Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Many have deployed cloud technology platforms to serve as an easy-to-use, transparent tool to facilitate bookings and shipping documentation. Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights. Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

A new book called “Noise” reveals the incredible disparity in human decision-making, which can result in decisions which vary by as much as 40-75% when expert decision-makers are faced with the same set of information about a decision.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Suppliers with complete visibility into their operations and those that have optimized their transportation, are able to avoid these repercussions. Align Production and Transportation Schedules. Organizations that struggle with on-time delivery often do so because of misalignment between production and transportation.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Refrigerated freight from California to the Southeast remains difficult to book with limited capacity. . The state has allowed all facilities to reopen if they follow proper social distancing guidelines.?? . Transportation?could Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa.?? . for vendors.?? .

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

If you’re like me, you’re reading a couple of good books, have several more on your “got to get to” list and a magazine or two with the corners folded down for when you have a little airplane time or for a quick read over lunch. What’s on your summer reading list?

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. What is Freight Benchmarking? There’s no dark art to freight benchmarking.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Transport Service Selection. Just to make sure everything is working and operating within normal guidelines. Tell tale signs of a network problem will be increasing inventory, warehousing and transport costs, stock outs and rising customer complaints. Look at how you are buying freight services and ask yourself two questions.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The term reefer simply refers to a truck, trailer, or shipping container equipped with a refrigeration unit that transports temperature sensitive cargo. Before you can book anything you're going to want to know where it is going and what needs to get there. Here are 5 tips for keeping your cool when selecting a reefer carrier.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Figure 1 shows a sample proposed SPM project structure for a transportation services company. Environmental and ethical factors The ISO 14001 standard provides guidelines on environmental policies and, where applicable, suppliers must have an environmental policy and procedures in place for the implementation of such a policy.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

Then you’ll be able to leverage your transportation management system (TMS) to execute, automate, and optimize those processes, as well as gain visibility to business intelligence to drive continuous improvement. Adherence to these guidelines resulted in reductions in same-day shipping and detention costs.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Being recognized as a Shipper of Choice will elevate your orders above others and make your moves easier to book with trucking providers. Aside from signaling to the marketplace that your business employs best and ethical logistics practices, it is beneficial to become a Shipper of Choice to ease transportation difficulties.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The outlook of the capacity crunch in 2018 seems to indicate likely increasing rate hikes among national and international carriers, regardless of transportation mode. 2018 is on track to be one for the record books, and those that fell to recognize this game-changing catalyst will be doomed to fail. What Does It Mean for Shippers?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

It’s more than a rule book or following guidelines , and effective leaders who help to foster an engaged culture know this. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post 4 Pillars to Build an Effective Safety and Health Management System appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2021

It is crucial to prioritize the transportation part of the equation because working ahead can open the door to more options. Carriers that specialize in trade shows could book up their capacity if you don’t schedule your orders in time. Schedule Return Transportation for Your Trade Show Shipping . Company name. Point of contact.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2020

Then you’ll be able to leverage your transportation management system (TMS) to execute, automate, and optimize those processes, as well as gain visibility to business intelligence to drive continuous improvement. Adherence to these guidelines resulted in reductions in same-day shipping and detention costs.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2020

The winter months can be brutal in terms of weather and that impacts the transportation business greatly. Adhering to carrier guidelines for protecting goods while in transit and over weekends. Ready to book your shipment but not sure if you need freeze protection services? Monitoring weather forecasts using AccuWeather.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

Then you’ll be able to leverage your transportation management system (TMS) to execute, automate, and optimize those processes, as well as gain visibility to business intelligence to drive continuous improvement. Adherence to these guidelines resulted in reductions in same-day shipping and detention costs.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Better transportation planning. The VMI concept is well documented with a real-world example in Michael Hammer’s best-selling book, Reengineering the Corporation. Here are some best practice guidelines for the food and beverage industry to consider when addressing its own unique challenges. Lower order volatility.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Whether the wrong amount of goods was shipped in the first place or something happened during transportation, it's important for the finance team to react promptly. Anything can happen during transportation – this means that goods can arrive damaged. Damaged items. Improve profitability. Customization.

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

These certifications are voluntary guidelines and standards that address environmental, social, ethical, and food safety concerns. They must be values based with quantifiable guidelines and standards. FSC labels can be found on millions of products from milk cartons to toilet rolls, or even your favourite book.

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2019

Customs authorities must accept the declaration and assign a unique identifier to your shipment before it can be transported. Should a hard Brexit occur, the UK will publish its own tariff book and classification codes. Transportation Documentation. How Automated Software Solutions Can Help.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

GT Nexus evolved as a Software as a Service (SaaS) application for transportation while GXS/OpenText evolved from the EDI VAN technologies. Here are some guidelines to consider: 1. Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is writing her third book, Leadership Matters.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2021

The world is now more connected, courtesy of better transport and communication infrastructure. Establish yourself among your competitors by following the import/export guidelines below. Transporting foodstuffs need special containers that prevent them from going bad. Preferably, book a physical appointment.

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Parade

MAY 29, 2019

From calling to automated tender notifications, there is a wide spectrum of tools to help inform your carriers about available freight and inviting them to book those loads. If the carrier can do it, then the load is booked. How do you notify them about freight opportunities?

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Parade

MAY 29, 2019

From calling to automated tender notifications, there is a wide spectrum of tools to help inform your carriers about available freight and inviting them to book those loads. If the carrier can do it, then the load is booked. How do you notify them about freight opportunities?

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6 River Systems

JULY 3, 2020

You’ll need to know about fire safety codes and guidelines for things like shelving height, hanging weights, human capacity, etc. He is the author of the Amazon bestselling business book, What About the Vermin Problem? You don’t want to make a mistake just to have to go back and start a whole chunk over to meet code requirements. .

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

It is critical to ensure industry practices, national and international standards and guidelines are considered when developing the framework content and processes. How should our transportation network be designed and operated? What should our supply chain service policy be? How much inventory should we carry and where? Logistics 5.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 28, 2020

This is because the FDA changed the guidelines after a host of companies had issued the tests for EUA’s in April. The test location was off a freeway, and was not serviced by public transportation. Every single flight is booked for weeks out. What Uber driver is going to take a person to a test site for a test?)

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response? The size and scope of the potential problem means that OSA presents a critical safety issue for all modes and operations in the transportation industry.

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