Intelligent Audit

APRIL 22, 2021

Shipping — oversized pallets and small parcels alike — continues to grow in complexity, and managing shipping loads can quickly morph into an expensive endeavor. Achieving that goal comes down to how effective one is with shipping contract negotiations. Consider Regional vs. National vs. Global Coverage.

Negotiating Skills 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

What tools we can use to benchmark ocean freight and carriers’ service reliability? Types of Ocean Freight Contract POSSIBLE TOOLS FOR BENCHMARKING RATES Like in any industry, we gather market Intelligence through our own network. This network could be customers, other shippers and also carriers, and 3PLs.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

The truck, which is the first of five, is part of several initiatives Walmart is rolling out among its Class 8 transportation fleet as it pursues its goal of achieving zero emissions across global operations by 2040. Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 207

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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. Shipping Frequency, Service Routing, Delivery Time, Compensation Clause, etc.,)

Optimal Sourcing 130

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Entitled “ Why Trade Compliance Screening Matters,” the article lays out the reasons why global enterprises need global automation solutions. Global Trade Management. The benefits of automated screening processes in global trade management solutions are many. More Than a Cost of Doing Business.

Global 52

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

That's why we benchmark. Here are 5 reasons you should be benchmarking your carriers: Growth. Maybe that global carrier who moved mountains in the past no longer sees you as a priority and it's time to look towards options more geared to your overall size. benchmarking your carriers. ? All carriers aren't created equal.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

This was before the split of Kraft into Mondelēz and Heinz, at the beginning of the implementation of Kraft’s global supply chain strategy. (He His position was that the research that I was writing was not being aggressive enough in the definition of global supply chain planning requirements. He is now retired, and I should be.)

Supply Chain Planning Software 251

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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. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

Waste Reduction 274

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2021

IQAX is an independent entity with a deep understanding of ocean shipping and a strong heritage in global trade digitalisation and logistics visibility. Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS), Supply and Distribution Group Launches Global Logistics Service Provider Benchmarking Index. Green Skies?

Supply Chain Design Software 244

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

That includes analysis of current operations, costs by mode, performance and benchmarking of existing partnerships. By combining that with the ability of a 3PL to assist with warehouse functions, including packing and shipping, it is easier to derive more value. . Always Turn to the Data to See Expectations for ROI and Value.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 309

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 23, 2023

The change will bring much-needed liquidity into the benchmark, which for years has been suffering from shrinking supplies.

Benchmarking 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

This week I interviewed Robert Byrne, Founder of Terra Technology , on the results of their fourth benchmarking study on forecasting excellence. The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. The other is Chainalytics demand benchmarking.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Understanding the top 10 global supply chain risks can work to reduce their impact. on a scale of 1-10 regarding its concern for the impact on global trade. As explained by Lucy Dixon of Supply Chain Digital , economic instability represents another threat to global trade. Risks exist in land, air and ocean freight.

Supply Chain Planning Software 57

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2021

APQC has conducted benchmarking and best practices research on supplier risk management. APQC is a nonprofit organization focused on benchmarking, best practices, performance improvement, and knowledge management. Brown, 30 percent of respondents indicated they have no system for monitoring global supply chain disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The priority of each pick based on shipping deadlines can compete with travel minimization and also evolves in its level of importance throughout the day. For example, in the morning, we may want to maximize picking density to improve the efficiency of our pickers without much concern about shipping deadlines. Dynamic Slotting.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

According to Michael Khalil of Inbound Logistics, primary transportation management challenges in e-commerce include: Increased complexity of shipping strategy. Increased complexity may be the result of additional shipping volume and the use of the freight consolidation and the consolidation program. Faster shipping.

Transportation Management 210

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 28, 2019

Through the targeted use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and other technologies, leading global innovators are constantly trying to enhance the effectiveness of their inventory management. What one can’t ignore, however, is all the external factors that also directly, and indirectly, affect inventory processes.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

One key factor for this is consumer expectations continue to reach higher benchmarks. According to Statista, 68% of online shoppers expect free shipping/delivery and 37% expect next-day delivery. 49% of global organizations lack confidence in tracking sustainability metrics to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.

