Unleashed

JULY 25, 2023

It helps you to make better purchasing, manufacturing , pricing, and marketing decisions based on the data revealed. Reduce shipping times Fast and reliable shipping helps to increase sales and is essential to the efficient turnover of your inventory stock. What is a good inventory turnover ratio?

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 10, 2023

We would like to share some insights on the general economy and freight market specifically with you: our customers, employees, business partners and community. If manufacturing didn’t continue to have supply chain interruptions, if labor had been more available, 2022 truly could have been full throttle.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

By definition, this requires a global supply chain. Deaths in Hong Kong are at a record level as COVID outbreaks slow freight at Shenzhen and Qingdao ports in China. The Port of Shenzhen –a central manufacturing and export hub including the Yantian terminal that handles 25% of all U.S.-bound My response is “Hogwash.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. Challenges Traditional definitions of supply chain excellence focus myopically on cost but are too slow in making decisions in inflationary periods. The ride is uphill, but the visibility is low. What is normalcy?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. Manufacturing KPIs. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season. However, four shipping seasons occur throughout the year and are often regular and expected. That was the case until the ongoing disruptions of the past few years changed the shipping game. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2023

With the right systems in place, manufacturing inventory management can help to reduce production and ensure all operational processes are carried out effectively and efficiently. In this guide, we cover the types of manufacturing inventory, the costs, and a few handy strategies for managing it effectively.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

This is an exciting milestone that accelerates our vision of a digital platform that modernizes international freight and improves global trade. World trade is built on a foundation of global shipping. We passed this cost on to the lighting fixture manufacturers, who no doubt passed on these costs to the consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2022

The Danish manufacturer saw sales begin to surge as consumers gravitated towards their building sets, which come in a variety of shapes, sizes, difficulties, and characters. On a personal note, we definitely built a lot of Lego sets over the last two years. XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! In March of 2021 we heard about Logistics when a ship blocked passage through the Suez Canal. In the second half of 2021 we heard about the enormous log jam for overseas shipping in ports around the world. Definition of Logistics. Let’s explore.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 11, 2019

A 2018 study found that free shipping was the number one feature for online shoppers. In addition, shipping costs are a major factor in shopping cart abandonment. Speed matters also: 25 percent stopped orders when shipping was too slow. Shipping times and methods are part of your third-party logistics operations.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. Broker (freight): Individual or company that serves as a liaison between another individual/company that needs shipping services and an authorized motor carrier.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. As driving greater sustainability is a key factor in reducing risk.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

Amazon is even entering the transportation space, signing agreements with the Air Transport Services Group and the Chinese government to enter into the freight cargo business – effectively cutting out the middleman. It’s great to offer same day shipping, but what happens if there’s a catastrophic level disruption at the origin source?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. The old adage “If you can measure it, you can manage it” has definitely proven itself time and time again. Arcstone sells digital systems to optimize manufacturing.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Additionally, when the ports are facing capacity crunch or the tariffs of ocean freight and container skyrockets, it iis airfreight that comes as the savior. With the current business scenario changing at a rapid pace, the freight forwarding industry is shifting its focus towards airfreight. Capacity Crunch of Ocean Freight.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 12, 2021

“I was just looking to ship a pallet to my client… so how did I end up here, with my head in my hands, wondering about the meaning of life?”. Common shipping documents: Bill of Lading. A bill of lading , sometimes called the waybill is the bread and butter of shipping documents. Shipping labels. Pro forma invoice.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

Last year, the 2016 State of Logistics Report alluded to rising shipping volume, partially responsible for decreased overhead costs, as a driving force behind declining overhead costs across all modes of shipping. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping has been amid a capacity crunch. E-Commerce. A Mobile App. Route Optimization.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Manufacturing in South Korea. The South Korean government began encouraging investment in manufacturing technologies, especially for high-tech and automotive industries. Typical manufacturing products made in South Korea include electronics, telecommunications, automobiles, chemicals, shipbuilding, mining and steel.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The tight capacity and shipping downtime can increase rates and severely disrupt freight flow for months. As it takes time for shipping to reset back to ordinary capacity levels and flows, this change impacts rates, and can also influence other supply chain decisions where transportation rates and on-time performance play a major role.

