The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. However, r eject rates from drivers are still down currently , a nd the DAT P ower I ndex still leans in favor of shipper s. .

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Leaning on AI Technology. Its CEO, Tim Fung, says the business can operate with such a lean structure due to its reliance on two artificial intelligence systems and a team comprising data scientists, engineers, and product managers. 5) Freightos, Shipa Freight, Convoy. million (AUD), up from $11.4 million in FY18, and $5.4

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

One of the factors in that evaluation would also be the freight costs you incurred for that container and any additional costs if you are expediting another shipment. If you were to check the freight invoice, you probably paid four times the cost of the container as compared to last year! Peaking Rates. Chart Source: Freightwaves).

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Additionally, when the ports are facing capacity crunch or the tariffs of ocean freight and container skyrockets, it iis airfreight that comes as the savior. With the current business scenario changing at a rapid pace, the freight forwarding industry is shifting its focus towards airfreight. Capacity Crunch of Ocean Freight.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For outbound supply chain operations, this trend focuses on lean outbound logistics by eliminating bottlenecks and assisting in futuristic supply chain planning for demand and capacity. . Increase management capacities, not just freight capacities. Lean outbound logistics are a function of visibility, forecasting, and planning.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Freight Management. Freight management is driven by time-critical, manual tasks. This will improve the ability for data analytics to be used to improve operations and provide an efficient and scalable freight management workflow. RPA brings efficiency to these tasks while saving time and reducing errors.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

Any asset that is not producing value is considered waste, and a fundamental of “lean thinking” is that inventory is waste, and time is money. 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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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

Aimee Loshinsky January 25, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo In Freightos Q4 2023 KPI press release , we announced that the company surpassed one million bookings across the platform in 2023. Freight is digitizing itself now at real scale.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Whether you are shipping one container per month, or 10 containers per day, successful shippers are aware of global challenges such as adhering to international rules and regulations, using suitable shipping methods, considering supply chain visibility, and knowing when to turn to freight forwarding and broker specialists to get the job done.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

James Tamm and Ronald Luyet main theme of this book, Radical Collaboration , is a series of arguments that we should conduct our business dealings more like interpersonal rather than adversarial relationships. The heart of the book is a theory called Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation (FIRO) and is based on unmet emotional needs.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

So much so that it is split into seven topics – aircrafts, airports, capacity and demand, carriers, freight trends, traffic and viewpoints. With over 60,000 monthly viewers, Transport Topics is a prime destination for freight buffs, especially those who specialize in trucking. Ocean freight is split into 14! @ACWmagazine.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). e-Book] 2016 Trends in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. manufacturers, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

With economies on the bounce-back, logistics continues to be the backbone of modern society and with the need for a lean freight sector. The governments are recognising the fact that the usage of emerging technologies is key to a sustainable economy. Dr. Shereen Nassar.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Therefore, a firm would be well served to develop a supply chain strategy as described in my book: Supply Chain Transformation. It is safe to say that if a warehouse operation is not implementing Lean, it is falling behind its competition. Keep it Simple : It’s important to not over complicate things.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

Is your company one of the many that take a minimalist approach to freight management? Yes… I did say minimalist, not lean. When I say minimalist, I’m talking about the many companies which, while reliant on freight to keep supplies coming in and products going out, don’t see freight management as a core competency.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2020

Higher freight spend. Key indicators that your strategy is working include: Strong, Lean Inventory. Book a consultation today. Poor replenishment and reordering of inventory. Limited visibility in procurement. Inability to manage laborers and workflows. Indicators of a Strong Strategy.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

They are leaning towards a multi-dimensional approach and more consideration is being shown towards the causal relationship of procurement on operations. Jack Trout’s seminal book, Differentiate or Die: Survival in Our Era of Killer Competition , discusses the formation of real USPs and how to stand out in any market.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Successful companies in today’s marketplace are backed by supply chain professionals who understand how to move freight. Robinson and a leading freight service provider that serves customers with online self-service tools and a team of freight experts. This is what differentiates Freightquote , a company of C.H.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. In order to compensate a long waiting time, Adidas uses air freight or courier service. Library Prime Storage is the area dedicated for book/magazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The number of vessels waiting to cross the Panama Canal has reached 154, and slots for carriers to book passage are being reduced in an effort to manage congestion caused by ongoing drought conditions that have roiled the major shipping gateway since the spring. The number of pre-booking slots was reduced to 14 daily from 23.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

