Benchmarking Cargo Document Shipping 
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 15, 2023
The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport.
Freightos
AUGUST 29, 2019
In their words: “freight made personal” waves proudly on Air France KLM Martinair Cargo ’s banner. “We Today’s air cargo customers want a quick and fully-digitized sales experience with extensive, agile self-service options”, United Cargo ’s President upon signing up with WebCargo. Here’s what drove this change.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 29, 2020
For the shipper, in particular, the use of freight cost benchmarking and market movement analytics will also be important to achieve additional insight and a better understanding of overall costs. Freight cost benchmarking in the market is an efficient method followed by many shippers. Know the market and the rates that are prevalent.
Material Handling & Logistics
JULY 16, 2018
From the product to its condition and even documentation, the demand for excellence involving all parts of the process has intensified. When shipping documents misreport significant attributes of cargo, the resulting inaccurate or false billing can prompt additional carrier charges. Inaccurate Billing.
MIT Supply Chain
MAY 8, 2013
Let’s bring it down to earth with a specific example – ocean shipping. As suggested in my recent post What Price Ocean Shipping? How much inventory could be better managed in this segment if there was better visibility into end-to-end cargo flows? The industry is already using the technology to share information.
Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Certain shipping lines are investing in the last mile companies. In contrast, traditional mom-and-pop carriers with limited technology adoption may rely on manual processes, paper-based documentation, or outdated systems, resulting in delays and reduced visibility. The challenges to achieving visibility?
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