3rdwave

AUGUST 8, 2019

Managing global freight is ladened with challenges. Demands on the transportation teams are growing as political posturing ramps up causing rapid disruption to global supply chains. The global TMS functionality necessary to support execution control are: Freight contract management. Freight Invoice Auditing.

Cost Reduction Strategies 74

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Global 74

3rdwave

JANUARY 17, 2020

Global transportation is the nexus through which all related international transportation information flows. Capturing, aggregating, and analyzing all the global supply chain transportation and product/SKU level detail is foundational to having end-to-end supply chain visibility. visibility to performance metrics.

Optimization Software 54

Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 54

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2018

Why Thinking “Global, Yet Local” Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy | C.H. Earlier this year, my colleague, Bogen Chi, wrote a blog about the top 3 global market trends to watch this year in the air freight market: capacity shortages, peak season pressures, and the bright spot of consolidation.

Cost Reduction Strategies 34

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Supply and Demand Supply Chain Strategy 34

Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Ikea’s Singapore operations called it a “global transport crisis” and estimates 850 of its 8,500 products are affected by shipment delays. Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s logistic arm Cainiao launched a container booking service last week in response to the global shortage. rates are up 145% year over year.

Examples 59

Examples Shipping Singapore Asia 59

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. 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.

Scenario Planning 34

Scenario Planning Freight Supply Chain Planning BRIC 34

Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

However, the biggest pain point for these global supply chains is the one that seems inescapable – transportation costs. Pain Points Increasing Transportation Costs. No matter how much can be saved from sourcing globally, transportation costs continue to creep in to seriously affect a product’s profit margin.

Cost Reduction Strategies 101

Cost Reduction Strategies Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 101

Freightera

JANUARY 21, 2022

COVID-related supply chain pressures, ship and container shortages, combined with global transportation congestion, all have shaken international commerce. To access the system, sign up as a Buyer (primarily interested in sourcing) or Shipper (primarily interested in freight shipping) , login, and click on “Nearshoring”.

Canada 42

Canada Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Optimization 42

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Here are three ways to drive sustainability in logistics and transportation that ensure organizations can still service their customers efficiently and with lower costs, while also choosing eco-friendly modes. According to Rebecca Henderson’s book Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire , “something unexpected happened.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Sustainability 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

If your cargo needs to cross oceans or extremely long distances, your most likely choice will be air freight or ocean shipping. Use this guide to determine which is best for your business: Air freight . Shipping globally via air offers two major benefits: speed and reliability. 5 global shipping trends for 2019.

Vendor Strategies 34

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Expense Reduction 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

If your cargo needs to cross oceans or extremely long distances, your most likely choice will be air freight or ocean shipping. Use this guide to determine which is best for your business: Air freight . Shipping globally via air offers two major benefits: speed and reliability. 5 global shipping trends for 2019.

Vendor Strategies 34

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Expense Reduction 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Three strategies can lead to better outcomes for your freight planning, even in peak holiday shipping periods. Forecast and book your space earlier. Consolidate freight. In the meantime, what can you do if you ship in the Transatlantic lane and are dealing with capacity shortages and rate spikes?

Pricing Training 34

Pricing Training Shipping Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training 34

GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. Transportation Terminology Glossary of Terms. Dedicated Fleet : A group of trucks that a shipper uses solely for moving all freight.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 156

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Demand Planning Software Rail Software 156

Freightera

JANUARY 8, 2019

The story is written by Dan Goodwill, one of the top journalists and leading experts on freight transportation in North America. It has found a way to enter carriers’ rates from multiple modes in their data management system so shippers can compare rates from carriers of all sizes and transport modes in one place.”.

North America 23

North America Freight Industrial Industry 23

Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

He a sought-after author, having written both best-selling books and timely pieces in Industry Week Manufacturing Network and Supply Chain Management Group. His works include podcasts, e-books, whitepapers, case studies, infographics and personalized presentations for major supply chain conferences. Dave Blanchard. Steve Banker.

Supply Chain Planning Software 9

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 9

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 28, 2018

If you’ve heard the term “perfect storm” applied more to transportation lately than you have since the book by Sebastian Junger came out in 1997, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, it’s the best way to describe what is happening right now in the air and ocean freight markets. Ocean freight. The perfect storm is upon us.

Shipping 34

Shipping Capacity Cargo Freight 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

Robinson’s local experts in offices around the globe use this kind of information to help manage peak season ocean freight and resolve problems in real time. Diversification in your carrier selection lowers your risk of freight delays or cancellations. Look for a market leader in global trade lanes, like C.H.

Forecasting 34

Forecasting Panama South Korea United States 34