The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In some cases, the counter-intuitive doubling down of investment, for example in coal-fired plants, is even encouraged and supported. It’s no different in the logistics industry. This is providing an opportunity for logistics managers to re-imagine how they move customers’ orders. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight. As a result, suppliers can sell more product and materials, manufacturers can produce more finished products, and transportation staff can ship more freight. More Companies Will Invest in Cybersecurity in Procurement Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

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Resilinc

JUNE 7, 2021

In a recent webinar , Resilinc’s Chief Product Officer, Sumit Vakil, and Director of Product, Sandeep Ramachandran, discussed best practices for hurricane preparedness, including how new uses of artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping to offset disruption. Watch our webinar on Hurricane Preparedness.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Keeping that in mind, CEVA Logistics aspires to ensure the protection and professional development of our employees.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2016

While the State of Logistics 2014 report is slowly giving way to what will be the State of Logistics 2015 report, we couldn’t help start thinking about what will happen. That's why it's vital for shippers to keep freight accounting best practices top of mind during this period of a slow-growing economy.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 17, 2023

These overarching trends included… Advances in autonomous logistics Newer systems can auto-select proper transportation modes and optimally plan routes. For example, we have worked with … The post The Logistics Landscape Forecast 2023: A MercuryGate Webinar Recap appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Last December’s Sunburst attack, in which hackers compromised SolarWinds Orion network management software and then used Orion updates to penetrate the networks of thousands of SolarWinds’ customers in the private and public sector, is an example. These included attacks on ports and other critical logistics infrastructure.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

While automation is poised to revolutionize eCommerce Logistics and last mile delivery, last mile eCommerce will benefit from increased use of white glove logistics services. White Glove Logistics Service Overcome Last Mile eCommerce Challenges. Putting the Last Mile Logistics Picture Together. White glove service.

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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. A week later, on Nov.

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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. The Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN) is the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics messaging network.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? Slackening demand for ocean freight and (at long last) falling rates for shippers. Renault’s plans for network redesign and S&OP improvement. SMEs vs. the big boys in the battle for US warehouse space.

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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. Barcelona has tackled this problem in several ways. Widespread gains.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. What is a Logistics Framework?

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 2, 2023

For example: "E-commerce channels accounted for roughly 42% of our sales in the quarter at $22.7 Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. Retailers reported overall growth in e-commerce sales in recent earnings calls.

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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. Barcelona has tackled this problem in several ways. Widespread gains.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Freight consolidation is the go-to solution for addressing capacity crunches, and since LTL shipments can be consolidated faster, they are first to fill available space in FT, explains Jeff Berman of Supply Chain 24/7. For example, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate contains an exemption for short-haul shipments.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

As the ecommerce industry grows, the logistics of getting orders to customers has become more complicated — especially with the novel coronavirus impacting entire supply chains. But the ecommerce logistics infrastructure needed to meet consumers’ demands is not easy to achieve by yourself. What is ecommerce logistics?

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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. Barcelona has tackled this problem in several ways. Widespread gains.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

However, the rise of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is also changing the game. An increasing number of 3PLs are abandoning tradition in favor of becoming more than just a provider of logistics. For example, smart technologies can be leveraged to reduce wait times and delays for fleet drivers.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2017

It manages inbound freight, not unlike the incoming blood supply from the lungs, and pumps it out to the remainder of your supply chain. Follow these steps, as outlined by Inbound Logistics , to create a working, evolving guide that puts the power of control and visibility in your hands. Start Where Shipments Begin. 12,000+ pounds.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2017

This might involve a system like mentioned in the opening example, where drones are deployed and return to trucks while on the road. If the example is scaled down, the AFC could be the size of a modern blimp and hold large pallets of orders for a local area. Create a pathway for information sharing with freight transporters.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s been a crazy month plus - new customers, three conferences, and a couple of podcasts and webinars. That said, we are watching oil prices, as freight operators can pass fuel surcharges along and there could be some freight expense pressure if the conflict continues and oil prices remain elevated,” Boyer said.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 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. Can we use premium freight? Mahindra Mahindra is another good example. Can we get the supplies from an alternate source?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 19, 2015

Third-party logistics providers, or a 3PL service provider , have worked to help encourage efficiency within the shipping process through the use of a Transportation Management System, or TMS. Yet, shipping remained similar to archaic supply chain practices until the advent of the digital age and the TMS provider.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We take pride at Cerasis, as a third party logistics company who has developed a proprietary web-based transportation management system , to offer technology solutions to our shippers so they may remain as efficient as possible and have access to information at their fingertips. History of EDI and EDI In Transportation and Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

In this free webinar, participants will learn a methodology for using LTL key process indicators (KPIs). The webinar will also cover ways to improve the number or on time shipments and improving customer service. The webinar will also cover ways to improve the number or on time shipments and improving customer service.

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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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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. Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is an Example of Internet of Things? ” But first, let’s back up a bit.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. It wasn’t just about freight. Malcom McLean.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2012

In this free webinar, participants will learn a methodology for measuring LTL carrier performance. Webinar topics will include: 1.) The methodologies that will be described in the webinar will be simple and proven. They will also learn specific actions for reducing LTL carrier shipping costs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Additionally, the use of metrics fosters positive relationships with coworkers and adherence to rulesets and best practices for the respective third-party logistics provider (3PL). The overall goal of the distribution center is to make sure that freight makes into the correct mode of transportation at the appropriate time.

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