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How Good is Your Logistics Service Provider?

Logistics Viewpoints

But in the context of the Shippers Council, the shipper is the cargo owner (or BCO beneficial cargo owner), usually a manufacturer, who contracts with a logistics service provider (LSP), which, in the Councils definition, can be a transportation (land, sea, air) company, an express company, a forwarder, or a full-fledged 3PL.

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Blue Yonder Acquires Pledge, Expanding Its End-to-End Supply Chain Platform With Accredited Carbon Emissions Reporting

Logistics Viewpoints

Pledge) , including its global supply chain sustainability solution for beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), enterprise supply chain leaders and logistics service providers (LSPs). truck, rail, barges), and sea. blueyonder.com Blue Yonder is a trademark or registered trademark of Blue Yonder Group, Inc.

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Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry

Talking Logistics

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year.

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Ratchet Straps 101: How to Choose the Right One for Your Cargo!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Ratchet straps are a brilliant choice when you’re looking to secure your cargo while on the move. These handy tools offer a safe way to keep your loads in place, preventing any shifting or damage during transportation. This combination ensures a firm grip on your transported goods. The Minimum Load for Trucking!

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The SAP Databricks Alliance is Truly Significant

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, ARC was recently briefed on SAPs transportation management product. SAP co-innovated an agent focused on intelligent cargo receipt with a major auto manufacturer. This manufacturer has about 1000 trucks per day arriving at their biggest plant. SAPs is called Joule. Of those, about 20% show up unexpectedly.

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When Designing the Right Manufacturing Plant, Small Can Be Beautiful

Supply Chain Brain

manufacturers have spent the last few decades consolidating production at gigantic offshore plants, especially in China. What it doesn’t necessarily mean is simply transporting those Chinese mega-factories to another hemisphere. It could even entail some degree of domestic production.

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Air Cargo Market's VAS - Last-Mile Delivery

Cathy Roberson

For the past few years, the air cargo market has greatly benefited from international e-commerce. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 80% of e-commerce is transported by air and makes up upwards of 30% of total air cargo volume. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication.

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