Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By the end of the year, I realized that the arrival window was merely being postponed automatically and repeatedly at the same cadence, so I called customer service. The distribution center (DC) hadn’t released the order, but customer service didn’t have access to the right systems to see exactly what was wrong.

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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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EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Before the Internet was a vital tool in business, the supply chain was a much different place than today. It was slow-moving, achieving the result (product or service) took a much longer time, and dealing with suppliers was a much different story. The Use of Information Technology in Supply Chain Management: What Role Does IT Play?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Do you know why everyone hates technology solution product demos? Making matters worse, solutions for enterprise-level businesses (like supply chain logistics IT solutions) are complex applications covering a broad array of business processes and functions. He agrees with the assessments of other members of the team.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. First, for all of you who have asked for podcast versions of our Talking Logistics episodes , they are now available on our iTunes Podcast channel ! E2open Acquires Terra Technology.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

Freight audit & payment (FAP) providers have long paved the way to gaining this visibility by looking at shipping invoices and breaking down freight spend. That said, companies can now access modern technology, such as machine learning, to improve the processes of gaining visibility and managing transportation.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

But how do they ensure effective third-party deliveries and excellence in their e-commerce logistics operations, given that they outsource last-mile logistics to third-party providers? Low shipping fee: Customers prefer brands that offer lower shipping fees, making it more cost-effective for them to receive their orders.

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crisp

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Food Logistics has named Barry Bradley, Head of Supply Chain at Crisp, as one of their 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain. A day of transit saves millions of dollars over the course of a year, when you’re talking about all the inventory being shipped,” he explains. “[So] And after a demo of the Crisp platform, he was sold.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Some of the main steps involved in the order fulfilment process include: Inventory management Picking and packing Tracking and communication Shipping and delivery Customer service Returns management Fulfilment costs can represent up to 30% of an eCommerce company’s total operating expenses. However, they represent distinct stages.

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My Office Apps

MAY 30, 2023

With features like automated reorder points and demand forecasting, distributors can streamline procurement and maintain optimal inventory levels. This integration allows for efficient picking, packing, and shipping processes, leading to faster order processing and reduced fulfillment errors.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

A green supply chain reduces the harm that may occur at any stage of the procurement cycle—production, purchasing, logistics, material management, or distribution. Read on to learn more about how the best eSourcing software can support green supply chain management, and the benefits of opting for green supply chains. .

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Shipsy

JANUARY 16, 2020

We at Shipsy are always striving to improve our platform by learning from and responding to the Industry needs! Shipsy’s rate procurement software comes powered with intelligence around local charges, intelligent reference rates and multiple dashboards around cost saving and vendor participation. Amit Walia. January 16, 2020.

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Shipsy

JANUARY 16, 2020

We at Shipsy are always striving to improve our platform by learning from and responding to the Industry needs! Shipsy’s rate procurement software comes powered with intelligence around local charges, intelligent reference rates and multiple dashboards around cost saving and vendor participation. Amit Walia. January 16, 2020.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

A critical aspect of the following supply chain best practices is to have intuitive procurement software that provides insights and analytics to help navigate the uncertainty and make the best decisions for the future. Supply Chain Best Practices : The Effect of Inflation on Procurement & the Supply Chain. Labor shortages.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

In whatever aspect of your supply chain that you choose to focus on, it is important to maintain a healthy balance of cash, cost and service so that you can prevent trade-offs between these three parts of the supply chain triangle. OTIF (Service). Customer Lead Time (Service). Procurement Cost. Total Supply Chain Cost.

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Shipsy

JANUARY 30, 2020

Our integrations with 40+ shipping lines enables you to get 35+ status updates in real time across all shipments. The platform is now enabled to add shipments and send updates through APIs! Help us with your details “here” and get a demo of our system now! Discover More Data Driven Logistics Insights. Amit Walia.

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EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 27, 2021

When the topic of global sourcing comes up, procurement managers often balk at global sourcing in supply chain management because they worry they will have to sacrifice quality or delivery when using global suppliers. Supply chain management is the big picture, of which procurement is merely a piece. Operational. Manufacturing.

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Turvo

MAY 27, 2020

has now released a one-of-a-kind collaborative logistics platform, RyderShare™, powered by the Turvo platform , says BusinessWire , to achieve those goals. The same principle applies to companies that don’t have physical inventory, but do have people who have to get paid to deliver a service to customers. Get a demo.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3% to $1,609/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 7% to $2,357/FEU.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Judah Levine December 19, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 3% to $1,556/FEU. Asia – N.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Judah Levine December 28, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 7% to $1,659/FEU. Asia – N.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Judah Levine February 13, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 11% to $4,859/FEU.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

Judah Levine January 3, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01) increased 63% to $2,713/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03) climbed 55% to $3,900/FEU.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Instant eBookings on the Freightos platform have enjoyed a staggering compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 272% in the last 3 years, with growth dominated by airline bookings. Speed and Urgency : Air cargo is used for faster shipping options, and the need for rapid communication and tracking is more critical in this industry.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Judah Levine February 22, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 1% to $4,889/FEU.

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

Judah Levine January 10, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 60% to $2,713/FEU.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Judah Levine February 28, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 2% to $4,809/FEU.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

The effects of the pandemic have brought to light the need to invest in advanced planning technologies to prepare for an uncertain post-pandemic landscape that depends on accuracy, flexibility, and speed. The demand plan alerts supply planners about the future requirements for products and services. Download Brochure.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Fighting climate change with green logistics. By establishing the concept of eco-friendliness in your supply chain, a green logistics system can be introduced. Both inbound and outbound delivery flows were affected. Download Now!

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. Why is Inventory Optimization Software Right for Your Factory? .

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. Why is Inventory Optimization Software Right for Your Factory? .

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The problems existing within supply chain visibility go back to issues with tracking shipments after shipping to consumers. The logistics operation of one company, especially if those operations do not follow sustainable practices, could push customers further toward your competitors.

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My Office Apps

JUNE 10, 2020

In today’s always on world, seamlessly accepting online payments is no longer a differentiator but a basic success requirement for manufacturers, distributors, and service businesses. Back end ordering, shipping, and accounting systems need to be synchronized with the processing of the payment. About My Office Apps, Inc.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It involves the application of processes and tools to ensure the optimal operation of a manufacturing and distribution supply chain.

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