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

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.

Examples 59

Examples Shipping Singapore Asia 59

3rdwave

AUGUST 8, 2019

Major Benefits of a Global TMS. Execution control provides the infrastructure that enables the transportation operator to manage, influence, and control all aspects of the global transportation activity from Purchase-to-Receipt or Sale-to-Delivery. Carrier Booking and Confirmation control. Execution Control.

Cost Reduction Strategies 74

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Global 74

Freightos

AUGUST 28, 2018

Modes of transportation and communication evolved, culminating today in instant-gratification last-mile/last-touch, in a world of one-hour delivery and online bookings. As the oldest mode of global transportation, shipping has a history of tradition and aversion to change. Freight has not been impervious.

Pricing Training 120

Pricing Training Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training United States 120

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Did Globalization Go Too Far? Collins, President of MPC Management, writes, “In 1984, John Naisbitt, in his best-selling book Megatrends , said that Third World countries would take over manufacturing, and the U.S. ” • Global transportation remains vital. ” • Geopolitics has yet to segment globalization.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

3rdwave

MARCH 20, 2020

It provides complete execution capability that transforms transportation into a real control center in the organization. If you would like to see how 3rdwave can help lighten the load of Covid-19 on your supply chain, click here to book a demo.

Transportation 54

Transportation Global Manufacturing Procurement Long Beach 54

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Hence, small to medium companies can now bypass forwarders and book directly with various steamship lines. How these joint ventures between large ecommerce companies and steamship lines will impact the global forwarding industry is yet to be known. Global Transportation Retail Technology China Ecommerce Supply Chain'

Modeling Software 63

Modeling Software Modeling China Logistics Network Optimization Software 63

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

Use this voucher code – SMI6JQZ – when booking online at www.coldchain-distribution.com/supplylchainmedia. Didier Basseras, Vice President, Global Head of Clinical Supplies – Clinical Supply Chain, Sanofi-Aventis. Yoram Eshel, Senior Director, Global Transportation and Logistics, Teva Pharmaceutical.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Conference Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Freightera

JANUARY 21, 2022

COVID-related supply chain pressures, ship and container shortages, combined with global transportation congestion, all have shaken international commerce. Freightera and Supply Chain Canada launch The Nearshoring Directory, a potential sourcing solution that could revolutionize the way supply chain works. ABOUT FREIGHTERA.

Canada 42

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

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Walmart, an American multinational retailer and the world’s largest company by revenue, is a fantastic example of what can be achieved by working diligently to reduce transport-related CO 2 emissions. 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

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

It is exciting to see a country so excited about building global transportation infrastructure. Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is currently working on her third book, Leadership Matters. Good Times Ahead. I am writing this post from Egypt.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Global Supply Chain 150

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2018

During these market peaks, ad hoc bookings can at times cost three times the normal rate. Air freight consolidation is another way to keep costs stable, compared to playing the market with ad hoc bookings. Smaller and more regular consignments, rather than larger, last-minute bookings, will help reduce spend on airfreight over time.

Cost Reduction Strategies 34

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

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Spain’s TravelPerk supports business trip bookings across numerous travel options and associated accommodation choices. There has been a rise in recent times of B2B marketplaces in Europe – like Sennder, a global transport logistics company What’s the difference between a B2B marketplace and a B2B platform?

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills Inventory Management Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

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. Booking early is a good idea in certain situations.

Scenario Planning 34

Scenario Planning Freight Supply Chain Planning BRIC 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

However, there are a couple of laws on the books where Congress gave the President the ability to adjust tariff levels in response to economic threats from abroad. Constitution specifically gives Congress the ability to set “duties, imposts, and excises” in addition to regulating commerce with other nations.

North America 46

North America United States Packaging Mexico 46

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 1, 2018

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

Pricing Training 34

Pricing Training Shipping Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In general, ocean shipping is a very cost-effective global transportation option. However, almost half of bookings are still made manually, so there are still fundamental areas that are awaiting logistics technology adoption. In the case of less than container load shipments , billing is done by the cubic meter.

Vendor Strategies 34

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Expense Reduction 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In general, ocean shipping is a very cost-effective global transportation option. However, almost half of bookings are still made manually, so there are still fundamental areas that are awaiting logistics technology adoption. In the case of less than container load shipments , billing is done by the cubic meter.

Vendor Strategies 34

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Expense Reduction 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

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. Transpacific Air and Ocean Shipping Space Is Already Tight | Transportfolio. Peak shipping season has heated up early.

Shipping 34

Shipping Capacity Cargo Freight 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

Work with shippers at origin to provide your service provider the latest shipment forecasts with as much lead time as possible—14 to 21 days is often ideal—to make bookings at origin. Forecast and add lead time when possible. Keep in mind that this alone will not guarantee you space, but will support your case. Procure enough capacity.

Forecasting 34

Forecasting Panama South Korea United States 34

GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Line Haul: The rate per mile in dollars and cents for transporting items. Logbooks: Books carried by truck drivers in which they record their hours of service and duty status for each 24-hour period. It’s incredibly complex and subject to the nuances of global transportation management and communications.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 156

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Demand Planning Software Rail Software 156

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

Freightera

JANUARY 8, 2019

Freightera is frequently compared with the “Expedia for Freight” but it’s designed to integrate the entire global transportation market. “We We are thinking about a fully integrated global marketplace,” states CEO Eric Beckwitt.

North America 23

North America Freight Industrial Industry 23