Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2016

If the start and end point of a company’s supply chain followed a straight and narrow path, software solutions would be simple to create. In reality, the supply chain looks more like a freeway interchange filled with twist, turns, and crossing lanes. Anthony has 16+ years of transportation and software experience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

These consumer products global leaders paved the road for supply chain excellence by defining new supply chain practices. Over the last decade, each company took a different path to power global growth. Today, each leader wants to take their empowered team to new supply chain heights.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

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

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.

Optimization Software 54

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

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. According to economic journalist Simon Kuper ( @KuperSimon ), “Today’s isolated countries yearn to globalize.”[4].

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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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. Route Management.

Cost Reduction Strategies 74

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Global 74

Freightera

JANUARY 21, 2022

Freightera and Supply Chain Canada launch The Nearshoring Directory, a potential sourcing solution that could revolutionize the way supply chain works. See below the official press release from Supply Chain Canada. The phase I, basic service is available at no cost to Supply Chain Canada members.

Canada 42

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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

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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. On that basis, most of the transportation industry in the United States was deregulated in the 1970s and 1980s. Freight has not been impervious.

Pricing Training 120

Pricing Training Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training United States 120

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

Following the fruitful discussions in 2015, SMi’s annual Cold Chain Distribution conference will bring back lively debates and industry updates to London, offering the best platform for delegates to stay ahead of this lucrative market! Supported by Supply Chain Media. This offer is available to new registrations only.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Conference Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2018

Year round capacity can help minimize disruptions to scheduled air cargo expectations and supply chains. 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.

Cost Reduction Strategies 34

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

Global supply chains tie the planet together, providing goods to consumers, jobs to workers, and dividends to shareholders. And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line.

Cost Reduction Strategies 101

Cost Reduction Strategies Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 101

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Succeeding in global shipping can be difficult; you need to navigate transportation options, customs compliance, and ever-changing industry practices. An important component of a global shipping strategy is vendor management. Global shipping options and how to choose the right one. Ocean shipping. Final Thoughts.

Vendor Strategies 34

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Expense Reduction 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Succeeding in global shipping can be difficult; you need to navigate transportation options, customs compliance, and ever-changing industry practices. An important component of a global shipping strategy is vendor management. Global shipping options and how to choose the right one. Ocean shipping. Final Thoughts.

Vendor Strategies 34

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Expense Reduction 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. 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. Space is getting tighter. Final Thoughts.

Scenario Planning 34

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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

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Forecast and book your space earlier. Peak seasons can make or break supply chains. 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

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.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Knowledge is power in the world of supply chain management, and every company is searching for the next best way to save money and meet consumer demand. That’s why we’ve created this list of the top logistics and supply chain journalists and thought leaders that we follow and suggest you check out in 2020. . Paul Abbott.

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