Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years and achieving timely and accurate supply chain visibility has always been — and continues to be — a top priority for companies across all industries. You’re not just judging the product, you’re judging the experience and the cornerstone of that experience is visibility.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 31, 2021

In a recent webinar on the state of risk and trends in supply chains, Resilinc CEO, Bindiya Vakil, and Director of Supply Chain Risk Consulting, Hirra Akhtar, described how aftershocks arising from the pandemic continue to disrupt supplies and logistics, and that these disruptions will continue well into 2022.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2017

Logistics professionals require exemplary international online logistics tools to help them carry out their daily businesses with ease and deliver the best for their customers. Top 8 Online Logistics Tools For Logistics Professionals. The Scandit mobile application software. Service Max mobile app.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I have been in the supply chain solutions space for a long time. The benefit for us as logistics practitioners is the ability to drive incremental, measurable value through the instantiation of specific use cases combining sets of innovation in interesting and creative ways. Long gone are the days of analog lines and green screens.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

Today marks the official halfway point of 2016 and that means it's time for our "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event. We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So We hope you enjoy!

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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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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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

With the rise of e-commerce, the value of logistics has grown. Logistics professionals can no longer simply go about standard operations, and the days of peaks and lulls have ended. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. Variable Logistics Operations Will Become Standard.

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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. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. billion transactions annually.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

That said, I am never surprised to hear my otherwise upbeat logistics colleagues express Grinch-like pessimism when it comes to emissions reduction in our industry. These trends should give us some hope that an emissions-free logistics world is indeed emerging! . Optimism springs eternal among some people — myself included!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The times of global pandemic will be remembered as the years of mass digitization. During the pandemic digitization was just the only way things could work. During the pandemic digitization was just the only way things could work. Supply chain and logistics is often labeled as a digital laggard with a high level of inertia.

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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. Even custom-built kitchens can now be ordered via Homedepot.com, so the demand for more than just delivery is present, explains Supply Chain Digest.

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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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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. The transport sector needs to prepare for the time where only zero-emissions vehicles will be available. Transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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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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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. How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Mars Attacks Cost Drivers with Digital Twins.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2020

by Chris Caplice, David Correll, and Ken Cottrill When a shipper and a trucking company contract to transport goods at a given time and rate, there is no guarantee they will meet the agreement’s terms. But they do add costs and reduce the efficiency of freight networks. Is there a better way? A week later, on Nov. A week later, on Nov.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The pivot towards index-linked contracts and Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) is not merely a trend but a strategic recalibration towards agility and resilience. The integration of real-time data and analytics into contract structures is not just innovative—it’s becoming essential. It’s time for change.

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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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

However, this capacity crunch is likely to exceed even the worst capacity crunches in history, says Karen Sage of Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. However, all crunches have time-specific causes as well, and this time, Hurricane Harvey, Irma, and Maria are to blame for a significant part of it. Click Here.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 2, 2023

E-commerce sales are higher than in the pre-pandemic period, as are shipping costs. But, retailers are mitigating these costs in several ways, resulting in volume declines for FedEx and UPS. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. E-commerce peaked at 16.4% E-commerce peaked at 16.4%

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

Nevertheless, technologies are already here and it’s only a matter of time before they will be implemented successfully. The State of Third Party Logistics: Technology Innovations Driving a Service Mindset. The State of Third Party Logistics: Technology Innovations Driving a Service Mindset.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

There are many trade associations and organizations that represent carriers, but what about about freight brokers and 3PLs? There's just one organization that exclusively represents the third-party logistics industry: the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). Who looks out for their interests?

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

However, besides the pandemic, logistics and transportation in general are ongoing challenges and still present a lot of other risks, including: Consumers are behaving differently. Increased use of digitized freight networks. According to De Munyck, Gartner research shows that the current pandemic is the top supply risk for 2020.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

This first post is part one of a two-part series on the future of logistics. In the least, 3PLs must understand these emerging technologies so that one day they may integrate into logistics service providers ‘ company practices to better serve customers. The future of logistics is paved with innovation and technology.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. If you are still unsure about it, just think about how these benefits could boost your profit margins. Share This: Read More.

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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

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. It is time to think about the difference between good data and bad data.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

A major electronics manufacturer calculates the cost of processing an order manually at $38 compared to just $1.35 Errors due to illegible faxes, lost orders or incorrectly taken phone orders are eliminated, saving your staff valuable time from handling data disputes with carriers. EDI isn’t a new technology in and of itself.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

For those of you who are just starting out in transportation or for those who remember, this industry can be very overwhelming. It takes time to understand how the transportation regulations we have today came about. Transportation and Freight USA Group: [link]. Transportation and Logistics Group: [link].

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

That is the word being used to describe the state of the logistics industry in 2017, reports William B. Last year, the 2016 State of Logistics Report alluded to rising shipping volume, partially responsible for decreased overhead costs, as a driving force behind declining overhead costs across all modes of shipping.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2017

As the technology improves, drone delivery will become a reality, not just a possibility. As the technology improves, drone delivery will become a reality, not just a possibility. Accuracy and security in billing is among key priorities due to increasing demand for lower product and logistics costs. Drone Delivery Takes Flight.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2015

Cerasis, an expert technology solutions and transportation management service provider invites you to a 60 minute Webinar titled " The Big Benefits of Using Technology to Effectively Manage Transportation Reverse Logistics " to air live on September 30th, 2015 at 2 PM CST. What is Reverse Logistics?

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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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Parade

MARCH 17, 2022

On February 24, 2022, Parade VP of Customer Experience Elise Le met up with , Tai TMS VP of Sales and Marketing Sean McGillicuddy and , Fortune Logistics Executive Regional Manager Tyler Gilpin for a , Freightwaves webinar entitled The Modern Freight Brokerage: Parade and Tai Pair Up To Help Brokerages Scale and Step Into the Future of Freight.

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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. The implication of this capability will be immense. ” But first, let’s back up a bit.

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