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Although we have much in common, the transportation laws in Australia and New Zealand have a distinct difference with those in Europe, the U.K. A person or corporation is part of the chain of responsibility if their actions, inactions or decisions affect road transport operations. MORE
The transportation industry has long discussed blockchain with a healthy dose of skepticism or has taken a wait-and-see approach to its adoption. Even though most have little-to-no IT support or technology, they dominate a mode of transportation that can’t be ignored. MORE
Adopt Transportation Management Software Today. Transporting goods seems straightforward, but to the experienced professional, it’s a complicated balance of success, unforeseen circumstances, and problem management. Stop Holding Your Company Back! MORE
As explained by the Boston Consulting Group , supply chain leaders should gather all stakeholders from an organization. LinkedIn The post How Do Supply Chain & Transportation Leaders Get Started Using Their Big Data Strategy? Data Supply Chain Transportation MORE
There are 4 fundamental areas where global transportation is challenged. Three of these challenges are variants on traditional transportation challenges and the last is relatively new but growing in importance. Transportation Cost Management. Transportation Cost Management. MORE
5 Reasons Logistics and Transportation Should Digitize. Most Logistics group are built around these discrete activities, but in practice, all these activities are part of a holistic process. The post Why Logistics and Transportation Should Digitize appeared first on 3rdwave. MORE
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America (MCFA) and LeanCor Supply Chain Group simultaneously act as buyer and supplier to each other—to the benefit of both. Carrier Management Transportation Management supply chain insights MORE
Case Musti Group: Thriving in a Complex, Multinational, Supply Chain Environment. Musti Group at a Glance. Company name Musti Group Nordic Oy. – Matti Salmi, Purchasing Director, Musti Group Nordic. Store Service Manager, Musti Group Nordic. MORE
From IIFL: “HCL Technologies, a leading global IT services provider, announced today that it has signed a global alliance agreement with the JDA Software Group, Inc, leader in supply chain management. The alliance addresses the unique supply chain challenges for business in the areas like planning, procurement, production, distribution, warehousing, inventory, transportation and customer services. MORE
We all know that the transportation market is cyclical, with various factors impacting rates, capacity, and service levels across different modes. Read more Navigating the Road Ahead: Transportation Planning for 2020. The post Navigating the Road Ahead: Transportation Planning for 2020 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. 3PL Episode Highlights Transportation Management Kenco Group logistics Mike McLelland transportation management trucking MORE
We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. These tips include how you yourself can better manage your transportation department and maximize resources. MORE
Read more Editor’s Pick: Data is the New Fuel for Transportation and Logistics. The post Editor’s Pick: Data is the New Fuel for Transportation and Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. MORE
Transportation cost savings is usually cited as the number one reason companies invest in a transportation management system (TMS), but does the value go beyond that? Those are the main questions I discussed with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Services at Descartes Systems Group , during a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Transportation benchmark studies. and “What is your management’s attitude toward transportation management?” MORE
A recent review of two companies with different transportation management strategies reinforced my belief that centralization of transportation management operations will produce better operating results today and in the future. MORE
Gaining end-to-end visibility across your transportation processes delivers: $32.00 According to industry analyst group, Gartner, end-to-end supply chain visibility will increase by 50 percent by 2018. MORE
A month earlier, in a post titled “ What is the Future of Truckload Transportation? ,” I highlighted how leading carriers like JB Hunt and Swift Transportation were prioritizing intermodal, dedicated, and brokerage services over generic truckload services. Fast forward to today and the puzzle pieces of transportation are still changing. Over the next two years [Celadon Group Inc.] Hunt Transport Services Inc., Swift Transportation Co. MORE
This post from Descartes Systems Group’s blog discusses how to get the most value from transportation optimization technologies. The post Editor’s Pick: Creating Measurable Value with Transportation Optimization appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Editor's Pick Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - Descartes Technology Transportation Management Descartes Systems Group transportation management systems transportation optimization MORE
Inbound freight management is multifaceted and can eat up more than 40% of the average organization’s annual freight budget, according to Aberdeen Group. MORE
Last year the ARC Advisory Group did a study on the ROI a shipper would get by having their transportation managed by a third party logistics firm. In a managed transportation services (MTS) arrangement, a shipper contracts with a third party to plan and execute the shipper’s moves. We’ve done similar research on transportation systems (TMSs). MORE
