3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. 10 global TMS functions that will make your life easier.

Supply Chain Design Software 79

Supply Chain Design Software Global Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 79

3rdwave

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Managing a global supply chain network requires the ability to manage and control both global transportation execution and the associated freight spend. In a constantly shifting and competitive global trading environment, it is increasingly important to control all costs across the entire supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Global Transportation Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Optimization 40

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

Global Transportation 100

Global Transportation Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry. Technological solutions are helping many companies keep up and adjust to ever-changing consumer expectations. Answers to some of the transportation industry’s biggest concerns could also lie in improved technology. High Fuel Costs.

Freight 68

Freight Company Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 68

Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry. Technological solutions are helping many companies keep up and adjust to ever-changing consumer expectations. Answers to some of the transportation industry’s biggest concerns could also lie in improved technology. High Fuel Costs.

Freight 60

Freight Company Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. 10 global TMS functions that will make your life easier.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

Supply Chain Design Software Global Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 41

Intelligent Audit

MARCH 15, 2022

International freight audit software can make it easier to manage freight costs, profits, and budgeting concerns. . According to Grand View Research, “ The global transportation management systems market size was valued at USD 8.78 Global E-Commerce Growth Will Add More Data to the Data-Fire. from 2021 to 2028.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Freight payment and audit services have evolved considerably beyond their one-time scope of correcting errors and recouping spending for already-paid freight bills, particularly in the United States. Freight Audit Benefits. of the freight invoices. Freight Bill Post Audit. The discrepancies can be as much as 8.8%

Freight 120

Freight Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software United States 120

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 28, 2018

How Generac Power Systems Cut Millions from Its Global Transportation Spend | Transportfolio. It’s exciting when your company grows rapidly through merger and acquisition. After Generac went public in 2010, the company quickly grew through overseas acquisitions. Integrating global freight services was only one challenge.

Case Study 34

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Tailwind

APRIL 20, 2021

Like most sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the supply and transport industry to evaluate and improve their current processes. Around the world, companies have had to work with limited manpower, adjust to lockdown restrictions, and find ways to deliver goods safely. This is where innovations in technology come in.

Supply Chain Design Software 69

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2021

Scott is the President of the Suddath Companies , Suddath has been a trusted name in moving and logistics for over a century. Prior to joining Suddath, Scott served as Chief Operating Officer at Nikola Motor Company. Suddath Companies. Scott Perry and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics of customer experience. About Suddath.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 195

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Many companies operating in the United States have achieved an inclusive look into their transportation spend, but unfortunately many companies that do business on a global level have struggled to achieve full freight process management. How are leading companies managing customs and regulatory compliance?

Freight 100

Freight Global United States Metrics 100

3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. Controlling Information levels the Playing Field. The cost of dependency is huge.

3PL 54

3PL Freight Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills 54

MPO Multi Party Orchestration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The world of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is a complex one, riddled with regulations, compliance standards, highly specific requirements, and demanding customer service level expectations – especially for companies operating in the Healthcare sector.

South Africa 53

South Africa Supply Chain Optimization Africa Price Mitigation Strategies 53

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Transportation Management Challenges in E-Commerce Although e-commerce represents an excellent opportunity for shippers, it results in the creation of additional challenges in managing freight spend and moving products. This is regardless of whether freight consolidation was used or not. Lowered freight spend.

Transportation Management 210

Transportation Management 3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 210

BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Today we’re undertaking a digital transformation, supported by a move to the cloud, that’s setting the stage for automation and exception-based management across our global transportation network. 2 Blue Yonder was previously listed as JDA; the company rebranded to Blue Yonder in February 2020.

Gartner 85

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2014

When considering your global transportation network, do you have the infrastructure needed to effectively and efficiently optimize it? Typically, this means freight consolidation, mileage reduction, and proper carrier selection. Does the same apply in the global arena? How does expedited freight fit into this?

Optimal Sourcing 164

Optimal Sourcing Global Transportation Optimization Software Modeling 164

Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2014

When it comes to managing global supply chains, international transportation is where the rubber meets the road. But as many companies quickly find out, managing international transportation is very different from managing domestic transportation.

Transportation 178

Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Supply Chain Software 178

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 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. What are the main challenges global shippers face today? Will the shipper-freight forwarder relationship change moving forward?

Global Transportation 100

Global Transportation Transportation Global Manufacturing Procurement 100

Oracle SCM

MARCH 30, 2016

Panduit is a global manufacturer of physical infrastructure equipment that supports power, communications, computing, control, and security systems. Click here to read the complete story. To learn more about Oracle Supply Chain Management applications visit www.oracle.com/scm.

