Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Speakers are the SCRC meeting yesterday and today continued to speak more on the topic of transportation strategy given increasing challenges in the transportation sector, and the need for an effective transportation management strategy. This is impacting how you think about managing the network, and in procurement.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Shippers, who are responsible for moving goods from one location to another, have traditionally relied on logistics service providers (LSPs) to manage their transportation needs. Be clear on requirements Shippers need to be clear about their transportation needs and requirements.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 18, 2021

Several trucks and tractor-trailers of different types or fleets are required to convey commodities to meet the end-user demands. There are many carriers and shipping companies specializing in the transportation of different types of cargo in different vehicle types.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 10, 2021

Platform keeps all stakeholders connected simultaneously to get reliable visibility to their cargoes. However, Elastic Logistics is unnecessary for industries with infrequent price fluctuation, where demand is primarily constant, and goods are complicated to transport (e.g. Elastic Logistics: The Future of the Supply Chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Through utilising a transport management system (TMS), logistics supply chain providers can offer real-time data and visibility across the supply chain. When it comes to transport, organisations will have visibility of shipments in the network, type of vehicles required for delivery, ensuring optimised loading capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example. The data from Infor Nexus also helps the transportation teams do better carrier sourcing. That increases the value of the analytics used by the procurement team.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

That results in responsive supply chains that meet customer needs, regardless of changing conditions. 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. Likewise, ships could not sail into or out of Russia and Ukraine.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

At a Berkshire Hathaway meeting, Warren Buffett said, “The supply chain is all screwed up” (Thank you @10xLogisticsExperts for sharing this on Twitter). For international transportation, there is the additional requirement of clearing customs. During W.W.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Investopedia defines it as “the overall process of managing how resources are acquired, stored, and transported to their final destination.” The planning, procurement, ordering, manufacturing, supply and distribution of masks , PPE (personal protective equipment), equipment (eg.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Moreover, you already know their reputation for handling goods in the safest and securest way to ensure your cargo arrives in your warehouse on time and in good condition. Suppose you’re looking for a company that can move your cargo all over Australia and other points. Now, you can hold virtual meetings with them when needed.

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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.

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility. Shipping Rates Delivery cost makes up a significant part of a company’s procurement expenses, so visibility is essential for taming the spending.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 15, 2015

The Lab is part of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. million, combined with procurement of locally available commodities, will meet two critical needs in the country’s constrained health care system. A major challenge is procuring equipment in large quantities so that the items are standardized.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 22, 2022

The shipping industry contributes to 25% of America’s total GDP with the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach being the busiest, handling more than 40% of all inbound cargo shipped to the U.S. Port operators therefore need to plan how they will meet supply with demand and match cargo schedules on a real-time basis.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Policy 5 requires all medical supplies to meet quality standards of the importing countries, this policy also separated out the process for medical-grade and non-medical-use devices. However, when the demand for passenger travel plummeted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic reduction in cargo capacity followed.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 17, 2022

With AI, logistics and freight operators can link a multitude of databases along the transportation chain, procuring the right information on necessary components and thus work with a defined roadmap for enhanced feasibility. Optimized AI-Powered Freight Shipments with ThroughPut.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

It helps coordinate the various supply chain activities, which include the complete range of procurement, development, implementation, commercialization, and delivery of the goods or services to the market. This involved procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, services, materials, and personnel.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

It helps coordinate the various supply chain activities, which include the complete range of procurement, development, implementation, commercialization, and delivery of the goods or services to the market. This involved procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, services, materials, and personnel.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

It helps coordinate the various supply chain activities, which include the complete range of procurement, development, implementation, commercialization, and delivery of the goods or services to the market. This involved procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, services, materials, and personnel.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Risk management strategies of yesteryear are ineffective in the changing landscape, and no type of transport can avoid risks. Capacity fell by 3 percent, and up to $14 billion in cargo was unable to dock. Procurement departments must take the full burden of ensuring supplier consistency. Transport Loss.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

Bindiya Vakil ( @BindiyaVakil ), Resilinc CEO, notes, “Supply chain, sourcing and procurement professionals are on the front lines of managing global trade risks for their companies. Cargo caught up in industrial unrest : “Strikes, overtime bans, or work-to-rule can affect any transport mode, almost anywhere in the world.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. Robinson offices, procurement teams, and customers.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

Transportation was redirected to be used in providing first aid, leading to supply chain bottlenecks, shortages and price hikes. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Download Now!

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Identify Alternative Transportation Routes. As a result, some shipments moving from Asia to the Gulf Coast and eastern ports of the United States will be forced to reduce cargo loads to meet the new requirements. Massive flooding can literally wash away critical infrastructure in your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

economy through the lens of the logistics and transportation sector in terms of costs and implications to the economy during 2021. In the report’s Executive Summary , the authors indicate that as consumers adjusted to new norms of work and social life: “ clogged ports and paltry capacity failed to meet surging and often desperate demand.”

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2023

We're going to take a look at key challenges, benefits, and the outlook of integrated transportation systems. The delivery of goods is a crucial aspect of this process, and integrating transportation solutions can help you improve your efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

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TMC

JULY 21, 2016

Insights for Procuring a TMS in a Large Company. Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable.

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TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable. So, how do you prepare for the process of acquiring a TMS?

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Industry professionals have put in tireless hours and taken strategic measures to keep the supply chain moving and meet customer demand. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Department of Transportation ). Financial Times).

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TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable. So, how do you prepare for the process of acquiring a TMS?

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TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable. So, how do you prepare for the process of acquiring a TMS?

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions , announced today it has started to take delivery of 125 medium-duty electric panel vans, the first of their kind in North America, now available for lease or rent. Miami, November 2, 2017 —Ryder System, Inc. About Ryder.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) So, what is it going to take to enable better inventory management?

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

From early trade to battling America’s enemies during World War II, maritime transportation has played a crucial role. Today, no other mode of transportation can carry the tonnage between the U.S. The growth of cargo moving through America’s ocean ports has increased significantly over the last two decades.

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Logility

JUNE 29, 2021

Cargo stuck in the Suez Canal, a gas pipeline breach, an overburdened power grid, and shortages in lumber, plastics, and semiconductors – all these events in the last few months should make any supply chain executive nervous. Rising costs and fluctuating availability of materials and transportation assets can fuel price spikes.

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BlueYonder

MAY 30, 2014

Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) were the center of the cargo transportation universe and the shippers were fully reliant on them for all their logistics needs. A true cargo pricing bazaar was the result. But the transportation modes are being increasingly determined by the shippers themselves.

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