The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN. The problem isn’t just the global logistics themselves, but the coordination of the assets being moved as part of the larger inbound supply picture.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2015

I’m fairly conservative when it comes to banking (for example, I’m still not comfortable “depositing” checks using my smartphone ), so using a new digital currency, or “fake money” as my wife calls it, to buy stuff isn’t something that appeals to me, especially since bitcoin’s developer remains a mystery.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2014

I asked Troy Ryley, Managing Director of Transplace Mexico, that question in a recent episode of Talking Logistics , and here’s an excerpt of what he said: Asia was the buzzword for many years, and it still is the buzzword in many respects. Currency is stable and inflation is under control. . Mexico has built up substantial reserves.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Recent inventory corrections have caused carrier volumes to stagnate, frustrating carriers and highlighting hopes for volume normaliza t ion in 2023. As Niall van de Wouw, Chief Air Freight Officer at Xeneta, told Supply Chain Dive, “We are six weeks away from Christmas, and there is no indication there will be a peak.”. Roughly 2.5%

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2016

Imagine a bitcoin being a unit of inventory and a digital wallet (“bitcoin address”) being an inventory-keeping location, such as a store, distribution center, or truck trailer. A supply chain blockchain application, therefore, could be used to record the balances and transfers of inventory across a distributed supply chain network.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map [DK1] , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group. Panama Canal Expansion. As the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Reverse logistics (returns, warranties) are more manageable closer to market. Currency exchange issues are reduced. Obsolete and excess inventory carriage are more preventable. Premium freight capacity improves. for example, compared to shipping state-to-state.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

blockchain-enabled] contracts could address current processes that are dependent on a lot of paperwork, letters of credit, escrow accounts, multiple currencies, and increasing governmental requirements around visibility into ports of origin, cargo contents, and general supply chain visibility.”[3]. Managing inventory. ”[3].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Is blockchain technology coming rapidly and how will that affect global trading and the currency markets? In addition, some are looking at the increasing cost of logistics and uncertainty relating to the cost of fuel. Will a general shift in the U.S. to “nationalism” drive more of a “Buy American” emphasis? to serve U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group. Panama Canal Expansion. As the U.S.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Wal-Mart seeks to test drones for home delivery, pickup ( Reuters ). August 2015 North American Freight Numbers. I know of at least one third-party logistics provider (3PL) working with a large customer that is experimenting with drones for this purpose.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2018

That’s the question that popped into my head when 3Gtms (a Talking Logistics sponsor) entered the market more than five years ago. Five years, 90+ clients, and 90 employees later, 3Gtms has achieved a critical mass of success and penetration, particularly in the third-party logistics (3PL) space. New TMS Capabilities.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Not only do you have to consider the costs and logistics of sending out orders to your customers, but you also have to make sure that those orders are accompanied by the right paperwork. Currency used. Information on the freight forwarder. Name and contact information of the freight forwarder. Type of freight.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 6, 2021

With inventory management and other software features built for the wholesale environment, you’ll be able to work towards success in a number of ways: improved profit margins by holding a lean inventory, optimising inefficiencies to cut labour costs, better strategic decision making through data… the list goes on.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

There are two sides of a bitcoin: a cryptocurrency that enables anonymous individuals to facilitate transactions using a decentralized digital currency without a middleman (such as a bank or credit card company). [1] In the ocean freight industry, many steps are conducted manually with lots of paper work. . Christopher Tang.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

There are two sides of a bitcoin: a cryptocurrency that enables anonymous individuals to facilitate transactions using a decentralized digital currency without a middleman (such as a bank or credit card company). [1] In the ocean freight industry, many steps are conducted manually with lots of paper work. . Christopher Tang.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 14, 2018

While most people don’t even understand this exciting new technology beyond the notion of its role in the rise of “crypto-currency”, there are practical uses for it across many critical business functions. Let’s explore how it can be leveraged for improved supply chain management. First, a simple definition.

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2020

As long as your international shipping strategy is set up to ensure you’re profitable and keep logistics costs down, there’s a lot of unmet potential in expanding across the globe. . Most countries have their own local currency, but payment providers aren’t guaranteed to support every country’s currency. Fulfillment costs.

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