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 79

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. By crafting a well-defined strategy, businesses can mitigate transportation costs, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and uphold customer satisfaction.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 202

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Is the current performance of your supply chain network optimal? Here are five supply chain basics that every manager can analyse on an ongoing basis to keep tabs on the health of their supply chain networks. Metrics show how your supply chain is performing – providing they are the right ones to do the job.

Supply Chain Software 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business. Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

Waste Reduction 274

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TMC

MARCH 31, 2016

Is the current performance of your supply chain network optimal? Here are five supply chain basics that all managers can analyze on an ongoing basis to keep tabs on the health of their supply chain networks. Metrics show how your supply chain is performing—providing they are the right ones to do the job.

Supply Chain Software 69

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in the Middle East fared well in facing supply chain risks compared to those from other regions, despite reportedly facing a high number of logistics shocks as seen in Africa. They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Companies need to come clean and eliminate common supply chain offenses to deliver the greatest value to their customers. Over the last decade, the expectation and focus on completing “perfect orders” has increased in the supply chain industry. In alphabetical order they are: 1. Back Order.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Change is inevitable in modern supply chain management, and risk management is essential to success. Poor grasp of hazards in your supply chain will increase freight spend and diminish brand value. Understanding the top 10 global supply chain risks can work to reduce their impact. What to Do About It.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database. It’s no longer simply a matter is of getting a freight cargo rate from A to B. Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 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.

Negotiating Skills 69

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Written by: Stefan Reidy End-to-end supply chain visibility empowers supply chain and logistics managers to make educated decisions. It helps companies to decrease the impact of disruptions on the supply chain by providing actionable data.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This did not come without its own major COVID-driven supply chain challenges. Conversely in 2021 when rates were sky high, suddenly companies that had negotiated fixed rates couldn’t get their cargo on the ship without paying an extra premium surcharge. trillion dollars in 2021 , up 13% from 2019.

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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.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 17, 2020

In this system, space is shared by all of the cargo on one truck. You can save money by: Stop paying for unused cargo space. LTL shipments can contain one to six pallets, cases, large bundles, or other units for loading that still leaves space for more in the freight carrier’s cargo. Reduce your warehouse costs. Freight Class.

Shipping 56

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2016

Another year, another list of must-attend supply chain and logistics events. Attended jam-packed supply chain events only to leave with stacks of brochures? Why are yesterday’s benchmarks no longer useful? With so many to choose from, how do you decide? Read on to find out more. The agenda.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Air Cargo World has an interesting article regarding DHL Global Forwarding’s decision to abandon a €750 million project to modernize it’s new forwarding environment IT system. As best we can tell, the new system couldn’t scale to DHL’s massive business, and lacked flexibility.

Supply Chain Network Software 100

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Were any shipments damaged or otherwise subject to cargo insurance claims? Understanding the total cost of transportation means understanding the costs and factors affecting spend in each leg of the supply chain. Blockchain gives supply chain executives a clear view of all transportation costs, where they are occurring, and why.

Cost Reduction Strategies 90

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. However, it’s important to review your pattern of freight spend in relation to sales so that you may set a benchmark. Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis.

Transportation Management 120

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

Material Savings 207

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Over the past three years, using mystery shopping surveys , Freightos has benchmarked getting an LCL quote from the top twenty global forwarders. If they were to look more in-depth, they’ll see the opportunity for savings in their supply chain. The large forwarders are holding most of the cards – customers, cargo and data.

Purchasing Skills 120

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

So, how does a company ensure that its supply chain is environmentally responsible? Here are the top 5 ways a TMS can help your supply chain “go green.”. Beyond the trucks, trains and roads, you can improve the environmental responsibility of your supply chain by changing the way you work.

Optimal Sourcing 117

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Without a customer, logistics industry can’t work and without logistics in supply chain , a business can’t survive. Both have their own space in the supply chain management, but to retain customers; logistics industry tends to offer the best experience, never like before. Visibility .

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. The best 3PLs have internal controls to monitor carrier service, operational practices, operating authority, and insurance requirements in near real time to reduce your risk as a beneficial cargo owner. Your best bet to avoid unexpected trouble?

Price Reduction 101

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If consumers ever think about supply chains and how the items they desire manage to find their way into their homes, they likely picture fleets of trucks, trains, airplanes, and cargo ships — the logistics part of supply chains. Logistic complexity dramatically increased with the advent of e-commerce. ”[2].

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions. Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions. Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 8, 2013

Will the cloud enable industry-level supply chain collaboration? Cloud computing is gaining a lot of ground in the supply chain domain, with applications ranging from new analytics to dynamic routing and powerful track and trace features. New performance horizons. But what lies beyond these solutions? It’s not a new idea.

Supply Chain Design Software 63

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. 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. Roadnet® Technologies Introduces Advanced Business Intelligence Tool, Insight.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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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. The initiative comes in the wake of COVID-19 supply chain challenges that left consumers facing empty retail shelves as panic and increased buying depleted inventory reserves.

Freight 52

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

International shipping share of global GHG emissions: 2.5% (cargo ships are 67% of the world’s fleet). To reduce emissions, forwarders are measuring, benchmarking and streamlining freight supply chain operations. Heavy-duty vehicles (trucks and buses) share of total emissions (EU): 5%.

Freight 120

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Our white paper, Supply Chains: Where to Find the Biggest, Fastest Transportation Savings , is just one example and it offers multiple ways to save. As freight markets become more efficient in matching supply/demand, just having the lowest rate per mile won’t cut it anymore. A heavy equipment company focuses on claims.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

In the supply chain arena, this tendency can have serious economic and reputational consequences. Doug Surrett, Chief Product Strategist for BluJay Solutions, insists, “Companies need to come clean and eliminate common supply chain offenses to deliver the greatest value to their customers.”[1] Empty Repo.

Supply Chain Software 100

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 21, 2017

With this new direction it is imperative that you reevaluate your ocean carriers to ensure these new alliances have left your supply chain in the best position possible. This can help mitigate any issues with your cargo getting rolled when capacity becomes a concern. What is an Ocean Carrier Shipping Alliance?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Some of the world’s biggest retailers and their partners are once again feeling the sting of “ the bullwhip effect ” – a term of art amongst supply chain professionals that describes how changes in demand at the retail level can reverberate and amplify issues throughout the supply chain. All aboard.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2018

Your 3PL should have internal controls in monitor carrier service, operational practices, and insurance requirements in near real time to reduce your risk as a beneficial cargo owner. They can provide benchmarking information and offer pricing intelligence. Intellectual capital. Technology compatibility.

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