Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Ocean freight article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight forwarders and shippers/BCO s are on a constant quest to have a better understanding of their ocean freight costs and ultimately have larger margins. Email Address. Plan effectively.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2023

Further electrification and decarbonization of power supplies can make rail an even more sustainable form of a mobility solution. These investments will bring about significant improvements not only in passenger movement but also in freight traffic.”

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

I think it’s more that the idea of sourcing and how to buffer certain inventory will be definitely more localized. So this is definitely something from the supply side, what is the takeaway? Even when you look at the numbers, it’s 95% more sustainable and it’s halfway cheaper than using air freight logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The definitions are confusing because the space is so dynamic and ever-changing. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Sustainability. Sustainability and Green Logistics. Non-asset based – companies that don’t own assets like brokerages, service providers, etc. these companies tend to invest in technology. Vendor Management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Only the recent global pandemic reduced airline greenhouse gas emissions however this year, we will almost definitely see an increase in travel over 2019 levels – once again increasing overall emissions. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 25, 2019

The key to sustaining healthy 3PL relationships is very much dependent on the person that is given the role to manage the relationship with the 3PL service provider. Sustaining healthy 3PL relationships will require the customer to define the reporting format and establish the meeting schedule. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Many organisations have had to adapt and implement new technologies to become more sustainable, flexible, and efficient. With economies on the bounce-back, logistics continues to be the backbone of modern society and with the need for a lean freight sector. Dr. Shereen Nassar.

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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. In other sustainability news, the InBev 100+ Accelerator is adding some big-name companies: Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever. The partners help to fund and pilot start-ups in their sustainability innovation plans.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

This to me, as someone who cares deeply about the climate health of our planet, is definitely welcomed news. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising clients on e-commerce logistics solutions and provides sustainability program management services. Timothy Foote- Susymbio - A Boutique Consulting.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The definitions are confusing because the space is so dynamic and ever-changing. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Sustainability. Sustainability and Green Logistics. Non-asset based – companies that don’t own assets like brokerages, service providers, etc. these companies tend to invest in technology. Vendor Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Today, the bellies of the airplanes are full, and the cost of air freight is too high for many manufacturers. The briefings are full of terms like demand sensing, control tower concepts, digital transformation, and cognitive computing, but when I ask for definitions, the answers are not forthcoming. Constrained logistics.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Click Here.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The old adage “If you can measure it, you can manage it” has definitely proven itself time and time again. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising clients on e-commerce logistics solutions and provides sustainability program management services. That said, information needs to be timely and it needs to be accurate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. The air cargo industry has seen softer market rates due to increased capacity and shippers flocking back to ocean freight services. billion.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Gregory (Greg) Lehmkuhl has been named President of Con-way Freight Inc., president and CEO, who has served as interim President of Con-way Freight since August 2010. These strengths will serve him well as he assumes the leadership reins at Con-way Freight.”. the parent company of Con-way Freight. “I Stotlar, Con-way Inc.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. Sustainability and Green Logistics. I wrote an ebook with definitions for each of these services a few years back. What are the 3PL Services? Logistics Services. Inbound Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. Sustainability and Green Logistics. I wrote an ebook with definitions for each of these services a few years back. What are the 3PL Services? Logistics Services. Inbound Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. Sustainability and Green Logistics. I wrote an ebook with definitions for each of these services a few years back. What are the 3PL Services? Logistics Services. Inbound Logistics.