Transportation Management 60

Transportation Management Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software 60

Resilinc

APRIL 19, 2023

Noteworthy companies that have filed for bankruptcy include Avaya Inc. To learn more about the global financial crisis, check out Resilinc’s Special Report: Global Financial Crisis and Mass Layoff — Top Risks to Your Supply Chain. These financial risk data points swelled even larger when compared year-over-year.

Supply Chain Disruption 62

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3rdwave

JANUARY 17, 2020

Global transportation is the nexus through which all related international transportation information flows. Capturing, aggregating, and analyzing all the global supply chain transportation and product/SKU level detail is foundational to having end-to-end supply chain visibility. visibility to performance metrics.

Optimization Software 54

Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 54

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

So while cost and quality are often viewed as the most important priorities for a company’s supply chain, delivery speed is quickly gaining in prominence. And bringing air freight services into the spotlight. . That’s where air freight and third party logistics providers (3PLs)—like C.H. The state of today’s air freight market.

Supply and Demand 34

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

So while cost and quality are often viewed as the most important priorities for a company’s supply chain, delivery speed is quickly gaining in prominence. And bringing air freight services into the spotlight. . That’s where air freight and third party logistics providers (3PLs)—like C.H. The state of today’s air freight market.

Supply and Demand 35

Supply and Demand Expense Reduction Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 35

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. The tech company reportedly raised $80 million in the transaction.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due to its dominant position. The company had witnessed multiple transformations in its journey. Yellow Corp.

Negotiating Skills 88

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

Time will tell if these efforts will be enough as daily revenue averages for FedEx Express, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Ground display negative year-over-year KPIs. . German-Based Transportation Company DB Schenker Announces the Acquisition of USA Truck. Transpacific Container Rates In Turmoil. year-on-year.”

Quality 52

Quality Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 52

Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Shipping costs have skyrocketed as desperate companies wait weeks for containers and pay premium rates to get them, according to industry watchers. Ikea’s Singapore operations called it a “global transport crisis” and estimates 850 of its 8,500 products are affected by shipment delays. KEY POINTS.

Examples 59

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ” This dichotomy is most clearly seen in employment figures.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Logistics Warehousing 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 20, 2015

What’s probably the number one reason shippers avoid transporting their cargo by air? Air freight is often more expensive than any other mode of transportation. When considering the cost of a modal shift to air cargo, keep in mind that the freight cost is only one component of the equation. You guessed it: Cost.

Supply Chain Optimization 34

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2018

The air freight landscape has experienced some dramatic shifts in recent years. In fact, those events seem likely to produce some headwinds for air freight shippers in 2018 in locating available air capacity, especially during peak seasons. 3 Air Freight Trends to Watch for in 2018. Capacity is likely to become harder to find.

Freight 34

Freight Trends Material Savings Negotiating Skills 34

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides a brief update to our prior posted commentary highlighting FedEx’s unexpected and stunning warning of a quarterly revenue and profitability shortfall that uneased both company investors and the broader Wall Street financial community. percent for its LTL Freight unit, beginning in January 2023.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills Capacity Expense Reduction 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2018

Why Thinking “Global, Yet Local” Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy | C.H. Earlier this year, my colleague, Bogen Chi, wrote a blog about the top 3 global market trends to watch this year in the air freight market: capacity shortages, peak season pressures, and the bright spot of consolidation.

Cost Reduction Strategies 34

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Supply and Demand Supply Chain Strategy 34

Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 17, 2023

Despite having navigated tense contractor conflicts in 2022, 2023 and its volume shortage are sure to bring new challenges to the parcel delivery giant, as Supply Chain Dive reports: “ …the company has shifted into a cost-cutting mode to shield itself from macroeconomic pressures as it waits for volumes to recover. ”.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A problem also linked to shipping companies. The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. Market participants state that the cost of transportation has increased from approximately $1,500 to $6,000 – $9,000 per container in February this year.

Capacity 66

Capacity Negotiating Skills Asia Price Reduction 66

TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

A leading consumer electronics company started sending laptops from Chongqing in Southwest China to Duisburg in Germany by train rather than boat, “pioneering a renaissance in overland transport across central Asia,” says the Financial Times. The post The New Silk Road: Have You Evaluated Your Freight Options?

Cost Reduction Strategies 48

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Training Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 48

TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

A leading consumer electronics company started sending laptops from Chongqing in Southwest China to Duisburg in Germany by train rather than boat, “pioneering a renaissance in overland transport across central Asia,” says the Financial Times. The post The New Silk Road: Have You Evaluated Your Freight Options?

Cost Reduction Strategies 48

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Training Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 48