The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come. million cars.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

What Is Shipping Lead Time? For best logistics outcomes, shippers should look to arrange transportation as soon as possible following a completed purchase order. While it may not always be possible, shippers should arrange transportation agreements far in advance of their required arrival date at a customer. . Reach Out Today .

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Freight Center

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Shipping the Treats. Bringing in the right amount of goods at the right time helps retailers and manufacturers alike meet consumer demands and maintain customer satisfaction. Confectionary companies shift into overdrive creating and shipping their savory treats from A to B. Ship alone if you dare. Avoiding the Tricks.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. Arcstone sells digital systems to optimize manufacturing. The different stages of manufacturing are broken down into the steps taken in the factory in what they call their “workflow builder” module.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. For comparison, they spent $3.4 On the shipping side, companies seeking fully electrified fleets will need a place to charge up. In June 2022, Americans spent $2.5

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Proxima

AUGUST 25, 2022

When Chinese manufacturing cities come to a hard stop on short notice, there are serious consequences for global supply chains, with delays spilling over at local ports, nearby alternative outlets, and into destination ports, causing volatility and confusion right across the market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

RPA can automate the uploading of reporting and contract data for transactions from contracts into Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with greater speed and accuracy. Price Lookup and Comparison. Procurement. Another area where RPA is coming to the fore is in communication.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). e-Book] The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs. Now, it's easy to think of technology as being a manufacturer-only realm.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Big ships : Super-container ships with 20,000 TEU capacity will drive increased efficiency, particularly in countries and areas with the few ports that can support the mega-ships.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With most of the industries taking advantage of ocean freight, it has become an extremely traditional model for transportation. To avert those disruptions and the capacity crunches that have been induced by ocean freight, manufacturing industries of various kinds seem to be leaning towards air freight. Capacity Crunch of Ocean Freight.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic shifts in volume characteristics for many transportation providers - first in supplying retailers in inventory restocking and direct to consumer and then, along with retail restocking and direct to consumer, supporting manufacturers as facilities reopened during the second half of the year.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Be demand driven. Hire smart data analysts.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

In shipping, receivers can change a parcel’s destination and delivery time until the last minute. In manufacturing, customers can personalize their orders to their specific needs, thanks to dynamic scheduling increasing production flexibility and efficiency. What would you say if I told you all of this is possible? Not convinced?

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

That means that there will be fewer available trucks to transport the products flooding the freight market in an already tight market. Despite a dip in May, retail sales were growing in year-over-year comparisons throughout the back half of 2020 and even into the spring of 2021. Available jobs hit a record in April at 9.3

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

” Crystal ball comparisons imply predictive analytics can see the future; however, Griffith notes, predictive analytics rely on historical data and are, therefore, not very good at predicting unexpected events. .” . … The result could be a crystal ball, tarot cards or some other talismans associated with a fortuneteller.”[3]

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

parts per million, in comparison to the 1960 levels of 316.91 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. parts per million. Source: Statista.com.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 24, 2022

Logistics anomalies can create problems in the shipping process, contributing to issues that affect the business and customers. In addition, we present seven use cases of machine learning detecting anomalies in shipping activity or spend. Anomaly Detection in Freight & Shipping Data. Technology can help.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

In comparison, the poorest-performing companies in the lowest quartile had a range of working capital between 23% and 39% as a percentage of revenues. Transportation is measured just as a cost rather than what it does for the rest of the organization. Isn’t time important? Shouldn’t time, both international and domestic, be measured?

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2017

Transport News INTL has just selected Freightera as “Best Online Freight Marketplace – North America” in their Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards 2017! Freightera creates partnerships and systems and promotes new technologies that allow business to find the best price and lowest emission transportation options.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” A common issue in financially-driven companies is the heavy utilization of manufacturing assets past reasonable limits throwing the supply chain out of balance. Background. Supply Chain Trade-offs. . #4

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Unleashed

MAY 4, 2022

Such outreach does raise issues around taxation, Government regulations, transport, language and culture, and other factors. Despite this very clear benefit, only 38% of UK manufacturers in the study were eCommerce enabled. Compared to a bricks and mortar store, eCommerce can reach customers in every corner of the globe.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2017

This quick roundup of industry news includes a look at manufacturing in the U.S., Bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. Manufacturers Struggle to Bring Jobs Back Home explores some of the challenges companies are facing. especially for smaller manufacturing businesses. and Swift Transportation Co.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition. Let’s Talk About Boats, Ships, and Trucks. By comparison, that’s almost as large as the15th largest US passenger fleet. That’s not surprising, given that Amazon’s shipping costs grew from $11.5 Amazon’s logistics hiring plans. Amazon Fulfillment.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2017

This quick roundup of industry news includes a look at manufacturing in the U.S., Bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. Manufacturers Struggle to Bring Jobs Back Home explores some of the challenges companies are facing. especially for smaller manufacturing businesses. and Swift Transportation Co.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Consumers: Spending more, Traveling More.the Holiday Crunch for Planning Transportation is HERE! Shipping during the holidays does not have to be a source of frustration; however, smooth holiday shipping requires significant planning ahead of time. I hope you enjoy! - Adam. More Traveling, More Cars, More Planning.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 10, 2020

While Grealou spoke of manufacturing, that view applies to all shippers and the need to measure throughput. That’s why shippers need to track shipping data and the supply chain KPI values that affect both throughput and financial stability. That’s why it’s crucial to track the comparison between the two. But that’s not reality.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Container shipping companies carrying essential commodities have experienced large-scale disruptions due to unforeseen yet predictable surges in Demand for Retail Goods. Instant Comparison of Multiple Review Period Volumes. To learn more about ThroughPut Inc, visit www.throughput.ai.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2015

Divergent Microfactories, the company that produces the car, plans to build a limited number of cars and then sell its technologies to other manufacturers, hoping to proliferate the opportunities presented by 3D printing, also known as additive technologies. What about manufacturing, though? But its most intriguing selling point?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2019

consumers expect orders, with free shipping, to arrive within three days. Most of us still trusted brick-and-mortar stores, we didn’t have price comparison services, and we were at the mercy of large corporations for discounts.”[2] are becoming increasingly demanding. ”[2] What has changed? Buy online and pick up in store?

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

According to an article published in FreightWaves , “ Tender volumes are racing to the upside and are tracking positive year-over-year in May, albeit off of a depressed 2019 comparison. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Transportation: Trade routes blockage – Congestion at ports. million barrels of oil a day go through the canal, according to shipping journal Lloyd’s. This issue has affected shipping goods from Asia to Europe and the Middle East. Major supply chain risks in the Middle East. That’s about 7% of all seaborne oil.

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Proxima

MARCH 20, 2020

Before more bottles of hand sanitizer can be made, the plastic bottles, packaging, labels, and raw materials will need to be transported. After being manufactured, these bottles will need to be moved again to distribution centers, and then subsequently to retail locations so we can get this critical item in our homes.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. The re-routing trend has accelerated in recent months as many ships have lined up along the West Coast waiting for ports to resume operations. East Coast Ports Growing.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. The re-routing trend has accelerated in recent months as many ships have lined up along the West Coast waiting for ports to resume operations. East Coast Ports Growing.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 16, 2021

In order to keep up with the unprecedented volume in such a short time span, it’s important you have the right shipping strategy and fulfillment processes in place. In this article, you will learn about the common challenges DTC brands face during peak shipping season, and how you can prepare your online store for success.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Why do some rival firms that battle with each other downstream in retail outlets manage to work well together upstream in their transport and warehousing? And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? Supportive management.

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