The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Keeping that in mind, CEVA Logistics aspires to ensure the protection and professional development of our employees.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

In the below article I propose to have a look at the main benefits and advantages of the cloud-based logistics management. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. It incorporates your resources from every stage of the logistic process in the real-time.

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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. White Glove Logistics Service Overcome Last Mile eCommerce Challenges. Putting the Last Mile Logistics Picture Together. White glove service.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. That’s potentially frustrating.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2015

We continue our top articles from each of our main 5 categories today by covering the top 10 logistics articles that were the most viewed in 2015. We write to five main categories on the Cerasis blog: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Top Logistics Articles of 2015.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Freight. 5 Most Popular Blog Posts from the Logistics Category. Without further ado, here are the top 5 logistics blog posts by amount of views in order of #5 to #1. We hope you enjoy!

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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. The Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN) is the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics messaging network.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2016

Much talk about sales, automation and improved processes dominate the conversation when considering outsourcing logistics processes to a transport and logistics providers or using a 3PL-based transportation management system (TMS). In reality, the actual savings and return tend to be closer to 10 percent, reports Inbound Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Needs for efficient reverse logistics systems continue to increase as e-commerce claims greater market share, and as so many traditionally functioning businesses grow and inevitably incur increasing volume of returns. This presents opportunities for developing new revenue streams, an exciting challenge to logistics professionals.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

As with the logistics category where we featured 15 most popular blog posts vs. the 10 we covered in the top manufacturing blog posts and supply chain blog posts , we write so many transportation blog posts in that category, we are going to feature the 16 most viewed transportation blog posts. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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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. 5 Podcasts for Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals. These will only contain posts written in 2017. Share This: Read More.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As a report sponsor, we were honored to participate in an in-person event hosted by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and CSCMP, the report authors. For example, would we be willing to wait an extra day or two for our online orders to be delivered if we were to understand the impact of the decision on sustainability metrics?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Finally, the top 10 list was rounded out safety and metrics. These will only contain posts written in 2014. Read Full Post.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

If you are a logistics manager seeking options for a partnership with a 3PL services provider or looking to optimize the 3PL solution, then understanding the expansion of the holistic approach that some 3PLs offer will help you select an option that best suits your company. Optimizing the 3PL Services Partnership Continuum.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). From transportation management trends to creating a competitive logistical edge. Some of these transportation management trends reflect real worries for the logistics industry.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. This is especially relevant for third-party logistics and transportation management service providers, whose service fee is based on reducing cost and streamlining the shipper’s supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

As a third-party logistics company focused on over the road transportation management, and having an LTL rating engine and web-based TMS for nearly 20 years (web-based even before Google!), BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. Routing guides optimize freight lanes and remove excess shipping costs.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2017

It manages inbound freight, not unlike the incoming blood supply from the lungs, and pumps it out to the remainder of your supply chain. Follow these steps, as outlined by Inbound Logistics , to create a working, evolving guide that puts the power of control and visibility in your hands. Note Shipment Volume and Weight Issues.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Can we use premium freight? Can we get the supplies from an alternate source? Can we expedite? The same with Mercedes-Benz USA.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

The cloud offers unique benefits to shippers, vendors, customers and logistics providers. Traditional challenges, like managing updates, integration between different systems and multi-location deployment, can be overcome through cloud-based TMS , reports Merrill Douglas of Inbound Logistics.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

In this free webinar, participants will learn a methodology for using LTL key process indicators (KPIs). The webinar will also cover ways to improve the number or on time shipments and improving customer service. The webinar will also cover ways to improve the number or on time shipments and improving customer service.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. In addition, managing vendors and inbound logistics can feel like a lot of work for little gain, yet the possible savings by implementing an inbound logistics program can add up through these key ways.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Shippers know truck carrier rates are the amount charged for transporting freight in a particular lane. After working in the transportation and logistics industry for a while, and using the same carriers, shippers may want to use historical truck carrier rate figures to build their budgets. Is this a good idea?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. That’s potentially frustrating.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2012

In this free webinar, participants will learn a methodology for measuring LTL carrier performance. Webinar topics will include: 1.) The methodologies that will be described in the webinar will be simple and proven. They will also learn specific actions for reducing LTL carrier shipping costs.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

When you are looking to choose a carrier when it is time to ship your freight, it might seem obvious to go with the carrier that provides you with the lowest “sticker price.” You have to think about several factors beyond just the freight rate. Paying a little more to get the freight to them on time is worth it.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. As always our goal is to educate and inform.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

A thorough analysis provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals , (CSCMP) in its “ State of Logistics ” report, indicates that by 2017, shippers in the U.S. Preferred shippers maintain complete, detailed communications about each freight load with carriers. Set favorable payment terms and timeframes.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2015

It is that time of year again where we feature the most viewed articles on the Cerasis blog in each of the six main categories we write about: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. . INFOGRAPHIC] Optimize Manufacturing Operations with these 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. This type of highly visible environment also allows data so that performance metrics can operate in a more efficient and powerful way. We call this SaaS TMS model Hybrid SaaS TMS.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2018

Managing inbound parcel freight has increased in complexity with the global rise of e-commerce. Amazon has mastered inbound parcel freight management as part of its third-party marketplace, and small and mid-sized shippers are struggling to keep up. What’s Causing Problems With Inbound Parcel Freight Management?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend, Rachel Everly, a freelance writer in business and finance who shows us how digitized trucking will change the game for logistics companies. . Imagine that you own a truck and you receive an order from a soft drink manufacturer in Missouri to transport around 5000 kilograms of freight.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2022

From contractor controversies to rising fuel costs, logistics professionals across the transportation industry are turning to innovative solutions to persistent problems. As contractors across the logistics industry begin questioning their relationships with carrier networks , the FRONTdoor Collective is taking a new approach.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Well designed TMS systems contribute in all these stages and helps to take a business global through effective management of freight flows and increased efficiency throughout the distribution network. Not all TMS systems include functionality for international logistics. It can be leveraged at three basic levels: Strategizing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2016

We’ve discussed the importance of using parcel shippers , multi-carrier shipping programs and joint-ventures with Magento Freight Shipping in the past, but the importance of carrier selection is taking center-stage once more. In other words, some carriers may not even be available to you without a third-party logistics provider.

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