Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

China Trade War Within Mexico, although tariffs have raised prices in select product categories, their broader inflationary effect has been muted, in part because Banco de México reduced the benchmark interest rate to 9.00% in March, its lowest level since September 2022.

Mexico

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Studying economics at Yale, Smith’s 1965 term paper pitched the idea of creating a logistics company that would carry only cargo, and do so for a package’s end-to-end journet, such that a package could be delivered almost anywhere in the US overnight. Click here to send us your comments The story is well known.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 23, 2025

There is one easy answer: a large number of cargo ships continues to avoid sailing in the Red Sea in and out of the Suez Canal, to avoid attacks from so-called Houthi rebels in South Yemen. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? What is going on?

South Africa

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2025

There are three remaining Panamanian ports, all operated by foreigners, none of which has raised the ire of the comptroller,” he said, “implying there exist benchmark contracts that can be struck for these two ports.”

Panama

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

After securing access to TuffAir’s materials, Amazon abruptly ceased communications, only to unveil a remarkably similar regional air cargo model within months, based on the same technical, operational and strategic elements TuffAir had disclosed,” the company alleged in its legal filing. No comment as yet on the suit from Amazon.

Supply Chain Design Software

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

Optimal Sourcing

Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published. Improved cargo capacity by innovative 40 foot container design (fold). Really hot. The email subject? “Is

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Freight sourcing team article and permission to publish here provided by Katharine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business. These are the must-haves for any effective freight sourcing team. GET our EBOOK HERE.

Sourcing Strategies

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) By integrating order data, load information across modes, yard shipments and the like, internal departments can turn to a single source of the truth and more accurately manage various aspects of the lifecycle.

Inventory Management Software

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).

Material Savings

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

However, it’s important to review your pattern of freight spend in relation to sales so that you may set a benchmark. So, fleet managers need to ask a fundamental question, “What does it mean if my drivers, assets and cargo are continuously connected to the enterprise and how can I leverage this fact to create value for my organization?”

Transportation Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Source: Sea-Intelligence Source: Sea-Intelligence The number of blank sailings are at the lowest we have seen since the pandemic started. Although 2023 first half reliability has been improving to around 65%, the lead time variability is still high compared to other modes of transportation, and still below pre-pandemic levels.

Rail Software

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Click the button on the right to see our sources. SEE CALCULATION × Sources for Freight Emissions The following facts are from disparate sources, but tell a consistent story. International shipping share of global GHG emissions: 2.5% (cargo ships are 67% of the world’s fleet). Curious how we found it?

Freight

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

The Shippers Council of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society comprises close to 30 of the largest shippers or beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) in the Asia Pacific. What tools we can use to benchmark ocean freight and carriers’ service reliability?

Optimal Sourcing

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. This proactive approach not only streamlines the sourcing process but also increases the likelihood of finding the right transportation service providers who can meet specific needs and expectations.

Optimal Sourcing

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2023

When you think of sustainability, you might think of CPG brands practicing ethical sourcing or using recyclable packaging. Elon Musk revealed that one of Tesla’s battery powered class 8 semi-trucks completed a 500-mile trip fully loaded with 81,000 pounds of cargo – all off a single charge. . Electric Vehicles .

Resource Reduction

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

Waste Reduction

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

We’re talking about solving for the entirety of the procurement lifecycle from strategic sourcing through execution and analysis. Similarly, our Freightos Air Index (FAX) offers the same level of insight for air cargo rates.

Supply Chain Design Software

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Surrett explains, “When shipping documents misreport significant attributes of cargo, the resulting inaccurate or false billing can prompt additional carrier charges. Lack of Benchmarking. Surrett writes, “It’s important to validate the true value by benchmarking against others in the sector. Inaccurate Billing.

Supply Chain Software

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The halal trust assessment could be conducted for one brand, but can also be benchmarked with selected competing brands. This trend is also better known as the evolution of halal or when applied to an organisation: the corporate halal maturity.

