The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In her keynote address, Nadia Abdul Aziz, President, National Association of Air Freight & Logistics (NAFL), who is based in Dubai, spoke about megatrends transforming the MENA region, particularly the impact of COVID-19. How to Have a Conversation with Your Direct Report to Improve Accountability – LogiSYM January/February 2018.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

The Green Corridor: The Emissions of Work – How to Make a Green Working Culture by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio In this month’s Green Corridor, I wanted to talk about the emissions generated by a workforce physically going to work.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Ocean freight article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight forwarders and shippers/BCO s are on a constant quest to have a better understanding of their ocean freight costs and ultimately have larger margins. Email Address. Plan effectively.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2020

Get through the process of freight transport, order fulfillment, and last-mile delivery. If you’re transporting fragile products such as glassware and plates, keep in mind that it will be shaken and rattled at some point along the way, so you have to fill in the void spaces to prevent them from sustaining any cracks.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Green Corridor: The Circular Journey 3 conversations Needed for Asset Management in a Sustainable World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Things degrade and deteriorate over time. It seems like a simple enough concept, but it is very hard to match up the know-how to a possible local supplier when you are doing this for the first time.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The best-laid plans for e-commerce shipping will fail when shippers do not consider this final, vital leg of the journey, and those that do take the time to understand its challenges and focus on last mile delivery can excel in e-commerce, and deliver more freight to consumers, boosting profitability. Determine liability.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. According to a Proxima report “Investing in a Sustainable Supply Chain,” there has been a significant change in the priorities of investors. trillion opportunity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

How to Optimize Material Handling Throughout the Supply Chain? Be Sustainable and Green. You can make your operations greener and more sustainable by considering recyclable packing materials, returnable containers, and reusable packaging. Likewise, you and your employees must ensure that your supply chain is sustainable.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2021

Sarah is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture , a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Sarah Banks is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture. Sarah Banks is Global Lead for the Freight and Logistics Industry at Accenture.

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C3 Solutions

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover the transformative potential of same-day delivery for your fulfillment operation. Uncover insights and leverage digital tools like dock scheduling to streamline processes and maximize success with a 80% revenue boost.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd. LSPs can partner with packaging vendors that use sustainable materials and offer both packaging and logistics services to their clients. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 29, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Military logistics refers to the processes, systems, and resources involved in transporting, generating, redeploying, sustaining, or reallocating materials to forces. How to become a military logistician. Email Address. Military training.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

For those not familiar with the Energy Observer, she is a one-of-a-kind research vessel dedicated to the science of how to traverse the seven seas carbon free! Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising clients on e-commerce logistics solutions and provides sustainability program management services.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That''s why we ask our experts a very simple question " How to improve the operational efficiency in global supply chain? ". Hence, the fundamental need is to consider a new entity, the supply chain, and how to account for its activities. We believe many practices in global supply chain management can be applied in every industry.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. However, there is a silver-lining, according to Packaging Digest again: typically, less than 1% of the products in the cartons sustain damage. Inside the Box.

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

In order to minimize the impact of similar future supply chain disruptions , organizations must ensure they implement and sustain the lessons learned from this disruption. Without the full planning horizon, suppliers are left guessing what to order and how to best allocate their production resources.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2016

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. What’s the Difference Between Freight Payment Processing and Freight Auditing? Freight payment processing is basically how a shipper can pay respective carriers for their services.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Customers expect orders within the same time frames as Amazon, increasing freight spend. Since e-commerce offers the opportunities of sustained growth and higher profitability, shippers must integrate each aspect of the e-commerce strategy with all existing platforms and systems. In the era of e-commerce, this is unacceptable.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Whilst people spend years learning the art of counting money, and businesses grapple on how to account for their revenues and expenses, counting carbon is a relatively new concept. The current practice on how to measure greenhouse gases, is to organize things into three buckets. Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

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Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In addition, a considerable portion of freight transportation expenses continues to soar as diesel fuel costs surge by 20% year over year. In doing so, organizations will reduce costs, optimize operational efficiency, promote sustainable practices, and ultimately contribute to bottom-line improvements. Get Access!

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In freight auditing, freight audit advisors work with freight shippers to ensure that all charges are accurate and to prevent wasting money. Shippers can ensure they are getting the best possible rates from their carriers by working with a freight audit consultant. What Freight Auditing Is and Why It’s Important.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 12, 2023

Some of the most common invoice errors include charging the wrong item price or for the wrong quantity, or charging freight which is not contractually allowed. Invoice errors refer to discrepancies during the invoicing process.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

In 2017 I also assumed responsibility for Field Services and in 2019 Data Excellence & Analytics embracing digital transformation driving our Tailored, Sustainable and Connected 4.0 More recently this learning and application has evolved into the Tailored, Sustainable, Connected Transformation initiatives at Schneider Electric.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

From a sustainability angle, they are making labor more productive. They are asking: How can we better plan from a labor standpoint? For example, freight forwarders are extending their service offerings to include e-commerce fulfillment. Technical innovation is a key aspect to this. LSPs are also focusing on clean operations.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Total Cost to Serve – Cost Determination Approach Procurement Training Course #6: How to Choose and Select the Right Digital Procurement Technology The course is designed to provide valuable insights to individuals interested in learning about sourcing, selecting, and evaluating digital procurement solutions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Some in the agriculture industry are making changes to be more sustainable and what they are doing helps show a way forward for our future. I am fortunate that I myself work with agriculture sector companies through my work with South Pole (a leading sustainability company). Doing that would be a mistake though.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

Dedicated virtual fleet services are only sustainable when combined with a TMS and/or outsourced carrier operations. Additionally, for shippers with enough freight volume on competitive lanes, a virtual fleet can also be a viable alternative. Protecting capacity during times of surge by utilizing a virtual fleet is a smart idea.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. This requires a proactive approach to compliance and a commitment to sustainability.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s The Freight Project Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes Teresa Obinger, the Cerasis Human Resources Manager. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We hope you enjoy this episode of The Freight project podcast!

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From a transportation standpoint, the network effect relies on communication between applications to make freight moves more efficient. Sustainability is a byproduct of the network effect, as load consolidation and route optimization mean less trucks on the road to deliver the same freight, which is important for reducing carbon emissions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here. Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. 5 Benefits from Logistics Sustainability & Efficiency.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This careful examination and actions to mitigate the risks and to support sustainable business growth. An effective analysis of talent gaps aids in sustainable, strategic talent mapping for short-term and long-term needs. • Job candidates are not sure how best to showcase that their skills and knowledge. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The significance of expanding air and ocean, sustainable fuel capacity in our region cannot be stressed enough. Singapore is one of the largest fuelling stations of the world (over 20% of ship fuelling happens here), so capacity for sustainable fuels is critical for global sustainability efforts. EV Charging Infrastructure.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The current freight capacity crunch has not been kind to corporate freight budgets. But a capacity-at-any-cost strategy is not sustainable – even in the short term. It’s why we went back and updated our idea log on freight cost reduction strategies. Check out our 13 Strategies to Reduce Freight Costs.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The green/red dichotomy shouldn’t be an all-or-nothing venture; smart, sustainable businesses, and teams will always fluctuate on some level as a natural side effect of healthy growth. How to make it happen in your company: Step back and commit to completing a comprehensive profile analysis or MSA. To Sum It All Up.

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Turvo

AUGUST 3, 2021

The shocks of early 2020 hit the freight management and logistics supply chain hard. The right technology can help freight managers see what’s going on throughout the chain. This is where logistics managers and freight controllers can use supply chain visibility and collaboration. Increased risk of freight cargo claims.

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