The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport.

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Multichannel Merchant

APRIL 7, 2022

The call for sustainable shipping is getting real. The transportation sector is the largest U.S. Pressure is coming from all sides for companies to adopt more sustainable shipping practices. Here actions you can take now to improve your sustainable shipping. Work Toward a Sustainable Shipping Certification.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Bill is the President and CRO of Transflo, the trusted industry leader in mobile, telematics, and business process automation solutions to the transportation industry. Bill Vitti joined Transflo as President in early 2022, with more than 25 years’ experience in the transportation industry. About Bill Vitti . Bill on LinkedIn.

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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. Understanding the ins and outs of shipping manifests, and getting them right the first time, can save you a lot of time and stress down the line. What is a shipping manifest?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. However, that does not mean all shippers must face the challenges to ship parcel at their expense. If shippers charge to ship parcel, customers will simply go to Amazon. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro.

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SupplyPike

JUNE 4, 2019

The Bill of Lading (BOL) is a required and legal shipping document to move freight. Second, as a receipt of the goods being transferred onto the transporting vehicle. The document will serve as evidence in claims made of missing or damaged items. As well as the what, when, and where of the shipment.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It is no secret that transport costs have been rising across all different modalities. Carriers must enforce measures such as peak surcharges, and records are being broken in terms of transport costs throughput. Inflation puts immense pressure on many businesses and forces them to reevaluate their current transport operations.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Shippers need to know why freight black swans are increasing, how using LTL to intermodal shipping options can reduce their incidence, and a few best practices to keep the use of intermodal from becoming a black swan itself. Shippers should work with multiple carriers and tap into the value of both LTL and intermodal shipping too.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. Container Shipping Can be Tough for SMEs. The domestic transport in the country of import.

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QAD

JANUARY 9, 2024

Export controls to ensure that all export licenses, permits and customs documentation are correct? One example is parcel and non-production shipping. Staff can mistakenly send samples or sensitive materials to denied parties or without the correct documentation. Establishing a compliance program is necessary for two reasons.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 6, 2023

That’s where transportation management systems, or TMS, comes in. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what a transportation management system is, why it’s important, and how you can choose a provider. What is a transportation management system (TMS)? Transportation management systems can perform a variety of functions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2020

Shipping Damage article and permission to publish here provided by excelsior.ph. Shipping damage can cost any business owner a significant loss in annual gross sales. Although it can be prevented, damages on shipping can happen more often and might bring a series of detrimental effects for both the buyer and the seller.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. From 1986 to 1998, Waggoner held a variety of positions in sales, operations, marketing, and engineering at Yellow Transportation before becoming Vice President of Customer Service.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

He began his career in the South African Air Force and later spent more than a decade with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he held various leadership positions in South Africa, Spain, and the United States, including President of Cargo Network Services Corp., IATA’s U.S. cargo subsidiary.

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20Cube Logistics

MARCH 28, 2021

It is a key shipping document for international trade that provides a list of items that are shipped from supplier to the final customer. Document number. Manifest is not a legal document but is created for record purpose for seller, transporter and ecommerce website. Measurement. Origin and destination.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Billions of venture capital dollars of investment are being poured into companies that can integrate real-time visibility data with transportation to provide a more informed ETA for shippers and carriers. The rise of visibility solutions at the container level is helping to drive the transportation execution market to new heights.

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SupplyPike

JUNE 4, 2019

The Bill of Lading (BOL) is a required and legal shipping document to move freight. Second, as a receipt of the goods being transferred onto the transporting vehicle. The document will serve as evidence in claims made of missing or damaged items. As well as the what, when, and where of the shipment. Learn More.

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SupplyPike

MAY 16, 2019

Automating your freight operations begins by streamlining your communications with the entities carrying your goods – transportation carriers. In the world of business integrations, the 200 series of transaction codes are mainly categorized for transportation EDI as Carrier Documents and truck related documents.

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In both these activities, many documents change hands forming a long chain of exchange. Documents start from the parties responsible for import and export, companies that are handling shipping and movement will look at another set of documents to move the consignment in international waters. Purchase Order. Air Waybill.

