LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2023
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 15, 2023
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Why Strategic Partnerships Enable OTR Freight Management
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 6, 2021
OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight . Remote Tendering and Shipment Execution .
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Freight Market Intelligence: Data is crucial, but context is king
Freightos
APRIL 27, 2023
In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.
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Funding Your Way to a Decarbonized Supply Chain
AIMMS
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. For that, long-term supply chain planning and budgeting needs data to back every decision. A green supply chain boosts brand reputation and can lead to increased sales.
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2023 Procurement Planning: How Shippers Can Navigate Disruption With More Agile Strategies
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In 2023, shippers have an opportunity to reimagine their supply chain operations so they’re well equipped to navigate any future disruption. Download our agile procurement ebook for a guide to the tactics and tech solutions shippers are approaching to evolve their current strategies.
Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons
Freightos
JANUARY 15, 2024
It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain. It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain.
These 7 Industrial Procurement Trends will Impact Supply Chain & Logistics in 2018
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. Manufacturers need to have the right raw materials and supplies available. Supply chain entities need to know vendors will be held accountable and adhere to the terms within vendor-supply chain partner service level agreements.
Which supply chain and procurement skills will best equip us for the future?
Procurement Academy
AUGUST 17, 2021
For those of us working in the field of supply chain and procurement education, it’s an open secret. But the same is most emphatically not true of supply chain and procurement. carbon freight?carrying And it’s not difficult to see why. And it’s not difficult to see why. Different agendas. level real?time
?Best Practices to Improve OTR Transportation
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
As market volatility continues to challenge supply chains, shippers are looking for solutions to help create consistency. Capturing carrier data gives you more visibility into your freight spend and enables you to make data-driven decisions that positively impact your business. Track Carrier Performance Data. a shipment?doesn’t
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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty
Freightos
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.
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The Connected Ecosystem with Bill Vitti
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Bill has experience working on the carrier, shipper, and broker side, as well as in 3PL and freight software, giving him 360-degrees of visibility of the marketplace. million downloads of the Mobile+ app. Mobile+ is an end-to-end, cloud-based platform designed around removing friction from the supply chain.
What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation
GlobalTranz
JULY 28, 2021
Part of the challenge in managing the modern supply-chain is due to its sheer size and complexity. An optimized supply chain is one that is as efficient as possible; it is more likely to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction rates, and add value for stakeholders. Defining Transportation Optimization.
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How to Procure Full Truckloads in Tight Capacity
GlobalTranz
JUNE 19, 2018
Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. Download eBook. Decreasing capacity and increasing full truckload rates are expected to increase throughout 2018, reports Freight Waves. Conducting annual procurement exercises.
The State of the Trucking Market in 2021
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends.
Freight Procurement Solutions Are Transforming Supply Chains
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Why You Should Consider Freight Procurement Sourcing Solution. Procuring raw materials or finished goods is one thing, but the processing of moving those goods from one place to another brings its own set of challenges. The Challenges of Freight. Data is King. You need something more.
Supplier Relationship Management in a Time of Fragmented Supply Chains
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. It’s exhausting for supply chain leaders.
5 More Transformative Supply Chain Technologies Supply Chains Will Focus on in 2018 to Move to the Next Level
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.
[e-Book] The Most Impactful Supply Chain & Logistics Trends in 2017
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
“The problem with trends is that they are like a freight train gaining speed; everyone can see the train, but at what point do you say the train is really moving at speed?” – Steve Banker from a recent Forbes article. The reality is that the speed at which the supply chain & logistics industries are changing are breathtaking.
Key Points for You to Consider in the TMS Procurement Process
TMC
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.
Five Technology Trends That Will Change Global Freight
Freightos
MAY 17, 2016
Five Tech Trends That Will Change Freight. Roadie has already garnered 250K downloads and 20,000 drivers in the US, while Nimber is making headway in the European market. Increasingly they are running procurement and logistics departments. VC ❤️ Freight Startups. A whopping $13.92 Here come the Millennials.
10 Tips Shippers Can Use to Reduce Costs in LTL Procurement with Better Request for Pricing Bidding
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 16, 2015
, at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. LTL procurement is something we do very well. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper.
Life Sciences and the Journey to Supply Chain Resilience: A Q&A with Craig Fix
Resilinc
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Read on to hear Craig’s expert insights on the current landscape and what companies can do to accelerate supply chain resilience in the midst of increased supply chain disruptions. Tell us a bit about your background in Life Sciences. How is the Life Sciences industry different post-COVID?
