Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

“Spot Market Freight Indices Continue Surge to Three-Year Highs”. These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The Value in Orchestrating a Scheduled Transportation Plan”.

Just-in-Time 60

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity. Also known as the CVSA roadcheck, it spans three days.

Resource Reduction 297

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This shortage is the culmination of various ongoing issues – geopolitical tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine war, the rapid shift in consumer buying behavior and container freight availability. The deepening power crisis has already taken 900,000 tons of smelting capacity offline in North America and Europe.

Packaging 226

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

However, the expenditure on goods resumed to the pre-pandemic level within just a few months. This shift is more prominent in North America as they have typically, bigger houses and therefore, more scope for concepts such as a home gym and home office. However, not long after, consumer spending behavior changed significantly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

That’s why I value the time I get with CIOs every bit as much as I value time with CFOs, CSCOs and supply chain professionals of every stripe. We’re just not meeting customer expectations. What’s needed is a modern platform approach to supply chain tech — with the specific objective of enabling effective real-time execution.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Freight Management services article and permission to publish here provided by Saheer Gurjot. According to Steele’s Transportation Group , freight management services help companies more efficiently move freight from one point to an end destination.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2023

Joe Chandler and Joe Lynch discuss how to build a successful freight brokerage. Joe Chandler is the President and COO of SPI Logistics , one of the top logistics firms in North America, boasting a robust network of 65 offices and over 54,000 carriers across Canada and the United States.

North America 207

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Kary Jablonski and Joe Lynch discuss how to level up your freight brokerage. Kary is the CEO of Trucker Tools , the leading carrier relationship management platform that helps brokers grow their carrier network, book loads digitally, track freight, and build enduring relationships with carriers to drive reuse.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. While GSAs can provide benefits such as cost savings and increased efficiency, they also introduce new risks and challenges for shippers. Where do we stand today? How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

Risk Management 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

Just as any chef will tell you that anything less than the best quality ingredients can render a dish inedible, so too, bad data can turn any data-driven IT effort sour. For example, my company relies heavily on “lat-long” data, or data that provides latitude and longitude coordinates for freight. So, what is quality data?

Quality 244

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

I propose it’s high time we acknowledge the futility of the “new normal” conversation and put it to rest, once and for all. Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. Normalcy is no more. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired.

Waste Reduction 197

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. It’s not as easy as just building more trucks. How to Manage Truckload Macro Trends.

Trends 182

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

As I’ve touched on before in my columns here, the supply chain industry is increasingly turning to real-time transportation visibility platforms to pinpoint where freight is at any point on its journey. These powerful new systems can track each inbound order not by just the trailer and PO number, but by each individual SKU.

Supply Chain Design Software 188

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. Mars took that recommendation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 26, 2015

The merged company will be the third largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth in the world. The goal is to drive organic growth in North American and global expansion by combining Kraft’s brands with Heinz’s international platform. Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital are driving the merger.

North America 150

North America America Beverage Food 150

Tailwind

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Just in Time You pick up the load. You travel the highways of North America to deliver it to some business or organization awaiting its arrival. Your customer wants to know when it is going to arrive. The consignee wants to know when it’s going to arrive.

Just-in-Time 28

Just-in-Time Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 28

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 22, 2020

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Railyards and trucking companies place the AEI tags on their freight cars and tractors to help track shipping all over North America. Then, a logistician at a rail yard or trucking company can use the data in real-time. Real-Time Tracking.

Rail Software 73

Rail Software Expense Reduction Freight Cost Reduction Strategies 73

Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

After tens of thousands of collective votes during Timmys voting, STORD has been elected by the local tech community for exemplifying strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, as well as an ability to foster an outstanding work environment even in trying times. 29, selected by an expert panel of judges. The public can RSVP here to attend.

Atlanta 60

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

Inventory Reduction 62

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2020

At the time we bought more packages than we should have, just in case, not realizing there was going to be a full blown run on toilet paper. At the time we bought more packages than we should have, just in case, not realizing there was going to be a full blown run on toilet paper. Every store is sold out of toilet paper.

