2014. And the economy is a big factor.

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BlueYonder

MAY 30, 2014

Air and ocean freight carriers were reliant on these LSPs to provide them with a view of the market; in most cases they had no transparency into the shipper’s needs and thus were completely cordoned off from the true source of demand. But the transportation modes are being increasingly determined by the shippers themselves.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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Freightera

JULY 10, 2020

Since 2014, we have been helping businesses reduce their shipping costs while transporting freight within Canada and the United States as quickly and seamlessly as possible, automating most of the quoting, booking, and all related documentation. Shipping documentation is automatically generated on our website.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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