Shipchain

AUGUST 24, 2018

Additionally, with the passage of the MAP-21 Act (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act), there were changes made in the hours of service guidelines that reduced the number of hours that could be driven by a trucker before he or she had to rest. How Blockchain and Trucking Are Made for Each Other.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

It refers to the process of purchasing, storing, and tracking the various goods required to build a product. The goal of manufacturing inventory management is to balance the supply and demand of products and minimise manufacturing costs and waste. For this reason, food manufacturers in particular run a high risk of spoilage and waste.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

And if a business is paying too much in shipping costs, it can majorly reduce profit margins. The first-mile delivery stage has a direct impact on your shipping experience and improving the former will deliver substantial gains to the latter. Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Delivering on-time and in-full is essential to success and a metric used by retailers when evaluating partnerships with vendors of all sizes. But first, let’s look at the background of OTIF metrics and why they came to be. If unable to find a product in store, consumers are quick to turn their attention online and purchase goods there.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2018

This week: A hot freight market has spurred hiring by trucking companies; Nordstrom invests in personalization technology; Walmart expands its grocery delivery service; growth in e-commerce increases demand for fast payments; and some employees say Union Pacific’s use of drones in railyards raises questions about safety. Walmart Inc.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2018

This week: A hot freight market has spurred hiring by trucking companies; Nordstrom invests in personalization technology; Walmart expands its grocery delivery service; growth in e-commerce increases demand for fast payments; and some employees say Union Pacific’s use of drones in railyards raises questions about safety. Walmart Inc.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS? In the run up to the July 1, 2016 requirement that there must now be a verification of the gross mass of packed containers, Freightos research has determined that only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are still being saved with a weight. Analysis: How Bad Is It? Logistics Providers.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It involves assessing how the overall supply chain performed, analyzing metrics, and how well you managed exceptions. Your forecasting process goes through multiple checks and balances, giving you the opportunity to identify deviations and exceptions and create more accurate predictions.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Across the board, including UPS, FedEx, and USPS, carriers are planning to raise shipping rates. Trucking continues to have a little appeal due to wage and quality of life, reports Iris Kuo of Trucks.com , and this is expected to be a major factor in circumventing the staggering number of retiring truckers in 2018.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2018

Both inbound and outbound freight require carefully choreographed steps for a successful dance. According to analyst firm Aberdeen Group, a business can spend more than 40% of its annual freight budget oTen Steps to Managing Inbound Freight: A Coordinated Dance between Shippers and Suppliersn inbound operations.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

There are multiple good models for lean manufacturing operations. ISO publishes guidelines for conformance to its standards. “5S” programs are taught in some business college courses, and the SCOR model is also utilized. There are programs that emphasize rapid, or low-cost implementation.

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QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Further up the supply chain, we saw disruptions in the agriculture and shipping sectors as workers became ill and workforces were forced to socially distance and adhere to new guidelines. Currently, we are still seeing severe disruptions in shipping, both internationally and domestically. That’s not all. What’s your strategy?

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“Additionally, a review of reporting procedures can act as a safeguard against corruption throughout operations. All stakeholders who interact with the supply chain should be aware of hotlines and other reporting mechanisms, which should establish a clear path and adequate protections for whistleblowers.”

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Whether the cost is lost opportunity, actual product damage, squandered time or even just emotional frustration, there’s a cost for everyone. The best solution is avoiding freight damage, but how do you measure for it? First is the fact that excessive containment force can damage freight by crushing them.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2016

Transportation managers must keep up with the ship dates of inventory, where inventory is currently located in the transportation process, what insurance information is being used and appropriated for each shipment, and many more factors. Effective transportation management can be a hassle.

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