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JUNE 10, 2025

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Waste Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. This blog is Part 1 in our Optimizing Supply Chain Performance with Unified Data series, with a focus on optimizing fulfillment.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives relative to despite having a tentative back-to-work wage negotiation, the outstanding issue of port automation provides added concerns for global industry supply chain teams. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

Negotiating Skills

BlueYonder

APRIL 8, 2025

The stakes are high, in previous blog posts New Tariffs Are Coming and The Pressures of Omni-Channel Fulfillment and Returns Are Growing. Transportation networks have undergone perhaps one of the most visible transformations. Second, visibility is expanding from enterprise-centric to ecosystem-wide.

Supply Chain Network Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

Another example of AI’s effectiveness occurred within a leading transportation and logistics company with nearly 450,000 trucks and 150 locations. Combining these in the supply chain is the ideal way to advance beyond reactive strategies to proactive and even predictive ones.

Sourcing Strategies

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This blog explores how MTSS platforms can be strategically utilized to build the competencies necessary for success in supply chain management. Through interactive tutorials and practical exercises, learners can become adept at using software for inventory management, transportation planning, and demand forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freightos

JULY 7, 2025

Home Making Logistics Data Actionable: Insights from Freightos and Gryn July 7, 2025 Blog Data is the backbone of efficient decision-making. However, transforming raw data into actionable insights remains a significant challenge for many logistics organizations. Yet, as Esch highlighted, even global companies struggle with data harmonization.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

My Office Apps

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Route optimization and transportation management systems can alleviate some of these challenges by improving efficiency and reducing costs. Stay tuned for our series of insightful blogs—your roadmap to exploring the full potential of ERP.

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 27, 2025

The logistics and transportation sector is highly competitive. GPS tracking technology has become the most popular choice for making transportation businesses highly productive. Here are some benefits of using GPS tracking devices as a transportation company. The post Benefits of GPS Tracking in the Transportation Industry!

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

That resulted in a backup of key materials that impacted transport and logistics networks for several subsequent months. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. This latest disruption comes after a July 2023 13-day labor strike that impacted these same facilities.

Canada

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 19, 2025

Freight and cargo tariffs refer to the charges levied on goods that are transported via various modes of shipping. These tariffs cover a wide range of costs, including handling, customs duties, transportation, and other logistical services. Road transport costs vary depending on the distance and the infrastructure available.

Negotiating Skills

BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2025

They’re managed with several point solutions serving supply chain functions, such as warehouse, transportation and order management. The post Mitigating Tariff Impacts: The Digital Supply Chain Advantage appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder. The result?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

For a retailer, that might take the form of guidance as to where and how much to produce items, how to transport them, and where to position them in a manner that best reflects actual consumer demand. What makes mathematical optimization especially valuable, Yurchisin says, is its prescriptive — as opposed to merely descriptive — nature.

Optimal Sourcing

ToolsGroup

JULY 3, 2025

grinding beef into burger patties) and transport finished goods to restaurant hubs and restaurants. Any breakdown-whether in production, transportation, or staffing-can ripple across the system, impacting product freshness, service quality, and brand loyalty. Processors and Distributors transform these inputs (e.g.,

Supply Chain Planning Software

GlobalTranz

APRIL 15, 2025

By analyzing and improving the routes your goods take, you can reduce transit time, minimize delays and lower transportation costs. This might even involve adjusting the mode of transportation to optimize cost savings and efficiency. Through their extensive network, a 3PL can leverage volume discounts and optimize transportation costs.

Material Savings

GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2025

In this blog, we'll walk you through how to calculate fuel surcharges on freight, track pricing trends, audit your shipping bills, and work with the right 3PL partner to keep your costs under control. These added charges help carriers deal with fuel price volatility, but they can shift dramatically from week to week.

Price Reduction

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

In this blog post, well explore the importance of robust supply chains, the key risks they face during economic downturns, and practical strategies. Higher Costs and Lower Profits: While recession may incur low demand, operational costs such as energy and transportation can remain high or fluctuate unpredictably.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Locus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Health-related absenteeism has resulted in reduced output, while transportation delays are echoing the freight challenges seen during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Transportation bottlenecks can create cascading delays across supply chains, impacting industries dependent on timely deliveries.

