MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2020

But they do add costs and reduce the efficiency of freight networks. MIT CTL’s FreightLab believes so and is developing alternative contract formats that solidify full truckload agreements and give shippers and carriers more certainty about future freight movements. Is there a better way? A week later, on Nov. but not always.

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

There are many factors that influence transportation costs, but there is one that many companies overlook: the link between yard management, driver detention, and freight rates.“. The 2020 State Of Yard Management Report will be shared with all online event attendees and will be available for download after the webinar.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

We continue our series on what makes up a "Best in Class" shipper by taking a deeper dive into #4 and #5 of the 10 areas that "Best in Class" Shippers must master : Freight Spend Management and a focus on LTL Shipping Process. Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process. What Is Freight Spend Management? Process Management.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts from 2014.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

On April 4 th , Kyle Masters – the senior manager of transportation procurement at Simmons Foods, participated in a webinar hosted by Emerge. The webinar focused on Simmons Food’s approach to transportation procurement. Mr. Masters quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline.

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Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

MAY 31, 2023

LIVE WEBINAR: June 8, 2023 – 1:00pm (EST) Learn how a full-service freight broker (FreightSaver) leverages relationships skills and technology to support their customers and meet their business goals. Improving shipper relationships as a freight broker is vital for business success.

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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. Things go wrong, but freight or cargo insurance , often reserved for less-than-truckload and full truckload shipments, is available for parcels as well. Purchase Insurance.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

event of 2022, my colleagues, Christina Carroll, vice president of LTL, Alan Rowlett, director of global operations and strategy, and I set out to offer exactly that. There were several popular questions that we didn’t have time to address during the live event. Watch the video to learn more: Plan to attend our next webinar.

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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.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Increased use of digitized freight networks. The pandemic has certainly accelerated the digitization strategies of all corporations,” Yearling says, adding that the event also accelerated the shift to online commerce and pushed the need to align inventory to demand. Digitized freight platforms. Increased use of technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

During a recent webinar hosted by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Singapore ([link] Hassan Raza Leghari, VP of Ground Operations, DHL Express, told attendees about the company’s growing Asian ground fleets of electric delivery vans, scooters and bikes. A Synopsis of the ITAP-LogiSYM event. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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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. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Imbalances in ocean transport, port congestion and equipment shortages, with surging freight rates became the new normal. An attendee poll taken at a conference of The European Freight and Logistics Forum hints at some cultural challenges. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021. Is This the Hardest Leadership Skill to Master?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Since COP26, a series of deep dive webinars have been conducted on how to design policies for ZE-MHDVs. Such landmark events raise awareness, scrutinize decarbonisation actions, and induce hope. As a final word and despite transport being in evidence everywhere at COP27, we call for dedicated Transport Days, not only at COP.

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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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Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We partnered with GTX Corp, ParceLive, and a few others that will be announced soon, began working on case studies, aired our first webinar with major industry executives, graduated from the Plug and Play Spring 2019 Food and Beverage Accelerator Program, joined forces with the World Economic Forum to build the Blockchain Toolkit, and a lot more.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

. “The report represents a thorough analysis of the selection and contracting process of contract logistics from perspective of both logistics service providers and their customers – namely manufacturers and retailers” says event director, Haley Garner. Contact the event director for more information: Haley Garner.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword. Although capacity is tight, especially considering the number of carriers who are prioritizing freight to boost production, reports Roger W. The Importance of Making Freight Attractive to Carriers.

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Tailwind

JULY 11, 2018

Learn how to manage your freight business risks. The Freight Transportation industry isn’t for the faint-hearted. Join Tailwind Transportation Software on July 25th (10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern) for a 30-minute webinar and learn how to avoid the five most common business risks: Losing Customers. It can be Risky Business.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Historically, TMSs were out of reach for companies moving less than $100 million in freight , but cloud-based systems give everyone a fair chance at the best rates. Even adding freight insurance, consolidating freight and intermodal shipments can be realized at lower costs than your company may have previously faced.

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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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TMC

MARCH 23, 2017

The Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) focused on city logistics solutions including the use of bicycles in urban delivery services, promoting freight movements during off-peak periods, and establishing networks of pick-up points in urban areas. Belo Horizonte’s plan includes local government, freight carriers and other stakeholders.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 22, 2017

In 1935, Congress passed legislation to help prevent carriers from being subject to unqualified cases of fraud and freight loss claims. When Is a Carrier Not Responsible For Freight Damage? Carriers have one path to avoiding freight loss liability under the terms of the Carmack Amendment.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. They, however, assessed themselves much lower in response execution and event management. . When an event occurs, the most important thing is to be able to bounce back. This means that they will need to provide multiple channels or delivery and charge for them.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

The cloud-based supply chain software can be customized to suit your industry, your transportation , freight-forwarding and warehousing specialty, import-export regulations. She is also an honored and welcomed guest at world-renowned events like "World economic forum" and "Software Global." Helen works and lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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TMC

MARCH 23, 2017

The Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) focused on city logistics solutions including the use of bicycles in urban delivery services, promoting freight movements during off-peak periods, and establishing networks of pick-up points in urban areas. Belo Horizonte’s plan includes local government, freight carriers and other stakeholders.

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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

MARCH 23, 2017

In today’s competitive market, filled with customers’ scrutiny and expectation for quality products, more shippers need to understand what the Amendment does and does not cover, including how it impacts freight claims and third-party logistics providers. How Does the Carmack Amendment Impact Freight Claims? 3PLs Handle Bills of Lading.

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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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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Webinar Initiate Transport Cost Savings by Comparing Rates with Peers. Webinar 7 November 2013: Initiate Transport Cost Savings by Comparing Rates with Peers. Do you know if your freight rates are too high? Events CLX Logistics sourcing supplier' Date: 7 November 2013. Location: Anywhere. Organisation: CLX Logistics.

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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. Reshoring Initiative. Driver Expenses.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

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. This directly leads to better quality control of the products and environment and reduced down time from unnecessary health events.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

A shipping capacity crunch is not a once-in-a-lifetime event. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing. The Big Picture.

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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. Ocean Freight Demand Falls Away, Rates Start to Slide.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Freight transportation costs in the United States amount to about 6% of the GDP, which means that a large portion of a company’s supply chain costs come from transportation. When freight costs are high, even seemingly small oversights can result in unneeded expenses that could have been avoided and thus cut into overall profit margins.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2016

manufacturers, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight management. In other words, manufacturers will need to make today’s students aware of their plans for future growth, even in the event of a recession, to encourage these individuals to attend trade schools, vocational programs, and other secondary educational opportunities.

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