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Thanks to Our TMS Customers, Blue Yonder is a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader 12 Years in a Row

BlueYonder

Innovation and Customer-Centricity are Our Continuing Directions Thanks to our TMS customers, for the 12 th time 1 in a row, Blue Yonder is named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 2. As a result, we’ve reduced our overall transportation spend by 3-5%.

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Insights from Elemica reveal 2014 Frankfurt

Talking Logistics

The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition. Time Slot Booking/Optimization (aka “Dock Appointment Scheduling”) Delivers Cost and Productivity Savings.

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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

Resilinc

Due to the drought, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) updated booking conditions for ships for the Panamax locks (the older locks of the Panama Canal used by smaller ships). Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs.

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REPOST: Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella

The Logistics of Logistics

Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years. Felipe holds Master degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (valedictorian), from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain – full scholarship) and an MBA from Fundacao Getulio Vargas (Brazil). About Loadsmart.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. If you fail to book in time, you may miss your delivery deadlines, or will have to use an expedited shipping method to meet them. Booking early is a good idea in certain situations.

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September and Q3 Global PMI Levels Remain in Contraction

Supply Chain Matters

The regions reported as having the most declines in production volumes were noted as Brazil, Canada, Japan , and the United Kingdom. The report’s authors indicated that five sub-indices, output, new orders, manufacturing employment, purchasing stocks and suppliers’ delivery times were collectively at levels of deterioration.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

CH Robinson Transportfolio

There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. If you fail to book in time, you may miss your delivery deadlines, or will have to use an expedited shipping method to meet them. Booking early is a good idea in certain situations.