Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. The supply ecosystem connects over 630,000 manufacturers and suppliers. Over 12 billion transactions per year occurred on the network.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

Automotive 77

Automotive Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 77

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The findings in the report mirror what we wrote about in January in regards to how emerging technology will forever impact the manufacturing and logistics space. Key findings included: 40%+ of manufacturers and retailers expect their logistics providers to have some understanding of driverless vehicles. 3PL Logistics 3pl selection'

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The next step of the ZEV declaration integrates workstreams of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) High Level Action Champions (HLAC) with Automotive Manufacturers and The Climate Group’s EV100 to avoid duplication of effort and to pool resources.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. For centuries, the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. First use of a modern container for ocean freight.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Based on the disruptive events that we are seeing – from tariffs, NAFTA, Brexit, COVID-19, etc.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Throughout the freight transportation industry, the impact of drivers cannot be overstated. billion manufacturer TriMas Corp.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. The cloud-based supply chain software can be customized to suit your industry, your transportation , freight-forwarding and warehousing specialty, import-export regulations. A Better Scope Management. Expert Bloggers Inc."

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. But, absolute gains in LTL freight volumes have been decent, such that tonnage in 2014 passed the pre-recession highs. Recall the events of last year’s holiday season.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. These events can throw off production schedules even creating idle labor or eventual lost sales.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Catch the on-demand webinar on building business continuity plans and business strategies for the short, mid and long-term. Yet with the autobahns, motorways and highways largely free of traffic apart from freight, goods are generally getting through and we are yet to see long-term shortages of food and other essential items.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

Use of Wearable Technology in the Supply Chain and Manufacturing. This could be as simple as rerouting workers when a product bin runs empty or “telling” workers that walking from Point A to Point B by Path C will save 45 minutes due to freight loading issues on Path B. How Do Wearables Improve the Supply Chain?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Since we promised to update you regularly, we’ve collated some of the latest stories from the world of freight shipping, warehousing, logistics services, and supply chain technology, so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the fast-changing logistics landscape. Renault’s plans for network redesign and S&OP improvement.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Sudden growth in the stock market means increases in manufacturing and commerce across the country, and as a result, shippers will have more product to move. A shipping capacity crunch is not a once-in-a-lifetime event. Increased Market Stamina Contributes to Capacity Crunch Factors. Demand increases, and available capacity decreases.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2015

As we have stated in several manufacturing posts , manufacturing is an industry that pulls at a lot of the heart strings of Americans. It defined a generation, was the identity of Americans, and continues to have politicians take up the “Manufacturing” cause time and time again (especially as we near election times).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2015

Last year’s blowout victory for the Seahawks over the Denver Broncos was the biggest television event to ever air in the U.S. New England, especially Massachusetts, has a long history of manufacturing that has evolved from clothing and shoes to electronics and chemical products — with good wages to show for it.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Most manufacturing processes heavily rely on the use of machinery. However, over the course of several months, this slight change in pressure could cause permanent damage to the machine, or it may cause additional problems for other aspects of the manufacturing process. IoT and Machine Functionality.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2017

However, the surge in manufacturing and increasing presence of international shipping have changed the way shippers look at the Amendment. How Does the Carmack Amendment Impact Freight Claims? Needing to a file a freight claim is not a process that shippers plan for, but it needs to be an option. Things happen during shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: As an older Millennial who landed in Transportation Management & Logistics marketing, our target audience are manufacturers who ship freight. I figured, we pepper in some tips on transportation management, but if we also offer value to manufacturers, they would turn to us as the experts. You see, 1.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Let me start with a true confession: I am a manufacturing gal. I relished the sound of a manufacturing line when I opened the door of the factory in the morning, and I liked managing inputs so that we could maximize outputs. Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. It is now part of my DNA.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

As the world becomes hyperconnected , the demand for rapid response for concealed freight damage, general freight damage or missing items from shipments has changed. On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

, in a blog post ahead of his visit to Made in USA manufacturer, UCAN Zippers USA. Josh has graciously agreed to give away, for free, to 25 winners a digital copy of his documentary, as a way for Cerasis and Josh to celebrate manufacturers during this Manufacturing Day period! What is Manufacturing Day 2015?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

As we get settled into this new year, we thought we’d share observations from conversations we’ve had with manufacturers and distributors recently. In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 2, 2015

When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called “Big Hero 6.” Manufacturing STEM' His older brother, Tadashi, worried that Hiro is wasting his potential. What these kids will achieve will truly blow our minds.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Editor’s Note: Today we are featuring this guest post from Find Accounting Software as it covers a subject we are also interested in, Manufacturing Technology which makes businesses more efficient. Earlier identification of product manufacturing issues. on using JustFoodERP at their food manufacturing company.

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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. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. The Journal notes that UTC plans a $1.5

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today we finalize our most viewed articles from the Cerasis blog by featuring the most read freight articles published in 2015. As a recap, and for easy to access link, we have showcased the following: Most Read Manufacturing Articles of 2015. Top Freight Articles of 2015. Freight is something that you ship.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2021

In addition, Nulogy does an excellent job of managing outsourced manufacturing for consumer products, but not bi-directional sourcing or logistics flows. Continuing the argument, E2open’s sweet spot controls the flows of direct inbound materials for high-tech while GT Nexus is more focused on ocean freight management.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

For many, the process of actually finding and setting up the right shipment for any freight – full load or LTL – can be the hardest part. Identify factors that impact your freight shipping costs. With this freight data, you are able to see how changes in you shipping patterns can affect your overall cost. Lane Analysis.

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Bristlecone

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

can elevate your supply chain’s overall performance with end-to-end visibility of the supply chain ecosystem, proactive monitoring of external events that threaten the supply chain, assessment and quantification of risks and opportunities, and prompt and actionable recommendations. WEBINAR: AI IN SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING. Watch Video.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

No shipper, or even Cerasis as a transportation management 3PL, can ship freight without trucks. We rely on our hunreds of carrier partners to safely get our shippers' freight from their docks to their customers. Also, Lane Departure Warnings will help keep trucks in their lanes in the event they drift over too far.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

As I picked it up , I saw a twitter alert welcoming people to the APICS webinar with @lcecere on Agility that afternoon. The APICS event was not there. As we went live with the webinar, I laughed. In this blog post, I publically answer the questions from the webinar. This was before my wake-up call. Defining Agility.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

As we see this year, there are more cars on the road (meaning carriers want that attractive freight), and we are also seeing tight capacity. Don't let the bird not be the star of the show, make sure your freight is ready to go! That’s not just good news for consumers; capacity is opening up for freight carriers.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

Now, it's easy to think of technology as being a manufacturer-only realm. 2016 will an increase in the use robotic technology in more warehouses, when loading shipment and freight on tow trucks, when unloading shipment at distribution centers, and possibly when the item is delivered at the doorstep.

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MercuryGate

AUGUST 25, 2020

Limit Unnecessary Check Calls for Freight. The use of technology allows customers to see where their freight is always located through GPS tracking and real-time updates. There are a handful of apps that allow for real-time checks for freight transportation that make it easy and feasible for both the customer and driver to use.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. The dedicated TMS can further eliminate the frustrations that occur with typical full-truckload (FT) shipments and small package freight by combining all KPIs and available options into a single, comprehensive tool.

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