Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

COVID of course taught companies the need for agility. The network supports a wide array of messaging types including real-time GPS, EDI, and API-based capacity requests, bookings, statuses, and customs messages. BluJay provides transportation management and managed transportation solutions. Stuff happens.

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Intermodal Transportation Landscape In a 2017 American Shipper Report on global sourcing, 58% of shippers indicated that their biggest concern today is rising intermodal transportation costs. These numbers signal a robust year for the transportation sector and the economy in general. percent increase in volume and a 17.3

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

Many of Earth’s scarce resources are consumed by industrial processes and transport – which are the building blocks of today’s supply chains. According to the IPCC, about one-third of the global CO2 emissions are linked to industry, and 15% to transport – together this is almost half of the total CO2 emissions.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

E-commerce growth has become part of the record books. Minor improvements in the warehouse management system can help fulfill more orders, but the entire process will fail without a focus on the transportation strategy. According to Eric Rice of Supply Chain 24/7, e-commerce growth in 2017 grew faster than it has since 2011.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2024

So halfway through this fashion design course, I decided to make a radical pivot towards computer studies. Another example is in the UK, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport , a professional industry group around logistics and transport, has a forum set up called the Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT).

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Share This: Read More. [e-Book]

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 22, 2023

Hanjin bankruptcy gives shippers crash course in risk mitigation The bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping will have shippers scrambling for transport alternatives during Peak Season, as global seaports also struggle to find ways of mitigating the impact of this colossal event.

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Tive

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Team Tive is so excited to be showcased in the Supply Chain Management for Dummies - 2nd Edition book. Daniel Stanton's great work on this book (and many others!) Go to Amazon and get the book now! highlights many best practices and content for beginners and beyond. Interested in getting started with supply chain management?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

To further compound the issue, some costs are incurred only in the event of problems arising at the ports of loading or discharge and are impossible to foresee when booking a shipment. The domestic transport in the country of import. The maritime shipping leg the country of export to the country of import.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Common interests My 2014 post noted how the profession has evolved beyond its transportation/ warehousing roots to become a strategic resource. At the time, I started a research project on supply chain sustainability that culminated in my book “Balancing Green: When to Embrace Sustainability in Business (and When Not To)” (MIT Press, 2018).

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Over the course of the five months, we iterated on the model over seven sessions. We are making slow progress on transportation visibility, but not supplier visibility. Until then, join us for our monthly networking calls, books/reports , podcasts, and blog posts. I asked Greg Aimi, currently at Gartner to help. See You There?

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field. From foundational reads to more advanced topics, these books will help you start your journey into the world of supply chain analytics!

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Second, we just released our second Talking Logistics YOUniversity course, Building a Strong Transportation Management Foundation. I encourage you to check out the course and let us know what you think. You can also download the.MP3 file for each episode directly from its Talking Logistics page.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. Of course, annual floods and frosts can alter crop outputs. What is produce season?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

To find out more, please don’t hesitate to book a free consultation call with one of our outsourcing experts. BOOK NOW Need help with insourcing/outsourcing decisions? Book your free consultation. You can do so quickly and easily by clicking the button below.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The use of smart technologies like automated warehousing, cloud-based transport management system, and blockchain will continue to propel the growth in the logistics sector. An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. The UAE’s logistics industry is all set to reach USD 31.4 billion by 2026.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

He says it’s the antiquated booking system that’s gumming up the works. Although merchants and seamen have been storing goods in some kind of container since the beginning of maritime trade, it wasn’t until the Second World War that standardized metal containers were used to transport goods. ”[5].