Report 52

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Three commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains made available at the beginning of 2022, and specifically addressing supply chain cost inflation implications. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

The use of full truckload shipping is rising in popularity, resulting from its lower cost as compared to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Benchmarking progress and use of all transportation modes. The Great Capacity Crunch: The Current State, Future Outlook, & How Shippers Can Thrive in Any Capacity Crunch.

Procurement Solutions 175

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Ipsen , a global bio-pharmaceutical company with $3 billion in annual revenues, disproves that. Our inventories were in line with benchmarks, but we knew that intensifying the pace of launches could become challenging in the long run.”. Further, after a couple of recent acquisitions, the supply chain was already feeling the strain.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

In 1966, HEINEKEN became one of the first Dutch companies to adopt container shipping. Decades later, they would debut a climate-efficient shipping route between their brewery and the port of Rotterdam. To learn more about these efforts, we spoke with Wilko Sierksma , HEINEKEN’s manager for Network Design and Global S&OP. .

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 27, 2021

Late deliveries — customers want fast shipping that is reliable and affordable. Shipping timelines and delivery statistics, including accuracy and corrections in general ledger coding. Innovations have forever changed the face of the global supply chain, beginning with the very way inventory is managed and controlled.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. 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. Kinsey added that human error is a factor in most shipping accidents.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

Across the global economy, consumers are wanting more. With the rise of Amazon, consumers have also been able to access an endless product array at historic, record-low shipping costs. With the rise of Amazon, consumers have also been able to access an endless product array at historic, record-low shipping costs. Free shipping.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2015

Shipping and transportation are typically seen as problems businesses face on their own. But in the last few years technology has enabled communities of shippers to act collectively in ways that benefit not only the entire shipping community, but individual businesses too. Benchmarks. –were doing.

Analytics Software 100

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Nevertheless, with a global trade network providing visibility, collaboration and timely communication, these challenges, along with costs, can be controlled. When shipping documents misreport significant attributes of cargo, the resulting inaccurate or false billing can prompt additional carrier charges. Inaccurate Billing.

Supply Chain Software 74

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

I threw in a healthy dose of interesting (globalization, shipping trends and the business of logistics), a dash of history (the evolution of longitude), a sprinkle of next generation manufacturing (lean manufacturing) and some great company success stories (FedEx, Walmart. I think you’ll like the list too.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

COP21, the Paris Climate change conference taking place this week got us thinking what the carbon cost was for shipping the TV. A quick check showed that shipping the TV from Taiwan to Nashville (ocean & trucking) led to about 6.7 Transportation ’s share of global emissions: 14%. kg of carbon emissions.

Freight 120

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

An example of a global demand network is IBM iBAT. An example of social listening is the Lenovo Case Study presented at the 2015 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. The use of customer segmentation strategies to define order policies for lead times, discounts, allocation, and shipping priorities. Social Listening.

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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. Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis. However, its usage is yet to reach a point where shipping professionals consider it indispensable for their business.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Import / Export Lead Overseeing import/export operations, including documentation, customs compliance, and shipping arrangements. If you are involved in global trade, you need to enroll in our Global Trade Compliance course. Developing and implementing import/export strategies to expand market reach and increase sales.

Optimal Sourcing 74

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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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Multichannel Merchant

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Last mile delivery has become a costly undertaking for multichannel retailers, with home delivery comprising an estimated 41% of overall supply chain costs and 53% of the total cost of shipping. Last mile delivery benchmark studies have identified five basic customer delivery personas. of the average $10.10

Procurement Solutions 59

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Mexico Shipping Series Part 3: Transportation Success is More than a Low Rate per Mile.Transportfolio by C.H. Let’s take a look at three companies that have moved beyond some of the basic best practices like rate benchmarking and constrain based bids. A heavy equipment company focuses on claims. I think it’s important to note that C.H.

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