Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Ocean freight article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight forwarders and shippers/BCO s are on a constant quest to have a better understanding of their ocean freight costs and ultimately have larger margins. Email Address. Plan effectively.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Procurement became an island–isolated from the demand signal except for MRP. With the rising costs of accessorial charges as the freight sat on the dock, moving freight by ocean container grew more problematic. Next Steps.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Digital Procurement article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios of xeneta.com. The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database. It demonstrates the advantages of working with a digital procurement strategy. Important Digital Procurement Trends.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. We regularly assess our environmental footprint to look for areas to contribute to environmental sustainability in our communities. Acting for Responsible Trade.

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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. But they do add costs and reduce the efficiency of freight networks. For example, a shipper might incorporate incentives that favor the incumbent carriers it prefers. Is there a better way?

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. What is just-in-time procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe. There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example. Keys to Success.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. All of this will cause a tightening of space for ocean freight shipping. Regular disruptors. Golden Week.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Freight rate reportedly fell 37 percent. percent drop in cargo volumes.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Here at Freightos, our vision is to digitalize international freight–air and ocean. But so far air freight and ocean freight have gone in different directions. That is a huge success story for the air cargo industry and as promised it has brought significant efficiencies.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More Resources Home November 7, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices increased 21% to $5.72/kg

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

An example of an advanced halal ecosystem is Modern Halal Valley in Banten, Indonesia. He is also an Adjunct Professor with UTM Azman Hashim International Business School in Malaysia, conducting research on halal procurement strategy, halal supply chain management, and halal risk and reputation management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! The first distinction to be made is that Logistics management is different from Freight management. Simply put, Logistics management is a much more all encompassing and overarching term with a vast scope which includes Freight management. Examples of Logistics Management.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Cargo capacity exacerbated inventory shortages in the first half of 2023. For example, at the Port of New York New Jersey (NYNJ), port officials announced a new penalty feels for empty containers with lengthy dwell times. Its long-term impact remains unclear.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Were any shipments damaged or otherwise subject to cargo insurance claims? A product changes hands approximately 30 times between the procurement of raw materials and its final destination. Blockchain Provides Unmatched Traceability in Freight and Logistics. How quickly do customers receive products? is valued at $1.5

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

These examples are from retail, but I sense that the same customer empowerment phenomenon is happening broadly across everything we do at Amazon and most other industries as well. Not even B2B is spared from these changing expectations (which is why we at Freightos launched an online freight marketplace ). And As For Global Freight….

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

Within its Q1 earnings press release, for example, Amazon shared some interesting statistics on its B2B platform, Amazon Business. Maersk is one to keep an eye on as it builds its logistics capabilities beyond its ocean freight transportation services.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Take the Netherlands, for example. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottleneck operations within the global supply chain strategies. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Risks exist in land, air and ocean freight. Poor grasp of hazards in your supply chain will increase freight spend and diminish brand value. This example reflects only one area of concern and changing political affiliations and governing parties in countries around the globe will increase the risk to trade. What to Do About It.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

” In the process of business procurement and especially in the supply chain, supplier risk management is a skill set that needs focus day in and day out. Does the training cover how to properly perform pre-trip inspections, how to properly secure cargo, or what to do in the case of emergency? Visual Inspections of Equipment.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

Aimee Loshinsky January 25, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo In Freightos Q4 2023 KPI press release , we announced that the company surpassed one million bookings across the platform in 2023. Freight is digitizing itself now at real scale.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

Regardless of whether your freight is moving on your assets or someone else’s, strategic route planning can result in fewer miles driven and less emissions. For example, numerous small packages can become one less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment, or numerous LTL shipments can be consolidated across your network into one truckload shipment.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

But I’ll throw out “who are my vendors’ vendors” as an example of something that’s typically intentionally opaque for proprietary reasons, not technical, and can have a big impact on my business.” Milestone updates is chips to get in the game. we want to see adjustments. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

As reported by The Seattle Times , “Amazon will fly its latest Boeing 767 widebody jet freighter, publicly revealing the new ‘Prime Air’ branded livery of its fast-growing fleet of used cargo planes” at today’s Seafair aerial display over Lake Washington near Seattle. The video below shows the jet freighter getting painted.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Take the Netherlands, for example. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. These are three examples: Rule 3.1: Aggregate forecasts are more accurate than individual forecasts.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply. Examples are: Samsung Electronics , which is shifting part of its domestic phone production to Vietnam due to the rapid advance of COVID-19 in South Korea.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

In this infographic you will learn, for example, that the global market value for logistics has surpassed $4trillion. It is also defined as the procurement, maintenance, distribution, and replacement of personnel and material. Today, we bring you yet another infographic. We feel infographics are a great way to explain a big idea.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

More Resources Home November 21, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. In air cargo, Freightos Air Index data show China – N.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

Is your company one of the many that take a minimalist approach to freight management? Yes… I did say minimalist, not lean. When I say minimalist, I’m talking about the many companies which, while reliant on freight to keep supplies coming in and products going out, don’t see freight management as a core competency.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Take the Netherlands, for example. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. By Ali Hasan Raza.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

For example, the widening of the Panama Canal will change the conditions here in North Carolina, as enormous container ships will be circumnavigating the globe. 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.

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TMC

JULY 21, 2016

Insights for Procuring a TMS in a Large Company. The business models and associated markets can vary widely as well, for example if the company has grown through acquisitions. Take, for example, situations where multiple suppliers send shipments to a cross dock on the inbound side.

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TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

The business models and associated markets can vary widely as well; for example, if the company has grown through acquisitions. Take, for example, situations where multiple suppliers send shipments to a crossdock on the inbound side. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable.

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TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

The business models and associated markets can vary widely as well; for example, if the company has grown through acquisitions. Take, for example, situations where multiple suppliers send shipments to a crossdock on the inbound side. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable.

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TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

The business models and associated markets can vary widely as well; for example, if the company has grown through acquisitions. Take, for example, situations where multiple suppliers send shipments to a crossdock on the inbound side. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

Express average daily volumes fell 2.9%, with no change in Ground and Freight average daily shipments per day declined 4.1%. Many of these retailers typically utilize their B2C carriers as B2B carriers but could opt to switch to another carrier because of cost or the size of the parcel/freight. LTL providers also play in this space.

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