The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

The smart folks at Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. What is a Transportation Management Software? How Was the TMS Study Conducted? TMS Study – Key Findings.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

The smart folks at TMS software research firm Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. What is a Transportation Management Software? How Was the TMS Study Conducted?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2016

In recent years, the use of cloud-based solutions has dramatically changed how modern supply chain companies operate, and the cloud supply chain management has the potential to level the playing field between all supply chain companies, especially shippers. Surely, the use of TMS is driving more companies to want to employ this software.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Despite the number of visibility tools available on the market today, “lack of visibility” continues to be a common complaint in the supply chain market. Are today’s visibility tools missing something? What's missing, if anything, from visibility tools?” But what exactly is visibility? Plus #warehouse.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

The smart folks at TMS software research firm Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. What is a Transportation Management Software? How Was the TMS Study Conducted?

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

The right metrics can shed light on how cost-effective a company’s processes are when it comes to the flow of goods, both at the inbound stages of procurement and outbound all the way to the customer. Freight and shipping cost per unit Shipping or freighting costs constitute a substantial part of the overall supply chain costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

And when it comes to providing that visibility and connectivity with respect to the movement of goods throughout the Supply Chain it means we all need a Transportation Management System (TMS). Many years ago I launched a new Supply Chain service focussed largely on the sale of freight and logistics services. A Win-Win TMS Strategy.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

They know stuff gets made, transported, and sold; but, they have little interest in the details. Dealing with all that complexity requires sound supply chain management (SCM) strategies. Gone are the days when procurement and merchant organizations alone competed for market share. The importance of supply chain management.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Convargo grabs $19 million to improve road freight (TechCrunch). Ryder Announces Breakthrough Solution to Help Commercial Rental Customers Comply with New Electronic Logging Device Regulations. And from March of this year, “ Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain.”.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

When a backer decides to purchase your geode kit for every science teacher in Illinois, you could end up with a house bursting with science kits. Craig was no longer an inventor, he had to go into full-time logistical planner to find a solution. The post Crowdfunding Fulfillment Solutions! Check out Last Mile Delivery!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

While each step of the way should be taken seriously, there is no point more high-priority than that of the last mile delivery stage, where the goods from a transportation hub move to their final delivery destination. The goal of last mile delivery is to transport an item to its recipient in the quickest way possible. Fast delivery.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 20, 2020

Consumers using e-commerce solutions are also moving away from purchasing entirely new products, opting for more refurbished products and components to keep existing products working in good condition. Logistics #Freight #SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #HumanResources.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 15, 2016

People need to have the ability to explore, use new tools, and tackle new problems in a safe environment. We need to be up to the challenge of creating the “impossibly talented” procurement professionals of the future. That is how learning takes place.

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

Long-term planning information is critical for the lower tier suppliers to plan and purchase their materials wisely. When the supply chain guesses incorrectly at any level, parts shortages will inevitably lead to costly premium freight and potential production disruptions up the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Free shipping is an effective but sometimes costly sales tool. Since 60% of shoppers prioritize free shipping and 81% research multiple websites before purchasing, this perk can be the determining factor between someone buying from you or your competitor. SCM #SupplyChain #Transportation #Logistics #Freight #ECommerce.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

And from one order to the next a customer may choose one delivery solution versus another. While many companies declare that they are Omnichannel fulfillment solution providers are they really? Omnichannel Fulfillment Solutions. Customers can view the items and scan the bar codes of the products which they wish to purchase.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Everyone knows that demand planning isn’t completely foolproof, but these forecasting solutions are improving with the advent of machine learning and other technologies. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

E-commerce has changed the game of how parcels are transported and delivered to customers. Both are faster than the traditional courier service that takes much longer—around 2 to 3 days—leaving many consumers antsy to get their hands on the goods they’ve purchased. Blog post originally created by Jake Smith and published at [link].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Consumers using e-commerce solutions are also moving away from purchasing entirely new products, opting for more refurbished products and components to keep existing products working in good condition. Logistics #Freight #SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #HumanResources.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. Managing freight transportation. ”[6] She continues, “The increasing complexity of supply chain makes blockchain a good potential solution for three supply chain issues: Counterfeit, visibility/traceability, and efficiency play. Managing supply chain risk.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The Lean journey should focus on straightforward activities that everyone can see and understand because the tools take on a life of their own, causing the operation to lose sight of the simple goal of waste elimination. Work with your broker to see if you can get priority on unloading the ship and inland transport.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blockchain has the potential to turn the tables, helping organizations streamline supply chain management (SCM), bolster cybersecurity across each touchpoint, maximize customer value and maintain a competitive edge.”[1]. Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. Managing freight transportation.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said. Walmart’s SCM process is not based entirely on technology. The result is lower costs for inventory storage, reduced transportation costs , and products spend less time in transit, TradeGecko said. Beyond Technology.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

Is your company one of the many that take a minimalist approach to freight management? Yes… I did say minimalist, not lean. When I say minimalist, I’m talking about the many companies which, while reliant on freight to keep supplies coming in and products going out, don’t see freight management as a core competency.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. “Business leaders should also look at how new tools and technologies can provide greater intelligence.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 21, 2018

In logistics, last mile delivery is defined as being the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination. With e-commerce sales rising yearly, consumers now have the power to choose between various retailers to purchase the goods they want. Last Mile Delivery Explained! Infographic).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The age of technology and innovation has made E-Commerce order fulfillment business processes and solutions so readily available that it has become highly competitive. Moreover, it offers unique services in their logistics solution such as: Integrate all your e-commerce platforms to FedEx for a fast and accurate order fulfillment.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

The company wasn’t a pure startup at the time (it was founded in 1981), but like all software companies during those years, it rode the dotcom tidal wave up — and then crashed down with everyone else (see period from 1999 through 2002 in the stock chart below). One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

o Transport—unnecessary movement of product. o Packaging—containers that transport air or allow damage. Reducing inbound and outbound transportation logistics gets us closer to customer demand which results in reduced reliance on forecasting, increased flexibility, and reduced waste of”overproduction”. Reduce Lead Time.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Supply Chain Cost Management Results: Deere & Company’s supply chain cost-management achievements included an inventory decrease of $1 billion, a significant reduction in customer delivery lead times (from ten days to five or less) and annual transportation cost savings of around 5%.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

The 3 Big Supply Chain Management Trends Surely to Change SCM as we know it Forever. At Cerasis, we have recently wrote a lot of material related to these three core trends and here is a brief highlight from some of the posts we’ve written about these trends: SCM Core Trend #1: Supply Chain Visibility.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Before we get into blockchain’s potential entry points into the supply chain ecosystem, let’s take a look at the two current trends in SCM *(Supply Chain Management): Dynamism SCM has evolved to become a huge, global ecosystem. Supporting an efficient digital path to purchase requires comprehensive digital collaboration.

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