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. But, if a company wants to work with a new supplier, and that supplier is in the network, metrics on that carrier also exist.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This 26th Annual ARC Industry Forum will be a hybrid event, in person in Orlando, Florida on February 14-17 and online March 7-10. Please reach out Conrad Hanf ( Chanf@arcweb.com ) to learn more about attending, speaking, or even sponsoring the event. Merchants Fleet to purchase 18,000 BrightDrop Electric Vehicles.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Do you currently work primarily with Life Sciences clients at Resilinc? I have nearly 30 years of experience as a global procurement and supply chain leader in High-Tech and Life Sciences. We needed to position our organization and supplier base to act quickly to secure supply in the event of a disruption.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

Today marks the official halfway point of 2016 and that means it's time for our "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event. We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So We hope you enjoy!

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. The answer lies in identifying supply chain disruptions — from a big event, like a port closure, to smaller day-to-day performance exceptions — at the earliest possible moment.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Intermediaries may include financial experts, data analysts, freight auditors, and more. Even in blockchain, errors in data entry will result in continuous compounding negative effects and incorrect supply chain analytics insight. An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Yet, as few as 33 percent of shippers have taken advantage of a transportation management system (TMS), reports Michael of Levans of Logistics Management. This is due to the higher rate of returns associated with e-commerce purchases. Going back to reverse logistics, consumers expect a hassle-free, cost-free returns process.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

COVID-19 drove a cancellation, but I hope to host the event again in 2021 in Franklin, TN. Covered in the paint spatter on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, I thought about what I would have said to the audience if the event wasn’t canceled. Demand latency is the time from channel purchase to order receipt.) Rising Complexity.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Supply chain management involves the transportation of freight between locations, and load matching is a small but critical aspect that drives supply chain efficiency. Load matching can be understood as the pairing of freight with the most suitable transportation carriers. Thirty-five percent of trucks travel empty in the U.S.,

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Business reporter Jordyn Holman ( @JordynJournals ) explains, “In 2020, it was pandemic closures and social distancing. They conclude, “This means that, even as the internet and smartphones have revolutionized the way we shop, the seasonal timing of our purchases hasn’t changed much.” Now, the problem is demand.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. Optimize delivery routes, improve freight operations, and propose the best shipping methods to you.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Instead of focusing on charging more to ship parcel, shippers should redevelop their processes to streamline shipping and reduce delays, as well as freight spend. This has the effect of lowering overall shipping costs, meeting customers’ demands for lower-cost, faster delivery of small packages. Purchase Insurance.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Recent developments in freight digitization are simplifying the shipping process and giving visibility to freight pricing enabling small players to handle the logistics side of their business more easily, transparently and efficiently. million freight containers each year. That digital reach extended to importing as well.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you’re selling products, your customers should feel confident that they can negotiate with you in the event their purchased goods arrive damaged, incorrect, or are no longer required. This may involve freight partners. Depending on the policy and reason for returning, some customers may expect you to pay the shipping costs.

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3rdwave

JANUARY 17, 2020

visibility to the port of entry to determine the status of a transportation unit for delivery priority, visibility to regulatory statuses at the port of entry, visibility to receipt detail, visibility to exception alerts when defined milestone events are not met, visibility to freight contract cost elements for freight audit validation.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 10, 2020

Many suppliers are seeing the COVID-19 pandemic as a “black swan” event. You should also check your event forecast frequently, multiple times per week preferably. You’ll need to work with your buyer on revising their purchasing plans to favor high demand items. Forecasting. Another solution is to create inventory reserves.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The visibility will include not just the short-term purchase order or ASN-level visibility, but also the tactical kind of forecast collaboration with the suppliers. Based on the disruptive events that we are seeing – from tariffs, NAFTA, Brexit, COVID-19, etc. Please do not underestimate the importance of master data.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Today, 7% of order and purchase order flows move through business networks. For access to the report on business networks reference this r eport. The event will be invitation only for fifteen manufacturers and fifteen technologists. However, inter-enterprise communication moves largely by email. I accepted his challenge.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 16, 2022

The following eight industry stories can guide shippers to fight for resiliency within their localized chain in the event of another pandemic. Despite optimistic changes in air travel in 2022, air cargo availability remains slim amidst continued disruptions, revealing the need for continued surcharges and fees that complicate freight billing.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 16, 2020

Here are three reasons why logistics management software like TMS, YMS Freight Audit and others is essential to the survival of business during events like global pandemic. The best illustration prompted by the current situation comes from a Reuters report today. “A

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. Customers expect to return products in the same way they purchased them, so it is not always as simple as just returning to a store. The process runs continuously behind the scenes to eliminate added inbound freight at the brick-and-mortar location.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Followed by focus on big data analytics where companies began leveraging BI (business intelligence) tools for data-driven decision making. As we adhered to shelter-in-place orders from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), each of us were purchasing more products and services online at a faster adoption rate than ever before.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

If this prediction turns out to be true, what are the implications for supply chain sustainability? One example is the transition to green freight transportation, and more specifically, how the adoption of fuel-efficient vehicles and practices could have negative outcomes for labor. How will today’s workforces acquire these skills?

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 21, 2015

In my last four posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN. Each line item must include the correct National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) Item # and Class. Today I want to discuss inbound logistics requirements.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence and machine learning AI and ML offer manufacturers powerful predictive analytics that transform manufacturing supply chain management by improving forecasting accuracy and speed, supporting better decision-making, and reducing operational costs.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

Last week’s quarterly financial performance reporting among major U.S. The retailer had reported a big earnings miss as higher inventories and supply chain related costs dragged down expected profitability. This week’s report of Target’s financial performance reflected that action, but operating margins actually declined to 1.2

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3rdwave

AUGUST 7, 2019

These challenges are: Information Accessibility – visibility, reporting & analysis, communication. Transportation Cost Management. The same is true for carrier performance, invoice details, and basic reports. The same is true for the information required to execute reports or analysis around transportation.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We’ve been busy fine-tuning our platform, nailing our pitch, bringing on new customers, demoing for clients, and speaking at and attending different freight and logistics conferences. ShipChain is Selected as a Finalist for Service Innovation Award at the Global Freight Awards 2019. ShipChain Attends Different Industry Events.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

In order to measure the efficiency of your supply chain, companies must track certain metrics. Metrics help to prioritize activities and improve processes. Some metrics are critical to meeting regulatory requirements and contractual obligations, while others track efficiency and service, which produce higher profits.

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TMC

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The quick processing times of TMS solutions support rapid data capture and responsive service optimization—capabilities that are critically important when meeting the needs of online customers who don’t want to wait for their purchase to arrive. Harness analytical power. Manage events and on time deliveries.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Yes, COVID caused many issues, but other factors, including geopolitical changes, the war in Ukraine, weather events, peak season , and economic instability, have altered the fabric of logistics. US-based consumers evaluate pricing on every purchase, including considering the shipping costs associated with e-commerce.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This Ferrari Consulting and Research Group advisory brief provides added perspectives on premium personal fitness equipment and services provider Peloton Interactive , the litany of events that have surrounded the company, and some lessons acquired. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Freight forwarding. Brands can connect products, sales channels, warehouses, workflows, reports, and more.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 6, 2022

retailers experienced a 21% increase in their 2021 Black Friday sales, and mid-October data indicated sales would amass nearly $1 trillion, INC.com reported. Provide Discounts on Worthy Purchases. The result effectively reduces the total cost of air freight and helps companies find capacity across multiple modes.

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