For most freight brokerages, collecting quotes from carriers is simply a means to an end, with the ‘end’ in question being getting the load covered on time and on (or below) budget. Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. Why Aren’t Brokerages Already Doing This?

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

For most freight brokerages, collecting quotes from carriers is simply a means to an end, with the ‘end’ in question being getting the load covered on time and on (or below) budget. Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. Why Aren’t Brokerages Already Doing This?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2017

One example is the disconnect between talking about Lean principles and actually applying them in transportation. “I I visited a company in Michigan this past fall,” Regan recounted, “and they were all into Lean. Any kind of charts or [evidence of Lean principles in action]. So, I asked the question, why are you doing that?

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. This post is , part of a series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally. Key Uses of Truckload Pricing Tools.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. This post is , part of a series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally. Key Uses of Truckload Pricing Tools.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. This post is , part of a series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally. Key Uses of Truckload Pricing Tools.

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Freightos

JULY 2, 2019

Only three top airlines have real-time (API) pricing and booking connectivity for customers. But Chris Bohn, Product Owner Quote & Book at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, sees a change. The big players now realize there is much to gain from having a modern, lean and efficient cargo unit. Where is it most clear?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Lean is a new way of doing business. For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. Lean thinking focuses on the elimination of all waste (where waste is defined as any non-value added process) and bringing value to the customer , beyond the customer’s expectations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Traditionally, supply chains were focused on minimising supply chain costs and a continuous effort to get supply chains lean, through programmes such as lean six sigma, and far less emphasis on risk management. Sea freight and airfreight costs have become very expensive. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Freight/Container Loading: Augmented reality could replace the need for a physical cargo list and load instructions. 2016 Supply Chain Trend #5: Agile = The New Lean. The fundamentals of the Lean Supply Chain are still valuable, but there is a shift to Agile? 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Still you should lean heavily on your vendors for their expertise. Ten years ago artificial intelligence, chat bots, and advanced robotics were the stuff of science fiction movies and books, not technologies to be used in your Supply Chain. SCM #SupplyChain #Technology #IoT #AI #Logistics #Freight #Procurement.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 10, 2013

In my 2005 book The Resilient Enterprise: Overcoming Vulnerability for Competitive Advantage (MIT Press, 2005) I wrote that continuous security, resilience and risk mitigation efforts can be hampered by their own success. I gave the example of Sun Microsystems, which suffered a spate of freight thefts in Europe.

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ShipBob

MAY 21, 2020

Freighting, fulfillment, and logistics. During this challenging time, ecommerce businesses are leaning on their third-party logistics ( 3PL ) partner to keep their business operating. . “We had stock on hand we could recycle into a new formula for hand sanitizer. It was by far the fastest product launch we’ve ever done.”.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

As we see this year, there are more cars on the road (meaning carriers want that attractive freight), and we are also seeing tight capacity. Don't let the bird not be the star of the show, make sure your freight is ready to go! Consumers are READY TO BUY This Holiday Season, Lean on a 3PL to Not get Mired in the Muck.

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Unleashed

JULY 6, 2023

Also included when accounting for merchandise inventory are the various packaging requirements and costs for getting the product to the customer, including boxes, labels, and freight charges. It’s often leaned on if inventory may be reduced in cost for various reasons – such as consumables getting closer to their use-by date.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Freight Visibility and Order Tracking. There are a lot of carriers to choose from when booking a delivery. Order Tracking and Freight Visibility. A 3PL can save you time and money by providing ample freight visibility for each of your deliveries. This makes for an incredibly lean operation. Carrier Selection.

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