Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. And the company’s operations and technology have evolved over the last three years, with a focus on its trucking, warehousing, and air capabilities. Amazon Trucking.

Supply Chain Planning Software 166

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 166

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 31, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Warehouse management software article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Logistics chain companies are often tied down by the schedules and requirements of their warehouse clients or partners. Integrate Warehouse Operations With Logistics Chain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 102

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 102

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

We have certainly seen more focus on women in supply chain over the last few years, and nearly every conference that I attend has tracks dedicated to women in supply chain. The facilities are a fraction of the size of Amazon’s large fulfillment warehouses and are designed to prepare products for immediate delivery.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 204

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 204

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you look back 18 months to the start of the pandemic, the first shock waves to hit global supply chains were all related to demand. What wasn’t given due consideration was the impact of the demand shock upstream, through the supply chain, right to the suppliers. Take full advantage of modern technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 188

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Modeling Software 188

Freightos

APRIL 12, 2016

Which is why we’re taking our hats off to SpaceX for delivering 7,000 lbs of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) this week using a reusable rocket – the Falcon 9. Check out how you might have booked this shipment as a freight quote on Freightos. A Space cargo ship sounds like science fiction.

Cargo 120

Cargo Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Freight 120

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

SUMMARY: For most people, the shared economy is best illustrated by the Uber and AirBnB concept of crowdsourcing and convenience services based on digital platforms. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2025, 15 percent of trucking will be via shared transport platforms and shared warehousing will comprise 20 percent of the market.

Supply Chain Design Software 84

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 84

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Global Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 130

SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

Supply Chain Design Software 83

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Design 83

MIT Supply Chain

MAY 12, 2022

Uber revolutionized passenger transportation by providing a third-party platform where consumers “compete” with each other for rides. Now, platforms that enable companies to “compete” for supply chain assets have emerged as a way to lower costs and increase efficiency through Amazon-like economies of scale.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design 98

TransAudit

AUGUST 1, 2023

Over the years, the capacity within the freight industry has tightened, bringing the role of the bulk freight truck driver under the spotlight. Bulk drivers specialize in transporting large quantities of goods, often in the form of liquid or granulated materials, using specially designed tankers.

Supply Chain Design Software 77

Supply Chain Design Software Buyer Training Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 77

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Ex-SpaceX engineers create autonomous rail system that may solve supply crisis. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond. The company’s World Without Waste initiative remains focused on its three core pillars: Design , Collect , and Partner.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 205

Logistics Network Optimization Software Pricing Training Indiana Logistics 205

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. MercuryGate Announces Dynamic Exchange Offering Faster, Easier Access to Capacity. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 101

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Increased accuracy in freight quoting, reducing accessorial or after-the-fact fees. REDUCED FREIGHT SPEND. Since time is everything in the capacity crunch, those that refine processes by advising of expectations in the RFP and defining the review process can streamline carrier expansion. Reduced paperwork errors.

Price Reduction 137

Price Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 137

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2024

To be successful in today’s dynamic business world, creating an effective supply chain that supports your business and customers is essential. At the heart of supply chain management lies transportation, and choosing the right partner can make all the difference.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Rail Software 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Opinion Editorial by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Operating Partner at Anchor Group and Mikael Lind, Senior Strategic Research Advisor at Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and Professor at Chalmers University of Technology. Since COP26, a series of deep dive webinars have been conducted on how to design policies for ZE-MHDVs.

Transportation 130

Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Buyer Training Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Planes, Cranes, and Barges: How America Is Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos. With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic.

America 52

America Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The loads may never materialize, or the carrier may not have the capacity in the right place when it is scheduled to haul the cargo. To an outsider, it might seem odd that contractual agreements that are binding in price, but not in volume or capacity, are dominant in the truckload transportation industry. Is there a better way?