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Freightos

MAY 26, 2015

Since 1956, the shipping container has changed global freight operations. Definitely worth a gander. Did you know that air freight damages the environment about 100X more than ocean freight does? 10: 8 Crazy Freight Facts. (Video by FleetMon ). 2: The Life of a Shipping Container. 3: Live Global Map of Containers.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In this course, you will explore various essential aspects, including the definition of Total Cost of Ownership, key considerations, the impact of the green economy, realities of the post-Covid supply chain, and a comprehensive cost calculation checklist. Total Cost of Ownership – Definition Lesson 2.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Freight Invoice. Your shipping fees are listed and broken down in your freight invoice. In the case you are using a freight forwarding company, you will receive a Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt as proof that the goods were actually handed over to them. Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt. Phytosanitary Certificate.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

However, in defense of logisticians, perhaps the definition has evolved over the years thanks to the complexity of today’s supply chains and the adoption of cloud-based systems, AI, and machine learning. So, I went to where the experts hang out, Twitter (😉), and asked, “What's your definition of supply chain visibility?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Founded in 2016, Northvolt develops what is described as state-of-the-art sodium ion battery technology developed for the expansion of cost-efficient and sustainable energy storage systems worldwide. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , this funding: “ is one of the largest transactions for a clean energy in recent years.”

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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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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This is definitely a trend to watch for in the coming years. Sustainability continues to be a focus Sustainability has appeared on lists of supply chain trends before, and it’s likely to appear on them for years to come. Given the focus on this area, and the expectations of the customer, there may not be a third option.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Whether in your personal lives or your professional lives everyone has either a positive, a neutral, or negative impact on the sustainability of the planet that we share. The links between these nodes are the freight, transportation and logistics players who move the goods throughout the Supply Chain. Reduce carbon emissions.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 17, 2021

carbon freight?carrying Think too about the emergence of sustainability as a competitive paradigm: ethical sourcing, the circular economy, and zero-carbon warehousing facilities and transport. It’s difficult enough being definitive about the supply chain and procurement skills and competencies that matter most today. level real?time

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Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2024

It includes any raw materials, freight, customs duties, insurance, warehousing, and related fees and overheads. Landed costs include any taxes, freight, and insurance costs as well as the standard costs to produce and sell a product. Let’s dive in. What is landed cost? What doesn’t landed cost include?

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Tailwind

JANUARY 15, 2020

What can you do to take control back, and get the most out of your money flow in trucking and freight brokerage? Since the deregulation trends of the 1980s, we’ve been in a constant battle to bid the job high enough to make a profit and low enough to get the load – but operating like this isn’t sustainable. Vet your clients.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Improved sustainability and carbon footprint results can be also be expected based upon shift from longer distance air deliveries vs more ground shipments as well as consolidated deployment moves into regions and for outbound returns. What is Distributed Logistics?

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Perhaps surprisingly, companies that sell sofa beds, dining tables and other bulky, heavy items often do the same, because return freight is so expensive. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech, his alma mater. This was Georgia Tech’s sustainability center, so these were supersmart engineering hippies,” he said.

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Requis

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Dave’s career started in the 1970s with putting his PhD in Econometrics to work predicting freight volumes across shipping modes. We are definitely still into changing the world!”. Game Changers: Adapting to Freight Deregulation and Globalization. Podcast Highlights.

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Requis

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Dave’s career started in the 1970s with putting his PhD in Econometrics to work predicting freight volumes across shipping modes. We are definitely still into changing the world!”. Game Changers: Adapting to Freight Deregulation and Globalization. Podcast Highlights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

It is not uncommon for companies to tout their commitment to sustainability, but on closer examination the company’s commitment is far less than advertised. Here are a few questions that can be asked to really get at a company’s commitment to sustainability: Are the goals significant? Is Saint-Gobain Making Progress on Sustainability?

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

Freight bill accuracy. A metric that does what it says on the tin – measures the accuracy of freight bills. Worked out as a percentage, freight bill accuracy can help you keep a close eye on your efficiency and guess levels of customer satisfaction. Then turn it into a percentage. Common logistics KPIs.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Sustained Inflation. The economy is definitely hitting a period of high volatility. He will be the new Chief Executive Officer of Flexport, a freight forwarding company. However, the risk of the less discussed, but potentially more damaging scenario – a prolonged period of stagflation (i.e.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Sustainability : Will the climate change agreement reached at the COP21 meeting in Paris this past weekend change supply chains in 2016? Countries and companies that have already embraced sustainability will continue to lead the way, while everyone else will wait for binding laws and regulations to emerge before taking meaningful action.

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