Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

Is your company one of the many that take a minimalist approach to freight management? Yes… I did say minimalist, not lean. When I say minimalist, I’m talking about the many companies which, while reliant on freight to keep supplies coming in and products going out, don’t see freight management as a core competency.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Why Tech Giants Are Focusing on Trucks and Ships. This was driven by growing Internet access and customer education, while mobile devices are enabling purchases anywhere, anytime (1/3 of Black Friday’s sales were made on mobile devices this year). to ship a 5 lb package the full distance from Shenzhen to Los Angeles.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes. And moving materials and products was made difficult, especially at the start of the pandemic, due to closed borders, limited air freight, and driver shortages.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

Prior to joining CarrierDirect, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. Joe interviews logistics, transportation, and supply chain industry leaders about innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight. The podcast has two goals.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Poor planning on the part of warehouse managers can lead to extensive demurrage or detention charges, irritability and anger among truck drivers and employees, and excessive gait, congestion, reports PINC.com. Meanwhile, warehouse managers struggle with maintaining visibility and control over trucks, personnel, and assets in their yards.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. The issues with education and child care cause many workers to stay home. Full Warehouses. Changes in Chinese policies for data sharing change the availability of ocean shipping data. Airfreight Shortages. Vaccine Effectiveness. With only 5.8%

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. The issues with education and child care cause many workers to stay home. Full Warehouses. Changes in Chinese policies for data sharing change the availability of ocean shipping data. Airfreight Shortages. Vaccine Effectiveness. With only 5.8%

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

If you are a regular reader (or heck even if you are not) what you will see from our blog is a focus on education. 8 Most Common Reasons Why You May Receive a Freight Claim Declination Letter. Make Your Life Easier With These 5 Freight Bidding Platforms. 10 Ideas for More Efficient & Productive Warehouse Operations.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. The deliveries will take place as part of a pilot that’s being conducted by Waymo and JB Hunt Transport Services to test out self-driving trucks along certain shipping routes in Texas. Waymo’s self-driving trucks will deliver home goods for Wayfair.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This shift is driven by increasing awareness of environmental impacts, customer demand for green products and services, and the potential for operational efficiencies and cost savings linked to more sustainable freight shipping. Employee Engagement and Training.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. The issues with education and child care cause many workers to stay home. Full Warehouses. Changes in Chinese policies for data sharing change the availability of ocean shipping data. Airfreight Shortages. Vaccine Effectiveness. With only 5.8%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2018

When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018. Warehouses, often full of moving machinery carrying heavy loads, are inherently one of the most dangerous places to work. Safe warehouse processes aren’t just the responsible bar to set.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

When it comes to shipping freight, there’s a lot of terminologies that get thrown around. Often you’re drowning in acronyms, and it can be hard to know what the best shipping method is for your cargo. There are two main methods of shipping freight : trucks and ships. Less Than Truckload (LTL).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Shipping companies added capacity, but now containers are stuck in port. During the peak of port congestion in 2021, as many as 30 ships were waiting to enter an Oakland berth. Shipping’s peak season usually starts at the end of June when importers begin ordering products for the back-to-school and holiday seasons.

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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. They can be trucking companies, airlines, shipping lines, or rail operators, depending on the mode of transportation chosen for the specific shipment.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Ship Lilly. The blog is run by Lilly and Associates and covers a huge range of topics from drop shipping, outsourced fulfillment, the trucking shortage, U.S.-China More Than Shipping. The More Than Shipping blog is a comprehensive resource for shipping trends, supply chain planning, project and specialized cargo and more.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. It is evident, the two most popular themes around logistics in 2014 based on these page views have to deal with Reverse Logistics , e-commerce , and information around the warehouse. We thank all of our readers who have read our posts. Read the full Post. Read the full Post.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 13, 2023

According to Governor Roy Cooper , “Our talented, educated workers are the foundation of our economic success.” It contains multiple freight rail systems and is also home to seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City as well as two inland ports. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel. The cost control issue isn’t isolated to those in a warehouse or distribution company. And while the healthcare and education industries may most commonly suffer an attack, the supply chain is still at risk.