Robinson, and Descartes Systems Group for your support! News This Week in News Transportation Management Systems BestTransport China tariffs Descartes Systems Group Domino's Pizza Elemica Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Starship Technologies Uber Freight MORE
However, the biggest pain point for these global supply chains is the one that seems inescapable – transportation costs. Pain Points Increasing Transportation Costs. No matter how much can be saved from sourcing globally, transportation costs continue to creep in to seriously affect a product’s profit margin. A 2017 Global Sourcing study from American Shipper magazine found that 58% of shippers said their highest concern today is rising transportation costs. MORE
Top Trends in Transportation Management Software Development. Those that do will transform into innovative companies that offer customers the best in transportation service. Advanced analytics enabled transportation companies to refine routes and cut costs as never before. MORE
Is this true for your in-house transportation management department? Why would you hand over your transportation management to someone else? There are viable reasons to outsource the system, people, or both; for example, your transportation requirements are not unique enough to staff a full department. Other segments in your business could be outsourced, but a core function like transportation planning within your supply chain might not be one of them. MORE
The great transportation spot market inversion has occurred. Those are some of the questions I discussed with Andrew Lockwood, Senior Manager of Analytics and Solution Design at Kenco Group , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. MORE
When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Luckily, this isn’t the case for transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. MORE
Press Release Transportation Beneficial Cargo Owners Ocean Carrier Ocean Freight Procurement MORE
As we begin 2019, what are the key lessons learned from last year, and what trends and factors should shippers keep an eye on to make sure they’re able to respond effectively to whatever happens in the transportation market in the weeks and months ahead? A “new normal” in transportation? A strong economy in late 2017 through to late 2018 drove demand to outstrip supply for transportation across truckload, LTL and intermodal, with shippers shopping across modes to cover loads. MORE
The primary reason companies buy a transportation management system is for freight savings. The post Transportation Management and the Promise of Machine Learning appeared first on BluJay Solutions. MORE
International transport generates approximately seven percent of the world’s carbon emissions and, if things continue as they are, those emissions will increase fourfold by 2050. In addition to being ambassador for syn chromodal transport, Van den Boomen is also programme manager for NewWays. MORE
Whether it is access to data, maneuvering around competing innovation objectives, tracking down actual factory-floor operators, or involving oft-neglected procurement groups, there are internal bottlenecks everywhere. Innovation Groups do not have natural internal operations-savvy salespeople. MORE
6 Transportation Industry Trends to Look for in 2019. New opportunities in the transportation industry are thriving. Transportation professionals seeking to stay on top of trends in the industry look to implementing these trends. Disruption of Transportation Industry. MORE
Cyberattacks a Transportation Management Software Suite Might Face. Transportation companies have a history of defending themselves against physical attacks. Transportation disruptions affect security, the economy, and public health. MORE
Mike McLelland, SVP of Transportation at Kenco, discusses key trends in the U.S. transportation market and provides advice on how companies can successfully navigate the road ahead. Mike McLelland, SVP of Transportation at Kenco, discusses key trends in the U.S. MORE
Atlanta, GA (November 15, 2017)–Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence, today announced a new transportation service offering, Chainalytics’ Ocean Buying Group, to expand its comprehensive supply chain competency for clients and partners. Press Release Chainalytics Transportation Management Ocean Buying Group Ocean Transportation Management MORE
Before our recent webinar, “Transportation Management: Driving improvements in cost, quality, sales, and delivery,” we conducted a transportation bench-marking assessment to discover industry trends and areas of opportunity in transportation management. MORE
Talking Logistics
MARCH 5, 2020
Read more Editor’s Pick: Data is the New Fuel for Transportation and Logistics. The post Editor’s Pick: Data is the New Fuel for Transportation and Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Talking Logistics
JULY 9, 2019
This post from Descartes Systems Group’s blog discusses how to get the most value from transportation optimization technologies. The post Editor’s Pick: Creating Measurable Value with Transportation Optimization appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Editor's Pick Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - Descartes Technology Transportation Management Descartes Systems Group transportation management systems transportation optimization
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Cerasis
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. Luckily, this isn’t the case for transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 26, 2015
Last year the ARC Advisory Group did a study on the ROI a shipper would get by having their transportation managed by a third party logistics firm. In a managed transportation services (MTS) arrangement, a shipper contracts with a third party to plan and execute the shipper’s moves. We’ve done similar research on transportation systems (TMSs).
