SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

With the advancement of transportation, like wheels and navigation techniques, transport to distant territories was completed over shorter periods. The Industrial Revolution gave rise to large-scale production and transportation efficiency, which led to the modern logistics landscape that we know today.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. And we’ve yet to experience all of the possible repercussions of the conclusion of China’s zero-COVID policy. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

DB Schenker Singapore has also cemented the position as a key pillar in Singapore’s logistics ecosystem, being the number one air exporter (for freight forwarding) and attaining market leadership in ocean freight as well. DB Schenker can offer Eco-solutions for every mode of transportation. Is your freight invoice accurate?

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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. When freight capacity is this tight, carriers are selective about who they do business with.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

These goods are also called goods-in-transit, pipeline inventory, or transportation inventory. In B2C, it refers to products that are on their way from the merchant’s warehouse to the final customer. Ownership of in-transit inventory would be rather ambiguous without pre-determined shipping policies. X 30 = 6.3 per shipment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. This is now changing.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. The report authors noted that continued inventory congestion has driven inventory costs, warehousing prices and overall aggregate logistics costs to all-time high levels.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With what is perhaps a fear for change ingrained in many businesses’ and policy makers’ minds, maybe the label of follower is deserved? Can the warehouse facility actually produce clean energy? Can the warehouse be skipped altogether!? It’s no different in the logistics industry. Can products take less space?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

Our stated takeaway from for the Q1 data was that indices were no longer reflecting the optimism indicated in February, and instead that of growing headwinds and added geopolitical concerns related to effects of the Ukraine conflict and China’s potential economic stumble as a result of a strict COVID-19 isolation policy. points to 73.9.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2016

However, the needs of the modern shipping industry have reached an optimal point, and the only way to further push the envelope is by using a dedicated transportation management system (TMS). The Ideal TMS Helps Complete Warehouse Management. A poorly functioning warehouse is tantamount to a poorly functioning supply chain.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 2, 2019

While this threat is not new, it certainly feels different this time around, and specifically raises questions for those involved in regular cross border freight movements. We have seen over the course of this administration that policy is often refined and revised from the first announcement or tweet to the final policy implementation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

What started as a simple combination of wooden planks to transport food and munitions, the evolution of the modern pallet has since grown into a multi-million dollar industry with different types of materials introduced to make a pallet. Whilst there has been progress in terms of changing consumer demands and mindset, much remains to be done.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Investments in Transportation solutions is imperative.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates. A good returns policy is crucial for ensuring a smooth customer experience. Should a returns policy be tight or lenient?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

Yum Brands – parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill – recently announced a new packaging policy prioritizing more sustainable options. In a blog post, Yum noted it is transitioning away from plastics and developing new packaging solutions as part of that policy. The Einride Pods are monitored remotely.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. The projected mineral supply until the end of the 2020s is in line with the demand for EV batteries in the ‘stated policies scenario’ of the IEA’s world energy model.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2018

You may have very good visibility in some areas of your supply chain, but have poor visibility or blind spots in other areas such as transportation. John noted that the complexity of supply chain operations is a key factor, especially now that more companies must deal with international shipments such as ocean freight. Closing the Gap.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. From monitoring driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We cannot address this crisis without public policy. At the same time, if history is any gauge, we cannot rely on the hope of policy moving fast enough or deep enough to keep planetary temperatures within acceptable boundaries to avert a climate disaster. Hope is not a strategy. Most Emissions Are Hidden Outside Of The Enterprise.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Re/code). HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Driverless Freight Transport | When the ATA issued its first ever policy on the development of automated trucks, we could only conclude that the days of the carbon-based truck driver were numbered. Mercedes-Benz Trucks is already permitting customers to 3D print replacement parts for freight trucks using designs they supply.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 14, 2017

Online Retailers’ New Warehouses Heat Up Local Job Markets (WSJ – sub. WTO: Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid policy uncertainty. February 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil its electric semi truck in September (The Verge). Have a happy weekend!

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SupplyPike

APRIL 17, 2020

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. LTL freight carriers normally transport small shipments of freight from many companies. This saves a lot of transportation costs for the company. Reduce your warehouse costs.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. million in premiums for cyber-specific policies in 2016, according to Advisen Ltd.,

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 17, 2015

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. Though backlogged containers at ports are starting to clear, it will likely be months until they are all offloaded from ships, drayed to warehouses, and unloaded for transfer to trucks. Large Scale Market Indicators. ACT Research Co.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

The site’s lax return policies have conditioned consumers to expect the same treatment from other retailers, adding to pressure on brick-and-mortar chains. And just last week, the Blockchain in Supply Chain Alliance (BiSCA) was announced , with a focus on procurement, planning, warehousing, and transportation processes.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2015

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Getting the Service Policy Right. One of the fastest ways I know to burn money in Supply Chain management is not to have clear customer service policies or to have service policies that are poorly implemented and communicated. 3) Don’t have a one size fits all customer service policy. 5) Manage the policy.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. On February 20, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced their tentative five-year contract. Diesel Pricing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

Warehouse automation was in full swing and maritime apps were suddenly mushrooming. They immediately knew where they needed to take action, such as rerouting freight or adding new cross-docking facilities. An attendee poll at a recent conference of The European Freight and Logistics Forum hints at some cultural challenges.

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Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

We presented networked distribution and showed how it connects shippers with our network of warehouses across the country. For example, speakers from Walmart and Best Buy shared how they they gained better freight visibility and created a shorter returns cycle.

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 10, 2014

You may have read numerous recent articles on the benefits of using a transportation management system (TMS) to manage freight. Surveys show that more than 63% of TMS users gain at least an 8% savings in freight costs, with more than 23% of users decreasing costs by 10% or more. Budget, price, and control freight expenses.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 14, 2019

The old adage that two things move in transportation, goods and money, has never been truer than in today’s climate. As I’ve been discussing the latest tariff changes with importers, a few recurring questions seem to be on most companies’ minds: Will our supply chain be more impacted by the policy changes affecting China-to-U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits. And within the sector, the warehousing and storage category has added the most jobs.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Denmark’s DSV eyes more big acquisitions in fragmented freight market (Reuters). Wal-Mart’s next move against Amazon: More warehouses, faster shipping (Reuters). Finally, yet another study was published analyzing different mechanisms to fund highway transportation projects. population in one day,” Traweek said.

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