Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Books are heavy, take up a lot of space, and unless you’re an avid reader, you probably have many that you never even open. When deciding what to keep and get rid of during your next move, consider leaving the books behind. There are plenty of places to donate used books, or you could even sell them online or at a garage sale.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

The projected mineral supply until the end of the 2020s is in line with the demand for EV batteries in the ‘stated policies scenario’ of the IEA’s world energy model. USPS reflected the impact of PSRA on its books as a one-time, non-cash benefit of $59.6 Thanks to that boost, USPS posted net income of $59.7

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

This will probably compel businesses, even those leading the curve, to review their corporate travel & entertaining policies. However this requires careful thought with clear policies and direction for staff. Ocean Freight Visibility Spells new Opportunities for Supply Chains – LogiSYM September 2020.

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Freightera

MARCH 1, 2022

Freightera CEO wins award for elegant marketplace solution for businesses, reducing shipping cost and CO2 emissions from freight transportation. The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

Even the freight transportation industry can't avoid this problem. That's why we've put together 5 free resources for freight brokers like you can't afford to miss out on. Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates? Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates? Let's get started.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 18, 2022

Ocean carriers estimate that the current backlog would take over 5 months to clear out, and that’s only if no more freight was booked in Asia. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) updated its policies to make it easier for cargo owners to file complaints against ocean carriers over alleged unfair and unreasonable business practices.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The 2023 Strategy sets expectations on the development of future policy measures to strive for 30% GHG reductions by 2030, 80% GHG reductions by 2040, both relative to 2008 levels, and an overall level of ambition of reaching net-zero emissions as close to 2050 as possible. Select and contribute to decarbonisation partnerships.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2015

With fast growth and low competition, the freight brokering industry these days is a great place to be. Being a freight broker offers flexibility, independence, and higher-than-average life satisfaction. If all that’s stopping you from getting licensed as a freight broker are the complex legal requirements, don’t fret.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2021

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Air cargo charters offer many advantages over traditional commercial freight , but some of the more important ones are listed below: 1. Thanks to tight security policies in the airport, the cargo’s exposure to damage and theft is minimized. Email Address.

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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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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Some companies do not adhere to policy in a country that has little oversight of what many deem proper work conditions. 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. A New Unique Selling Proposition?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

With features such as collaborative booking, a tracking notification system, and full document management capabilities, Haven TMS allows users to pull data out of siloes and turn logistics into a competitive advantage. For related commentary, see The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend).

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In the book — which is based on real-life technology, technical papers, and diplomatic meetings — national security and international relations expert Peter W. As the British journalist Rose George documents in her book Ninety Percent of Everything , some 100,000 enormous freight ships transport 90 percent of the world’s trade.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

This work is typically periodic to accompany a freight bid or an end-to-end project. The focus is on the definition of business policy. I then pack my bags and scoot out the door to sign books and discuss the research completed for the S upply Chain Metrics That Matter book at the ISM event on Thursday, May 14th in Atlanta.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

As I explain in my book, The Power of Resilience: How the Best Companies Manage the Unexpected (MIT Press, October 2015), companies can improve their disruption detection capabilities in a number of ways. Shifts in government policy can be immensely disruptive, especially when they occur with little or no warning.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2017

FourKites Partners with HaulFox to Provide Freight Brokers with Next Generation Supply Chain Visibility. Jabil Enhances Supply Chain Network Optimization with New T3 Policy Readiness Assessment. UPS Commits To More Alternative Vehicles, Fuel And Renewable Power By 2025. WTO records moderate rise in G20 trade restrictions.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 1, 2022

Regarding claims that the supply chain would have recovered by now: “ I’ve never seen it so chaotic, honestly, from an execution point of view, whether its construction, sourcing, manufacturing, shifting supply chains or freight. Every game is different, and every challenge requires a different play book.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The tight capacity and shipping downtime can increase rates and severely disrupt freight flow for months. Weathering the Trade Policy Storm. The new normal in global trade policy is a stormy environment that is highly unpredictable. Trade policies all around the globe are in flux. Following the U.S.-China

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 10, 2018

If your freight gets rejected by carriers, this probably means extra work and additional costs because you have to make alterations and go deeper into your route guide to get your freight shipped. Many aspects of supply chains, business processes, and policies can influence the attractiveness of truckload shipments.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Global supply constraints have come from (1) supply-side disruptions like China’s Zero-COVID policy and the Russia / Ukraine conflict and (2) from demand pressure as federal stimulus flooded the market with extra cash in 2020 and 2021. Suppliers will continue to ship orders in an effort to get the inventory off their books.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Additionally, a significant component of Sam’s Club delivery is successfully meeting the retailer’s order cadence policies. A good logistics partner should understand these set-ups and book transportation exclusively with these providers. Preferred carrier arrangement. Retailers’ distribution centers only work with certain carriers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 25, 2018

When securing transportation, you’d do best to align your favorable freight attributes with carrier goals. We will need to watch several factors to best understand labor in trucking, including the shared labor pool with manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, housing, immigration policy, the aging workforce, and wage increases.