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. The six areas are energy use, nature, waste, packaging, transportation, and product use and design. More than 700 of those merchants have sales of more than £1 million ($1.1

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

You have to work together in the spirit of cooperation and harmony to obtain the best results with your partnerships, be it with a logistics provider, supplier, transportation or warehousing partner. Most of us have taken a course in basic business, and the first thing you are told is to write and sign a contract.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. To change course, learn from history, to unlearn to rethink outcomes.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2016

e-Book] 2016 Trends in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. The industries of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and transportation management, like much of the modern world, are seeing substantial change as new technologies come on board.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 31, 2015

Tried every trick in the book to boost your supply chain but didn’t achieve the results you wanted? Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics Workforce Optimization' Imagine if you had access to strategies and tips used by your competitors and industry leaders to stay ahead. With proven business results.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

However, a technology solution that only provides visibility without a means to right the course isn’t enough to ensure reliability. For example, the brand might opt to change an order’s transportation mode to minimize transportation costs if it knows it is ahead of production schedule.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

At the same time, Hurricane Season yet again disrupted freight lanes, and demand on e-commerce is still breaking the record books causing massive shifts in tactics and strategies by shippers. A few key considerations when deciding between LTL and intermodal transportation, include: Intermodal is comparable to FT use.

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crisp

APRIL 25, 2024

Here’s a look at some of the takeaways from recent CPG earnings discussions, the headwinds and tailwinds brands are experiencing, and strategies for staying on course in 2024. Kraft Heinz called out tomatoes and sugar prices as problematic but sees labor and transportation costs as the source of most of its inflationary woes.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

Likewise, the focus became on reducing transportation costs – which led to container ships getting bigger and bigger over time. Our upcoming book, FLOW, will also harp on many of these same themes) Many executives are now thinking more about proximity and velocity as key competitive dimensions.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Services by Amazon Here are some of the key services offered by Amazon: General public: Amazon.com – an e-commerce platform offering a diverse selection of products such as books, electronics, apparel, and groceries. From books and electronics to clothing and groceries, Amazon offers an unparalleled selection of items to its customers.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 4, 2017

You’re used to coping with complexity: Deciding on the best course of action when your delivery has stalled due to traffic congestion, when you need to assess the feasibility of outsourcing airport staff to meet high passenger volume or quote accurate delivery dates amidst supply uncertainty. Complexity is a by-product of business growth.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Today, booking loads online is quickly gaining in popularity thanks to the speed and convenience it offers. Our people are still at the heart of growing and maintaining carrier relationships, but through online booking, carriers gain better access—at all hours of the day—to the loads they want most. Leaders from Wynn Transport, Inc.,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Imbalances in ocean transport, port congestion and equipment shortages, with surging freight rates became the new normal. For a collective action to change course. The book author is FT, Forbes, Fortune, BI and Nikkei contributor. In hindsight, 2020 was only the beginning of major supply chain disruptions. About the Author .

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 4, 2017

Before asking these kind of questions, we recommend you to grab any supply chain book, read it cover-to-cover and ask better questions so you can get more insightful answers from supply chain community. Of course there are some good questions on social network, "In various supply chain careers, do I have to be very good at mathematics?"

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

But in his 2021 book “ Sense and Sustainability ,” Chaturvedi shows he’s an idealist as well as a realist. Industries that are facing the biggest labor shortages are construction, transportation, warehousing, hospitality and local service businesses like salons and dry cleaners—all staffed by a significant proportion of immigrants.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Highway and transportation closures, and mandatory 14-day quarantines for people returning home from strongly affected areas, mean that even in places no longer shut down, the return to normal at factories and ports will be slow. . To date some provinces, cities and companies may not approve a return to work until the beginning of March.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MAY 13, 2015

Transport ex factory. Transport to Distributor or Retailer. All of these activities and more ensure that the cost of having an SKU on the books is significant. In a very rough calculation the cost of having 1 SKU on your books is typically 30,000 Euros in a medium sized business. Storage at operating company warehouse.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The second edition of his book, Supply Chain Management for Dummies, is now available. Along with your 11 courses on LinkedIn Learning, you’ve got a new edition of your book coming out. And it’s not just because I personally like to see a lot of book sales—I think it fills a really important gap. Here’s why.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

Maersk, Alibaba team up to offer online booking of ship places (Reuters). Of course, Amazon continues to make the headlines. Yes, it takes a lot more than a mobile app to succeed in the transportation industry, but because of their resources and brand strength, you have to take Amazon and Uber seriously.

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Turvo

JULY 14, 2020

It’s a complex transportation world, and the need to keep costs under control and enable shipment tracking has never been more important. Of course, there are other factors in play that come under the microscope. Things go wrong all the time when freight is being transported over relatively long distances.”

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