3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Managing a global supply chain network requires the ability to manage and control both global transportation execution and the associated freight spend. In a constantly shifting and competitive global trading environment, it is increasingly important to control all costs across the entire supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. In a prior published commentary, we provided highlights of March and Q1-2022 global production indices along with their implications. Global Shipping.

Global Transportation 52

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 15, 2022

The complexity of the transportation and shipping market continues to complicate even the most basic of transport services. The continued growth of the TMS market means new software will be available, resulting in more data streams and increased access to data and supply chain management insights.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

In our prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we reviewed and provided some added insights on July’s global manufacturing PMI indices which are pointing to declining global supply chain production momentum. State of Global Transportation and Logistics. One Perspective. and Europe.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. Shopify itself has been growing inherent logistics services by way of acquisition.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

An ‘aggressive’ fight over containers is causing shipping costs to rocket by 300%. Shipping costs have skyrocketed as desperate companies wait weeks for containers and pay premium rates to get them, according to industry watchers. Compared with last March’s low prices, freight rates from China to the U.S. KEY POINTS.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Three commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains made available at the beginning of 2022, and specifically addressing supply chain cost inflation implications.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights an added admission, this time from a shipping industry senior executive, indicating that the period of windfall profits among global shipping players is coming to an end. . However, what remains are the implications of what has occurred since the start of the global pandemic.

Shipping 52

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Transportation Management Challenges in E-Commerce Although e-commerce represents an excellent opportunity for shippers, it results in the creation of additional challenges in managing freight spend and moving products. This is regardless of whether freight consolidation was used or not. Faster shipping.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 28, 2018

How Generac Power Systems Cut Millions from Its Global Transportation Spend | Transportfolio. Generac Power Systems, the number one manufacturer of home backup generators, became an international company in a few short years and developed a global supply chain that is now prepared for the next stage of growth.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

By Geoff Whiting, Senior Writer, Red Stag Fulfillment Applying automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to supply chain management is an excellent way for manufacturers to increase the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of operations. But here are some common use cases for automation in manufacturing supply chains.

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Freightera

JANUARY 21, 2022

Freightera and Supply Chain Canada launch The Nearshoring Directory, a potential sourcing solution that could revolutionize the way supply chain works. See below the official press release from Supply Chain Canada. The phase I, basic service is available at no cost to Supply Chain Canada members.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ”

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Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. Globally, they stood at $4.8 per gallon. Conclusion.

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o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX — :o9 Solutions, a premier AI-driven integrated planning and operations solution provider, extends it partner eco-system with project44, the global leader in supply chain visibility. Global supply chains continue to experience immense pressure from constant market disruption.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. Globally, they stood at $4.8 per gallon. Conclusion.

Freight 60

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

So while cost and quality are often viewed as the most important priorities for a company’s supply chain, delivery speed is quickly gaining in prominence. And bringing air freight services into the spotlight. . Only the most flexible supply chains can succeed in such an environment. Robinson—come in. The expense?

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

So while cost and quality are often viewed as the most important priorities for a company’s supply chain, delivery speed is quickly gaining in prominence. And bringing air freight services into the spotlight. . Only the most flexible supply chains can succeed in such an environment. Robinson—come in. The expense?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 20, 2015

What’s probably the number one reason shippers avoid transporting their cargo by air? Air freight is often more expensive than any other mode of transportation. When considering the cost of a modal shift to air cargo, keep in mind that the freight cost is only one component of the equation. You guessed it: Cost.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides a brief update to our prior posted commentary highlighting FedEx’s unexpected and stunning warning of a quarterly revenue and profitability shortfall that uneased both company investors and the broader Wall Street financial community. The carrier has now announced plans to hike shipping rates 6.9

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Freightos

AUGUST 28, 2018

Long before there were trucks, trains, and planes, there were ships. Ships transformed travel and warfare, enabling humans to see beyond their villages and into the world. Most importantly, they unlocked global trade. Freight has not been impervious. This article originally appeared on JOC.com. . On the Cusp of Change.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2016

If the start and end point of a company’s supply chain followed a straight and narrow path, software solutions would be simple to create. In reality, the supply chain looks more like a freeway interchange filled with twist, turns, and crossing lanes. Anthony has 16+ years of transportation and software experience.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 15, 2018

3 Benefits of LCL Shipping | Transportfolio. One way global shippers can deal with tight transit times and fast changes in demand is to keep a lot more inventory on hand. You can use less than container load (LCL), which enables you to ship more frequently and still lower inventory costs. 3 Benefits of LCL Shipping.

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3rdwave

JANUARY 17, 2020

Global transportation is the nexus through which all related international transportation information flows. Capturing, aggregating, and analyzing all the global supply chain transportation and product/SKU level detail is foundational to having end-to-end supply chain visibility.

Optimization Software 54

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. A problem also linked to shipping companies. Record-high shipping rates are affecting the world economy. The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Since the inception of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) in the early 1970’s logistics professionals have always taken for granted the accuracy of EDI tracking transactions sent for various activities across their global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. Our research arm recently pointed out this transportation trending in a mid-year assessment commentary. Added Perspectives.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

The following seven stories will recap business moves, innovative ideas, and industry insight to guide supply chain professionals into the launch of the next quarter. Time will tell if these efforts will be enough as daily revenue averages for FedEx Express, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Ground display negative year-over-year KPIs. .

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Supply chains are complex, and we’ve witnessed in recent years how easily disruptions efficiently affect goods from point A to point B. On the transportation end of supply chains, shippers adapt to the transportation needs at any given time to ensure this part of the supply chain continues as well as possible.

Network Optimization 52

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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. Unfortunately, this means an already-strained transportation industry will have additional needs. Reshoring Initiative.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy. Space is generally available.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2018

The air freight landscape has experienced some dramatic shifts in recent years. In fact, those events seem likely to produce some headwinds for air freight shippers in 2018 in locating available air capacity, especially during peak seasons. 3 Air Freight Trends to Watch for in 2018. Capacity is likely to become harder to find.

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