Resilinc

JUNE 7, 2021

As the post-pandemic summer is welcomed in with barbecues, pool parties, and evenings on the porch, procurement pros must prepare for another summer ritual: the hurricanes that disrupt supply chains every year. Watch our webinar on Hurricane Preparedness. A recap of our recent webinar on hurricane season preparedness.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

, at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. LTL procurement is something we do very well. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2020

But they do add costs and reduce the efficiency of freight networks. MIT CTL’s FreightLab believes so and is developing alternative contract formats that solidify full truckload agreements and give shippers and carriers more certainty about future freight movements. Is there a better way? A week later, on Nov. but not always.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

In total Cerasis, a transportation management solutions company, will release 4 industry trends white papers focusing on Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, Freight, and Procurement. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

On April 4 th , Kyle Masters – the senior manager of transportation procurement at Simmons Foods, participated in a webinar hosted by Emerge. The webinar focused on Simmons Food’s approach to transportation procurement. Mr. Masters quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The pivot towards index-linked contracts and Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) is not merely a trend but a strategic recalibration towards agility and resilience. In essence, the journey towards digitalized, data-driven freight contracting is both a challenge and an opportunity. It’s time for change. Get Your Custom Report Now!

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CHAINalytics

MAY 11, 2022

Chainalytics’ Vice President of Transportation Kevin Zweier presented a webinar with Supply Chain Management Review that explored the advantages of today’s TMS applications. Though intended for the same job, no two implementations are alike, and one system will not always address all needs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021. We also look to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic packaging. Is This the Hardest Leadership Skill to Master?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Read the full Post.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Logistics service providers will be integral to the success of shippers in 2018, but the top logistics trends trends that affect the shipper can differ from those affecting third-party logistics providers, procurement professionals and freight shipping. The crux of these top logistics trends falls to the use of technology.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

More Resources Home February 13, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 35% to $3.91/kg

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2018

As a shipper, it can be hard to procure full truckloads, and small and mid-sized shippers suffer from an exacerbated version of this problem. Shippers face tightening capacity, higher rates, and demanding consumers, and procuring a full truckload may be the last thing on their minds. Will the freight be competitive?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

While most brands have already integrated live system tracking, secure data exchange processes, and visibility and traceability throughout systems, the use of cloud-based technologies will begin to have a major impact on procurement processes as well, says Marc Wins of Procurement Academy.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

“The problem with trends is that they are like a freight train gaining speed; everyone can see the train, but at what point do you say the train is really moving at speed?” – Steve Banker from a recent Forbes article. We hope you enjoy this new e-Book. Download all of our educational e-books here.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

To stay competitive, logistics companies will begin offering more unique services, such as invoice auditing, automated freight classification, better rates on dimensional pricing, and a host of last-mile services , which Amazon has already taken great strides in with the creation of Amazon Key.

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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. Download: The Impact of Big Data in the Supply Chain & Transportation Management Industry Webinar Replay, Transcript & Presentation.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

The biggest implication of this new imposition on procurement process is that now procurement managers have to deliver suppliers that are cost conscious and timely in their operations but at the same time can adapt to the changing demands of end customers. All of these aspects impact procurement processes. 3) Risk Management.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2017

Mobile phones can offer incredible services in any business from inventory tracking and shipments to the execution of procurement transactions. Most logistics prefer integrating the use of this app to automate procurement and replenish other processes to raise the profit margins. The Web fleet Android application.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

However, logistics focuses expressly on the movement and storage of products, while the supply chain goes into deeper detail, including manufacturing processes, procurement, and the flow of goods. Freight sharing apps are one of the major app categories that will see a significant boost throughout 2018.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2018

The Problem: Shippers Using LTL-Exclusive Shipping Have Minimal, If Any, Profitability in Freight Spend Shippers have been bartered with the topic of LTL shipping for years, including how to make better use of it, reduce freight spend and leverage technology. Full Truckload White Paper Series. Download Here. New Series.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. Meanwhile, the use of Big Data will empower new fleets and freight optimization and consolidation measures, and the IoT will provide new insights. Globalization Will Become More Important in Everyday Decisions.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. Catch the on-demand webinar on building business continuity plans and business strategies for the short, mid and long-term. Elizabeth de Jong of the UK Freight Trade Association told the BBC that the demand has been 50 to 100 per cent above usual, and road hauliers have adapted to keep up.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018” white paper! This is a must read for those in the transportation & freight industries to stay on top of their games!

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Data can indicate issues with procurement , product quality, and delivery. They are leaning towards a multi-dimensional approach and more consideration is being shown towards the causal relationship of procurement on operations. Companies that can collect, analyze and respond quickly to issues are one step ahead of their competition.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Then we will cover in subsequent posts what are the benefits of using EDI in transportation along with a transportation management system, we will debunk a few myths, and then we will end the series by highlighting how a shipper at Cerasis used EDI to reduce freight expenditures and resources. What is Electronic Data Interchange?

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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 ). But, knowing where LTL shipping mistakes are likely to occur can help shippers ensure their freight is delivered according to their expectations and needs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

A distributor or manufacturer’s strength is in making product—its focus is procurement and streamlining production, but without the capability to fulfill orders, it is doomed. Let Cerasis guide you with a freight invoice analysis or a transportation management assessment and consultation.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement. Freight transportation costs in the United States amount to about 6% of the GDP, which means that a large portion of a company’s supply chain costs come from transportation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Synopsis: IQAX Webinar 29th Sept 2021. De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap. Digitalisation – Augmentation of the Logistics Workforce. Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS), Supply and Distribution Group Launches Global Logistics Service Provider Benchmarking Index. Green Skies?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2016

Naturally, there is the direct cost of procuring and holding the inventory. Freight Costs. The expense of freight transportation can also be a source of supply chain blowouts. This is often linked closely to inventory management, since freight costs are inflated as inventory levels climb and vice versa. Best Regards.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

It is also defined as the procurement, maintenance, distribution, and replacement of personnel and material. For example, a manufacturing partner might be able to buy materials at a bulk rate or a 3PL provider could access reliable truckload freight contractors you cannot.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 7, 2018

In full truckload freight management, technology will make or break plans for keeping freight spend in check. Demand for record-breaking speed of delivery and free shipping are only making the case for greater use of technology in full truckload freight shipping management, and shippers need to understand why. Download Here.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2015

Such tools, like the Cerasis Reverse Logistics product , which is newly released, allow an employee to procure and dispose of surplus product from more than one location. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post Reverse Supply Chains: Best Practices for Better Asset Recovery appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Freight/Container Loading: Augmented reality could replace the need for a physical cargo list and load instructions. 2016 Supply Chain Trend #6: Procurement’s New (read Bigger) Role in the Supply Chain. None of those strategies work without a strong procurement practice that is integrated with other supply chain processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2021

SAP Ariba started as an indirect procurement network and lagged the market in developing multi-tier process definition.) Continuing the argument, E2open’s sweet spot controls the flows of direct inbound materials for high-tech while GT Nexus is more focused on ocean freight management. Webinar Next Week.

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