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Ware2Go

MAY 26, 2022

In 2021, the New York City Department of Education was in search of a safer way to resume in-person learning. Find out how HealthWay’s partnership with Ware2Go enabled them to inbound and ship thousands of units in time for the new school year. Reopening NYC Schools. This would be no small undertaking. The Result.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Primarily focused on Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, S&OP and Inventory Management. Matías Guarello Wilhelmy Location: Chile / Remote Rating: 5/5.0

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 8, 2022

While there was much to glean from the four keynote speakers and over 100 education sessions, here are five takeaways for those who could not attend. Blue Horseshoe dealt with this concept in their Monday on-floor seminar titled, “ Driving Warehouse Efficiency with Connected Data.”

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Drayage serves as a critical link between ocean container shipping and the distribution networks getting your goods to market. While drayage services are typically completed in a single work shift, the short distance your freight travels matters. Transporting freight short distances can be much cheaper as far as time and money go.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 3, 2021

While this position goes by several other job titles (such as “Logistics Director”, “Head of Logistics”, and “Director of Supply Chain”), its basic purpose is always the same: to manage every step in the supply chain, including procurement , production, inventory management , fulfillment, and shipping. Inventory and warehouse management.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

HighJump Software Enhances HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express Offering to Meet Increased Demand in SMB Marketplace. ATA Releases Latest Freight Forecast, Projecting Strong Trucking Growth. HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express is built upon the same technology as its tier one HighJump Warehouse Advantage solution.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

How is Global Shipping Growing in India? Foreign trade and investment requires more than talent and education. How to Take Advantage of Increased Shipping in India. A TMS can also keep track of Indian regulations, which may change as markets grow, so that shippers can ensure their freight is compliant. Final Thoughts.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

This is good news for worker, especially those on the low end of the education spectrum, and the growth of new jobs will require in most cases a high-school diploma. Freight rates are on the rise, and there are signs that the shortage are unlikely to abate. Once we hire them, keeping them in the warehouse is a whole other issue!

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 22, 2014

5 Warehouse Performance Management Tips. Implement quarantine status for any goods you do not want to ship out. Consider setting a quality control at the following stages of production: - when receiving and throughout warehouse process. - during the shipping process. Eliminate errors in receiving.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Top management knows that lean can add value , but many still haven’t moved past the initial education stage into full-scale lean supply chain implementation. Pull systems permit visual control of material flow in the supply chain.You can also use Ship-to-Use (STU) systems. At times, 8-10% of freight bills you receive are incorrect.

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GTG Technology Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

The ability to overlay digital information onto the real world has the potential to change every industry – from education to manufacturing. Business outcomes associated with the technology may include faster delivery times, better freight arrangements, and less down time. Augmented Reality in Transportation.

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Freight Plus

JULY 31, 2020

In this conversation they will discuss: Shipping Challenges in Australia. When setting up freight solutions you really have to think about not only the metro but also what the cost and the challenges are going to be for that distance. They also use a lot of container freight. How COVID-19 affected the outback.

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Freight Plus

JULY 31, 2020

In this conversation they will discuss: Shipping Challenges in Australia. When setting up freight solutions you really have to think about not only the metro but also what the cost and the challenges are going to be for that distance. They also use a lot of container freight. How COVID-19 affected the outback.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 12, 2017

As I wrap up this series, I realize just how much information we’ve already covered about shipping freight across U.S./Mexico Having them visit one of your warehouses or production facilities is a great way to help them understand even more about your company and your products. Mexico Shipping Series: U.S./Mexico

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

BluJay customers include five of the top 10 food and beverage companies, 32 of the top 40 LSPs, and 24 of the top 25 freight forwarders. We see our leadership in driving change through education & relationship building with our customers, where they can trust our solutions to give them real time visibility, options & accuracy.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

pallets and pallet lifts) to improve the very labor intensive processes of material handling and how to take better advantage of space using racking and better warehouse design and layout. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

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