The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Prior to Flock, he played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics – a UPS Company, a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. in Logistics from MIT, and an MBA from Georgia Tech. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Over the years, there’s been a lot of commentary (discussion, debate) about the driver shortage in the trucking industry — whether it really exists or if it’s just a ruse by carriers to negotiate higher rates. Customs moves back compliance deadline (Logistics Management). Just another voice in the truck driver shortage debate.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017). Furthermore, e-procurement enables price negotiation and supplier evaluation.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

The rationale for outsourcing certain manufacturing and supply chain processes, such as transportation management, fulfillment, and more to logistics companies is evident and clear. This report details instructions for properly selecting and managing third-party logistics companies or 3PLs. Conduct an Internal Assessment.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 27, 2015

That’s how JDA Software’s CEO, Baljit Dail, summarized the feedback he was getting from customers and partners at FOCUS 2015 , the company’s user conference held last month in Orlando, FL, which had more than 2,000 attendees from 30 countries. “It feels like a new JDA.”. Not all customers and prospects are created equal.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

Brazil had an election that proved to be radically unpopular with the global business community, Russia has alienated itself and is hurting due to the rapid drop in the price of oil, while India and China are in a holding pattern, with tepid growth. Make government relationship management an important part of your strategic planning process.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 23, 2016

I’m not for one moment suggesting that you shouldn’t address your company’s suppliers as an approach to supply chain cost reduction. I’m not even suggesting that you shouldn’t be prepared, when necessary, to negotiate aggressively. Supplier Squeezing in the Headlines.

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SCM Research

APRIL 26, 2016

Kabra & Ramesh and Jahre & Fabbe-Costes. See also: Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2015.). Another area with several awarded articles is humanitarian supply chain management, which includes articles by Santarelli et al. and theory ( Sweeney et al. and Halldórsson et al. ). and theory ( Sweeney et al.

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SCM Research

APRIL 26, 2016

Kabra & Ramesh and Jahre & Fabbe-Costes. See also: Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2015.). Another area with several awarded articles is humanitarian supply chain management, which includes articles by Santarelli et al. and theory ( Sweeney et al. and Halldórsson et al. ). and theory ( Sweeney et al.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Initially, shippers were encouraged when both sides declared that the ports would keep operating as they continued contract negotiations. As negotiations wore on though, the situation deteriorated, and the PMA accused the ILWU of engaging in a slowdown that negatively affected the ports. Where do you find a partner like that?

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Savant Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Countries that have passed relevant legislation include England and Wales via the Modern Slavery Act 2015, which has ‘transparency in supply chains’ that also extend to Northern Ireland and Scotland; and the Health and Care Act 2022 section 81.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). XPO Logistics Trucking Subsidiaries Sued Over Driver Classification (WSJ – sub. November 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Background Ocean container shipping and logistics are the lifeblood of global supply chain movements. The invention of the ocean container as a means for inter-modal sea and surface transportation movements have orchestrated the march toward lowest cost global based sourcing of components and materials.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Consider how these issues will impact your carrier rates and learn why now is the ideal time to benchmark and bid your rates with the help of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Once the election concludes, if the economy picks up steam, the capacity challenges seen in 2014 and early 2015 may return. 2017 Budget Planning.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 4, 2023

One major factor in the pricing of shipments is dimensional weight. Dimensional weight is a pricing technique used to calculate the amount of space a package takes up in relation to the item’s weight. In this blog, we’ll explore what dimensional weight is, how to calculate it, DIM weight pricing, and more.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2023

Joe Chandler is the President and COO of SPI Logistics , one of the top logistics firms in North America, boasting a robust network of 65 offices and over 54,000 carriers across Canada and the United States. Joe joined SPI in 2015 with three decades of prior experience as a transportation company executive and an industry consultant.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Can shippers promote more stable relationships by offering carriers consistent business and fair pricing even when the TL market pendulum swings in shippers’ favor? Much depends on the extent to which carriers remember such largesse when negotiating the next contract, especially in tight markets when TL capacity is in short supply.