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

Simultaneous impacts in either or both product demand, coupled with corresponding global or domestic transportation and logistics disruptions are among such learning especially during and since the global pandemic. Todays rapidly changing logistics and distribution environment additionally requires more synchronous data movement.

Supply Chain Execution

Shipsy

JULY 1, 2025

With global freight demand expected to triple by 2050 and transportation already accounting for 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions, logistics leaders are under immense pressure to rethink operations. AI tools can generate real-time sustainability dashboards by aggregating data across transport legs, shipment types, and geography.

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 requires that goods transported between U.S. Last Mile Delivery Logistics Logistics Outsourcing Ocean Transportation Regulation & Compliance RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! ports be carried on ships that are built in America, and owned and crewed by Americans.

Hawaii

MercuryGate

MARCH 4, 2025

The post 5 Ways Transportation Companies Can Improve Supply Chain Customer Experience appeared first on MercuryGate International. Your tracking page functions as your storefront, your ETA accuracy determines your brand reputation, and your communication style defines your competitive edge. The hard truth?

Transportation

GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2025

This blog provides tips and resources on how to lay the foundation for a long-term, productive and cost-effective 3PL freight services partnership! A transportation management system (TMS) is the backbone of these operations, helping you plan, execute and track your freight shipping in real time.

3PL

Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2025

Optimize Freight Efficiency : Consider consolidating shipments or utilizing alternative transportation modes to offset higher costs. This unpredictability can create capacity challenges and increase transportation costs. Negotiate Carrier Contracts : Lock in stable shipping rates with carriers to mitigate unexpected cost spikes.

Material Savings

BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2025

This blog was co-written by Koushik Balasubramanian, Ann Marie Jonkman, and Terence Leung with Blue Yonder. At its core, it provides a unified operational view where transportation, warehousing, labor, and client requirements converge into a single, actionable picture of your entire logistics ecosystem across your orders.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

Route planning and optimization One of the main aspects of cargo transportation management is route planning and optimization. They take into account factors such as distance, transportation cost, delivery time, and others. Companies analyze various routes and choose the most optimal routes for the delivery of goods.

Inventory Management Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 26, 2025

Learn more about how shipping containers revolutionized the supply chain industry in this blog. The Birth of Containerization The concept of containerization dates back to the late 19th century, with early experiments in using standardized containers for transportation. However, it did not gain traction until the mid-20th century.

Supply Chain Design Software

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2025

Shorter supply chains : By reducing the geographical distance between production and consumption points, onshoring and nearshoring can lead to shorter supply chains, faster delivery times, and lower transportation costs. The post The Global Shift to Reshoring Manufacturing Operations appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

Manufacturing Procurement

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Instead, they coordinate between parties to ensure goods are transported efficiently. They are deeply involved in the physical process of transporting goods, including handling the necessary customs clearance, preparing documentation and organizing the shipment itself.

Negotiating Skills

ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Capacity Constraints in Warehousing and Transportation Warehousing capacities are often pushed to their limits. Similarly, transportation networks face increased strain due to higher shipping volumes, which can result in delays and rising freight costs. ” IoSCM Blog. Accessed December 2024. Pearson Education, 2022.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

Network Design Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2025

What about the role of technology in transportation? Fleet Management is a Low-Tech Discipline The task of managing transport fleets is a high-tech affair, replete with sophisticated software systems and other computerized solutions for everyday operational efficiency. The realm of Supply Chain and Logistics myths is no different.

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As supply chains become more complex and globalized, many companies find it beneficial to rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle some or all of their transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment needs. This expertise is invaluable for businesses that need their goods transported efficiently and safely.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This blog will explore the critical strategies that can help businesses build a resilient supply chain, ensuring they are prepared to manage disruptions, maintain service levels, and navigate supply chain uncertainties effectively.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

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Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

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Rail Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2025

They handle the logistics, paperwork, and regulations involved in transporting chemicals across borders. They oversee packaging, storage, and transportation to maintain quality and safety. Each country has its own set of rules regarding the transportation and handling of chemicals.

Chemicals