Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.” And the supplier might reply, “I only agreed to ship 800.” Asset collaboration includes the process flows and documentation associated with commissioning or maintaining capital equipment.

SAP

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

AI in supply chain automation is gradually reshaping how core functions operate, particularly in procurement, warehousing, and logistics. Key Insight: The use of AI in supply chain automation is producing tangible benefits across procurement, warehousing, and logistics.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Logistics & Shipment Tracking Tracking shipments across multiple jurisdictions is difficult. Today, logistics firms rely on RFID tags, barcode scanning, and centralized tracking systems, which are vulnerable to tampering and inefficiencies. Suppliers of blockchain logistics solutions: VeChain, IOTA, Helium, IBM TradeLens 3.

Supply Chain Design Software

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

As businesses grow, so do the complexities of managing freight logistics. Whether you're a small startup or an established business, choosing the right freight shipping service provider can be a game changer. While a freight forwarder may sound similar to a freight broker, their role in logistics is much more hands-on.

Negotiating Skills

TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. Understanding Global Compliance What is Global Compliance in Shipping? Security protocols also continue to evolve. Therefore, companies must track changes in real time.

Shipping

SCMDOJO

JUNE 9, 2025

In the world of logistics, where timing, coordination, and precision are everything, documentation often operates behind the scenes—yet it holds the entire system together. As such, this article explores why accurate documentation is not just administrative busywork but the backbone of logistics operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software

GlobalTranz

APRIL 15, 2025

Companies now must make strategic decisions regarding pricing, shipping, supply chains and overall logistics. Below, we provide nine tips to optimize your shipping and tell you how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can help you during these difficult times.

Material Savings

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2025

If you haven't adjusted your shipping processes yet, now's the moment to do so — and GlobalTranz is here to help you stay on track. Whether you ship daily or a few times a month, understanding your freight class is now more critical than ever. Will these NMFC changes increase my shipping costs?

Supply Chain Design Software

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 19, 2025

Navigating these charges can be challenging for businesses, but understanding them is critical for cost-efficient shipping. This guide will break down the various elements of freight tariffs, providing insights into how businesses can manage and predict shipping costs more effectively. What Are Freight and Cargo Tariffs?

Negotiating Skills

Freight Waves

JULY 29, 2025

Allianz Commercial recently released its annual Safety and Shipping Review, discussing trends and risks impacting the global shipping sector. The methods to create fraudulent documentation and false identity-related claims, in particular to access higher value cargo, are also becoming more advanced.

Risk Management

QAD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Parcel shipping is an expensive business. Customers are rarely willing to pay high delivery charges, so maximizing logistics return on investment is critical. You need to get the most customer satisfaction at the lowest shipping costs. This is vitally important when you ship to customers around the world.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freight Waves

JUNE 25, 2025

Unlike transporting goods across state lines, cross-border shipping demands specialized expertise, robust infrastructure and comprehensive security measures. The regulatory landscape at international borders demands partners who specialize specifically in cross-border logistics. They’re absolute necessities.

El Paso

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 6, 2025

The Top 5 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Logistics! Better inventory management, intelligent manufacturing, flexible logistical systems, and real-time delivery controls have all been made possible by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics.

Supply Chain Software

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2024

If your business ships freight , you never want to hear the words "cargo" and "theft" in the same sentence. Cargo theft is a hot topic and major concern in the logistics industry and has been on the rise in recent years. Hackers may engage in deceptive tactics such as phishing attacks and data breaches to gain access to shipping data.

Cargo

QAD

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Parcel shipping is expensive. Despite that, customers expect low cost — ideally free — shipping and rapid delivery. As a result, many are leveraging multi carrier shipping software to reduce costs without reducing customer service. AUTOMATED ROUTING You can increase logistics cost effectiveness with automated routing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

QAD

OCTOBER 30, 2024

To thrive in this world, companies must make shipping cost-effective. Multi carrier shipping allows your company to become carrier-independent. The best multi-carrier solutions include more than just parcel shipping. Instead, you can choose between parcel, freight, courier or LTL shipping as needed.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

This architecture deliberately pushes beyond visibility to enable action and automation, ultimately working toward what project44 describes as “self-optimized logistics” through “adaptive, automated actions at scale.” The platform is built on a four-layered framework: Connect, See, Act, Automate.

Supply Chain Design Software

BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2025

Geopolitical tensions, rising fuel costs, driver shortages, blocked shipping lanes and frequent supply chain disruptions make it tough to achieve reliable on-time delivery amid this complexity. So what are the top reasons for shipping delays? Every shipment requires complete, accurate documentation that meets exacting specifications.

