Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

It means being able to see where a shipment or an order is while it’s in transit — whether on a truck, a railcar, an ocean liner or a cargo plane — anywhere in the world. This is the portion of E2E that is most commonly referred to as “real-time transportation visibility”. Global supply chains are mind-bogglingly complex.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. 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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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. Amazon’s Virtuous Circle One of the key elements of Amazon’s logistics strategy is what they refer to as the “virtuous circle.”

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. No end to end-to-end. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2014

Before a Cargo Claim Happens, Prepare a Plan: Part 1. Want more effective and efficient resolution of cargo claims? The first thing to know is that when freight is damaged or lost in transit, the initial burden is on the claimant to file a cargo claim with the carrier. Assert liability for the alleged loss, damage, or injury.

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Turvo

JULY 15, 2021

In the logistics and shipping industry, capacity refers to the amount of space secured on trucks and other vehicles to carry shipment loads. This generally gets referred to as trucking capacity, and it remains one of the most critical aspects of dealing with supply chain disruptions.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Robinson, explains, “Reverse logistics refers to any portion of the reuse of products and materials in a supply chain. That’s why having a world-class shipping strategy is important. Make it clear what is returnable, a timetable for returns, who’s responsibility it is to ship it back, and where product needs to be sent to.”

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. It also led to inventory excesses.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

… Visibility tends to refer to insight based on activities or certain locations that the product is at throughout a supply chain. The SCL journalists explain, “Visibility can be achieved at certain nodes, but achieving transparency can refer to having deep insights at all points in a supply chain.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In March of 2021 we heard about Logistics when a ship blocked passage through the Suez Canal. In the second half of 2021 we heard about the enormous log jam for overseas shipping in ports around the world. Historically the term Logistics was created and used in reference to the Military. Examples of Logistics Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

While many may consider this as the holy grail for shipping and consider it unachievable, with careful planning and using the right shipment methods, lowering your freight costs and making sure they are competitive, can become a reality. Optimize your cargo packing. Audit your quotations/invoices. Do not incur unnecessary charges.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

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. What is first-mile delivery? First mile vs. last-mile delivery: what’s the difference?

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The shipping industry is always guaranteed to be kept on its toes when it comes to Black Friday and Cyber Monday logistics. But just how are companies impacted in the way they set up their shipping departments during the busiest weekend in e-commerce? Supply and Demand.

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Vinculum

MARCH 25, 2021

Running a warehouse or manufacturing operation requires a constant balance of managing inventory, performance, complexity and more. Warehousing, fulfillment and shipping is not the most glamorous side of e-commerce. Labor costs are referred to the costs related to the job role, skill set, and geography (location). Let’s face it.

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crisp

JULY 12, 2023

As we speak, cargo vessel traffic is clearing up, shipping costs are returning to normal, and goods are more readily available in-stock. Reshoring refers to bringing manufacturing operations on US shores, while nearshoring involves relocating operations to nearby countries like Mexico or Canada.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Target charges suppliers more to help offload unsold inventory (Reuters). Last week, I highlighted how Walmart is piloting the use of drones in its warehouses for inventory tracking. I like how DHL refers to this work process as “collaborative automated order picking.” DHL employs robot as picker’s best companion.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

While most shippers do not look to expedited freight services as a sustainable shipping option, unforeseen or highly critical moves occur, leaving brands with no choice but to utilize the hasty transportation mode. Expedited freight refers to the process of transporting your orders with quicker than typical transit times.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 4, 2017

The process of freight forwarding might seem daunting, especially if you’re not familiar with the process of freight shipping, but these thirteen facts you need to know about freight forwarding will help you through the process. Inventory management. They are not responsible for shipping delays. What is a freight forwarder?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) refers to a business that provides one or several logistics related services. In this situation, if all the small goods are consolidated into one shipment – the shipping charges are then considerably lowered. It is also referred to as a cargo or freight consolidation. . Responsiveness.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

It refers to how one small incident can have a huge impact later on down the line. The recent West Coast ports cargo-handling disruption is an example of the butterfly effect. Companies using West Coast ports had to spend additional millions to cover extra inventory costs and shipping delays.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Among the critical use cases to be served by Qualcomm Aware are cold chain distribution, utility asset monitoring, cargo shipment tracking, warehouse and inventory managemen t.” The announcement makes reference to a large and growing list of leading hardware and software companies.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 20, 2015

