Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. The primary challenge is figuring out how to locate and gather the right data, and then delivering it along with existing order documentation. Others have already started planning for the move. This creates more challenges moving forward.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 100

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Brokers access carriers through the Trucker Tools app, which has been downloaded 2 million times in North America and offers drivers tools for life on the road, including a fuel optimizer, document scanner, and leading digital marketplace.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 190

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Freight Predictive Analytics Software 190

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China. A plan is like a Word document. For example, a few analysts might be tasked with discovering how the profitability of an order is linked to the transportation costs associated with that order. These plants, in turn, produce roughly 2000 products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 234

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 234

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above. The domestic transport in the country of import. Documentation fees. A Multitude of Cost Components.

Freight 76

Freight Shipping Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Historically, as evidenced by a 2019 poll by the American Transportation Research Institute, turnover rates in the trucking business are substantially greater than in most occupations (ATRI). One of the top ten issues raised by transportation CEOs in the poll was driver retention. Automate documentation.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). We decided to collaborate with Descartes because of their expertise in multi-modal transportation messaging and customs filing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Training Supply Chain Software SAP 0

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America. Evenex has “over 3,000 customers exchanging more than 375,000,000 documents every year and is the leading and preferred business-to-business integration provider in Denmark.”. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 130

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 13, 2021

Carrier availability is a critical component of supply chains everywhere and can directly impact a shipper’s on-time performance and transportation costs. With more loads available online than any other provider in North America , C.H. Finding the right load for the right truck can be a bit of a matching game. Haul smarter.

Supply Chain Software 44

Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies North America 44

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal Join Forces to Launch New Intermodal Service for North America. CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Robinson Introduces Navisphere App for Customers. Robinson load numbers.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 100

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. or Canada, make certain to watch our video on customs best practices with Ben Bidwell, director of North America customs and compliance, in order to better understand requirements, expectations and regulations for PPE. In conclusion.

Shipping 56

Shipping Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Canada 56

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant. To eliminate some of this traveling BMW’s R&D group developed a Personal Mover solution—a one-person means of transport for covering short distances within an operating site. Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

Sourcing from local suppliers to support the local communities and save costs on transportation. In 2019 , 72% of consumers in 11 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia reported buying more environmentally friendly products than they did five years ago, and 81% said they expected to buy even more over the next five years.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Today it operates in 67 countries with 143,000 employees and has 76 business units on six platforms that cover animal feed, food production, energy and transportation, financial services and pharmaceuticals. It’s hard to imagine that Cargill began as a grain storage warehouse in Iowa, USA, in 1865.

S&OP 107

S&OP Supply and Demand Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 107

Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

providers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, as well as other locations throughout the. and packaging sufficiently to handle long distance transportation. Collins, Managing Partner, Transportation & Logistics – Americas, Heidrick & Struggles. Because electronics.

Third Party Logistics 99

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Study Logistics 99

Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2018

Does the market need yet another transportation management system (TMS)? The reality is that new innovations in technology, coupled with new transportation challenges that shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) continuously face, create new opportunities for startups to enter the market. Enhanced User Experience.

Conference 104

Conference Innovation Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 24, 2015

The combined company will be one of the world’s strongest transport and logistics networks. The acquisition of UTi is expected to increase DSV’s annual revenue by approximately 50%, creating one of the world’s strongest transport and logistics networks. billion and 21,000 employees in 58 countries. billion and USD 1.4

Third Party Logistics 60

Third Party Logistics Africa Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 60

FLEXE

MARCH 21, 2017

From electronic document management to real-time visibility into transportation logistics, software is modernizing the supply chain. It is an illustration of how on-demand warehousing is being used across North America—enabling FLEXE customers and partners to view a benchmark of marketplace data.

Warehousing 31

Warehousing Price Reduction Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 31

GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2015

International Roadcheck is a 72-hour period when approximately 10,000 CVSA-certified local, state, provincial and federal inspectors in jurisdictions across North America perform truck and bus inspections. Hours-of-Service Documentation. Learn more about the CVSA. Drivers will also be required to provide their: Driver’s License.

Idaho 120

Idaho Cargo North America Mexico 120

ToolsGroup

MARCH 2, 2022

Failure to communicate can result in missed deadlines, untimely deliveries, increased transportation costs , shortages, and irate customers. Imagine you’re a high-end boat manufacturer in North America preparing for the warm weather. The Characteristics of Supply Chain Communication. Inspiration. All rights reserved.

