Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 19, 2023

This includes everything from sourcing raw materials to ensuring that products are delivered on time and in good condition, which means short lead times, minimal customs paperwork, adequate transportation infrastructure, etc. Image source Also, numerous regulatory requirements must be met when transporting goods across borders.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Medium Of Transportation. The time spent in transit and the cost of shipping your goods depends on the transportation medium. It’s up to you whether you want to freight by air or ship by sea, depending on how much time you need your goods to be in transit and how much you can afford. Exchange Rates.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2018

Just look at some of the names that have joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance (BiTA) since the group’s formation last August: FedEx , BNSF Railway , C.H. There was a perfect storm in terms of interest in the technology and how it would potentially impact the freight industry,” Fuller says.

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TransAudit

MAY 16, 2022

How Long Has the Freight Audit Company Been In Business? The company’s ability to remain in business usually speaks to its proven ability to audit freight bills and recover lost profits. This is key because technology is the starting point for any freight bill or accounts payable recovery audit.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

The use of complex technologies in managing inventory, transportation, trade, and other supply chain activities has been evolving for ages. One such technology that has had a significant impact on the financial industry is blockchain, which is the underlying technology of digital currency or cryptocurrency.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 12, 2017

3 Questions to Ask Your Global Logistics Provider | C.H. But how well positioned is your global logistics provider to help you maximize your business opportunities? This answer will reveal key facts about the provider’s global logistics expertise in your key markets. What volume of freight do they handle?

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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

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.”. Managing Freight & Parcel Spend is No Holiday Walk in the Park. For over 20 years, Intelligent Audit has been a leader in transportation sector innovation.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

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. As with the inbound logistics requirements discussed earlier, these requirements are detailed and precise with significant negative ramifications when not executed properly.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The experts at FreightWaves narrow the nominees down to the top 100 performers for their ability to disrupt the market and innovate new solutions in freight. eBook: Shedding Light on Transportation Data?. Intelligent Audit clients span the globe and operate in nearly every currency imaginable. Download eBook.

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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

MAY 18, 2017

So, that was a quick overview of my keynote presentation, which echoed some of the points that Doug Braun, the CEO of BluJay Solutions, made in his opening presentation (BluJay is a Talking Logistics sponsor). For related commentary, please read: The Network Effect in Supply Chain and Logistics. The Most Overlooked Cloud Opportunity.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 4, 2019

Originally designed to support crypto-currency transactions, the blockchain technology has enormous potential for applications managing supply chain activity. Blockchain tech can be used to provide “one version of the truth” with respect to freight movements, and other supply chain functions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Currency exchange issues are reduced.

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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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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 freight transportation.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2016

Of course, bitcoin as it exists today also has the potential to transform freight audit and payment and other supply chain finance processes, especially for small suppliers and transportation providers. Are you actively investigating the opportunities? Post a comment and share your perspective!

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2018

Still, if you had ocean freight in 2016, the memory of the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line may linger in your mind. But let’s be smart about it and not get hung up on the latest buzzwords like crypto-currencies and blockchain. Remember the ghost of Hanjin past. The bankruptcy certainly put some shippers in a difficult spot.

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TMC

JUNE 16, 2016

These factors also are important when planning supply chains; a freight network that makes sense operationally may not be viable from a taxation perspective. Trade and tax regulations can shape supply chains. A regulatory change can introduce costs that make it necessary to re-configure a supply chain. A powerful ally.

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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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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2018

Up to 64% of supply chain leaders consider Big Data Analytics the best way to overcome supply chain challenges, asserts Antonia Renner of ComputerWorld, but new technologies, such as logistics automation and blockchain, may hold much more opportunity than meets the eye. How Will Logistics Automation and Blockchain Affect Supply Chains?

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Freight network optimization and freight auditing services are the key performance areas that shippers want to track and monitor within the supply chain industry. . As highlighted by Redwood Logistics , “ To complete any task efficiently, you must first have the right tools for the right job. The supply chain is no different.

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TransAudit

JUNE 22, 2022

There are significant logistics and shipping differences that exist between the United States, Asian markets, and Europe. Even if you do not currently ship cargo or freight to this area, it can be extremely beneficial to have a service provider who has the functionality and experience of auditing shipments.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2018

E-commerce is growing at a phenomenal rate and, powered by the top trends in e-commerce logistics, shippers have an amazing opportunity to increase profitability and reduce freight spend simultaneously. How Surface Mode Shippers Can Compete in E-Commerce Logistics. Get your free white paper. Download Here.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 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. Understand the true size and scope of global transportation networks.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2018

Does the market need yet another transportation management system (TMS)? That’s the question that popped into my head when 3Gtms (a Talking Logistics sponsor) entered the market more than five years ago. multi-currency, multi-UOM rating improvements, and date/time zone management). New TMS Capabilities.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2014

Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management and SAP® Extended Warehouse Management Now Available. enVista’s Transportation Solutions Practice Attains Record Revenue in First Quarter 2014. Echo Global Logistics, Inc. Acquires One Stop Logistics, Inc. March 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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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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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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Tailwind

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

November 16, 2016, Vancouver BC – Building on their expertise creating enterprise-grade transportation management systems (TMS), Tailwind is pleased to announce the launch of their new, web-based Trucking Software and Freight Broker Software , available in SaaS (Software as a Service) form.

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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. Shipping documents, as the name suggests, are the documents necessary to transport an item from one location to another. Transportation mode.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In the supply chain industry, the freight audit process can provide a competitive advantage for invoicing and cutting back costs. As reported by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “As the shipping industry becomes more complex, so too does freight payment. What Is Freight Audit and Payment. Reactive Versus Proactive Auditing.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

Technically, Free Time is not free; you pay for it in your transportation costs. For example, I worked with a customer recently who budgeted demurrage at 4% of their transportation spend. One easily accessible option is a cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS). This is where metrics can get a little fuzzy.

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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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TMC

MAY 11, 2017

What does a global transportation management system (TMS) look like? It’s a question you might be asking as the technology continues to gain ground in the logistics industry. Support for the management of bids for any method of transportation worldwide is another feature of globally connected TMS solutions. Early days.

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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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