What’s probably the number one reason shippers avoid transporting their cargo by air? When considering the cost of a modal shift to air cargo, keep in mind that the freight cost is only one component of the equation. Don’t forget that shipping by air is not a one-size-fits-all option. You guessed it: Cost. Next Flight Out.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

That liberal paraphrasing of a classic Prince song refers to particularly strong El Niño conditions predicted by the National Weather Service for winter 2015-2016—the likes of which haven’t been seen since 1998. Assess Inventory Positions. But El Niño was no joke then. And it still isn’t, despite the headline of this post.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

When people do this type of work, we often refer to it as ‘swivel-chair operations.’ Lawton notes, “Lack of integration is a critical issue for almost every business involved in shipping goods, and RPA software can help close some of the gaps.” They are: 1. Data entry automation. This is the classic use of RPA.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

It refers to the various touch points by which a business/ organization can reach a customer. ” Burnson goes to note that e-commerce is having an impact on air freight hubs, maritime cargo, middlemen, and intermodal operations. This means moving inventory to make it closer to markets where it is sells. ”[6]. .”[7]

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

million barrels of oil a day go through the canal, according to shipping journal Lloyd’s. This issue has affected shipping goods from Asia to Europe and the Middle East. For example: high or low product demand, excess inventory holding, product distribution. References. That’s about 7% of all seaborne oil.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Inventory Turnover Breakthrough … Go Back To The Basics! For instance, the bankruptcy of South Korea’s 7th largest shipping company (Hanjin Shipping) led to a dramatic reduction in global supply chain shipping capacity. Capacity fell by 3 percent, and up to $14 billion in cargo was unable to dock.

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Unleashed

JULY 4, 2021

Bonded warehouses can be owned by a government or by private businesses and can be helpful in creating inventory and cashflow efficiencies. Once the logistics are in hand, however, bonded warehouses can be extremely useful for companies in terms of inventory efficiencies and cashflow. How are bonded warehouses run in the United States?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 8, 2017

By definition, supply chain technology refers to any digital equipment used to simplify supply chain processes for shippers and carriers. A TMS is designed to automate and streamline your shipping processes. Streamlined inventory. One of the best ways to promote accurate data is with a transportation management system (TMS).

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Many businesses are still struggling from inflationary pressures on goods and inventory not meeting peak season demand. After the pandemic, their e-commerce fulfillment struggled to find products as their inventory was stocked in the wrong warehouse. It does not require any labels or shipping cost for the consumers. References.

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Unleashed

JUNE 27, 2023

Freight forwarding is the facilitation of safe, cost-effective shipping of goods from one destination to another. A freight forwarder acts as the middle-person between a merchant and the shipping and transportation companies that will deliver their goods where they need to go. Managing inventory during the shipping process.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

BrokerWare is used to manage all shipping and transportation activities from one place, including dispatch, operations, routing, carrier selection, tracing, accounting, billing, collections, and much more. Package delivery or parcel delivery is the shipping of packages (parcels) or high-value mail as single shipments. 3PL Systems, Inc.

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2021

One day, you get notified by your manufacturer that there will be a delay, and you have no idea when you’ll receive the next batch of sellable inventory to meet customer demand. . Shipping carriers were stretched beyond capacity, which slowed down the last-mile delivery in many areas. Supply chain weaknesses exposed by COVID-19.

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Ware2Go

MAY 17, 2022

This guide contains everything you need to know about freight shipping and logistics so you can make informed decisions for your business. What Is Freight Shipping? Freight Shipping Rates. What is Freight Shipping? Anything smaller should likely be sent as a parcel shipment for the best shipping rates.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

These are a la carte, or per service, and outside of standard shipping and receiving. Account-Specific Pricing — Customer-specific pricing, or account-specific pricing , refers to an agreement between a vendor moving product and a carrier or 3PL that establishes custom prices. Cargo — Product carried during transportation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 12, 2022

By definition, Supply Chain is responsible for the continuity of supply and inventory of goods and services. If supply lines are disrupted, or if inventory runs out, Supply Chain is on the hook to restore supply. The fear of running out can result in excess and obsolete inventories which can create an entirely new set of problems.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Basically, responsible for ocean freight carriers, ocean ships that rely on truck companies. So today and yesterday, there was not enough capacity, cargo was rolled, prices spiked. Shipping a 40-ton container back in July or June used to cost about $700 — a 40-ton container. MSC is interested to charter those ships.

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