Freight 52

Freight Optimal Sourcing Modeling Network Optimization 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

As a platform who works with the many different vessel operators to move our customers’ goods, we share some key things to know. Over the years, vessels have increased in size and capacity. There is also research being done into how technology can help sense container movement, allowing for faster reactions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 68

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 68

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement 0

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! The first distinction to be made is that Logistics management is different from Freight management. ventilators), and finally vaccines are all a part of the healthcare Supply Chain network. Subscribe Here!

Logistics Network Optimization Software 89

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Resource Reduction Military 89

Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies. A step away from a normal holiday peak season , air cargo volumes and rates have continued to fall. Citing Clive Data Services, Supply Chain Dive wrote that airfreight demand fell for the eighth consecutive month in October. Amazon Introduces Designs for a New Delivery Drone.

Turkey 52

Turkey Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 52

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Everything costs money, including the operating costs involved with moving goods from Point A to Point B in the supply chain. Surprisingly, one of the underlying reasons for surcharges is the lack of available drivers and trucks to handle capacity at the current level of demand. Fuel Costs and Related Surcharges.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Shipping Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. The key to a great truckload strategy is aligning capacity communities with attribute segments of your freight portfolio. The key to a great truckload strategy is aligning capacity communities with attribute segments of your freight portfolio.

Price Reduction 101

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 101

Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

So, how does a company ensure that its supply chain is environmentally responsible? One of the easiest ways to get started is by investing in a Transportation Management System (TMS). Here are the top 5 ways a TMS can help your supply chain “go green.”. In fact, 22% of U.S. Plan routes for fewest miles traveled.

Optimal Sourcing 114

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 114

Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters.

Resource Reduction 120

Resource Reduction Resources Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 120

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. Freight Rates 2019-2021.

Supply Chain Design Software 460

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 460

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The people on the ground–my contacts in the 3PL, freight forwarding and transportation industry–know that the labor strife is only a part of the larger story. Others say February… Where they all agree is that the labor union discord was the icing on the top of a broken link in the supply chain.

Long Beach 150

Long Beach Los Angeles Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 150

Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2019

New audit reveals reliance on legacy systems costs Oregon office up to $1.6 The department currently runs on legacy systems that date back to the 1990’s which limit the office’s visibility to only 12.5% To combat areas shippers can’t control like capacity, rate hikes, and driver shortages, they’re turning to. TMS technology.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software New York City Supply Chain Software 40

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Ford to test new self-driving vehicle technology in 2018 (Reuters). freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Training Supply Chain Software SAP 0

Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

Andrew is on a mission to help small to mid-size enterprises implement high-performance tactics and technology to their supply chain, so they can scale up without stress. In the next few years a lot of his focus is going to be beginning technologies in the cloud to the e-commerce world. .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 52

Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

Andrew is on a mission to help small to mid-size enterprises implement high-performance tactics and technology to their supply chain, so they can scale up without stress. In the next few years a lot of his focus is going to be beginning technologies in the cloud to the e-commerce world. .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. companies have been increasingly moving supply chain closer to home.

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Report Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 40

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Is this true for the supply chain industry? What seems to be clear by now is that the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the vulnerabilities and risks of today’s global supply chain networks. This is also true for states and research institutes through advanced supply chain design and management expertise and capabilities.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 257

Elementum

JUNE 23, 2017

This year opened with a list of regulatory changes in the over-the-road trucking sector, with new policies set to impact driver capacity and productivity. Aside from ELDs, another technology to be introduced in 2018 are speed-limiting devices, which intend to limit speed range among trucks from 60-68mph, based on current deliberations.

Cost Reduction Strategies 60

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Price Mitigation Strategies 60

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

And in Panama a huge transshipment area will grow where they will will do break bulk, put cargo onto smaller ships and send to North America. These services will no longer occur in US ports, and this will shift the nature of supply chain designs. By 1970s the railroads were on the brink of ruin.

Supply Chain Network Software 68

Supply Chain Network Software Meeting Transportation North Carolina 68