BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

But LSPs also need to constantly identify continuous improvement opportunities to retain customers and demonstrate that they are delivering value. From a sustainability angle, they are making labor more productive. For example, freight forwarders are extending their service offerings to include e-commerce fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 114

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system.

Sourcing Strategies 60

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”

Innovation 174

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Not Just Short-term Savings. Transportation optimization is more than moving freight for the lowest cost or a short-term boost in performance; it’s also about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. However, though, with the expectations of an easy return experience from the B2C side of business, the industrial (read bigger freight shipments than small package) side and B2B side of business are now expected to have an efficient, focused, an costly reverse logistics program.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

You have to work together in the spirit of cooperation and harmony to obtain the best results with your partnerships, be it with a logistics provider, supplier, transportation or warehousing partner. Setting up an inbound freight management program with your suppliers with specific KPIs set from the onset and looked at again every quarter.

Negotiating Skills 120

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

“High freight, fuel and labor costs are forcing food distributors to streamline their businesses,” begins the recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Surging demand is also pushing up the cost of for-hire transportation.”. With margins already tight, food shippers cannot sustain losses due to avoidable spoilage.

Food 86

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Regardless of your point of view on truck fuel efficiency standards, the reality is that it only addresses part of the opportunity available to shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions. percent improvement.

Vendor Strategies 100

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Better practices can organize freight for complete shipments the first time. Reducing the need for product based on knowledge of assets will decrease shipping costs as freights are smaller and less frequent. Reduce freight and transport time with proactive management. Better Visibility Makes for Continuous Improvement.

Resource Reduction 120

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

Last but not least, create efficiencies and offer value to your carriers, shippers and 3PL, such as reducing costs and improving carrier margins, among others. Dedicated virtual fleet services are only sustainable when combined with a TMS and/or outsourced carrier operations. Max Out Your TMS Benefits.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 22, 2016

Due to increased accountability across all departments, particularly Information Technology (IT), Cerasis has created an opportunistic environment for vendors and shippers alike, in line with the company’s Continuous Improvement Core Value. Dial 1-800-734-5351, and select option 5 when prompted to schedule a pickup.

Freight 120

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Logistics sustainability has transformed from a niche concern to a central business imperative. This shift is driven by increasing awareness of environmental impacts, customer demand for green products and services, and the potential for operational efficiencies and cost savings linked to more sustainable freight shipping.

Sustainability 52

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

It is of great interest to us to find other resources that can help aid our customer shippers in continually improving through data and analytics. Specifically, in the transportation and logistics industry it can be very beneficial to visit your carriers in person. Spendrix brings that to the marketplace with their products.

Risk Management 120

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Cerasis is squarely focused on transportation management through technology and managed services , however, there are logistics companies who offer fulfillment, warehousing, freight forwarding, and more. Continued management education and training to keep abreast of the sate-of-the art in logistics.

Six Sigma 120

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

In the near-term, hosted software and cloud computing are making sophisticated warehouse, transportation and labor management systems accessible to organizations that could never support the significant capital investment required to discretely license the same software. All of your denied party lists are already loaded for screening.

Predictive Analytics Software 100

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2022

These days, most freight brokers and carriers do not like to see the words “freight audit” in a carrier or shipper’s email. The last thing anyone interested in getting paid is someone digging into the details of their freight bill payment and invoices. What Is a Freight Audit? Do taxes need to be paid?

Negotiating Skills 52

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Not only has Walmart excelled over the decades in traditional supply chain management but with recent news as of late, Walmart is also focused on continuous improvement by investing more into emerging technologies to capture more of the e-commerce market as well as a focus on sustainability. ” Walmart states early on.

Gartner 120

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This procurement training course is taught by Corey Weekes who is based in Toronto, Canada and is a co-founder and Managing Partner at the EIGHTY-FOUR GROUP Supply Chain Consulting company as well as a Senior Warehousing and Transportation Director at one of Canada’s leading and most globally recognized luxury apparel brands.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2014

A worldwide provider of electrical power generation systems, Cummins Power Generation (Cummins) uses Six Sigma (6S) as its primary continuous improvement methodology. Although applied throughout the organization, Cummins identified the elimination of transportation waste as an area that would have a significant impact.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This may involve freight partners. Returned goods are then transported to the appropriate new location and, if necessary, stock adjustments are made to keep your inventory records accurate and up to date. An effective returns process can reduce the risk of fraud and so improve your bottom line.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 13, 2015

Without further ado, the seven S’s of SCM are Synergy, Standards, Semantic, Serialization, Synchronization, Sustainability and Social and we will now review each of these at a summary level so you can see where we’re headed. Sustainability. Synergy is an elusive thing. Synchronization.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy.

Transportation Management 120

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the children today will be the leaders of tomorrow and thankfully their access to logistics and transportation (L&T) education is abundant. My University Instructors trained me to think – Continuous Improvement! It definitely explains why I am driven to work today on sustainable logistics solutions.

Waste Reduction 130

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. LTL gets even trickier according to a report by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. . Goods damaged in transit .

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This is where freight data recording and analysis can help with the supply chain’s internal adding value. . The Costs of Not Using Freight Data in Managing Logistics. Freight Data Increases Market Share. This becomes best accomplished by taking advantage of freight data analysis. Best Practices in Using Freight Data.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time.

Waste Reduction 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight. Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

Cost Reduction Strategies 215

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

As part of any warehouse’s KPI suite, cost indicators need to be measured, and there needs to be a focus of continuous improvement on these indicators. Inventory provides an excellent example of a cost indicator that should be measured and continuously improved. 3) Blockchain — warehouse management / control.

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QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The new parameters of “How, When and Where” wine was consumed affected transportation, warehousing, distribution, and even packaging. Meanwhile, ocean freight rates are hitting historic highs. For example, look at both rail and truck for domestic transportation. Look at options with regards to ocean transportation.

Supply Chain Design Software 93

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Today, we kick off our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. This year there was a major focus on the upcoming trends, emerging technology, and sustainability. Share This: Read More.

Manufacturing 160

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 15, 2021

Across the board, capacity to haul shipments is tight and increasing costs result in many companies spending more on transportation than initially budgeted. However, power is knowledge, and shippers who rely on data and transportation analytics to serve as a decision-making guide can make smarter transportation procurement decisions.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

Since its inception, the 3PL industry has offered its services as single commodities or transactions rather than developing a holistic methodology that optimizes its services through aggregated capabilities such as freight rate negotiation and economies of scale. What are the best transportation buying solutions?

Negotiating Skills 120

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 11, 2016

Early reports from the National Retail Federation indicate modest year-over-year growth, and the NRF predicts continued improvement in 2016, based on upward trends in new housing starts, auto sales, and employment, as well as retail. A sustained increase in spot market rates typically leads to an increase in contract rates.

Purchasing Skills 70

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Editor's Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight. Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Read The Full List Here.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In the new automated and optimized retail world, machines will take care of the mundane while people focus on better outcomes, working remotely if they chose to, while collaborating with others because they have additional capacity to focus on continual improvement. Unified Logistics. But it’s not all about efficiency.

Supply Chain Software 57

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2015

We write to five main categories on the Cerasis blog: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Each of these five include several sub categories for more specific articles, such as the TMS category under Transportation Management. Read the full article here. .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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