Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

A day has passed after a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Port activity, including shutdowns and backlogs, as well as embargoes and delays in empty container transit, will result in added congestion. Increasing fuel costs also play into the available capacity woes.? ?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2021

Depending on the typical workflows in your organization, spending too much time trying to get coverage for a load will lead to added back-office expenses. That amounts to $800 in cost just for finding coverage across 116 shipments. Depending on the source in question, most freight invoices contain some form of discrepancy.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In recent years the trucking industry has been faced with a double-edged sword — rising fuel costs and a plummeting labor force. In today’s blog we’re taking a look at what this means for shipping costs, and how retailers can fortify their operations against price hikes. Why are shipping costs growing?

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

They do this by creating fictitious pickups in which they pretend to be a legitimate trucking company operating on load boards (online freight management systems). Sometimes they even call freight brokers and shippers directly to solicit the ability to move loads. Use the most direct and safe route to their destination.

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Freightera

JUNE 14, 2023

One of those little things that’s gaining in popularity is pallet shipping. Beyond its convenience and cost-effectiveness, pallet shipping offers significant environmental benefits. In this article, we explore how pallet shipping contributes to a more sustainable future and the positive impact it has on the environment.

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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. For many years, as we moved to low cost countries, the shipping industry benefited. It may take weeks, by some estimates.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 22, 2022

And when markets began opening after the lockdown, the peak in demand was hit by a lack of available vessels and containers, causing a chain reaction impacting the entire supply chain. In 2021, with 10% of container capacity grounded, waiting times for vessels skyrocketed. Troubled waters – So, what causes a congested port?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. Prediction Background. West Coast , and later, U.S.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

In my previous blog , I discussed what big data means to manufacturers operating in the B2B market. In this blog, I will look at supply chain logistics and how big data could potentially help us make supply chains robust, responsive, and flexible enough to sustain business operations.

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. But the Houthis remain undeterred and have launched multiple attacks since then, including drones launched in the region , boats loaded with explosives , and a hijacking attempt via small-vessels.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2016

Amazon Cuts Shipping Fees in Threat to Alibaba’s U.S. Uber for shipping startup Roadie picks up $15 million investment from UPS, others (Atlanta Business Chronicle). Descartes: The Impact of SOLAS on Ocean Shipping and Data Management. container terminals and ports are taking different approaches to the SOLAS rule.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act, signed in August, is designed to ease rising cost pressures for businesses and consumers. Since its passage, inflation in trucking has continued to creep upward, pressuring supply chain costs and consumer prices. However, there were not enough containers in Asia to export goods to the U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Sometimes local capability needs to be developed, or the quality and cost don’t meet requirements.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Let me start this blog by asking, “Shouldn’t you be worried too?” So, I write this blog with this bias. Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Imports outnumber exports: empty containers increased 28% year-over-year to 360,092 TEUs. jump in apparel costs and 5.5%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Knowing the cargo, the packing, and shipping requirements will enable the team to select the most suitable supplier from the database. This knowledge and awareness are also vital to understanding what type of freight to source – such as LCL (Less than Container Load) or FCL (Full Container Load).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2016

However, Bluetooth technologies are creating a subset of the IoT, expanding its benefits and use among shipping and logistics providers. In reality, there are millions of reasons to use Bluetooth-enabled technologies within the shipping and logistics industry. As seen on MAZINE.WS Benefits of Using Bluetooth Technologies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2021

If you’re selling a fragile, difficult to install, and expensive product, top-of-the-line shipping service is a must-have. Containers and vehicles used to transfer are inspected and cleaned accordingly to limit contaminants. When the need arises, specific or special containers are used to protect the goods while in transit.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The GRI shipping term refers to the usual increase in fees that are applied to container shipping rates. This also helps with budgeting for unexpected costs to ensure your finance team isn’t caught off guard. What GRI Stands for in Shipping. GRIs have historically been implemented on an annual basis. per package.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2022

Multiple years of global supply chain sourcing strategy predicated on lowest cost of manufacturing has exposed many rocks and added vulnerabilities. For boardrooms and business senior executives, the supply chain managed as a primary focus of cost avoidance or lowest cost can no longer suffice. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

With so many different ways to ship freight, how do you know which method is the best? Look no further, we’ve simplified the search for the right shipping method for your cargo. or more), but you don’t need an entire freight truck, LTL shipping is the way to go. International Shipping. Less than Truckload (LTL).

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Containers play an integral role in shipping goods around the world. Ocean freight is the most cost-effective form of shipping goods so when ordering products from overseas they will most likely arrive in a container. There are many shipping containers that serve different purposes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 22, 2020

In the shipping industry, automatic equipment identification (AEI) tags are the lifeblood of data collecting. Railyards and trucking companies place the AEI tags on their freight cars and tractors to help track shipping all over North America. How AEI Tags Help Shipping Companies. What do AEI Tags Do? Real-Time Tracking.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. Savings is one component of value; in a constrained market, the best sourcing expert may only be able to control cost increases, and not offset them completely. Shipping cost or ability to deliver. Demystifying Transportation Sourcing.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. Savings is one component of value; in a constrained market, the best sourcing expert may only be able to control cost increases, and not offset them completely. Shipping cost or ability to deliver. Demystifying Transportation Sourcing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

France offered 8 oxygen generating plants that could be installed quickly along with 5 liquid oxygen containers, 200 electric syringe pushers, 28 respirators and their consumables. Saudi Arabia shipped 80 Metric tonnes of liquid oxygen to India and Portugal assured 20,000 litres of oxygen per week to India along with 5503 vials of Remdesvir.

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IQMS

JANUARY 30, 2020

From nutrition labels to warning labels and address labels to shipping labels, those sticky pieces of paper are pervasive in our everyday lives. Handle multiple label types, including product, container, shipping and mix-load labels. A Tier 1 automotive supplier lacked proficient label controls.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Let me start this blog by asking, “Shouldn’t you be worried too?” So, I write this blog with this bias. Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Imports outnumber exports: empty containers increased 28% year-over-year to 360,092 TEUs. jump in apparel costs and 5.5%

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 19, 2016

It’s been a long time; I shouldn’t have left you, without a new blog to read through! I was talking with my good friend and colleague Dan Fischer about the blog series and mentioned this principle. He also pointed me to How Novelis is Lightening Ford’s Load on the New F-150 Pickup , an interesting article that talks about….

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In technology news, INTTRA announced a partnership with JDA Software, which will give JDA customers access to INTTRA’s full suite of ocean shipping software, data and services. The company’s overall share of container volume has grown from 22% in 2014 to 24% in recent months.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. Walmart has effectively used a responsive transportation system to lower its overall costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The expansion of international trade as early as the medieval times led to the development of a system to help merchants keep track of the conditions of goods, as well as to validate its time and location of loading. Bill – refers to a written or printed statement indicating the cost of products or services delivered or to be delivered.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Nowhere is digital transformation needed more than the Los Angeles port, where major operational disconnects are occurring between ships, trains, and trucks. He did so on the basis of the assumption that humans were making subjective decisions on what lead times to load into the system.

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Cognira

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Throughout this blog, discover what green retailing is, why retailers should adopt this strategy, and the positive impact advanced technology can have on sustainable strategies. Zara, a global leader in fast fashion, now ships online orders in 100% recycled cartons made from store boxes. Table of Contents.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Lured by the promise of cheaper labor ( which is starting to not be the case ), companies are blind to the tactical costs of manufacturing overseas. White Paper: Hidden Risks and Costs in an Offshore Supply Chain. Despite these and other hidden costs, offshore manufacturing has become a fact of life. Research first.

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