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Delivering Green: Three Case Studies in Low-Carbon Logistics

MIT Supply Chain

In this case study we present two Ocean Spray initiatives – distribution network redesign and intermodal shift from road to rail – that in combination led to a 20% reduction in transportation CO 2 emissions, while achieving comparable cost savings across the transportation network. Here is a summary of each project.

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Outbound Volume Booming After Countrywide Reopening

Zipline Logistics

The freight market is making a rapid recovery as outbound volumes have increased and stayed at several-year-highs over the past several weeks. Freight Rates Rise from Historic Lows. Covering freight ahead of time with backhaul carriers will prove crucial for lowering or maintaining rates.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

SCMDOJO

A Technical and Academic Definition” , we have presented quite a few academic definition of SCMDOJO, and one presented by Donald J. It includes, however, those that were important in the eyes of some authors, were from the 1950s to the present day (R. The 2010 – present – The Era of Supply Chain Digitalization . .

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This Week in Logistics News (November 10-14, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Teamsters step up union drive at FedEx Freight, Con-way (Reuters). September 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). September 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report – October 2014. India and US reach WTO breakthrough over food (BBC News).

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Taking the “Ouch” Out of Transportation Costs

Talking Logistics

Capacity issues aren’t just a problem on the roads – companies are having a difficult time getting enough freight cars to haul their goods, leading to even more delays and higher costs. Freight industry executives are cautioning their customers to expect even more price increases for shipping this year.

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Why Evolved Supply Chain Management Relies on Actionable Analytics and Meaningful Logistics Intelligence

Intelligent Audit

Actionable analytics and meaningful logistics intelligence are essential elements in freight. Since logistics intelligence sources data directly from freight systems in real-time, filling in the gap between your real-world logistics and your supply chain management strategies, it becomes easier to use that information strategically.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

As a disclaimer, WebCargo , a Freightos Group company, does offers digital services to global forwarders and carriers, including online sales portals, digital eBooking, multimodal rate management and the Freightos.com freight marketplace. . The Freight Game of Thrones. The Maersk Shift: Where it started.