Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. Read more: What is a Bonded Warehouse?

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

In a continued effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, UPS has chosen to test out an electric cargo bicycle within crowded urban cities. The pedal-powered “E-Quad” resembles a miniature version of the traditional brown boxy cargo vans that UPS is known for, without the size that makes navigating urban areas difficult.

Quality 52

Quality Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 52

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period.

Report 52

Report Global Scenario Planning Forecasting 52

QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

As demand for ethanol dropped with people driving less, this created a carbon dioxide shortage that impacted the production of beer, cheese and refrigerants such as dry Ice and packaging for things that needed to be shipped cold. Container shipping rates from Asia to the U.S.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 98

3rdwave

AUGUST 8, 2019

Major Benefits of a Global TMS. Execution control provides the infrastructure that enables the transportation operator to manage, influence, and control all aspects of the global transportation activity from Purchase-to-Receipt or Sale-to-Delivery. Warehouse Receiving/Shipping POD. Execution Control.

Cost Reduction Strategies 74

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Global 74

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

To get from the factory to a retail shelf you have ports, terminals, rail, trucks, warehouses, and much more to consider. Another valid concern about larger vessels is that a ship carrying 18,000 to 19,000 TEUs will need about 100 acres of terminal within the port to carry out efficient operations. Inefficient Unloading and Loading.

Shipping 34

Shipping Panama Purchasing Training Purchasing Skills 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

To get from the factory to a retail shelf you have ports, terminals, rail, trucks, warehouses, and much more to consider. Another valid concern about larger vessels is that a ship carrying 18,000 to 19,000 TEUs will need about 100 acres of terminal within the port to carry out efficient operations. Inefficient Unloading and Loading.

Shipping 34

Shipping Panama Purchasing Training Purchasing Skills 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 20, 2014

Case in point: the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) began contract talks on May 12, with lots of contentious issues on the agenda. Or, will we see a repeat of 2002, when a 10-day lockout left dozens of ships lined up outside the West Coast docks, unable to unload?

Supply Chain Planning 59

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Panama Supply Chain Design 59

GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Bill of Lading (BOL) : A document between a shipper and carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods for transport and now available in electronic format (eBOL). Describes the nature of the cargo, amount of cargo by weight, size and/or number of pieces, and the origin and destination of the cargo.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 156

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Logistics Demand Planning Software 156

TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). These enterprises are no longer reliant on the Suez Canal route for shipping freight on Post-Panamax container vessels to the United States. Is your supply chain make-to-order, make-to-stock, or both?

Panama 48

Panama Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 48

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions (Reuters). Wal-Mart offers free two-day shipping in latest attempt to compete with Amazon (Reuters). billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky. In this age of texting, emailing, and Snapchats, the tooth fairy is what kept letter writing alive in our house.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 100

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

For example, the fashion industry regularly relies on strategies that incorporate all three types of transportation to extend their production cycles as long as possible while delivering goods at one time to their destination warehouses. Cargo insurance. Would you like to reduce your carbon footprint?

Asia 46

Asia Europe Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies 46

CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

This attraction for mega-ships can lead to overcapacity and could keep carriers working to match capacity and demand, thus continuing the overall volatility of the spot market. The idle ship capacity soared from 230,000 TEUs at the beginning of 2015 to 1.36 Carriers are going to need to manage this oversupply. million TEUs by December.

Forecasting 34

Forecasting Capacity Cargo Shipping 34

Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Jason Rosing is the Managing Partner at Veridian, a third-party integrator, heavily working with major names, like Manhattan Associates, HighJump and JDA, to bring visibility and maximum use of warehouse management systems. Cathy Morrow Roberson (Air Cargo World, Logistics Trends & Insights). Bridget McCrea. Jenny Xu (CEO, Carggo).

Supply Chain Planning Software 9

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 9

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

export commodity base is a diverse mix of goods and is well balanced across many commodity segments and cargo values. As carriers grapple with capacity adjustments, exporters can benefit from the surplus space available on export ships to Asia and Europe. This is a global requirement. A Diverse Mix of Goods is Driving U.S.

Forecasting 34

Forecasting Optimal Sourcing United States Asia 34