Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. The network supports a wide array of messaging types including real-time GPS, EDI, and API-based capacity requests, bookings, statuses, and customs messages.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2016

Access to Information : To plan and execute an international shipment, shippers need to access many different sources for information including trade compliance, sailing schedules, requesting bookings, import and export filing, and tracking. Visibility : A lot of shippers are in the dark when trying to track containers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

In a nutshell, RPA helps businesses execute core processes faster and with fewer resources. RPA can automate the uploading of reporting and contract data for transactions from contracts into Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with greater speed and accuracy. Freight Management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies. The source of such disconnects, is related to the information gap among the three parties. The pandemic only aggravated it significantly, which moved it to red zone as a High Risk source for many companies.

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Logility

APRIL 30, 2020

Many experts believe it to be the seminal book on CSR. With every participant in your global supply chain — retailers, brands, vendors, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, agents, brokers, carriers and freight forwarders – on the same page, quality management is better executed. Sources: [link]. Do it right or don’t do it.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 12, 2022

In my book The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19 (MIT CTL Media 2020), I explain how platform-based retailing gained another boost when the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of online shopping. Robinson , Convoy , Uber Freight , and FreightVerify.

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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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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

Let’s begin with a challenge that often frustrates leaders of companies in the startup phase, especially smaller organisations— how to access dedicated logistics expertise , resources, and infrastructure. To find out more, please don’t hesitate to book a free consultation call with one of our outsourcing experts.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2016

DB Schenker Signs on With uShip Online Freight Platform (WSJ – sub. project44 Achieves Groundbreaking Level of Connectivity with 1000+ Freight APIs. Trucker Path Joins AscendTMS™ to Offer Free Transportation Management Software (TMS) to Carriers and Freight Brokers. Companies like XPO Logistics Inc.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

Uber Freight Just Launched and Trucking Will Never Be the Same (Inverse). Maersk, Alibaba team up to offer online booking of ship places (Reuters). October 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Amazon patents show flying warehouses that send delivery drones to your door (TechCrunch). Hunt Head to Arbitration (WSJ – sub.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. This capability can be fully automated if the 3rd party freight providers provision their invoices electronically.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was originally coined by Keith Oliver in 1982 and subsequently gained increasing popularity as its usage was proliferated in books and language. Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2019

But that Junk mail still takes resources to be made and distributed. That is 1/3 of all resources in the mail delivery Supply Chain are spent on junk mail! It is analogous to the situation with books. Most people still like to have and hold a physical book to read it. The rest is Junk! What an absolute waste! every year.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter. But what is even more complicated is freight billing and handling freight payments: what a cargo owner is initially quoted is often different from what he later is asked to pay. A 2021 Cargo Owners and freight forwarders survey, confirms this. Lack of trust.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The top trucking influencers will remain a valuable source of information. of all freight transported in the United States in 2019, equating to 11.84 of the nation’s freight bill.”. His latest book, Driven , came out on January 5th and tells the history of self-driving cars. Nearly every good consumed in the U.S.

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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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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. This capability can be fully automated if the 3rd party freight providers provision their invoices electronically.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2015

The charter should include considerations of the various stakeholder groups including finance, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, facilities, IT, human resources, and government affairs. She is the author of three books including, “42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The framework covers: freight traffic intensity choice of freight transport mode capacity utilisation energy efficiency switching to low carbon energy There is no “silver bullet” instead a bundle of decarbonisation enablers needs to be activated. Open source is a way to spread the benefits of these technologies.

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Parade

APRIL 25, 2019

But AI and ML won’t replace the need for human beings in the freight brokerage industry. Without understanding these, brokerages waste a lot of time, effort, and resources buying the wrong solution, implementing technology in the wrong way, or prematurely implementing a solution. Automate unnecessary grunt work faster and at scale.

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Requesting transportation bids through a logistics request for proposal (RFP) is a common and recurring practice for organizations that have high volume orders that ship on recurring freight lanes. As a result, large shippers have begun to include more freight brokerages in their RFPs. But their capacity is limited.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The four main elements of the ELD Final Rule include: Requiring commercial truck and bus drivers who currently use paper log books to maintain hours-of-service records to adopt ELDs within two years. Paragon Software Systems Introduces Route Control.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Anthony is the CEO and co-founder of Parade , the leading truckload capacity management platform for freight brokers. His background in artificial intelligence, big data processing, and freight brokerage enables companies partnering with Parade to accelerate digital transformation by innovating with the status quo. About Parade.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 23, 2017

For example, when you book accommodation on AirBnB, do you think of yourself as: a) Making a purchase from a travel-oriented service provider? When you book an Uber driver to take you downtown, are you using an app to find you a private “taxi” or are you making an online purchase from a transport provider?

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2013

This exchange of resources can yield significant cost and service benefits for companies in the cluster. The academic element is crucially important,” says Professor Yossi Sheffi, Director of MIT CTL, and author of the book on the growth of logistics clusters, Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth (MIT Press, October 2012).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

2022 was, undoubtedly, another tough year with many disruptions happening outside the four walls of enterprise – extreme weather, natural disasters blocking access to resources, port or border congestion delaying transit, panic buying artificially inflating demand, suppliers going out of business. 2022 Realities vs 2023 Predictions.

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Freightera

MAY 1, 2018

Freightera, “Expedia for Freight”, celebrates its 10,000th shipment, on target to achieve best LTL inventory in the US and Canada. May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Freightera, North America’s rapidly growing online freight marketplace, celebrated its 4th birthday today as it booked over 10,000 shipments.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A carrier sales rep’s daily routine at a freight brokerage is taxing–-a continuous grind of calling, communicating through any means possible, selling load opportunities, and driving continuous value for carrier partners. This basic form of email communication has automation value but also serves as a rich source of carrier data.

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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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Freightera

JULY 22, 2020

Freightera, North America’s rapidly growing online freight marketplace, just enhanced its popular free platform with value-added paid memberships and a rewards program. In June 2020, Freightera hit all-time highs in bookings as platform revenue surged 40% over May, exceeding pre-COVID numbers.

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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. This drives up rates and can affect your ability to book shipments in/out of affected and nearby states. The Golden State is an invaluable resource to the domestic food supply chain. What is produce season?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Employ comprehensive solutions that support the entire source-to-settle process and create value for all parties involved in it. Freight/Container Loading: Augmented reality could replace the need for a physical cargo list and load instructions. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. Start today by re-imagining your supply chain.

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ShipBob

MAY 21, 2020

Many of them couldn’t keep up with demand and were forced to work overtime or had to source products from other manufacturers to keep up with consumer demand. Freighting, fulfillment, and logistics. Grocery stores were packed and emptied within the first few days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2023

More Resources Home Bridging Two Realms: The Digital-Analog Dance in Logistics Ian Arroyo Unbox your Freight knowledge. Visit our Resource Center The Digital Contradiction In the digital age, it’s easy to assume that all industries are racing to become fully digital. Where’s my freight?”

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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! That’s not just good news for consumers; capacity is opening up for freight carriers.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This is particularly true in the logistics industry, where the uncertainty, volatility, and complexity of global trade require companies to leverage every resource at their disposal to maintain a competitive edge. See Drucker’s book, The New Realities , 1990.) Uncertainty. Volatility. Complexity. They bring expertise.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc in global supply chains early in 2020, many companies realised that they didn’t have the resources, personnel, or computing infrastructure to deal with the disruptions. The provider has more than 1,000 clients on its books and says it moves more than 110,000 individual loads annually.

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