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Freightera

AUGUST 30, 2023

Protecting shippers from unfair extra charges just got to a new level Attention freight shippers, both experienced and new! Ever been hit with a carrier’s charges that are twice the rate you initially booked? Freight shipping is a multifaceted puzzle, with carriers, services, and charges all coming into play.

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 10, 2014

You may have read numerous recent articles on the benefits of using a transportation management system (TMS) to manage freight. Surveys show that more than 63% of TMS users gain at least an 8% savings in freight costs, with more than 23% of users decreasing costs by 10% or more. This is the most basic function of freight managers.

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Ware2Go

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Supply chain disruptions like freight delays may continue well beyond this year’s peak holiday shopping season. Freight delays have affected consumers and merchants alike. After 18 months of disruptions, the state of international freight was shaky at best heading into this holiday shopping season.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Getting the Service Policy Right. One of the fastest ways I know to burn money in Supply Chain management is not to have clear customer service policies or to have service policies that are poorly implemented and communicated. 3) Don’t have a one size fits all customer service policy. 5) Manage the policy.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Look at how you are buying freight services and ask yourself two questions. Do you really need so much air freight or express freight? Then 2) Look at how you are paying for that freight. Group them by their needs and then develop your customer service policy around that, and what you can reasonably afford.

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Freight Center

JUNE 12, 2019

Truckload Freight Should Be Covered by Cargo Insurance. No worries about freight class, measurements and similar LTL concerns. That’s because they see less risk involved since the shipment is handled fewer times and is not consolidated with other freight. More direct routes from pickup to delivery saves time. Ready to ship?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 19, 2018

Regardless of the HOS-tracking mechanism a carrier uses, shippers can implement certain practices in the produce industry that better optimize carriers’ time and help make fresh produce more competitive in the freight market. What is the ELD mandate? Under the mandate, carriers and owner/operators must use authorized ELDs in their vehicles.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

All is not lost, according to Sheffi, author of the recent book, Balancing Green: When to Embrace Sustainability in a Business (and When Not To). We consider our environmentally-friendly policies as a competitive edge,” says Browne. “It Consumers won’t trade quality and performance for sustainability.”. Browne wholeheartedly agrees. “We

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Freightera

AUGUST 23, 2023

Protecting shippers from unfair extra charges just got to a new level Attention freight shippers, both experienced and new! Ever been hit with a carrier’s charges that are twice the rate you initially booked? Freight shipping is a multifaceted puzzle, with carriers, services, and charges all coming into play.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). And this morning, the Wall Street Journal reported that “China’s policy-making State Council has approved a restructuring of the country’s two biggest shipping companies, as the nation seeks to create a stronger competitor in the global shipping industry.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The research shows that policies can achieve economic recovery and decarbonization in parallel. Wolfgang Lehmacher is FT, Forbes, Fortune, BI, Nikkei contributor and (co-)author of over 10 books, 20 papers and 100 articles. Ocean Freight Visibility Spells new Opportunities for Supply Chains – LogiSYM September 2020.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Let’s face it, freight shipping is expensive. If you are able to drop off your shipment at a terminal or pick it up from one, it could save you quite a bit of money on various freight charges such as limited access, residential, tailgate, fuel, appointment as well as others. Palletize your shipments. Ship intermodal.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2017

I have seen businesses that produce monthly Supply Chain KPIs that resemble the New York Phone Book! (OK, OK, for anyone under 35, go and Google ‘Phone Book’). The prices your company is paying for freight transportation. The common mistake in using KPIs is to have too many! How well do you manage your Customer Service?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

He holds a PhD in Economics from MIT, and authors two well-known books on global economics. Prior to this, Paul worked as a transportation reporter where he covered state and federal policies, regional economics, and transportation technology. . Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 12, 2017

So do you have a KPI ‘dashboard’ or a ‘book’? Believe me, I have seen 100 page ‘books’ of KPIs that no one except the author reads. 7 – Freight Transport – Service v Cost. The first thing to understand about freight rates, is that it’s not about the rate!

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