The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

3) Cargo quality. To identify potential hot cargo which caused reefer slow/fail to pull-down. 4) Cargo security & compliance. To identify the container handover and identify the custody on disruption/cargo claim. To do just-in-time business decision & sales strategy. Key product benefits.

Vendor Strategies 217

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2020

by Chris Caplice, David Correll, and Ken Cottrill When a shipper and a trucking company contract to transport goods at a given time and rate, there is no guarantee they will meet the agreement’s terms. 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.

Freight 52

Freight Optimal Sourcing Modeling Network Optimization 52

DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

There's just one organization that exclusively represents the third-party logistics industry: the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). TIA members who are new to the industry find value in the sample contracts, educational webinars, and the Certified Transportation Broker program. Who looks out for their interests?

Freight 70

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Logistics can be described as having the right type of product or service at the right place, at the right time and in the right condition. At the same time, logistics can be defined as having the right type of product or service at the right place, at the right time and in the right condition. What is a Logistics Framework?

Material Savings 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

Many of these advancements were expected to bring substantial investment into supply chains, and they did just that. However, their use felt some restraint, and most companies used them to track large-scale shipments, such as cargo containers, reports Claire Swedbery of the RFID Journal. How Machines “Talk” Expanded.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. After all, any professionals job is to do the best job the most cost and time efficiently all while reaching your goals. . We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 30, 2021

Legacy planning systems are often inadequate for keeping up with the mind-boggling number of decisions that rail operators need to make all the time, especially when things don’t go as planned. For operators to resolve disruptive events in the shortest time possible, information needs to be not just visible, but actionable too.

Price Mitigation Strategies 156

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We conclude our “Most Popular” Blog posts series, where we have been giving you the most viewed blog posts in 2014 from our main content categories. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. Now, why do we blog? We thank you for being a part of or reading any of our posts on the Cerasis blog.

Freight 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Then on the last day of 2015, we will feature the top 50 most read blogs of ALL time from the 653 Cerasis blogs as a special treat! We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . A Look To 2018 and Beyond.

Transportation Management 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Double check all cargo nets, ropes, tie downs, and other load-confining implements before driving. Failure to heed just one safety precaution or making one simple uninformed decision about which equipment you should use can be tragic. Use the right trailer. Do you need a drop deck or standard flatbed?

Shipping 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 11, 2017

Working with Freight brokers is important for a business of any size to successfully deal with import and export by efficiently moving freight cargo through customs. Thanks to their knowledge and connections within the industry, they will save you valuable time and money. Is Your Broker Legitimate? . What Your Broker Needs .

Freight 123

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2015

Unrecovered claims have a direct impact upon the bottom line of a company—and the tougher the economic times and thinner the margins the greater the impact. However, just because something is difficult does not mean that it can be ignored. Process checks and ensure all parties are paid in a timely manner when a claim is resolved.

Freight 120

Freight 3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Education 120

GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

To further complicate the process of freight scheduling, shippers must decide which LTL carrier to use, whether to purchase cargo insurance, consider the implications of shipping a package via parcel or small package considering advancing dimensional pricing models, and what exact type of full truckload would be necessary when consolidated.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This means relief for buyers that have dealt with a period of long lead times and inflated pricing. The chip shortage has been one of the hottest topics in 2022. I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. This is because chipmakers are facing a slump in demand due to the worsening state of the global economy.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

You also are reducing risk for the manufacturer, because the 3PL will even cover the cargo insurance for shipments. Manufacturers need to get products to consumers in accordance with the Holy Trinity of manufacturing , i.e. the right product, at the right time, at the right price. Where and Why Is the Logistics Industry Growing?

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Getting cargo from one place to another is big business. Nationally and internationally, whether the shipper transports the cargo in plastic storage boxes by truck, crates by train, or cases by ship, the keys to success in proper air freight packaging lie in doing the job rapidly, efficiently and safely.

Packaging 120

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

There are several principles to creating what I call “ supply chain immunity “ This is a theme I’ve been discussing with individuals in articles , webinars , and prior blogs. It sounds complicated, but actually can be boiled down to a few basic issues, that have to be identified prior to a major disruption occurring.

