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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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season , the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. Transportation Management System (TMS). Dock Scheduling System.

Inventory Management Software 105

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise. In the complex world of modern transportation, companies lacking the experience to professionally handle the intricacies of transportation management are sure to find controlling shipping costs an extreme challenge.

Negotiating Skills 120

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

Global Transportation 100

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

Changes in wine consumption affecting all areas of production and the supply chain including transportation, warehousing, distribution and packaging. Rise in ocean freight rates. International and domestic shipping disruptions. Overall worker shortages, including agricultural workers, drivers, warehouse workers, etc.

Manufacturing Procurement 95

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

The cloud-based supply chain software can be customized to suit your industry, your transportation , freight-forwarding and warehousing specialty, import-export regulations. A Better Quality Evaluation. The quality breaches can be found within short. These branches also have characteristic trends. Continuous Improvement.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2017

Today, however, transportation quality essentially amounts to table stakes, with serviced levels converging to accepted norms. To make things more challenging, many of these interactions are in already stressed circumstances such as in the event of a freight claim.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Digital Freight. Blockchain.

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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. As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain. 3) Risk Management.

Optimal Sourcing 120

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

In this week’s news… UPS Freight Announces 2013 Rate Adjustment. 3Gtms and Tompkins International Partner to Provide Transportation Management Systems Solutions to Strengthen Supply Chain Management. Cass Freight Index Report for May 2013. This week UPS Freight announced “a general rate increase of 5.9

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 12, 2023

are sliding, freight rates are falling as a result,” according to an article in The Wall Street Journal and various other sources. Quality data is the key to meaningful analysis. Challenges with Implementing Transportation Analytics. As retailers with overstock and “a range of measures of shipping demand across the U.S.

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Veridian Solutions

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season , the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. Supply chain leaders can amplify the value of the YMS by adding gate management to ensure drivers do not arrive early and to validate all inbound deliveries.

Inventory Management Software 53

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution. Source: Amazon patent. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS. along comes Haven TMS.

Supply Chain Design Software 0

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

A cross-functional Material Review Board (MRB) will reduce the need for additional space by reviewing obsolete, non-moving and slow moving inventory monthly, and sending disposition recommendations to top management. A Transportation Management System (TMS) optimizes freight to utilize the most effective lanes and routes.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. Rather than subjective guesswork, this method allows freight forwarders to predict if the average daily transit time is expected to rise or fall up to a week in advance.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 135

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Data can indicate issues with procurement , product quality, and delivery. A trend in dual/multi-sources helps to provide additional supplier sources in the case of any concerns. Buyers are moving away from selection based solely on purchase price and quality discount. A New Unique Selling Proposition?

Supply Chain Visibility 120

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

The concept of “connected logistics” covers the relevant end-to-end processes of warehouse management, transportation management, track & trace and the entire logistics network. The approach solves one of procurement’s longest-standing problems: a lack of people, time and resources to effectively scale sourcing efforts.

Predictive Analytics Software 100

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. New knowledge and insights from machine learning are revolutionizing supply chain management as a result. no opt-in).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

One of the most impactful tools in a shipper’s arsenal toward this end is a Transportation Management System (TMS). A recent report by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General said that the trucking industry loses between $1.1 Make contract sourcing easier and faster and more aligned with the market.

Optimal Sourcing 101

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Managing trade documentation. Managing supply chain risk. Managing demand and supply planning. Managing inventory. Managing freight transportation. Managing product returns. Many supply chains face challenges that have significant implications in terms of cost, speed, and (product) quality.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The same is true for labor strikes, terrorist attacks, quality issues, and other non-natural events. That was the central question Matt Castle, Director of Air Freight Services at C.H. Robinson , and I addressed in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. “How

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

With an effective data program, you can measure your past execution and use predictive analytics in the logistics industry to make the best decisions about your freight. Data is particularly influential when dealing with trends and new demands as they emerge in retail delivery and supply chain management. Reach out to Zipline today.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

One area in particular, which both Sean Feeney and Kurt Cavano (Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer at GT Nexus) highlighted in their keynote presentations, is Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Moving forward, GT Nexus plans to extend and enhance its TMS footprint across the full TMS lifecycle: Transportation Sourcing.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

The sky and what’s beyond, an endless source of creativity and imagination for kids and adults alike. DAT’s Accelerated Freight Matching Launches with New Load Board App for Carriers and Paperless Onboarding Service for Brokers. R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. One Network Delivers Real Time Value Network 17.0:

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

Wearables refers to devices that are connected to an internet source and allow workers to perform supply chain tasks without the need of taking up space or additional resources, asserts Supply Chain 24/7. Improved Safety and Quality. What Are Wearables? Wearables are very self-explanatory.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2015

May 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). It also illustrates how the line between software vendors and service providers continue to blur (see Guess Who Announced New Transportation Management Software (TMS) Functionality Yesterday ). Wal-Mart taps manufacturer database to aid U.S. reshoring drive (Reuters).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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SupplyOn

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Some data are to be in the area of supplier management, some are in supply chain management and some in transport management. We have to analyze data in their context – and to do this we must tap into data sources that can give us additional information about the data we already have. and requests for quotation.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

For the purposes of objectivity, better refers to accessing more available truckload capacity, which is tightening more than ever, says the Journal of Commerce, scheduling freight with the right type of carrier that specializes in a given type of full truckload, and securing such capacity at competitive rates. Download White Paper.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2019

Starting with Location Data Creating a carrier system of records and intelligence system will be the first step towards freight brokerage digitization. What is carrier intelligence and why is it so critical for a freight brokerage to implement? Relying solely on location data for carrier intelligence comes with its own limitations.

Optimal Sourcing 84

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The technology features chips that monitor temperature and humidity within a 500-meter range of an air-freight container. In addition to keeping tabs on product quality, the information can be used to make decisions about where to route a container so as to minimize transit time and potential product damage.

Pharmaceutical 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2015

Recently, they started a series featuring MBAs in the supply chain space , and this post really stood out to us as Cerasis is a 3PL service provider focused on Transportation Management. . His experience includes content marketing in the IT industry and operations management for United Parcel Service. No ifs, ands, or buts.

3PL 120

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TMC

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The changing competitive landscape in trucking is focusing more attention on the role of drivers in the management of supply chains. The research shows that there is a strong link between transportation rates paid and dwell times over two hours. Dwell time is one of the main qualities that make up favored shipper status.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics. Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics).

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Freight network optimization and freight auditing services are the key performance areas that shippers want to track and monitor within the supply chain industry. . In fact, those who facilitate the movement of freight depend upon technology and daily operations that are efficient and customized for their specific applications.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2015

Many companies operating in the United States have achieved an inclusive look into their transportation spend, but unfortunately many companies that do business on a global level have struggled to achieve full freight process management. Understand the true size and scope of global transportation networks.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2016

Rather than pouring funding into the Highway Trust Fund blindly, the FAST Act is operating similar to education funding sources. By February, FHWA issued guidance on the National Highway Freight Program. Highway Trust Fund? Highway Trust Fund had gone bankrupt.

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