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Elementum

AUGUST 30, 2022

Businesses go through cycles too: centralization and localization; spending and cost cutting; verticalization and integration. Around 2014/2015 another breakout of specialty applications took place, responding for the most part to the rapid digitization and personalization of commerce. Is The Supply Chain Super App A Possibility?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

Perkins joined PERC in 2015 as Chief Business Development Officer and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer before the Council named him President and CEO in 2018. There are many challenges facing the transportation and logistics industry regarding reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting sustainability goals.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. Superships have cut container slot costs, but the resulting overcapacity triggered a price war. Some forwarders, especially at the top, are using high-tech for ongoing cost savings. As B2B grows it will need better freight pricing and routing as well.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. Superships have cut container slot costs, but the resulting overcapacity triggered a price war. Some forwarders, especially at the top, are using high-tech for ongoing cost savings. As B2B grows it will need better freight pricing and routing as well.

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TMC

JULY 14, 2017

The way business is being done is changing, and so is technology in the transportation management system (TMS) arena and the integration of APIs into logistics processes. Reduce costs and delays. So is technology and the integration of APIs into logistics processes. The way business is being done is changing.

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Aera Technology

JULY 6, 2016

The two biggest effects Brexit may have on the supply chain is the cost and the shipment of goods. For one, with the pound at an all-time low, the costs associated with doing anything in the U.K. Systems that used to be ideal may no longer be so with costs and logistics in flux. are lower too.

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TMC

JULY 14, 2017

The way business is being done is changing, and so is technology in the transportation management system (TMS) arena and the integration of APIs into logistics processes. Reduce costs and delays. So is technology and the integration of APIs into logistics processes. The way business is being done is changing.

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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. Look out for great stuff in 2015! Now, why do we blog?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 14, 2018

“Having people with not only analytical skills but also people, communication, and negotiation skills is critical for S&OP success,” he writes. Key S&OP process participants also need to be very familiar with a company’s products, customers, and strategic objectives and goals to be success in their roles.”

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Proxima

MARCH 27, 2020

While I am at a loss for medical advice, I can offer you insight into what you should be considering with your supply chains and respective logistics operations. In the world of logistics, almost everything has a variable element to it. Forward negotiating or renegotiating your agreements for capacity may be a good idea.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise. In the complex world of modern transportation, companies lacking the experience to professionally handle the intricacies of transportation management are sure to find controlling shipping costs an extreme challenge.

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TMC

JULY 14, 2017

The way business is being done is changing, and so is technology in the transportation management system (TMS) arena and the integration of APIs into logistics processes. Reduce costs and delays. So is technology and the integration of APIs into logistics processes. The way business is being done is changing.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand. Fortunately, third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) may be the solution. Where and Why Is the Logistics Industry Growing?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

For domestic packages, the Service Guide divisor is 166, but many shippers have negotiated higher divisors. Prior to the 2015 GRI, Ground DIM weighting applied only to packages whose volume exceeded three cubic feet. However, this “DIM Threshold” was removed by both UPS and FedEx with the 2015 GRIs. So who pays the price?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Another supplier guarantees lower supply prices that would re-establish the margins your company needs to meet its objectives. Your Italian company is negotiating the supply of aerospace products to a government in Asia. This would mean breaking the contract with the first supplier without just cause.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Vince joined the company in 2015 and serves as an extension of the sales team, working closely with C.H. Vince brings extensive experience and knowledge in carrier rate and contract negotiations, RFQ management, and transpacific ocean business. Robinson offices, procurement teams, and customers.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

eCommerce sales in the European Union are set to rise to €477 billion in 2015, according to E-Commerce Europe. E-commerce offers many opportunities but it is logistics that will be the key enabler in this fragile world,” said Peter Ward, CEO UK Warehousing Association and conference chairman. By Helen Armstrong. In-house deliveries.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 16, 2023

Learn how to calculate dimensional weight- and how to reduce dim weight to keep shipping costs down and improve margins. DIM weight is a formula used by carriers to determine the cost of shipping a package first implemented by UPS, FedEx, and USPS in 2015. A higher DIM divisor generally means a lower DIM weight and cost.

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Ware2Go

MAY 1, 2023

Learn how to calculate and reduce dimensional weight to lower shipping costs and improve margins. DIM weight is a formula used by carriers to determine the cost of shipping a package first implemented by UPS, FedEx, and USPS in 2015. A higher DIM divisor generally means a lower DIM weight and cost.

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