Supply Chain Planning 98

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2018

The Problem: Full Truckload Carries Less Risk, So Shippers Forgo Cargo Insurance Risk exists in all transportation modes, and failure to consider risk in full truckload shipping is a poor strategy that will result in loses. This includes purchasing freight or cargo insurance. This includes purchasing freight or cargo insurance.

Cargo 139

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Already reeling from the effects of the two-year COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains around the world, encompassing a wide range of industries, are now seeing increasing disruption caused by another massive crisis of our times, Russia’s war on Ukraine. The grain blockaded in Ukraine. A growing global warehouse capacity crunch.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 86

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Tailwind

JULY 31, 2018

Blog post based on the Tailwind Transportation Software Webinar: Risky Business – Avoiding the Five Most Common Freight Business Risks (30 mins; Now Available On-Demand). Now if your database is in the cloud you’re protected from someone just walking out of your office with a rolodex. Life is risky.

Freight 44

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

So, fleet managers need to ask a fundamental question, “What does it mean if my drivers, assets and cargo are continuously connected to the enterprise and how can I leverage this fact to create value for my organization?”. It’s no secret that anything “mobile” is all the rage today. It’s no secret that anything “mobile” is all the rage today.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2020

After my time at TNT, I was driving for more than a decade the international expansion of French La Poste. I am judge of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards and the Automotive Logistics Awards Europe. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! A role that I left end of 2018.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In a recent interview with Supply Chain Dive , Rick Hernandez, senior vice president of sales and business development at the FRONTdoor Collective, said of the initiative, “ You’ve got entrepreneurs who aren’t just focused on their patch, […] they share notes with each other. It’s not just, ‘I want to run my business.’

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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. What’s more, the company reduced new hire training time by 10 days. Reduce travel time by storing the most frequently picked items in accessible locations.

Optimal Sourcing 81

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Shipchain

JUNE 27, 2019

In the future, a fee market for governing the price of Karma is a possible evolution, but at first, the ShipChain Foundation will set the rates. In the future, a fee market for governing the price of Karma is a possible evolution, but at first, the ShipChain Foundation will set the rates. How many customers are already signed up?

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Predictive Analytics Software 48

Shipchain

MARCH 6, 2020

We recently partnered with Keep Truckin, released a new white paper, launched the Delivery Experience Manager for Final Mile logistics, won the Blockchain Innovation Award at #DataccioConnect Singapore, queued up our next industry webinar, joined the United Nations Center for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), and a lot more.

Report 12

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

The truck, after dropping off 2000 kilograms in New York, will be left with empty space that can be filled up if we could somehow find out if someone needs around 2000 kilograms of freight cargo to be transported from New York to Atlanta on the same day. Welcome to the Grand Era of Digitized Trucking! . See a problem there?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 175

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Notable points of discussion related to the legal and financial risks related to external CSR communications (too much can be just as risky as too little), as well as SASB’s role in developing industry guidance on materiality. Ethical Sourcing Forum (New York, NY). AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit (Novi, MI).

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 60

Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

And as always, please remember that some things are under NDA, and there are certain topics that we are unable to speak on at this time. At the same time, we recognize the value of in-person collaboration. And there’s much more that we haven’t even announced yet…stay tuned! That said, please enjoy our latest community update!

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

” For example, collaborative mobile robots like Chuck by 6 River Systems leverage AI and machine learning to optimize pick routes in real-time and prioritizing tasks based on current conditions on the warehouse floor. .” Viability is when you’re taking on a new supplier for the first time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Global Trade Management

APRIL 18, 2023

Nearly daily, you can read articles or join webinars about how important visibility has become in managing cargo worldwide. It's not just about moving physical goods from one place to another; it's also about the financial transactions that make that trade possible. And this is just one piece of the puzzle.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Also, trucks are still transporting 73 percent of almost all cargo weight moved in one year. This was introduced because the existing systems of time-logging are purposely made very complicated thus not allowing one to check how many hours is a driver on the road? More large trucks are coming on U.S. The way to driverless trucks.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s a challenge because it can be addressed by diverting away from the Suez Canal and utilizing more vessels sailing at faster speeds to effectively keep containers moving, even if these will mean longer lead times and higher costs while diversions persist.

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