The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017. Top 5 Trends to Know to Compete with Amazon’s Supply Chain.
Key Points for You to Consider in the TMS Procurement Process
TMC
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.
Key Points for You to Consider in the TMS Procurement Process
TMC
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.
Moving Up The Corporate Ladder, Does Your Freight Spend Have A Seat At The Table?
4WL Consulting
JULY 8, 2015
The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new position “the Chief Procurement Officer.”
2016 Supply Chain Trends: 7 of 12 Trends that Will Drive Supply Chain Management in 2016
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 4, 2016
We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. But, Wait.What is the Digital Supply Chain?
Chainalytics and Supply Chain Movement Present a Checklist for Transport Contracting
CHAINalytics
JUNE 9, 2022
Transport keeps supply chains moving. However, the European transport market has recently suffered more disruption than ever before, resulting in many supply chains grinding to a halt.
A Don’t Touch Supply Chain Strategy Must Now Dominate The Future!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 21, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! Everyone involved in these Supply Chains is abiding by the social distancing and protective mandates we all are adhering to. What is a Don’t Touch Supply Chain Strategy?
Blockchain’s Coming to the Supply Chain - Eventually
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 4, 2018
When it comes to the deployment of blockchain in the supply chain, or anywhere else for that matter, these are still early days. The technology shows promise, but is far from fulfilling its touted role as an indelible system of record for transactions among supply-chain partners. Stream or download podcast here.
Understanding & Improving an End-to-End Supply Chain
ShipBob
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.
Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 29, 2014
We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Logistics encompasses certain subsets of practices within the supply chain, such as just in time logistics, mission critical logistics, and more. Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both.
These 5 Top Logistics Trends for 2018 are a Response to the Growing Customer Experience Movement
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Download Here. This is the omnichannel supply chain, and it will require shippers to rethink their strategies. As demand for 3PLs grow, supply chain and logistics professionals will face greater pressure to improve shipper-3PL relationships. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018.
6 More Logistics Technology Trends Enabling Success in 2018
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
In our first post on this subject, we addressed the 5 automated logistics technologies that will serve as the foundation of the transformation to the digital logistics & supply chain landscape. download ebook. Freight sharing apps are one of the major app categories that will see a significant boost throughout 2018.
[e-Book] How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 6, 2016
You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here. Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost.
DDMRP: The future of managing supply and demand?
Procurement Academy
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
These factors create a challenging landscape for supply chain professionals, who need to ensure that raw materials or parts are in the right place, at the right time in the right quantities to enable production and meet consumer demand. There needs to be a change in approach to align with the evolving nature of supply chains.
How to Prevent the Next Semiconductor Shortage
QAD
JULY 8, 2021
In our blog last month, we discussed how the automotive industry must learn this time from yet another semiconductor shortage by improving management of essential supply chain processes or we will find ourselves in another shortage crisis. Why does it take so long for information to move down the supply chain today?
This Week in Logistics News (February 29 – March 4, 2016)
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. You can also download the.MP3 file for each episode directly from its Talking Logistics page. DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections. JDA Achieves Key Competitive Wins and Sees Strong Cloud Growth.
Softeon Spotlight: Transportation
Softeon
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Softeon provides innovative supply chain solutions for clients throughout the world, including small businesses and market leaders in many industrial sectors. Our platform covers the complete spectrum from transportation to supply chain management, providing our clients with the agility they need to stay ahead of their competitors.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Next, Leto connected Colon to an app developer (Divine Digital Agency), which created an effective, engaging, and interactive app – now available on the itunes, Apple, and Google stores (“ThankX”) for download! Visit www.gothankx.com for additional information and app download link!
Where Is the ROI in a WMS Implementation?
Veridian Solutions
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Warehouse Managers and Supply Chain Executives Often View WMS Implementation as a Cost of Doing Business Part of the problem and challenge in understanding the ROI in a WMS implementation is simple. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Download WhitePaper. These include: Fewer errors.
The Annual State of U.S. Logistics Report – Added Candidness and Need for More Synchronization
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 21, 2022
This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. percent of U.S. Noted was that U.S.
This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. The Navisphere customer app can be downloaded for free at the Apple App Store on iTunes , Google Play and Amazon Marketplace. FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager.
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100 Full Truckload Technology: The Various Technology Involved in Full Truckload Freight Shipping Management
GlobalTranz
JUNE 7, 2018
In full truckload freight management, technology will make or break plans for keeping freight spend in check. Demand for record-breaking speed of delivery and free shipping are only making the case for greater use of technology in full truckload freight shipping management, and shippers need to understand why. Download Here.
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