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Five Technology Patents that Changed the Supply Chain

Freightos

Shorter product lifecycles, fluid sourcing (a’la Aliababa ) and more transparency means agile supply chains that change often. The Shipping Container. Amazon Anticipatory Shipping. ” Today, almost 20% of manufacturers and retailers use 3D printing in some way, shape or form. The Shipping Container, 1958.

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Top Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015

GlobalTranz

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. WHITE PAPER] The Complete Guide to Freight & Transportation Accounting. Download the Free White Paper Here. Read the full article here. . As you grow, so should freight costs.

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How to Improve Freight Labeling for Transport and Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

Incorrect or missing labels are a source of frustration for packers, handlers, freight forwarders, customs officers, haulers and those receiving the goods. Goods in’ depots are unlikely to receive mislabelled freight, while incorrect shipping details could result in cargo ending up at the wrong delivery address.

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5 Ways Manufacturers Can Boost Agility

Arena Solutions

Whether it’s a new regulation, part shortage, or a newly released product from a leading competitor—manufacturers must react quickly to stay ahead in today’s volatile market. Effective supply chain collaboration is critical to ensure quality products are shipped to customers on time. Adapting to a New Reality.

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E-Commerce and TMS: The Role of Transportation Technology for Shippers to Kill It at E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. Unfortunately, failure to use a TMS contributes to higher freight spend by limiting shipping capacity and forcing shippers to continue with spot rates among carriers. Get Your Free White Paper.

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23 logistics professionals share the #1 way to reduce logistics costs

6 River Systems

A shift to manufacturing critical goods like pharmaceuticals in the United States would lead to higher production costs, for instance. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% trillion and motor carrier costs rose 10.1% transportation network and other logistics challenges. ” Importing foreign goods into the U.S.

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New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS

TMC

When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). These enterprises are no longer reliant on the Suez Canal route for shipping freight on Post-Panamax container vessels to the United States. These products are likely to continue to move through U.S.

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