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ShipBob

MARCH 4, 2024

But fast shipping times aren’t the only hurdle modern-day ecommerce businesses have to overcome. Other aspects such as streamlined returns , affordable shipping costs, and overall brand trust are equally crucial in creating a positive customer experience. So, what are ecommerce businesses doing to address these challenges?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility, healthcare and other industrial application markets. The 2030 roadmap is targeting a reduction in CO2 emissions of 33% for scopes 1 and 2, and of 16% for scope 3, versus 2017 ( definition for scopes 1, 2, and 3 ).

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. A Technical and Academic Definition” , we have presented quite a few academic definition of SCMDOJO, and one presented by Donald J. Logistics has been, is and always will continue to be one of the most controversial military subjects. Rider (1970)).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Watching the commercial definitely made me feel nostalgic for the good old days of 80’s cartoon mascots. Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund is financing the project. The agreement will help businesses that sell on Adobe’s platform offer free two-day shipping and other services, such as easy returns.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. The dedicated TMS can further eliminate the frustrations that occur with typical full-truckload (FT) shipments and small package freight by combining all KPIs and available options into a single, comprehensive tool.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Freight rates have leveled off (and even retreated, in some cases). Reefer freight rates continue to drop, with a current national average of $2.14 It says the measure receded to 49.1

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

When I think of the definition of the word agility, I think of Gumby, pictured here. One of the largest issues for organizations to drive supply chain agility is the lack of a commonly held and well-understood definition. (To see the what I built, check it out on SlideShare or view/download it in the SCI Community ). Defining Agility.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Freight volumes (demand) and active supply (trucks, drivers, trains, and containers) seek balance, but often fall somewhere across the balance spectrum. Carriers accepting freight strategically. Transportation teams would do well to have a freight rate based budget and a fuel budget that add up to a total budget.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

As the fabric suppliers require the longest lead times, ZARA approves designs & initiates manufacturing after it gets feedback from its stores. Rethink the definition of “critical risk” with a focus on business purpose and social responsibility. Create a culture of flexibility in manufacturing/ sourcing strategy. CONCLUSION.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Freight volumes (demand) and active supply (trucks, drivers, trains, and containers) seek balance, but often fall somewhere across the balance spectrum. Carriers accepting freight strategically. Transportation teams would do well to have a freight rate based budget and a fuel budget that add up to a total budget.

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CargoBarn

JANUARY 10, 2019

Shipping Freight Trends. The shipping industry is transforming. Know the 2019 shipping freight trends and be prepared this year. Tesla and other manufacturers are working on producing semi-autonomous trucks. Definitely, food or fuel for thought. New regulations in effect. Innovative technologies.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

In this blog, we will answer the question: what is Contract Logistics, and explore its definition, solutions, challenges, and opportunities, understanding why Contract Logistics is considered as the hub of logistics today and how it can help businesses thrive in an ever-evolving market.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

We recently participated in two conferences that both focused on this topic: Transparency 18 , a freight visibility summit hosted by FreightWaves, and the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference —Move to Mastery: Innovate, Disrupt, and Scale the Digital Supply Chain. Digital Transformation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

From Click to Ship in 4 Minutes! Definitions. According to dictionary.com one of the definitions of Fulfillment is “the process or business of handling and executing customer orders, as packing, shipping or processing checks.” In essence these simple definitions capture the essence of these terms.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

Mike took the opportunity to present an abbreviated version of his definitive article, “ Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived “ While the full version of the “Moment of Truth” Video is available on YouTube , at 25 minutes long we present the shorter version presented at the Summit, which is about 12 minutes long.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. What is a Logistics Framework?

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