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Why Expand the Definition of Supply Chain Visibility?

Talking Logistics

Read more Why Expand the Definition of Supply Chain Visibility? The post Why Expand the Definition of Supply Chain Visibility? For years, supply chain technology companies have touted real-time shipment visibility, or even promised complete supply chain visibility, while. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Key Transportation Terms and Definitions in Logistics

West Coast and California Logistics

Whether you’re a shipper booking freight or a new logistician starting out in the industry, you’ll find that there are many terms you need to understand in order to speak the same language as your transportation provider. The following is a list of logistics terms and definitions that are common within the transportation industry.

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Who Is Actually Hauling Your Freight? (Another Supply Chain Visibility Blind Spot)

Talking Logistics

I have long argued that companies need to expand their definition of supply chain visibility. Read more Who Is Actually Hauling Your Freight? The post Who Is Actually Hauling Your Freight? It goes well beyond tracking shipments, orders, inventory, and assets in motion. Another Supply Chain Visibility Blind Spot).

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. To thrive in this ever-evolving landscape, shippers must embrace a flexible and responsive approach.

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Shouldn’t GenAI Mean New Gen?

Supply Chain Shaman

Let’s Start With Clear Definitions My inbox is full. The market is flooded with references to AI, but few stop to give a definition. To combat the hype cycle to drive value, I think that we need to get clear on use cases and definitions. Before reading this post, consider reading my prior blog post, Don’t AI This.

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This Report Could Be The Definitive Solution For Your Freight Management

3GTMS

Freight management is all about the movement of goods. Officially, it is the practice of efficiently and strategically transferring freight across a network from its point of origin to its desired destination while utilizing a variety of transportation methods, service providers, and systems.

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The Digitization of Freight

Talking Logistics

The digitization of freight is one topic that has generated a lot of industry buzz and animated discussion over the past couple of years, but also a lot of confusion and questions. What exactly is freight digitization? Defining the digitization of freight. Is Blockchain part of freight digitization? The value proposition.

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