Supply Chain Software 132

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. The delays are attributed to supply chain issues at every stage – from the time of booking transport to gate in at the port as well as ocean transit time of shipping containers. points from 44.8

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

If you’re like many other organizations around the world, you’re trying to adjust how your business operates and adjust for logistics at the same time. What freight qualifies for LCL shipping. Only freight that can account for added transport time is a good fit for expedited LCL shipping. Our team of experts at C.H.

Material Savings 44

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In going door to door trying to sell a Freight Management service, as well as in my experience working in companies, I have had the opportunity to see a variety of ways in which companies, large and small, were managing their Freight and Logistics spend. Freight and Logistics. You must manage Freight and Logistics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 68

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

While it remains to be seen whether the coming quarter will live up to expectations, there are multiple powerful predictors hinting that the freight market will not wane in intensity over the coming months. Typically, freight experiences a seasonal boom, starting with back-to-school shopping and concluding following year-end holidays.

Freight 52

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2017

Today, with the Amazon effect and e-commerce, order cycles are a lot faster and order quantities are a lot smaller, which means a lot more less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, and this is happening across a lot of different industries, not just in retail but manufacturing too.”. You can’t track LTL shipments very well. What does that mean?

Distribution 0

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Survey insights reveal that 90% of retail buyers say a supplier’s ability to deliver on time impacts their purchasing behavior of that brand. Just like retailers benefit from your product being on the shelf, so does a specialized 3PL. The more shelf space you land and expand at a retailer, the more freight you’ll be delivering.

Cost Reduction Strategies 81

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The output from the monthly process is an updated plan that balances demand with supply over a 24-month time horizon. The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China. When a company undergoes a digital transformation, the transformation should be based on an understanding of what they want to achieve.

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 235

Parade

MARCH 28, 2022

Turvo offers freight brokers, 3PLs, and shippers the ability to connect with their customers, carriers, and third parties for full order-to-cash shipment execution. Building Connections Internally and Externally Turvo isn’t just about building connections between different pieces of the supply chain. What Does Turvo Do?

Supply Chain Design Software 78

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 82

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 18, 2021

Unlike the Suez Canal incident or other recent port issues, which have impacted a more limited number of regions and trade lanes, the Port of Yantian is a major export hub for multiple large markets like Europe, North America, Latin America and Oceania. At this time last year, it was around 80%+. The result?

Supply Chain Disruption 86

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We have seen real lumpiness in the global supply chain that has led to some shortages and more so just unevenness.

Inventory Reduction 92

Inventory Reduction Inventory Sourcing Strategies Retail 92

BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

Just a couple of months out from the Suez Canal blockage, companies are still trying to get a handle on reacting to the aftermath while bracing for further impact. One of the factors in that evaluation would also be the freight costs you incurred for that container and any additional costs if you are expediting another shipment.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

20, compared with three in the same week last year, according to online freight marketplace DAT Solutions LLC. Digital freight and blockchain topped the list, while driverless trucks and drones were at the bottom. Digital freight and blockchain topped the list, while driverless trucks and drones were at the bottom.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

CX North America Releases Freight Vision Mobile App. DAT Freight Index: June Caps Off Hot Stretch for Spot TL Freight. Exhibit A is On-Time In-Full (OTIF), the tightening delivery requirements Walmart will begin enforcing next month. I will be climbing to the clouds this Sunday. Well, not literally.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Adrian Gonzalez and Dan Dershem Talking Tech Trends.

Supply Chain Planning Software 123

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Containers from Asia were shipped to North America, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, almost nothing moved in the opposite direction. And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses. According to consultancy firm Descartes Datamyne , shipments are at an all-time high. A problem also linked to shipping companies.

Capacity 66

Capacity Negotiating Skills Asia Price Reduction 66

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 13, 2021

It can also be one of the most challenging aspects of hauling freight—especially during times of market volatility. Carrier availability is a critical component of supply chains everywhere and can directly impact a shipper’s on-time performance and transportation costs. As businesses grow, they often evolve.

Supply Chain Software 44

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