Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

It has been further spurred by the trend of nearshoring over the last decade, as American companies have relocated their manufacturing facilities to Mexico to take advantage of a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and proximity to the United States. Understand the 3-Legged Freight Movements at the Border.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 14, 2020

For a truly contactless process, logistics operations must also focus on all the literal touchpoints occurring upstream and at every juncture from inbound freight delivery and freight yard activity to the manufacturing process and then the outbound freight delivery to the warehouse/DC and ultimately to the point of sale.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. Now, why do we blog?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Transportation and freight costs are reduced.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 8, 2023

After gaining vital international experience in manufacturing and transpacific shipping, he took on a variety of roles back in the U.S. managing freight and drayage trucking operations for enterprise clients like Amazon, Samsung, and Apple. This saves them a lot of time and money running their operations.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2018

Lost labels and mislabelled freight result in delays, loss of customer confidence and damage to your business reputation. To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating. Mislabelled freight is also prone to damage.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Managing a global supply chain network requires the ability to manage and control both global transportation execution and the associated freight spend. While global freight cost varies significantly by industry and transportation mode, it is a major cost component of internationally sourced products.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

But, the fact of the matter is, if you’re transporting products overseas then you need to know how to properly fill out a shipping manifest. A shipping manifest is a detailed, legally required document that accompanies goods transported by ship (although one may also be required for other modes of transportation such as air, ground, etc).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

RPA can automate the uploading of reporting and contract data for transactions from contracts into Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with greater speed and accuracy. Today many companies spend countless hours reviewing contracts to track and review amendments to original documents.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Transportation service providers look for new and innovative tools, technology, and processes to improve delivery solutions while staying competitive. Another reason for a renewed focus on the final leg of the shipping journey is that the last-mile is the most expensive transportation mode.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. So, how can manufacturers respond to these challenges?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Manufacturers need to have the right raw materials and supplies available. Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight. Manufacturers can tap into the raw materials of one country and produce products in another, while customers continue to exist in an entirely third country.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider. Carriers: Carriers are the transportation companies responsible for physically moving the goods from one location to another.

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Stord

AUGUST 5, 2020

August 6, 2020 Stord is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency as a SmartWay Logistics Company , just a few months since expanding our freight capabilities. Freight transportation is the culprit that makes up a vast majority of air pollutants and emissions in the US.

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Shipsy

MAY 16, 2021

And to do so, it is imperative (especially if you are not using 3PL services) that you should know about every term associated with the logistics and transportation management. Bill of lading or BOL is a document, given by the carrier, which includes basic info about the shipment. TMS- Transportation management system.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 17, 2022

We will explore OS&D meaning, tips to follow when filing OS&D freight claims, and how Intelligent Audit can help you leverage your organization’s data to prevent OS&D claims. Carriers typically have a week to try and locate lost freight before shippers can file a loss claim. What is OS&D? Required Actions.

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20Cube Logistics

JULY 9, 2019

How will blockchain impact freight forwarding? Each time cargo is shipped, the transaction is documented, creating a permanent history of the shipment from order to delivery. The sharing of information on the manufacturing process, assembly, delivery with vendors and suppliers becomes transparent and efficient. 20cube.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Or they might invest in a type of supply chain software, like transportation management, that gets them strong freight savings while simultaneously lowering their carbon emissions. Are manufacturers engaged in tradeoffs where they are accepting higher costs to reduce emissions?

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Given the global nature of automotive manufacturing in today’s networked supply environments, international shipping will be a consideration as part of the trading relationship between Subsystem and Tier 1 Suppliers and their Tier 2 Suppliers. The supplier will be responsible for: loading material onto transport vehicle.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The best way to avoid major shipping issues is to make sure that your packages go out with all the necessary documents. So what documents do you need to include? Read on to learn all about the most common shipping documents for domestic, international, and hazardous shipping. Details of the carrier/transportation company.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Re/code). MercuryGate extends invoicing and document management solution with HubTran integration. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Halal risk management practices of most companies are passive, meaning it is limited to the compliance of suppliers and their own (manufacturing) operations based on the requirements of the halal certification body and their halal standard(s). On the other hand, halal risks in the entire supply chain are not on their radar screens.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 21, 2015

Earlier we discussed the fact that the “procure to pay” business transaction cycle includes transportation events such as tendering, pick up, in transit, dock scheduling and deliver along with full track and trace. All supplier shipments must be accompanied by appropriate documentation.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 19, 2023

As suggested by experts, the very first step in identifying these barriers is to understand the various components of the supply chain, which includes understanding the roles of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and customers.

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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. Supply Chain News.

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20Cube Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Every country has their own laws as outlined by the government and the shipping companies as well as freight forwarders should be aware of it and keep a tab on the new laws related to customs so as not to skip any mandatory document while in international trade. The Customs invoice is a mandatory document for an export transaction.

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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). MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution. Cyber Insurance Becomes a Must for More Manufacturers (WSJ – sub. Source: Amazon patent.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2015

We can connect through EDI, but a document has latency and limitations for unstructured data. Last night, I was sitting with a friend that got transportation updates every hour from the GPS on the truck that he had tendered earlier that day on his cell phone. There are other options, but each has limitations. I accepted his challenge.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 3, 2021

Forced labor is when a product is mined, produced, or manufactured, in a municipality that has unlawful labor practices such as slave labor or child labor. Retention of identity documents. To contest the WRO , sufficient evidence is needed to prove admissibility of the product from the manufacturer for a specific shipment.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The FDAs document, “Overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act” lays out the broad themes of the law currently in effect, and details the changes it is intended to effect on how food is produced, transported, handled and monitored to reduce foodborne illness. The main themes as defined in the FDA document are: Prevention.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

For AGCO, a public company with over $11 billion in revenues, a supply chain risk management application helped the agricultural equipment manufacturer stay agile during COVID. They got those documents quickly, and then got them in the hands of all employees and suppliers in 24 hours. AGCO Stayed Nimble during the Pandemic.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

Omnitracs’ Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.7.4 January 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Speaking of cross-border trade, “all five major transportation modes – truck, rail, pipeline, vessel and air – carried less U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics. in February.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

Every transportation firm sees the utility of having a transportation management plan. It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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3rdwave

JUNE 13, 2019

In this case, we are not talking about unforeseen dramatic disruptions, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, political turmoil, we are referencing those areas where expected normal operations go “off plan” and disrupt the expected flow of product and impact inventory optimization, order fulfillment or manufacturing execution.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

So, it’s important you’re up to date on the latest regulations to avoid your freight being held up. Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. Policy 12 created a white and blacklist of manufacturers and suppliers. Metered freight solutions. Exporting PPE from China.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters). We decided to collaborate with Descartes because of their expertise in multi-modal transportation messaging and customs filing. UPS Acquires Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Another study by the EPA, titled Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions , noted that “according to the Inventory of U.S. prepares annually under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), transportation accounted for the most significant portion (28%) of total U.S. Unify data streams.

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