Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

The carriers in turn are tracking the ELD devices on their trucks or by a downloadable app that the driver puts on his smart phone. For ocean cargo, however, if a shipment gets bumped to the next ship, it can add up to 15 days to the transit time. Real-time visibility tools are often thought of as an over-the-road technology.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

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. The Ultimate Logistic and Supply Chain Patent Short List: 3D Printing.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. First things first: Climate change is real.

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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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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

Transporting pharmaceuticals is arguably more important than manufacturing them, because it enables these lifesaving medications to make it to where they are needed most. Guarding Against Cargo Theft Cargo theft is one of the largest risks associated with pharmaceutical manufacture and transport. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

We know that you are also the victim of the ‘ Warehouse Disease’ , i.e. even after regularly organizing your warehouse, it turns messy the minute you receive or ship some cargos. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Optimize 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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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. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 3, 2021

Forced labor is when a product is mined, produced, or manufactured, in a municipality that has unlawful labor practices such as slave labor or child labor. To contest the WRO , sufficient evidence is needed to prove admissibility of the product from the manufacturer for a specific shipment. Understanding Findings.

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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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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. Download the Free White Paper Here. Mobile Technology in Transportation Management & The Future Impact on the Supply Chain. Read the Full Article here. .

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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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first post in a series produced in partnership with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

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. Download an Excel version of the list here for free ! And we found that freight innovation is hot.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 23, 2018

The logistics industry involves many parties: manufacturers, customers, suppliers, auditors, etc. The blockchain technology offers benefits for everyone in this chain. It allows customers to track the product and trace the whole chain of product manufacturing. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft? With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers and retail locations across the country. To learn more about how cargo is targeted and what can be done about it, download this white paper.

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USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We who work with logistics have seen supply chain disruptions before. Foreign manufacturing partners can’t get the materials they need to do the job. CNN recently reported that some workers on cargo ships have been onboard for a full year because they can’t get off due to COVID restrictions.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Disruptions to global supply chains by COVID, storms and shortages have led to worries about empty shelves. Seventy-three cargo ships await unloading at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Saturday, a record. Magnets, which are used in products ranging from toys to electronics, have also been in short supply.

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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

JANUARY 27, 2021

At this time last year, global supply chains were already in trouble. Due to lean inventory strategies, many manufacturers only keep 15-30 days of inventory on hand. This means most shippers received their last shipment of supply sometime between the middle and end of February. New disruptions, old lessons.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2019

Manufacturing date. Most often, LPs help the tracking, transfer and receiving of pallet-loads as they make their way through the supply chain with a high level of accurate visibility. When that cargo ship arrives at its destination, the entire shipload can be received in a quick and easy barcode scan. Part numbers.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic crisis caused unprecedented disruption in supply chains around the world. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

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USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 20, 2021

That’s because the public is feeling what we who work with logistics have known for awhile — bottlenecks and supply chain disruptions have led to an unprecedented level of delay transporting goods from point A to point B. But even when the cargo arrives, ports on both coasts of the U.S. Rethink foreign supply chains.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2013

Monitoring and tracking warehouse and shipment activity is an essential component of running an efficient and profitable manufacturing enterprise. However, this is easier said than done, as managers must contend with an expansive and complex supply chain network. Download the white paper, Got a License Plate for that Pallet?

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2013

Monitoring and tracking warehouse and shipment activity is an essential component of running an efficient and profitable manufacturing enterprise. However, this is easier said than done, as managers must contend with an expansive and complex supply chain network. Download the white paper, Got a License Plate for that Pallet?

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. So today and yesterday, there was not enough capacity, cargo was rolled, prices spiked. So I wanted to tell you, why does your cargo get bumped.

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

Discover the top geopolitical risks set to affect the global supply chain this year. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas War, and the crisis in the Red Sea, the shockwaves these conflicts sent throughout their nations and the world have been felt everywhere—especially in the supply chain.

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