Risk Management

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Capacity fell by 3 percent, and up to $14 billion in cargo was unable to dock. Source raw materials from reclamation centers where possible. Although systems can be integrated through open-source software, integration and modification of systems increase risk. What to Do About It. What to Do About It. Connectivity.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Real-time cargo tracking and monitoring improves in-transit visibility Today the true visibility into the movement of goods is still minimal and mostly done via processes heavily dependent on phone calls and email communication. In-transit visibility creates vast opportunities for supply chain optimization.

Real-time Visibility

Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing. Supply chain risk management maturity levels define how well a company has developed the risk management processes in comparison to industry benchmarks. Optimize sourcing decisions. How do businesses enable strategic sourcing?

Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

Abandon: In shipping, this term refers to the act of a shipper or consignee abandoning some or all of their cargo. Abatement: A type of discount granted to a shipper by a freight forwarder or carrier, typically in response to an overcharge or damage to the shippers cargo. Air Cargo: Freight that is transported by an aircraft.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Zipline Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

“Eight of the 15 markets that we monitor as a broad, representative benchmark were positive on a week-over-week basis,” states Seth Holm of Freightwaves. In short, we expect it to be difficult to source capacity in the coming months until contract rates edge toward spot rates and the market finds a new “normal.”

Freight

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Typically, logistics network optimization is for supply and sales of finished goods, although it sometimes includes sourcing of parts or raw materials. “You cannot merely keep different types of cargo anywhere in the warehouse, and then expect your staff to find it whenever needed.

Optimal Sourcing

Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Now, remember that a significant source of freight payment mistakes is improper invoicing and weight declarations by truckers and 3PLs (third-party logistics). Carriers bill customers based not only on shipment quantity but also cargo weight, can result in overcharges if incorrect.

Freight

Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Following the recent attacks launched by Yemen’s Houthi group on cargo ships in the Bab al Mandeb Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, several major global shipping and oil companies – including Maersk and British Petroleum (BP) – have suspended shipments and halted operations in the area. Gas prices are on the rise.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Benchmark — In logistics, benchmarks refer to KPI thresholds set by an organization to measure supply chain performance. Cargo — Product carried during transportation. Carriage — In maritime shipping, carriage refers to the movement of cargo on a vessel after loading and before unloading.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

When fans are running all the time, carriers can ensure their cargo is kept cool without much additional effort. While this method may keep cargo safe, it can also be terribly inefficient. Many operators choose to run their units in continuous mode in the name of product integrity. Click here to learn more about EROAD.

Optimal Sourcing

Freightos

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sources: FBX and SGX. managing complex benchmarks for the shipping industry, to create the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). The FBX daily is the first containerized freight index fully audited and in compliance with the Principles for Financial Benchmarks set by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

Optimal Sourcing

Freightos

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Of course, COVID-19 has accelerated this trend, with more consumers working from home and ordering online, while it’s also become easier for sellers to source on Alibaba, import, and then sell on Shopify or Amazon.com. In other words, while demand and sourcing was able to keep up, last-mile distribution became a key bottleneck for SMBs.

Los Angeles

GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

It's also important for shippers to understand the different types of liability insurance, according to Trucker's Report , which includes the following: General liability insurance covers a truck, occupants, and cargo when the truck is not moving. Primary liability insurance is the most important form of insurance for a carrier to have.

Freight

DAT Solutions

MAY 18, 2018

DAT rates are often used for benchmarking and decision support. After more than thirty years in freight transportation and logistics, plus academic training in math and statistics, as well as logistics, I'm 100% dedicated to making the DAT RateView product and database into the most reliable and robust source of freight rate data.

Pricing Training

DAT Solutions

JUNE 7, 2016

If you already have relationships with shippers, know their lanes, and know the capacity that they need, then brokering their freight could add another source of revenue for your transportation business. For a brokerage, some of those costs are a lot less obvious – contingent cargo insurance policies, for example.

Pricing Training

GTG Technology Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Big data enables trucking companies to solve customer problems and respond to needs in a timely manner, using real-time information about drivers and the location of cargo. Driver performance benchmarking is also possible, encouraging truckers to be more productive, safer, and more efficient during working hours.

Analytics Software