Sourcing Strategies 156

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 156

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Although 2023 first half reliability has been improving to around 65%, the lead time variability is still high compared to other modes of transportation, and still below pre-pandemic levels. Source: Sea-Intelligence Source: Sea-Intelligence The number of blank sailings are at the lowest we have seen since the pandemic started.

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

Tailwind

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

The freight transportation industry in North America is enormous. million businesses in North America alone – with about 600,000 have two or more employees. I spend a lot of my thinking time at thinking about how Tailwind Transportation Software can differentiate itself in the marketplace.

Modeling Software 64

Modeling Software Negotiating Skills Demand Planning Software North America 64

Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

The transaction will enhance XPO’s range of supply chain solutions by making XPO the second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in North America, and will expand the company’s global contract logistics platform. XPO and Con-way both have e-fulfillment contract logistics platforms in North America and Europe.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings North America Logistics 60

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Why do transportation management systems (TMS) implementations get off track? First, let’s define TMS – this is the software used to manage purchased transportation. It begins with a strategy project that documents the current state process, information, and data flows. So, for simplicity sake, let’s just focus on TMS.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 101

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

In my current project about a year ago, North America region Supply Chain Planners were having major concerns related with flawed planning resulting from incorrect or no Source of Supply (SoS) for receipt elements such as Purchase requisitions &/or Planned orders. Good to read something written from practical experience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning 29

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies Lean 120

TMC

APRIL 30, 2020

If not, a global transportation management system (TMS) can be your solution – but only if you select the right provider for your business. Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. We are pleased to share that Gartner recognized us as a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems 2020.

Vendor Strategies 62

Vendor Strategies Gartner Research Supply Chain Design Software 62

TMC

APRIL 30, 2020

If not, a global transportation management system (TMS) can be your solution – but only if you select the right provider for your business. Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. We are pleased to share that Gartner recognized us as a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems 2020.

Vendor Strategies 62

Vendor Strategies Gartner Research Supply Chain Design Software 62

TMC

APRIL 30, 2020

If not, a global transportation management system (TMS) can be your solution – but only if you select the right provider for your business. Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. We are pleased to share that Gartner recognized us as a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems 2020.

Vendor Strategies 62

Vendor Strategies Gartner Research Supply Chain Design Software 62

Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

CX North America Integrates Its Freight Collaboration Platform With Active Aero Group’s Technology. January 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation. FMCSA confirms permanent ‘restart rollback’ based on study results (CCJ).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Long Beach Modeling Software 101

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Shell’s current shift to the global supply chain is impacting North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Russia, and China. To prove the concept, Nick decided to run a simulation and tested the North America market. North America Simulation Output.

Demand Planning Software 245

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 245

CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Originally native to Asia, the BMSB was accidentally imported to North America in the late 1990s, and to some European countries after 2000. First, provide early and accurate documentation for your shipments. What is the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug? This includes all details of treatment procedures and packaging information.

New Zealand 59

New Zealand Australia Packaging North America 59

C.H. Robinson

MAY 4, 2020

If not, a global transportation management system (TMS) can be your solution – but only if you select the right provider for your business. Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. We are pleased to share that Gartner recognized us as a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems 2020.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Gartner Research Supply Chain Design Software 52

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The bottom line is that this is going to be a challenging year for transportation executives, especially those that are still relying on Excel spreadsheets to manage their transportation operations, as well as those that never adopted carrier-friendly practices to become “shippers of choice.”.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 0

Freightera

AUGUST 17, 2020

Earlier this month, Dan Goodwill’s Transportation Consulting posted an article about our newly-added Membership Plans and how they can help shippers in Covid-19 times. Freightera’s customers can now subscribe to a range of Membership Plans that provide enhanced freight transportation services, tailored to their unique requirements.

Analytics Software 28

Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 4, 2020

If not, a global transportation management system (TMS) can be your solution – but only if you select the right provider for your business. Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. We are pleased to share that Gartner recognized us as a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems 2020.

Vendor Strategies 44

Vendor Strategies Gartner Research Supply Chain Design Software 44

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 4, 2020

If not, a global transportation management system (TMS) can be your solution – but only if you select the right provider for your business. Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. You can apply the information in the Gartner TMS MQ report for North America and global providers alike.

Vendor Strategies 44

Vendor Strategies Gartner Research Supply Chain Design Software 44