Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

As I mentioned in an earlier post on the growth drivers for the Transportation Management Systems market , transportation visibility tools are one of a number of technologies that are improving performance and helping to reduce freight spend. Air cargo visibility is also becoming a more important aspect of overall transportation visibility.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

Disrupted Logistics in Supply Chain Over the last four to five years, we have experienced disrupted logistics—broadly defined here as the interruption or complete breakdown of the supply chain functions at one or multiple levels. Similar behavior was seen across road transport and air cargo.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Freight is changing. Supply chains are changing. Shorter product lifecycles, fluid sourcing (a’la Aliababa ) and more transparency means agile supply chains that change often. But there are still key supply chain innovations that remain eternal. Download the white paper! Ford Automobiles.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 16, 2022

However, regardless of health and political stances, shippers are wary of the potential for added disruptions to their barely recovered supply chains. The following eight industry stories can guide shippers to fight for resiliency within their localized chain in the event of another pandemic.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. All those books would weigh 49,000 kilograms – half the cargo mass of a Boeing 747-200F.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2014

Before a Cargo Claim Happens, Prepare a Plan: Part 1. Want more effective and efficient resolution of cargo claims? The first thing to know is that when freight is damaged or lost in transit, the initial burden is on the claimant to file a cargo claim with the carrier. This post is credited to Christopher McLoughlin.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 24, 2014

4 Common Reasons Cargo Claims Are Rejected. You have a plan for processing cargo claims before they happen. In my previous article, I explained what is generally expected when filing a cargo claim, and what kind of documentation you may need in support. Over the Road Supply Chain Consulting Cargo Claims Freight Supply Chain'

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

Guarding Against Cargo Theft Cargo theft is one of the largest risks associated with pharmaceutical manufacture and transport. Between May and June 2017, more than 90 percent of cargo thefts involved trucks. The first step to preventing cargo theft is to complete a risk assessment. These cargos are also at risk.

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Freightos

MAY 26, 2015

But if you work in the supply chain industry, chances are that your friends start yawning when you say what you do. We’ve rounded up our 10 favorite supply chain and logistics infographics and videos that paint a picture of the global supply chain. 7: The Supply Chain and the Environment.

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TMC

JULY 28, 2017

Dwell time—the amount of time a container remains parked in a marine terminal waiting to be picked up after it’s been offloaded from a vessel—is a drag on supply chain efficiency, especially when it becomes excessive. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product.

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TMC

JULY 28, 2017

Dwell time—the amount of time a container remains parked in a marine terminal waiting to be picked up after it’s been offloaded from a vessel—is a drag on supply chain efficiency, especially when it becomes excessive. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Increased accuracy in freight quoting, reducing accessorial or after-the-fact fees. REDUCED FREIGHT SPEND. Download Here. Integrate LTL and e-commerce freight management platforms, explains Deborah Lockridge of Trucking Info. Maximize efficiency by eliminating empty backhauls, asserts Supply Chain 24/7.

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TMC

JANUARY 5, 2017

Dwell time—the amount of time a container remains parked in a marine terminal waiting to be picked up after it’s been offloaded from a vessel—is a drag on supply chain efficiency, especially when it becomes excessive. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product. West Coast.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena.

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TMC

JULY 28, 2017

Dwell time—the amount of time a container remains parked in a marine terminal waiting to be picked up after it’s been offloaded from a vessel—is a drag on supply chain efficiency, especially when it becomes excessive. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

How BR Williams Helped BR Williams presented a viable solution to the company’s cold weather predicament: reusable thermal cargo blankets, manufactured by Astro-Cooler , coupled with conventional temperature-controlled capacity when needed, operating within BR William’s signature system of fail-safe protocols. Download Now »

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

How BR Williams Helped BR Williams presented a viable solution to the company’s cold weather predicament: reusable thermal cargo blankets, manufactured by Astro-Cooler , coupled with conventional temperature-controlled capacity when needed, operating within BR William’s signature system of fail-safe protocols. Download Now »

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. But, Wait.What is the Digital Supply Chain?

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TMC

AUGUST 17, 2017

From hurricanes to cyber-attacks, supply chain managers have to anticipate and manage the impacts of unplanned disruptions. The situation also highlights the importance of contingency planning, visibility , and connectivity throughout your supply chain. Deploy dock management tools. Deploy dock management tools.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. Rather than subjective guesswork, this method allows freight forwarders to predict if the average daily transit time is expected to rise or fall up to a week in advance. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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Freightos

MARCH 19, 2024

More Resources Home Navigating the Waves: Exploring Digital Booking in Ocean Logistics at TPM 2024 Judah Levine The sessions at this year’s TPM, the preeminent North American ocean freight conference, was more focused on the role of technology in ocean logistics than ever. The data shows this too.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 3, 2021

If any part of your imported goods were subject to forced labor, wholly or in part, anywhere throughout your supply chain, your goods could be detained or seized with a Withhold Release Order (WRO) or as a Finding. Audit your supply chain suppliers and manufacturers. Debt bondage. Abusive working and living conditions.

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TMC

AUGUST 17, 2017

From hurricanes to cyber-attacks, supply chain managers have to anticipate and manage the impacts of unplanned disruptions. The situation also highlights the importance of contingency planning, visibility , and connectivity throughout your supply chain. Deploy dock management tools. Deploy dock management tools.

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TMC

AUGUST 17, 2017

From hurricanes to cyber-attacks, supply chain managers have to anticipate and manage the impacts of unplanned disruptions. The situation also highlights the importance of contingency planning, visibility , and connectivity throughout your supply chain. Deploy dock management tools. Deploy dock management tools.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The recent decision by Japan’s three largest container companies to merge their shipping operations is yet another symptom of the volatility that is roiling the freight business. Deciding whether to ship cargo via the U.S. Assess your network’s footprint and freight flows. Balance risk in your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. WHITE PAPER] The Complete Guide to Freight & Transportation Accounting.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. percent of U.S. Noted was that U.S.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Ryder Forms Strategic Partnership with Plug and Play to Support Development of Innovative Supply Chain and Logistics Startups.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

But what if there was a way to improve last-mile delivery earlier on in the ecommerce supply chain ? It’s typically the first step in order fulfillment and requires thorough supply chain planning , from understanding production lead times to developing a warehouse receiving process. Partner with a tech-enabled 3PL.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner? The Death of the End-to-End Supply Chain. Why is the Circular Supply Chain Trending?

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation? Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

So, fleet managers need to ask a fundamental question, “What does it mean if my drivers, assets and cargo are continuously connected to the enterprise and how can I leverage this fact to create value for my organization?”. Mobile Technology in Transportation Management Impacts all Points Along the Supply Chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft? As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. Remember that freight at rest is freight at risk. Transportfolio.

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TMC

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Expect the Unexpected: Planning Supply Chain Contingencies for Unpredictable Events.Connect. In previous posts , we’ve explored ways to prepare for supply chain disruptions that are predictable using the rich functionality of modern transportation management system (TMS) technology.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. Supply chain management through AI will continue to refine. Brian Jessup. brianjessup.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 22, 2017

Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The third party logistics (3PL) provider you choose with LCL capabilities will combine complementary freight from multiple shippers into a single container. The idea is to use as much of the available space as possible before the ocean vessel cutoff for freight.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s not too late to get your product to store shelves in time for Black Friday, thanks to the swift performance of air cargo service. With significantly shorter lead times than other modes, air cargo can get your product to market in as little as a day. Understand the metrics of air cargo: time and money.

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