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Freight Rate News November 2015

Freightos

Wouldn’t it be amazing if someone could cut through the hype and summarize the key freight and logistics trends every month? Short Term Medium Term Special Feature Carriers & Cargo Innovation Freightos focus November 2015 freight and logistics trends that rate. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COURSE 6. Keep reading.

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars.

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Getting the Education and Experience to Land a Job in Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

However, for those who aspire to management positions, it’s most efficient to focus on earning an MBA in SCM (supply chain management) as the first step in creating a career in logistics-related industries. Of all the steps involved in building a career in the SCM field, none is more integral than the right degree.

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What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? 10 Different Definitions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management and oversight of a product from its origin until it is consumed. SCM involves the flow of materials, finances and information. SCM is also called the art of management of providing the Right Product, At the Right Time, Right Place and at the Right Cost to the Customer.

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What is Supply Chain Planning Software and How Can it be Used Effectively? Part 1

DELMIA Quintiq

From this definition alone, several planning puzzles that any software solution will need to cover in order to meet the multifaceted challenges posed by supply chain management (SCM) are revealed. Many if not all manufactures will make use of a multi modal logistics network of planes, trains & automobiles not forgetting ships of course.

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What is a 3PL? The Ultimate Guide Including Definitions of 1PL, 2PL, and 4PL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

International freight forwarding services. SCM #SupplyChain #Distribution #Logistics #Freight #Transportation. This would include the distributor operating a warehouse and making deliveries of completed orders to it customers using its own fleet of vehicles. 3rd Party Logistics (3PL). Customs clearance services.

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Blockchain in Logistics: When Will Blockchain Be Commonplace in the Logistics Industry?

Shipchain

The “ Track and Trace ” platform will bring a new level of end to end transparency and visibility which means shippers will be able to view specific details of their freight, identify potential bottlenecks and improve operations on a continuous basis.