Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

“Freight spend is up 15% year over year and it is eating into the bottom line! Supply chain management leaders, especially in transportation, are under heavy fire from CFOs for the dramatic increases in freight spend that are eroding the profitability of shippers in every industry. Combating Rising Freight Costs with a TMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

As driver pay increases, so does the incidence of drivers jumping ship, switching companies for the next best payday. An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies. In a word, it’s data. In a tight market, it never hurts to shop your contracts.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A Request for Proposal (or RFP as it is more commonly known) is one of the most important pieces in sourcing and procurement and the overall supply chain. However, this can be a tedious process if you’re still sourcing using spreadsheets or haven’t made your procurement process digital quite yet. Shipping and Small parcel.

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! It offers a finely tuned supply chain, with experienced suppliers, that will design, prototype, build and ship products at a fraction of the time it takes elsewhere. Introduction. Where Do I Start?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2016

As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. In the short clip below, Mike shares some case study examples that illustrate how leading companies are managing their global transportation operations.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

When shipping product into a country as large and complex as Brazil, the choice of transportation routes has a critical impact on supply chain costs. Since taxes are paid on the value of the product plus freight and other costs, high-value goods such as luxury items are particularly sensitive to these logistics factors.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On-demand crowdsourcing is seen as one potential revolutioniser for shipping, using an Uber or AirBnB-like model but for final mile delivery. with case studies] Cross docking is a means of improving delivery times and minimising storage – but requires more carriers and careful planning to run efficiently 8.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? It’s also important to note that shipping and aviation, two industries with significant greenhouse gas emissions, are not included in the COP21 agreement. TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Mikael Lind and Robert Ward Illustration: Sandra Haraldson, RISE 7 July 2023 marked a historic day for the shipping sector when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted its 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 Strategy).

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Case study 1: Epic Brewing Company. Case study 2: Zeffer Cider. Unleashed lets you add these additional costs (such as freight and duty) for each purchase order during the receipting process. Fulfillment and Shipping (e.g. you ship for an online distributor who doesn’t hold physical stock).

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply. In the future, businesses will diversify their supply chains and source locally so they are not as dependent on one procurement source as they are now.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 1, 2020

Gravity partners with Vizion to help businesses make data-driven decisions, increase shipping reliability, reduce risks, and supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Deaths in Hong Kong are at a record level as COVID outbreaks slow freight at Shenzhen and Qingdao ports in China.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). In many cases, we look at recent trends and simply project them forward, but this assumes that the factors impacting that trend, either directly or indirectly, will remain the same, which is often a false assumption. What do you think of my predictions?

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

When you’re in the e-commerce industry or entrepreneurship space, buzzwords like “drop shipping” and “Amazon FBA” just roll off your tongue. Here, I’ll cover private label products first and how you should go about sourcing for suppliers. Case Study: Magnolia Sea. Introduction.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Case Study Agility: ZARA. Case Study Resilience: CISCO. Case Study Risk management: The All England Club. Diversify supplier base : Supply chain should not be overly dependent on long lead-time or on a small pool of specific suppliers or sourcing regions. CONCLUSION.

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Kuebix

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

They help pair freight with available capacity for any mode, including LTL, TL, intermodal, international shipping […]. The post How Kuebix Community Load Match is Helping a Brokerage Source New Opportunities appeared first on Kuebix.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

BluJay customers include five of the top 10 food and beverage companies, 32 of the top 40 LSPs, and 24 of the top 25 freight forwarders. We deploy solutions in scenario planning & modeling & case studies analysis in our risk mitigation approach. TMS solutions are moving beyond being just a freight management tool.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Decision Intelligence for Logistics Management When it comes to logistics, many businesses struggle to determine when to ship, how many vehicles to use, and which routes to use to minimize costs, support ongoing capacity, and deliver on time and in full (OTIF). A very relevant case study in this regard would be that of a retail coffee chain.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 23, 2022

For example, McKinsey’s article explains that sourcing and transporting chip fabrication in the smart appliances market is what visibility in tier 3 would entail. Poor freight visibility amidst chip shortages has devastated multiple industries, particularly in the logistics cost of recovering from such a sudden, massive issue. .

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Online retailers on the other hand, will lure customers with a more pleasing web experience, the convenience of free shipping, inventory availability and lowest price. Customer Service.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Its mission is to gather and integrate data from various sources and orchestrate it in such a way that it enhances supply chain visibility and efficiency. Samsung provides a case study of control towers in action. Live market freight rates? Online shipping management? What does it look like in action? Take control!

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Freight Game of Thrones.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

The effects include: Severe disruption to shipping, with many Chinese ports operating at drastically reduced capacity and around 200 sailings cancelled. Source Australian Bureau of Statistics. Unpredictable levels of domestic and international shipping capacity. Australia’s Main Imports and Exports 2017-18.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 3, 2021

While this position goes by several other job titles (such as “Logistics Director”, “Head of Logistics”, and “Director of Supply Chain”), its basic purpose is always the same: to manage every step in the supply chain, including procurement , production, inventory management , fulfillment, and shipping.

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Turvo

MAY 29, 2020

Nothing comes close to the level of turmoil it has caused, and for supply chain leaders, the severe disruption, and changes to freight rates—not to mention limited capacity—contribute to more uncertainty. Unfortunately, the data of the past is not always the best source for action today.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 2, 2013

When carriers ship parcels by air, there are two different ways to cost the freight. In order to avoid losing money by shipping air in a too-large container, carriers will also calculate the dimensional weight of a parcel. For those not familiar with the term “dimensional weight,” let me explain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The speed of drones is a major selling point for customers, of which 79% say they would be “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to request drone delivery if their package could be delivered within an hour (Source: Walker Sands Future of Retail 2016 Study ). Drone Delivery Case Studies. AMAZON PRIME AIR.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 7, 2020

In an age where food and beverage safety and ingredient sourcing are two crucial product features, blockchain is helping all manufacturers, retailers, and consumers maintain critical visibility. Shoppers want to know how their food and beverage products are made and where their ingredients are sourced.

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