The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Transportation 2.) Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Staffing Solutions, which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. based transportation and logistics providers. Transportation 2.) Transportation Services. Warehousing 3.)

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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.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. Also, more than half of the carriers use transport route optimization and track their drivers’ performance.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Transportation 2.) Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Solutions Group , which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. based transportation and logistics providers. Transportation 2.) Transportation Services. Warehousing 3.)

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QAD

JULY 16, 2020

India has a robust manufacturing sector, with typical products including textiles, chemicals, food, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petrochemicals, machinery, software and pharmaceuticals. . Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Transportation is equally robust. Manufacturing in India.

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QAD

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Turkey also has 24,082 km of paved roads, so transportation by truck is easy. Turkey has 91 airports with paved runways, many of which are capable of handling jets and cargo planes. Agriculture makes up 6.8% of the GDP, but the sector employs 18.4% of the workforce.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Security has been an issue since supply chains began. Today’s complex networks of storage and intermodal transport face these challenges too. These and other factors have meant a rethink of supply chain security. Basics of Supply Chain Security. Vulnerabilities in the Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Effective yard management is a complex topic in today’s ever-evolving supply chain. Even if a trailer is loaded and shipped on time, poor safety checklists and failure to properly secure cargo can result in extreme compliance and safety violations, which may cause injury during unloading or transfer of goods to another vehicle.

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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.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Editor’s note: This is a guest blog post by Tom Malloy, director of sales and membership for the Transportation Intermediaries Association. There's just one organization that exclusively represents the third-party logistics industry: the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). Who looks out for their interests?

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QAD

JULY 16, 2020

India has a robust manufacturing sector, with typical products including textiles, chemicals, food, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petrochemicals, machinery, software and pharmaceuticals. . Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Transportation is equally robust. Manufacturing in India.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we share some perspectives regarding the announcement that Maersk and IBM are discontinuing their TradeLens blockchain enabled global trade platform efforts. . Supply Chain Matters Added Perspectives. Background.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 17, 2022

This helps city authorities to intelligently manage their assets, increase efficiencies, revolutionize transport, reduce costs, and in theory, enhance overall quality of life for residents.” ” 3: Automation and the supply chain. The other five systems are: business; transport; communication; water; and energy.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers. What is 3PL?

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The expansion of global supply chains has introduced complexities and increased the length of the journey that products take from farm to table. The expansion of global supply chains has introduced complexities and increased the opportunity for fraudulent activities.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The transient fulfillment center is symptomatic of more profound changes in last-mile supply chains inspired by e-commerce demands. The warehouse, a mainstay of supply chains, is getting a makeover as retailers move closer to customers so they can fulfill buyers’ unquenchable thirst for instant gratification.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. To say the last two years have been difficult for the supply chain industry is a significant understatement. The Importance of Supply Chain Sustainability for 2022 and Beyond. In 2022, many companies will be looking to localize their supply chains.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Historically, as evidenced by a 2019 poll by the American Transportation Research Institute, turnover rates in the trucking business are substantially greater than in most occupations (ATRI). One of the top ten issues raised by transportation CEOs in the poll was driver retention. Provide education and training: .

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2014

A recent MIT CTL roundtable highlighted the multifaceted role of drivers in last-mile deliveries, and how companies need to consider these roles when developing last-mile supply chain strategies. This relatively small segment of global supply chains is gaining in importance.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2019

Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. The Netherlands has a total of 29 airports, five of which are considered major airports, and two of which have paved runways capable of handling cargo planes. Transportation of goods inside the country is also smooth and easy. The workforce is also highly educated.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Manufacturing in Belgium.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

We will go up the chain, and will go big. To keep yourself in business, there are plaintiffs attorneys that are finding out what transportation is doing, and trying to find the big deep pockets to pay damages like the $281M damage awarded in Texas – because the smaller carrier won’t be able to pay.”

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

significant further contributions to supply chain success. Dan Albright, Vice President and North American Supply Chain Leader at Capgemini Consulting. Multiple layers, supply constraints and the specific challenges the various channels present, coupled with short. supply chain.”. “As supply chain.”.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2014

Two companies that attended the Last-Mile Delivery Roundtable organized by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics explained their experiences. They even employ a person who is responsible for educating local agencies about the company’s city-related logistics challenges. But the approach is yielding results in some places.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. Limited options on the West Coast without new thinking? This post was originally published on the LinkedIn Influencer site.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2018

A growing number of companies are already shifting manufacturing from China to Vietnam, which of course, may also be good news for logistics operators, since demand for warehousing and road transportation services will increase correspondingly with the manufacturing growth. The Outlook for Foreign and Domestic Firms.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. Now, why do we blog? The late William J.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 19, 2014

Two companies that attended the Last-Mile Delivery Roundtable organized by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics explained their experiences. They even employ a person who is responsible for educating local agencies about the company’s city-related logistics challenges. But the approach is yielding results in some places.

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GTG Technology Group

JUNE 22, 2016

By 2015, these systems were implemented in Transportation Management Software (TMS) solutions. Supply chains now cover the globe in an astonishing and massive network. By incorporating region-specific regulations and content-conscious directives, cargo is more likely to ship smoothly. Why the Cloud Is Important in TMS.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 12, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. By definition, Supply Chain is responsible for the continuity of supply and inventory of goods and services. If supply lines are disrupted, or if inventory runs out, Supply Chain is on the hook to restore supply. What Happens When Supply Runs Out?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

This will certainly be an interesting area to watch, especially as electric vehicles become more commonplace and apply to the global supply chain. Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. With the reduction in cargo coming out of Shanghai, some carriers aren’t able to fully load a vessel. s CargoNet.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2021

Which supply chain challenges will preoccupy companies in 2021? Alexis Bateman, Director, MIT Sustainable Supply Chains Better understand the state of supply chain sustainability amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and an emerging recession.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 9, 2023

Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! In 2020, consulting firm McKinsey noted that closer relationships between buyers and suppliers could create significant value and help supply chains become more resilient. Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Blockchain technology is a major disruptor in the supply chain. It stands to change the game as we know it by giving companies a better way to ensure traceability throughout vast supply chain networks. In order to properly disrupt the supply chain of today, you need to know everything there is to know about it.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 20, 2023

However, many of these retailers had to resort to mark-downs, at the expense of revenue, to move out most, if not all, inventories that filled up warehouses and arrived at inopportune times due to transportation delays throughout 2022. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! I wear a number of hats these days.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

Cardinal Health starts Zipline drone deliveries of drugs and medical supplies. US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. The deliveries will take place as part of a pilot that’s being conducted by Waymo and JB Hunt Transport Services to test out self-driving trucks along certain shipping routes in Texas.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In logistics, this can mean more efficient route planning, better cargo handling, and fewer damaged goods, all of which contribute to sustainability by reducing unnecessary consumption of resources and energy. The standard ensures that organizations consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements, leading to fewer mistakes and rework.

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