20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The rapid rate of technological change and faster access to a greater amount of data are resulting in a transformation of the freight forwarding process. According to several recent studies on the subject, there will be a significant reduction in the processing times involved in activities like shipping and customs. Working with Data.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

At Cerasis we work with our shipper customers who procure items every day and have needs for inbound freight management as they secure those products from their vendors. Increasingly, as we work with procurement folks at these companies, we are hearing that technology for better communication and to create more efficiency.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Its freight spend? Procurement & Contract Management. Freight Bill Audit & Pay. Is SMB defined by a company’s annual revenues? Its annual shipment volume? The answer, as I’ve argued before, is that we can’t view the SMB market as a “one-size-fits-all” category, especially when it comes to TMS requirements.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I am currently working on a couple of case studies for this blog on how business leaders used digital twin modeling during the pandemic. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Procurement became an island–isolated from the demand signal except for MRP. Next Steps.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Matt drew upon his background at Uber Freight to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy transportation payment system that supports the global supply chain. Having studied engineering at USC and Stanford, Matt is no stranger to complex data problems.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

It has always been essential to have visibility into freight spending. Freight audit & payment (FAP) providers have long paved the way to gaining this visibility by looking at shipping invoices and breaking down freight spend. What Is Freight or Transportation Spend Management?

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Freightos

MAY 17, 2016

Five Tech Trends That Will Change Freight. Increasingly they are running procurement and logistics departments. VC ❤️ Freight Startups. In a decade’s time, freight will likely still be moved in containers and boxes on airplanes and ships. Moving data better means moving freight better. SEE THE FREE STUDY.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 8, 2015

The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new position “the Chief Procurement Officer.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. For visualizing a products next life or “end of product life”, I will be focussing on packaging. #1 Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

If you google “circular economy examples” then you will quickly see case studies centered on cities like Amsterdam, Berlin, Toronto, Glasgow. So the potential to combine the services of scrap waste management and raw material procurement could be something that marketplace designers can work on. Community organisations can help though.

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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. Our report is available online at [link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. Invest in IoT.

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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. A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Kyle Jepson, senior vice president of product at Emerge, and Erik Kiser, chief executive officer of Orderful, relate a case study about how Emerge implemented a modern electronic data interchange (EDI) platform.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

For two IT companies in the Warwick study, commuter emissions were actually reduced up to 97% during 2020 when most staff members were forced to work from home. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Start Managing Your Inbound Freight More Effectively Today. CFO Beating You Up Over Rising Freight Costs? BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility. Smarter Approaches to Freight Matching. Transportation Procurement: Still Standing on the Sidelines? Hit Back with a TMS.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter. But what is even more complicated is freight billing and handling freight payments: what a cargo owner is initially quoted is often different from what he later is asked to pay. A 2021 Cargo Owners and freight forwarders survey, confirms this. Lack of trust.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Assuming you already hold an undergrad degree, regardless of the subject or general area of study, the next step should be to locate a reputable grad program in logistics and SCM. Undergraduate studies can be in virtually any area, including liberal arts, engineering, mathematics, business, or any number of subject areas.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A Request for Proposal (or RFP as it is more commonly known) is one of the most important pieces in sourcing and procurement and the overall supply chain. However, this can be a tedious process if you’re still sourcing using spreadsheets or haven’t made your procurement process digital quite yet. Ocean freight. Office supplies.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Continued fallout, including transport congestion, limited air freight and rail freight transportation in the Asia-Europe lanes, because of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. QAD SRM delivers the tools to improve real-time communication and procurement processes and to counteract supply risks. Potential U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

The real-time freight visibility space was particularly hot in 2017, with two major acquisitions announced last year, including Descartes’s acquisition of MacroPoint in August 2017. In case you missed it, check out my short video interview with William and David and our write-up of the case study.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A recent BluJay study shows that a majority of supply chain companies are now prioritising investment in their IT capabilities (61%) in order to generate greater operational efficiencies and enhance innovation. Technology plays a key role in helping companies manage supply chain risk and underpins processes that improve sustainability.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

We recently announced our latest innovation, Procure IQ™ , which reimagines the way shippers purchase transportation. Developed inside our innovation incubator Robinson Labs , Procure IQ uses predictive analytics, artificial intelligence and C.H. A customer research study in June, conducted with over 1,000 of C.H.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Outsourcing–procurement, manufacturing and transportation– decreased visibility and increased data latency. The way to measure this is to study sensing and translation by item type: new product acceptance, competitive activity and weather events. Reference Figure 1. The larger the bubble, the greater the risk.).

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2022

Quirk cites a 2017 study published by the Information Services Group (ISG) that concluded, “This kind of automation technology is allowing for a 43 percent reduction in resources needed for order-to-cash processes, 34 percent for invoicing, and 32 percent for vendor and talent management.” ”[5].

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. Border crossings will be tough, and the infrastructure for the ocean and air freight tumultuous. We will not find it anytime soon. The answer?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2020

I have recently completed a market study and supplier selection guide on the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) market. A TMS helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. Planning and execution is focused on freight moves involving a carrier.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2019

They need a general understanding of everything from procurement of raw materials to customer service. What he learned from his study of the human body, and displayed in this drawing, was the basis for his paintings of people. He studied the muscles of the face before he painted the Mona Lisa. Connecting supply chain dots.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

A recent ARC Strategies study on managed transportation services found, on average, MTS can save a company between 2 and 10 percent of its transportation spend. Freight consolidation is a key area where transportation costs can be reduced. Targeted Procurement. So where does the savings come from? Supply Chain Optimization.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. At the same time, this data may indicate possible issues in the procurement process, regarding product quality and delivery. Hence, managing complexity has become an accepted fact of managing procurement processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Of these 37 projects, 23 are in the US, which brings Amazon’s total clean energy procurement in the US from 7.2 A spike in COVID-19 cases in some countries, which is causing factory shutdowns and port delays, added to corporate woes as soaring freight and transportation costs are pinching profit margins. GW to 10.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

Those components get trucked by the Vietnamese Railways, loaded, and then transported to the Haiphong port, where a freight forwarder ensures the container is loaded on an Ocean carrier. For example, a manufacturer might have a supplier in Hanoi they purchase key components from.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Manufacturers, retailers and their logistics partners often managed supply and demand volatility by shifting scarce inventory among stores or distribution centers, or investing in expedited freight charges, without considering the real implications of these strategies on their long-term profitability. The study projects a risk-adjusted $31.2

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2019

of procurement expenditures. IFS study reports double-digit increases in IoT sophistication in 2018. The research study of 200 North American executives shows significant YoY growth in. FedEx Freight drivers are now delivering large items to homes in 5 cities as part of the pilot program. Today in: "Where's my freight?".

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Freight Plus

JUNE 5, 2018

Half of Organizations Set for Procurement and Supply Chain AI Investment Within Two YearsA worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders has found that 55% of organizations are set to make a major investment in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next two years according to a new report by Supply Chain Digital. […]

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Freight trucking startup Shipwell gets a $10 million boost (TechCrunch). Trucking costs to halve by 2030, study predicts (LLoyd’s Loading List). Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 29, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Studying other materials related to logistic operations is highly recommended. Military logistics specialists help to manage particulars surrounding maintenance, procurement, and the transportation of the facilities, materials, and personnel.

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