Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Despite the improvement, the group says it is continuing to develop studies, processes, and regulations to decrease the number further, saying that lost containers affect the safety of container ships and their crew, shore-based workers, and the environment.

Negotiating Skills 202

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We partnered with GTX Corp, ParceLive, and a few others that will be announced soon, began working on case studies, aired our first webinar with major industry executives, graduated from the Plug and Play Spring 2019 Food and Beverage Accelerator Program, joined forces with the World Economic Forum to build the Blockchain Toolkit, and a lot more.

Las Vegas 48

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TMC

MARCH 23, 2017

A central goal of the SOLUTIONS initiative was to understand the causes of these failures during the feasibility study stage of traffic projects. The study team analyzed the differences between cities, and looked at key challenges such as how to scale solutions and how to secure the support of policymakers.

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TMC

MARCH 23, 2017

A central goal of the SOLUTIONS initiative was to understand the causes of these failures during the feasibility study stage of traffic projects. The study team analyzed the differences between cities, and looked at key challenges such as how to scale solutions and how to secure the support of policymakers.

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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. Enter The Future of Procurement , an Oxford Economics study. Come 2015, it was time to take that vision and make some quantitative observations.

Optimal Sourcing 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

The EFT study revealed that 19.2% The study found out that 26.25% of 3PL companies are currently using machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and 46.62% plan to deploy them in the future. The study found that a whopping 27.31% of people believed that the chance of drone delivery as a reality in the next 5 – 10 years is very slim.

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TMC

MARCH 23, 2017

A central goal of the SOLUTIONS initiative was to understand the causes of these failures during the feasibility study stage of traffic projects. The study team analyzed the differences between cities, and looked at key challenges such as how to scale solutions and how to secure the support of policymakers.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. For centuries, the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. First use of a modern container for ocean freight.

Shipping 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Studies show that as many as 80% of consumers believe American-made products are comparably high-quality. Premium freight capacity improves.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. As a TMS provider, Cerasis also provides the services related to transport management: freight claims, freight accounting, carrier relations, and more. WHITE PAPER] The Complete Guide to Freight & Transportation Accounting.

Transportation Management 120

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community. The ChainLink study reiterates the need for innovation will always be a constant in the business world.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

In the future, voice prompts and commands will be standard in the supply chain, such as when making stock inquiries and freight tracking. Using mobile apps installed on their mobile phone, customers will be able to order, process and track freight shipments at any time. Speech recognition, such as Siri, is becoming more common.

Third Party Logistics 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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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. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

Optimal Sourcing 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2021

Ariba is the least cooperative of all networks studied. 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. We would love to have your input on the study. The connectors do not exist.

SAP 219

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring.

America 120

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing. The IoT Supply Chain with Robotics & Other Industries.

Internet of things 120

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Freight claims may arise from many issues, including damage during transit, lost shipments, unforeseen delays and more. Freight Consolidation Enables Better Rates Through Volume Discounts. There will be times when allowing vendors to manage your inbound freight may be necessary.

Cost Reduction Strategies 179

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP.

Buyer Training 120

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Lucky for me the University of Tennessee provided me just that – so I had the ability to study at what is still a top L&T program. Please have a look at those webinars – they’re free and available to anyone. The Deloitte Study very clearly shows that. More still needs to be done though.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

Shipments to brick and mortar stores may contain hundreds of items that are sent to one destination on pallets via freight. Note: ShipBob is hosting free weekly COVID-19 Q&A webinars featuring different brands each week. Register for the Webinar Series. Size of shipments and order volume. In-store pickup vs. home delivery.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In fact, using a TMS solution decreases freight costs for more than 60 percent of companies surveyed, reports ARC Insights. More recent studies have found similar results. For example, do you need less-than-truckload (LTL), small package, full truckload (FT) or freight consolidation? Always Look For Optimization Benefits.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

In fact, recent studies have shown that only about 35 percent of shippers are using TMS to manage their operations. Visibility : A TMS makes it easier for a logistics manager to have freight visibility along the way so that everyone involved, including the customer knows exactly where the shipments are at any time.

Transportation Management 120

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

As per a recent survey and study done by Pew Research Internet Project, a large majority of the technology experts and engaged Internet users who responded—83 percent—agreed with the notion that the Internet/Cloud of Things, embedded and wearable computing (and the corresponding dynamic systems) will have widespread and beneficial effects by 2025.

Internet of things 120

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Tailwind

MAY 3, 2019

Spring is here, the birds are chirping, and the work Tailwind has put in over the winter months is coming into bloom… including new Pre-Pay Savings offers, a trip to TIA 2019, our latest webinars and more… Tailwind at TIA 2019… . Latest Webinars. Check out this webinar with Tailwind and Trucker Tools.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. With freight costs rising, the task of teasing out hidden costs is becoming increasingly critical. Matrix Report.

Transportation 120

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Beagen received a Bachelor’s degree in International Political Science and International Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. The Maritime Professor?? Interested in learning more about the ocean side of things?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

The erosion in the cost advantage has been driven by a confluence of sharp wage increases, lagging productivity growth, unfavorable currency swings, and a dramatic rise in energy costs, states the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based on a study of 25 nations that account for nearly 90 percent of global exports of manufactured goods.

China 120

China Manufacturing Czech Republic Brazil 120

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 22, 2021

According to “ 2021 Third-Party Logistics Study: State of Logistics Outsourcing Report ,” 82% of the shipper respondents viewed data and analytics as a critical factor in successful 3PL customer relationships. Webinar Wednesday January 19. The same number (82%) view technology and digital solutions as another critical factor.

Transportation 78

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2015

With a logistics company streamlining and studying the entire process, lower costs for shipping and storage are common. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post 6 Cost Reduction Benefits From Optimized Transportation Management appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Transportation Management 120

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. We will include the "Five Golden Metrics" from Bill Waddell, a lean manufacturing consultant as well as LNS's infographic from a study they conducted.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Logistics and Transportation Expenses: Understanding Their Role in the Cost of Doing Business : As logistics and transportation expenses take a larger bite out of every sales dollar, companies must continually analyze their freight expense relationship to their overall cost of doing business. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

We’ve conducted brand preference studies of manufacturers. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. Diesel rail is twice that of steamships, and the impact from trucks, while a fraction of air, is three times rail. .

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex.

Waste Reduction 120

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We've already featured all the other popular blog posts from logistics , manufacturing , supply chain , and freight over this week. In fact, recent studies have shown that only about 35 percent of shippers are using TMS to manage their operations. We don't know which category we love more than the Transportation Category.

Transportation 120

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