Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Both inbound and outbound delivery flows were affected.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

” Two more from Miles and Stefan that also showed the complexity of defining visibility: “I think the industry is slowly coming around to figuring out that one software can’t do everything well. Integrations are 🔑 (And no one loves salesforce)” - Miles J. Milestone updates is chips to get in the game.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2020

Social distancing and lockdown measures have shut many businesses and industries down. Within each of these two flows there should be a small number of high impact business processes or metrics that you need to address, holistically, in order to make meaningful and significant improvements in your cash position. The Harsh Reality.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

In the ecommerce logistics industry , there’s been a lot of buzz on topic of last mile delivery. Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering. The analytics are super helpful. I f a shipment is delayed or a customer receives the wrong item, it can significantly reduce customer satisfaction. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

There have been stories of autonomous vehicles crashing which seems to set the industry back every time. According to a report from The Information , the company is imposing this fee on returns when return options at Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh locations are closer or at the same distance as a UPS Store return location.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The concept of an index, reporting the market price for a specific good, was developed precisely for this reason. As a result, nearly every industry has created on-demand metrics to gauge market performance, hedge risks, and to power intelligent decisions. But despite its size, containerized freight’s poor visibility persisted.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. But, before we dig into the data – let’s start on a positive note: Supply Chain Statistics Show Challenges, but the Industry Remains Resilient. Global semiconductor industry sales reached a total of $555.9 Chain Store Age ).

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. Aerospace Industry is characterized by high material costs (about 65-80%). Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Conventional wisdom says that it’s least expensive to work in bulk, whether you’re talking about purchasing or shipping. The petroleum, building and food industries effectively put this principle to work. A close relative of the JIT technique, cross-docking means all you’re doing is sorting the cargo of one truck into another.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. There are about 10+ measurements on evaluating the efficiency, but all those get consolidated to a single metric called the ‘LPMH’ (lines per man hour).

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Every industry has its own set of terms that are exclusive to the space. There are hundreds of logistics terms that make up the industry’s language. Cargo — Product carried during transportation. Carriage — In maritime shipping, carriage refers to the movement of cargo on a vessel after loading and before unloading.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This is often done to simplify order fulfilment for products that are frequently purchased together. Reporting Reporting involves the analysis and generation of reports that provide insights into warehouse performance. They come in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different types of cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

The annual report from the non-profit group Women in Trucking measures the percentage of women represented in roles across the transportation industry, including corporate management, boards of directors, management and supervisory roles, as well as operations, technicians, human resources/talent management, safety, and professional drivers.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2016

Many logistics providers and entities in the transportation management industry are unsure of what exactly the final rule on the URS means and how it affects business on a daily basis. Furthermore, all transportation and logistics providers and entities must have this number on or before September 30, 2016, reports the FMSCA.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Møller Mærsk Group. Revenue: $4.74

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S. But Amazon is on track to purchase by next year as much electricity produced by solar, wind and other carbon-free sources as it uses to power its operations.

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