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The Importance of Visibility In the Supply Chain

Precoro

Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility. In order to plan inventory and estimate cash flow, companies should know when to expect shipments to arrive, when to pre-order the next one, and how to budget the payments.

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Understanding First-Mile Delivery & Why it’s Important for Your Store

ShipBob

And if a business is paying too much in shipping costs, it can majorly reduce profit margins. The first-mile delivery stage has a direct impact on your shipping experience and improving the former will deliver substantial gains to the latter. First-mile delivery also relies strongly on location.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

-bound shipments post first annual gain in 14 months in September Teamsters at DHL rally for fair contract The Mississippi River has dropped to a historic low Amazon is introducing an array of new artificial intelligence and robotics capabilities into its warehouse operations that will reduce delivery times and help identify inventory more quickly.

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Navigating Troubled Waters: The Red Sea Crisis and the Vulnerability of Global Supply Chains

ModusLink Corporation

A container ship passes beneath a suspension bridge as it departs for Europe. Diversification of Shipping Routes: Evaluate alternative shipping routes that bypass regions prone to geopolitical tensions or piracy. Implement security protocols to protect cargo and vessels from piracy and other security threats.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 11-15, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Accenture Releases Enhanced Ocean Cargo Pricing Software to Provide Greater Pricing Visibility for Carriers. How long before Amazon announces that it is buying its own 18,000 TEU container ship? In short, everyone involved with ocean shipping needs to stay informed of the ongoing developments surrounding SOLAS.

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Hazmat Security 101

3PL Insights

Handlers must have a security plan and follow guidelines outlined on the hazmat table and emergency response guides. Additionally, managers should keep a rigorous inventory management system to identify missing materials. If cargo needs to be stored while being transported, store hazardous materials in a secure facility.

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What is the FMSCA’s Unified Registration System (URS) And What is the Impact on Transportation & Logistics Management?

GlobalTranz

Transportation managers must keep up with the ship dates of inventory, where inventory is currently located in the transportation process, what insurance information is being used and appropriated for each shipment, and many more factors. Effective transportation management can be a hassle.