The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This entails staying well-informed about industry trends, harnessing technology for improved decision-making and transparency, nurturing strong partnerships with service providers, and continuously evaluating and refining procurement strategies to address the evolving complexities of container shipping.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape. Capacity strategy. Use data to drive the RFP. Be clear about how you will measure success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Carrier capacity management strategies ease the crunch. Proactive shippers have used multi-carrier parcel shipping technologies and strategies to navigate rising carrier costs for years.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

But sustainable logistics practices can have a profound effect on your brand. Here is where some CPG vendors and logistics providers are doing to achieve a greener supply chain. Companies like Nikola Motors, Tesla, and Daimler Trucks are poised to bring electric semis and vans to the logistics market.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 2, 2021

And a great way to gain the favor of consumers is through sustainability and green logistics practices. ” How Can Green Logistics Play a Part? However, green logistics processes can have just an enormous impact for brands aiming to differentiate themselves. Here are few ways brands can incorporate them. .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? transportation metrics ?that Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner , had this to say about the value supply chain KPIs and metrics. Supply chain metrics provide the vehicle to ‘look at the results’ and gauge the effectiveness of an organization’s execution strategy. Damage Rates or Cargo Loss.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Do you have the right metrics? Metrics show how your supply chain is performing – providing they are the right ones to do the job. Inappropriate metrics can give a false or incomplete picture of supply chain performance. Second, what metrics are the best indicators of performance in terms of these goals?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Inflation set in for fuel and transport costs, increasing logistics costs as a whole over last year. This metric, referred to as a “Frankenstat” due to its grand scope, has many critics. Cargo capacity exacerbated inventory shortages in the first half of 2023.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 3, 2022

In March 2021, the Marshall and Solomon Islands —nations that are already losing land and resources due to sea level rise—asked the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to charge cargo ship owners $100 per metric ton (MT) of carbon-dioxide emitted.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2021

5 Insights for Managing Your Fleet Strategy! As a company grows, logistics become increasingly bigger and more complex. It can also assist in determining specific metrics that affect the business. For those requiring ample space in their fleet vehicles, cargo vans have become immensely popular. Subscribe Here!

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. A steep, across-the-board decline in imported cargo , exports and empty containers during March dropped volumes at several major ports to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Sourcing uses P.O.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As shippers and logistics managers know all too well, speed-to-market services impact overall costs. According to Aberdeen Strategy & Research , “over 80% of the Best-in-Class companies (top 20%) outsource their freight. Tracking cost by mode, lane, and cargo type for better metrics comparison.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Boeing and Airbus Supply Chain Strategy Boeing wants to encourage more flight frequency and direct route using a smaller capacity aircraft. Product design is also the central part of its strategies. Zara is very famous for its time based strategy. H&M aims to be the price leader in the fashion market.In

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In a lot of ways, your fulfillment strategy, and the way you execute that strategy, is the sum total of your customer experience. But just as there are many different businesses and products, each situation requires a different fulfillment strategy. There are three primary strategies in the fulfillment business: In-house.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Understand data-driven metrics and KPIs within the freight bill auditing services ’ software. For example, Inbound Logistics reported that freight audits resulted in 12-16% savings in 2019. So why the difference between GlobalTranz and Inbound Logistics data? That same data applies to your overall freight strategy.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Learn more on how to overcome today’s supply chain challenges by securing the free guide, 8 Winning Strategies to Combat Supply Shortages. Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 1, 2018

Companies in the logistics industry have been taking an extra-hard look at blockchain because it can accurately automate many of the current functions that require much slower and more costly human interaction. In total, the company’s logistics division, Samsung SDS, will take on 1 million shipping units and 488,000 tons of air cargo.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2023

Elon Musk revealed that one of Tesla’s battery powered class 8 semi-trucks completed a 500-mile trip fully loaded with 81,000 pounds of cargo – all off a single charge. . Advanced technological suites and logistics planning methodology, combined with other initiatives, can help brands find optimal routing for their deliveries.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Warehouse management vs. inventory management Warehouse management and inventory management are closely related aspects of logistics and supply chain management, but they focus on different elements of handling goods and products within a business. They come in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different types of cargo.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Marc Tuinier.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Logistics at Risk! transportation networks alone, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, shippers are reevaluating their shipping strategies in dealing with large-scale shipping to take better advantage of a thriving global logistics marketplace. Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

They can be based on a variety of factors such as the size of the load, how much a pallet weighs, how far a cargo container has to be carried, and where the final delivery destination location lies. Helps to hold carriers accountable with performance metrics and data-driven strategies. appeared first on Intelligent Audit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks. Examples of disruptive risks are suppliers going out of business or shipwrecks that result in the loss of cargo containers. Disruptive risks on the other hand are harder to predict and manage.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Logistics is no exception. There are hundreds of logistics terms that make up the industry’s language. Here is our glossary of top logistics terms to know. Logistics Terms for Pros to Know. Audit — In logistics, an audit refers to the process of examining, adjusting, and verifying freight bills for accuracy.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As recovery continues and supply chain directors and logistics managers look to the future, they need to keep some critical points regarding logistics for 2022 front and center. ?1. That need will take on even greater importance as the retail logistics market expands. Supply Chain as a Service Will Grow More Invaluable.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With old solutions quickly becoming obsolete, big-time transportation industry players like FedEx, USPS, and Amazon are eyeing new strategies to stay competitive in a difficult time for global logistics. USPS Releases On-Time Performance Metrics. Amazon Expands Air Cargo Capacity. 1 through Nov. Periodicals 86.3%

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 18, 2022

Actionable analytics and meaningful logistics intelligence are essential elements in freight. Actionable analytics gather large volumes of data and interpret it in a meaningful way, translating it into effective business strategies. Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) can help run a better business shipping strategy.

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2021

Strategies to build more resilient supply chains. How outsourcing logistics can help build resilience . The Suez Canal became blocked, which held up inventory from the cargo on board the ship, as well as other ships that couldn’t go their planned route. 5 strategies to build more resilient supply chains.

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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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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

After realizing this cost model didn’t make sense for lightweight packages that took up cargo space and reduced each shipment’s capacity, they transitioned to billable weight for shipments 16oz or greater. Until 2015, carriers used a package’s actual weight and shipping distance to calculate its shipping costs.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend, Rachel Everly, a freelance writer in business and finance who shows us how digitized trucking will change the game for logistics companies. . The introduction of digitized trucking marks the beginning of a new era and is set to turn the logistics value chain upside down. . Here’s how:

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart said its suppliers have removed 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse-gas emissions from their value chains, six years ahead of the target date. A weekly look at environmental, social and governance issues and strategies for corporate decision makers. That’s all for this week.

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