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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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. After the shipper broadcasts its freight transportation needs, carriers submit their offers for winning the business.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2017

Many episodes focus on technology and innovation. New episodes of the podcast have been published every Friday since its launch in 2013, touching on important topics like retail shifts, blockchain innovations, labor shortages, and the Internet of Things. Editor's Bonus Pick: Talking Freight by Cerasis. Inbound Logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

However, environmental concerns of waste generated from disposing used pallets have led to innovative ideas using alternative materials to match the robustness and cost effectiveness of the wood or plastic pallet. One such idea set to be a game changer is the introduction of straw pallets from Eco-Pak. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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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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Turvo

JULY 15, 2021

Managers have to ensure enough containers exist at any moment to hold cargo and enough trucks become available to transport them. According to The Loadstar , “Some segments are already very busy and close to their limit, pointing to e-commerce, temperature-controlled trucking, and the flatbed freight market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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CHAINalytics

MARCH 2, 2018

Atlanta, GA, 02 March 2018 – Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, and Drewry, the global shipping consultancy, have partnered to launch an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

The following seven stories will recap business moves, innovative ideas, and industry insight to guide supply chain professionals into the launch of the next quarter. Time will tell if these efforts will be enough as daily revenue averages for FedEx Express, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Ground display negative year-over-year KPIs. .

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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. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In his 2017 annual shareholder letter , Bezos lauded “divinely discontent” customers as innovation drivers. 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…. Source: Amazon.com.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. So much so that it is split into seven topics – aircrafts, airports, capacity and demand, carriers, freight trends, traffic and viewpoints. Ocean freight is split into 14! Cargo Business News.com. ACWmagazine. SupplyChainBrain.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 10, 2021

Innovative platforms or software implemented in your Supply Chain boost customer’ experience, crucial when building brand loyalty. Platform keeps all stakeholders connected simultaneously to get reliable visibility to their cargoes. How this new thinking empowers a company’s service. How to foster flexibility in your company.

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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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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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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

However, what is refreshing to see is that although technology and innovation are a focus, that also we must understand the fundamentals in order to make it all work. In today’s global and connected economy, digital supply chains are the on-ramp to innovation and success. Relate more fully to customers.

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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. European electronic component distributor TTI says it is using air cargo companies UPS, FedEx, and DHL to mitigate the impact of holdups in China.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Moving freight is becoming more profitable than ever. Advanced fleet tracking isn’t just about monitoring the location and ETA of precious cargo. Tracking software not only reduces downtime but also assists fleet managers in staying on top of schedules from procurement to delivery—all processes involved in supply chain management.

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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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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times. This will make the supplier sluggish to respond to changes and slow moving on innovation. What can you do?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

The latest report is refreshingly more candid in depicting the challenges and ills of the logistics and transportation services sector and the need for new thinking and added emphasis on shipper and cargo holder value and service’s needs.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The technology features chips that monitor temperature and humidity within a 500-meter range of an air-freight container. Now, Smart Containers is combining the IoT with an even more recent innovation in information technology: the blockchain. He also sees a future for blockchain-based monitoring outside the world of air freight.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The Chanje all-electric large delivery style van is equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 580 cubic feet of cargo, all with zero vehicle exhaust emissions. Ryder also plans to equip its maintenance facilities in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose, Calif.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

If we take a closer look, we can see that global aviation, including domestic and international; passenger and freight accounts for 2.5% Today about 90% of non-bulk cargo worldwide is transported by a container. But to be honest, the shipping industry is as much of a culprit. of the world’s carbon emissions.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The United States has become one of the most prosperous and innovative nations on Earth due to its connectivity with the rest of the world via the oceans. The growth of cargo moving through America’s ocean ports has increased significantly over the last two decades. and its trading partners that ships can carry.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

At ShipChain, we make it a priority to stay up to date on all of the latest and greatest in supply chain innovation. The More Than Shipping blog is a comprehensive resource for shipping trends, supply chain planning, project and specialized cargo and more. More Than Shipping. Logistics Management. Supply Chain Management Review.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

In an explicit and sharp rebuke rarely heard from politicians, President Biden addressed a handful of freight carriers, accusing them of exploiting their unfettered control of the market for personal gain. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) in February 2022 and passed the House (369–42) and the Senate (unanimously!).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

Freight Operators Dismiss Threat of Digital Startups (WSJ – sub. Canadian Supply Chain Innovator, Nulogy, Sets Sights on Global Expansion with Supercluster Funding Boost. Robinson launching a trans-Eurasian rail freight service between China and Europe. Amazon Returns Called ‘No-Brainer’ Buoying Kohl’s Traffic (Bloomberg).

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2021

Advance and pilot innovative circular supply chain solutions for end-of-life takeback across different channels. Chris Caplice, Executive Director, MIT CTL, Founder & Co-Director, MIT FreightLab Develop and pilot a more dynamic truckload transportation procurement and management process.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

As detailed in a 2017 report by Agility Logistics subsidiary Shipa Freight, businesses in the SME category—which comprises 95% of all the world’s companies and generates more than 50% of the gross domestic product in many countries—face considerable difficulties when trying to compete globally with their larger counterparts.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

The speakers cover everything from air and ocean freight to trucking and warehousing. I’m Nerijus Poskus — Director of Pricing and Procurement at Flexport. Basically, responsible for ocean freight carriers, ocean ships that rely on truck companies. Nerijus: Flexport is a technology-enabled freight forwarder.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

His works remain expansive—from procurement through reverse logistics and even facilities management for the supply chain itself. . He’s also the author of the blog, Critical Cargoes, where he encourages the industry to upgrade systems and leverage new technology to improve supply chain processes and reduce unnecessary freight spend. .

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

“Logistics takes place largely in three areas – procurement, supply and sales. “You cannot merely keep different types of cargo anywhere in the warehouse, and then expect your staff to find it whenever needed. To organize your warehouse efficiently, you can bin locate your cargos.

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