Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. First things first: Climate change is real.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. These events do not bode well for supply chain managers, who have already had a brutal year. It may take weeks, by some estimates.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

In a world where Amazon is the new storefront and everyone and their uncle suddenly loves to play SimCity with their supply chain, understanding the nuts and bolts of truckload types is as crucial as getting the latest iPhone before it sells out. However, with supply chain challenges mounting, a legacy solution might not cut it.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. It can also assist in determining specific metrics that affect the business. Operational considerations come into play as well, such as how much cargo a vehicle can hold and whether a given option is best suited for short or long distance travel. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Global Trade Management

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Next-generation supply chains: Efficient, fast and tailored. PwC recently published a new survey about the "Next-generation supply chains: Efficient, fast and tailored". Supply chain Leaders. better supply chain efficiency has a measurable impact.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. ” Supply chains are getting more complex and anyone familiar with networks knows complexity only increases as the number of stakeholders (aka nodes) grows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

When it comes to the supply chain, you need to know where to look to find opportunities for improvement. Here is where some CPG vendors and logistics providers are doing to achieve a greener supply chain. Aligning Parts of the Supply Chain. Tracking Key Metrics to Drive Performance Improvement .

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 2, 2021

Consolidation efforts can also help brands improve key metrics with retailers like OTIF and MABD requirements , improving customer relationships, which is another way to stand out among competitors. . Trains can now move one ton of cargo approximately 484 miles on just one gallon of fuel. Operational Alignment Improvements.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Handbook 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain.

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Locus’ contract management system helps you manage your carrier partners effectively by recommending the right carrier for your delivery needs based on cost, cargo size, track record, etc., First Attempt Delivery Rate: The Metric for CEP & Retail Success. giving you the best shipping price to quote for your customers.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

To help your company keep total costs in check, this blog will dig into the fundamentals behind GRI shipping increases, what a GRI surcharge is and a few other things to know. GRIs most often rise in response to demand and supply within the supply chain. What GRI Stands for in Shipping. Is DIM weight a continual issue?

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft. billion metric tons of goods in 2015. The post Doing Business in Belgium appeared first on QAD Blog. How would you describe the state of Manufacturing in Belgium?

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. while a full 70% of respondents described their supply chains as “very complex” or “extremely complex.” [2]

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Though consumers often think of the global economy as small packages arriving on doorsteps, large-scale shipping forms the backbone of the global supply chain. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Logistics at Risk! Charter, Outsource, or Vertically Integrate?

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) — Critical supply chain planning that also accounts for production schedules. Agile — The concept of having a flexible supply chain that allows for quick order fulfillment with short lead times and varying volume. Cargo — Product carried during transportation.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2023

But did you know that you can make your supply chain greener, too? . 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. . Aligning Parts of the Supply Chain . Electric Vehicles .

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. So today and yesterday, there was not enough capacity, cargo was rolled, prices spiked. So I wanted to tell you, why does your cargo get bumped.

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