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SupplyPike

MARCH 17, 2020

What is an EDI 945 document? An EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice serves as a shipment confirmation. The EDI 945 is sent out by the warehouse as confirmation that a shipment is out for delivery following the EDI 940 Warehouse Shipping Order , which serves as the original warehouse order requesting for the goods to be shipped.

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Turvo

MARCH 2, 2021

Transporting cold and frozen goods long distances remains a service that shippers and carriers have offered for decades. To handle the growing demand for COVID-19 vaccines, cold transportation fleets need to prepare sooner rather than later. Meet specialized protocols and carrier requirements for vaccine transport.

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QAD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While Santa has long used QAD Transportation Execution to ensure prompt deliveries, the addition of Import Management ensures that every child’s wish is granted promptly. QAD Transportation Execution provides real-time visibility into the location and status of Santa’s sleigh and its precious cargo.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Therefore, more companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to achieve greater supply chain savings and presence in such markets through enhanced transportation management systems ( TMSs ). To maintain your role in the global market, you need to understand how 3PLs contribute to an improve transportation networks.

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Different types of cargo have specific requirements for safe storage, transport, and handling. Different perishable goods have different requirements for storage and handling, which makes things complicated for air freight transporters. Unit Load Devices: The Solution for Transporting Perishable Goods.

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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. This standard method has helped countless businesses identify where transportation spend is going and where there is an opportunity to optimize.

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ShipBob

MARCH 28, 2024

ShipBob specializes in simplifying this process, helping businesses avoid the common pitfalls of international shipping. Compliance with bonded facilities: Goods must be stored or transported only through facilities authorized by customs. What are in-bond shipments?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

Unless your organization has been absent from the takeover of TMS in the conversations of online and print media, you have likely encountered plenty of reasons why a transportation management system (TMS) benefits shippers. Let’s take a closer look at how Transportation Management System ROI actively strengthens supply chains.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Leading supply chain collaboration application Turvo recently announced a new partnership with North America’s leading provider of live carrier and API connectivity for transportation management, Banyan Technology. Banyan Technology’s transportation management API facilitates automated tracking, automated freight bill management and more.

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SupplyPike

JUNE 26, 2019

An EDI 856 is known as an Advance Shipping Notice (ASN). This document is used to transmit information about a shipment in advance of its departure to a customer. A typical ASN document will provide information on four main levels: order level, shipment level, item level, and pack level. What is included in an EDI 856?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Of course, international shipping is a complex service with countless moving parts, including regulations, security, capacity and legal considerations – all which can lead to a reliable and cost-effective shipment when tended to properly. Get your priorities straight to determine which transportation mode is best.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

It covers macro trends in the LTL, Truckload and Managed Transportation Service sectors and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fuel surcharges simply reflect rising fuel costs, but accessorials can quickly raise LTL shipping costs as carriers levy fees for additional services like liftgate use and delivery/pickup appointments.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The need for practical and applicable last-mile delivery in retail involves saving money and reducing the expenses associated with this vital yet often overlooked leg of the shipping journey. According to Insider Intelligence , “ As a share of the total cost of shipping, last-mile delivery costs are substantial—comprising 53% overall.

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4WL Consulting

MAY 3, 2016

Domestic and international shipping are very different. Managing transportation within the US can be complex and volatile – no one is saying it isn’t difficult – but the details of coordinating the average truckload or LTL shipment don’t compare to the complexities of shipping internationally.

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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. They can also access additional empty equipment or offer up their surplus equipment in a documented and secure place, the empty container marketplace.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Shipping is one of the most important yet complicated aspects of running an online business. 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? What are shipping documents (and how important are they really)?

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. Related to shipping, international port infrastructure has been expanding - perhaps too rapidly - and it will be interesting to see whether these investments pay off. In the U.S.,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

It will mean that any cargo transported on commercial aircraft will be subjected to security measures before loading onto an aircraft. The Singapore Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry Of Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore have been consulting and working closely with the industry to prepare for the KCR.

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