Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Machine learning (ML) techniques can be applied to provide more accurate transit information and estimated arrival times (ETAs) by analyzing the historical shipment data in your transportation management systems. Increased lead time accuracy reduces risks involved in transportation and logistics, improving your overall supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings. Customer service is red. This has changed.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Unfortunately, shippers may overlook the biggest obstacle to omnichannel, developing effective e-commerce shipping practices. To avoid the retail apocalypse and achieve omnichannel success, shippers need to understand the challenges of e-commerce shipping, how it contributes to omnichannel success and a few tips to succeed in it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

Use Cases: Dynamic Route Optimization: AI models combine real-time data from GPS, traffic services, and delivery schedules to determine the most efficient routes. Freight Cost Prediction: AI uses market history, fuel prices, and regional shipping patterns to forecast changes in freight rates and support contract negotiation strategies.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

To achieve lasting success, shippers need to understand how e-commerce shipping strategies are quintessential steps in this process. An Effective E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Mitigates Losses From the “Retail Apocalypse.” This is the making of an effective e-commerce shipping strategy. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

Gabe is the CEO of Rocket Shipping , a full-service logistics provider focusing on 4 core competencies: LTL shipping, white glove/ home delivery, full truckload management, and technology/integrations. About Gabe Pankonin Gabe Pankonin is the CEO of Rocket Shipping, a full-service logistics provider based in Fargo, North Dakota.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Unfortunately, e-commerce shipping practices, although different from traditional retail shipping, still fall short. Supply chain leaders need to understand why logistics fundamentals will continue to shape e-commerce shipping strategy. What’s Wrong With E-Commerce Shipping Practices?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. Calling the FourKites platform a real-time transportation visibility solution is a misnomer; This is a real-time supply chain visibility solution. Transportation visibility solutions provide a wide variety of benefits.

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QAD

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Parcel shipping is expensive. Despite that, customers expect low cost — ideally free — shipping and rapid delivery. As a result, many are leveraging multi carrier shipping software to reduce costs without reducing customer service. Multi-carrier shipping lets your business better manage returns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Third, what are the big trends in warehouse and transportation management? The goal is to be half a pace ahead of where customers need to be; you don’t want to be too far ahead of where customers need to be, but you don’t want to be lagging to where the technology is irrelevant. WMS and TMS Trends. Order Management.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Transportation managers are spending upward of 80 percent of working hours just looking for available shipping capacity, reports Talking Logistics , reflecting a portion of companies that have not leveraged the power of a TMS. Such services can reduce delays in final mile delivery and reduce costs of multiple delivery attempts.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 28, 2019

From fast, affordable shipping to great customer service, consumers can find pretty much anything they need on Amazon. The post How to Develop a Supply Chain Strategy Like Amazon appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. And what’s not to love?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2014

In my work at Clorox we were starting to ship to Walmart using Retail Link. Companies are shipping fewer and fewer cases using VMI processes. Most of the VMI processes report through customer service. Customer service levels improve. the state of equilibrium or inactivity caused by opposing equal force.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. From 1986 to 1998, Waggoner held a variety of positions in sales, operations, marketing, and engineering at Yellow Transportation before becoming Vice President of Customer Service.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

Nicole is the Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite , a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments backed by a trusted carrier network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

However, this thinking could lead to a potentially higher costs and low customer service. Adding sourcing, quality and supplier management enables supply chain technology providers to create an agile and resilient supply chain for their customers through the entire lifecycle of a product.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. The ability of an organization to deliver reliable and consistent results for revenue, margin, customer service, and quality in the face of demand and supply variability. We are not clear on definition.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2023

Mike is the Founder of Jarrett , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions. Prior to starting the company, Mike spent several years in the supply chain industry where he was Vice President of Carrier Operations for Hudson, Ohio–based Caliber Logistics (now known as FedEx Supply Chain Services).

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In its official earnings release , Amazon Prime’s vice president Jamil Ghani cited “the continued expansion of Prime member benefits as well as the rise in wages and transportation costs” as the reason for the price increase. Shipping and Transportation Costs. Consumer Spend on Subscriptions: A Pivot From Streaming to Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Before thinking about future possibilities, you need to understand how it is currently being leveraged, According to Katrin Zeiler , supply chain entities will be able to lower overall operating costs, create and test newer business models, develop and maintain a higher standard in customer service and attain unsurpassed efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

And while a product may be manufactured in one geography,” Ralf Eberle explained, “we’re selling and supporting customers across the globe. This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices). First and last mile shipments are usually by truck.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, reported its best quarter in 117 years, posting a $5.9B Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Much of the inventory on the ships at sea will miss the essential seasonal windows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. Simmons uses dedicated contract carriers, a private fleet, and brokers for their shipping.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

As the long tail (small orders shipped with low-frequency) of the supply chain grows, demand latency increases and there is a greater need for demand sensing technologies. The purchase of a product by a customer in the channel. For the purchase of Tide at Walmart to translate to an order at P&G, the time is 5-7 days.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game. Better customer service levels. Reduced shipping and handling costs. Download WhitePaper. When advancement seemed to have hit a roadblock, Kiva Robots came into play. Greater order accuracy. Reduced damages.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. We are making slow progress on transportation visibility, but not supplier visibility.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Capacity Constraints in Warehousing and Transportation Warehousing capacities are often pushed to their limits. Similarly, transportation networks face increased strain due to higher shipping volumes, which can result in delays and rising freight costs. Accurate demand forecasting becomes paramount to striking this balance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. Minute by minute, logistics providers are asking themselves: What do customers want? Do I have the resources to meet their needs? With nearly $21.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

During the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, sectors such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods experienced severe disruptions due to factory shutdowns and shipping constraints, primarily because of dependence on suppliers concentrated in Asia.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

Transportation optimization involves analyzing goods shipments, transportation rates, and restrictions to create a plan that reduces the overall costs and makes the process more efficient. Optimizing the goods transportation process means reducing delays. This helps reduce transportation costs and saves time and effort.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

In omnichannel supply chains, orders come in from all directions, including in-store orders, replenishment for existing stores, e-commerce orders, and even the occasional customer service-assisted orders. Expanded shipping options, such as click and collect delivery options, as explained by Olivia Riant of Generix Group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Edge devices in logistics must often operate outdoors or in other harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, exposure to vibration during transport, and inconsistent power quality, all of which can affect reliability. Maersk has introduced Remote Container Management for its shipping containers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

Red Stag Fulfillment sets itself apart by handling large, heavy, and high-value products that can be challenging to ship and store. They utilize advanced technology and automation to ensure accurate and efficient order processing and offer a 100% guarantee on order accuracy and on-time shipping. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Product travel in reverse of their original paths from the seller to buyers’ locations, after which they may undergo disassembly and disposal or recycling, or repair or refurbishment, testing, packaging, warehousing, resale, shipping, customer support, and other reverse logistical processes executed by the seller outsourced services.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

Customers can place orders online, by phone, in person and in nearly any other means desirable. Unfortunately, this means manufacturers face an even greater challenge, as more customers translate into greater use of customer service. In addition, customers are continuing to demand lower prices and free shipping.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes. And when it comes to transportation, find a partner who can help you traverse the evolving pandemic. The skilled labor shortage also applies to truck drivers, causing issues for transportation.

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