Supply Chain Planning Software

SCMDOJO

JULY 2, 2025

The global logistics industry undergoes transformative change because of technological developments which enhance delivery services from last-mile operations to worldwide freight management. The Need for Customization in Logistics The IMARC Group predicts the global logistics market will achieve $15.5 trillion in value by 2027.

Supply Chain Design Software

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 9, 2025

While uncertainty persists across key markets, Maersk continues to provide stable, reliable logistics solutions across ocean, air, inland, and customs services. YoY increase, supported by seasonal demand and proactive shipping to avoid tariffs. Inland logistics across APA is set for continued growth.

Asia

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2025

They handle the logistics, paperwork, and regulations involved in transporting chemicals across borders. Logistics Coordination : Moving chemicals requires specialized knowledge and equipment. From shipping containers to hazardous material handling, these companies coordinate every detail.

Chemicals

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Automate supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy within logistics operations. Transportation and Logistics: The goal here is to minimize delivery costs while maintaining reliable service levels. For example, a long order cycle time might indicate inefficiencies in order processing or shipping.

Sourcing Strategies

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2025

Users can upload their own documents, including standard operating procedures, FAQs, and system diagnostics. Reubens’ research estimates that by 2032, the baseline scenario anticipates humanoid robots shipped annually, with more than 80 percent deployed in China due to less stringent regulations and national robotic policies.

Supply Chain Planning Software

3PL Insights

MAY 16, 2025

But when these machines aren’t in use or are in transit between facilities, they require a highly specialized logistics partner to ensure their safety, storage, and longevity. That means every step of their logistics journey must be treated with precision and care. For 3PLs, this creates an opportunity to deliver specialized value.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2025

These truck shipments did not use an advanced shipping notice like they were supposed to. Now the AI agent can scan those documents, and then the large language model has been trained to look at and find all the relevant information- the origin, the destination, the product, and the quantity.

SAP

Freight Plus

MAY 13, 2025

If you’re shipping into big-box retailers, retailer scorecards are an essential part of doing business. These scorecards track things like delivery timing, order accuracy, shipment completeness, and compliance with shipping documentation. Retailers may require formats like GS1 barcodes and EDI documents.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

Mistakes in selection can lead to product damage, shipping delays, or compliance issues. This guide breaks down what to pay attention to when comparing wooden crate suppliers—especially for long-distance or international shipping. Assess the Types of Crates Offered Different shipping needs call for different crate designs.

Supply Chain Design Software

Turvo

MARCH 6, 2025

How Global Logistics Optimization Software is Revolutionizing Supply Chains The global supply chain is more complex than ever, with businesses managing shipments across multiple countries, transportation modes, and regulatory landscapes.

Optimization Software

IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2025

Why More US Importers Choose DDP Shipping from China in 2025 By Dean Taylor (pictured) Content Writer 108 Views Stop Losing Sleep Over China–USA Freight If you’re importing products from China to the U.S., In 2025, freight forwarding from China to USA has become more than just a shipping decision—it’s a strategic risk.

China

Freight Waves

JUNE 5, 2025

As the transportation and logistics industry gears up for the third quarter of 2025, carriers, shippers, and 3PLs face an evolving market. Digital Transformation The logistics industry continues to embrace emerging technology. Most shippers are now very likely to use online shipping platforms to manage their freight.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 17, 2025

Subscribe Shipping Products Overseas? Let’s explore how reliable international shipping can strengthen an e-commerce business, no matter what size or niche. Shipping delays, unexpected fees upon delivery, and the lack of tracking can all become a barrier between the brand and its potential customers. A Guide for 1st Timers!

Europe

RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Advanced features: Includes options for NFC or BLE tag scanning, photo documentation, signature capture, GPS location tracking, and form filling. Importance of Mobile Inventory Management for Businesses Mobile inventory management is crucial for businesses that rely on inventory, such as retail, manufacturing, and logistics companies.

Inventory Management Software

SCMDOJO

JULY 4, 2025

This would be a significant cost-saving and time-saving mechanism for both the shippers, carriers, and logistics providers. This is a critical document that has always brought bottlenecks. OCR software can “read” scanned or photographed documents without human input. The conventional manual data entry is prone to errors.

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 1, 2025

Integrated systems: Connect seamlessly with ERPs, IoT devices, CRMs, and logistics APIs. Strong community support: Backed by a mature ecosystem with extensive documentation and tooling. Supplier Collaboration: Share forecasts, performance metrics, and compliance documents. For businesses investing in Next.js

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 27, 2025

Electronic systems are pervasive in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, distribution, finance, inventory, I/T, and business in general. Distribution Centres and Warehouses Inventories, goods in receiving, goods in process, goods in shipping, and goods being returned should all be electronically tracked. And on and on.

Electronics