ThroughPut
JUNE 3, 2019
Whether it is access to data, maneuvering around competing innovation objectives, tracking down actual factory-floor operators, or involving oft-neglected procurement groups, there are internal bottlenecks everywhere. Innovation Groups do not have natural internal operations-savvy salespeople.
Talking Logistics
MAY 7, 2019
Transportation cost savings is usually cited as the number one reason companies invest in a transportation management system (TMS), but does the value go beyond that? Those are the main questions I discussed with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Services at Descartes Systems Group , during a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Transportation benchmark studies. and “What is your management’s attitude toward transportation management?”
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 11, 2019
The transportation industry has long discussed blockchain with a healthy dose of skepticism or has taken a wait-and-see approach to its adoption. Even though most have little-to-no IT support or technology, they dominate a mode of transportation that can’t be ignored.
GTG Technology Group
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
6 Transportation Industry Trends to Look for in 2019. New opportunities in the transportation industry are thriving. Transportation professionals seeking to stay on top of trends in the industry look to implementing these trends. Disruption of Transportation Industry.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 21, 2020
A recent review of two companies with different transportation management strategies reinforced my belief that centralization of transportation management operations will produce better operating results today and in the future.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2018
DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack.
CHAINalytics
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Atlanta, GA (November 15, 2017)–Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence, today announced a new transportation service offering, Chainalytics’ Ocean Buying Group, to expand its comprehensive supply chain competency for clients and partners. Press Release Chainalytics Transportation Management Ocean Buying Group Ocean Transportation Management
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Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Gaining end-to-end visibility across your transportation processes delivers: $32.00 According to industry analyst group, Gartner, end-to-end supply chain visibility will increase by 50 percent by 2018.
CHAINalytics
MARCH 2, 2018
Press Release Transportation Beneficial Cargo Owners Ocean Carrier Ocean Freight Procurement
Cerasis
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
As explained by the Boston Consulting Group , supply chain leaders should gather all stakeholders from an organization. LinkedIn The post How Do Supply Chain & Transportation Leaders Get Started Using Their Big Data Strategy? Data Supply Chain Transportation
Talking Logistics
APRIL 26, 2018
However, the biggest pain point for these global supply chains is the one that seems inescapable – transportation costs. Pain Points Increasing Transportation Costs. No matter how much can be saved from sourcing globally, transportation costs continue to creep in to seriously affect a product’s profit margin. A 2017 Global Sourcing study from American Shipper magazine found that 58% of shippers said their highest concern today is rising transportation costs.
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Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
A month earlier, in a post titled “ What is the Future of Truckload Transportation? ,” I highlighted how leading carriers like JB Hunt and Swift Transportation were prioritizing intermodal, dedicated, and brokerage services over generic truckload services. Fast forward to today and the puzzle pieces of transportation are still changing. Over the next two years [Celadon Group Inc.] Hunt Transport Services Inc., Swift Transportation Co.
RELEX Solutions
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Case Musti Group: Thriving in a Complex, Multinational, Supply Chain Environment. Musti Group at a Glance. Company name Musti Group Nordic Oy. – Matti Salmi, Purchasing Director, Musti Group Nordic. Store Service Manager, Musti Group Nordic.
3rdwave
AUGUST 7, 2019
There are 4 fundamental areas where global transportation is challenged. Three of these challenges are variants on traditional transportation challenges and the last is relatively new but growing in importance. Transportation Cost Management. Transportation Cost Management.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
Mike McLelland, SVP of Transportation at Kenco, discusses key trends in the U.S. transportation market and provides advice on how companies can successfully navigate the road ahead. Mike McLelland, SVP of Transportation at Kenco, discusses key trends in the U.S.
LeanCor
JULY 22, 2014
Before our recent webinar, “Transportation Management: Driving improvements in cost, quality, sales, and delivery,” we conducted a transportation bench-marking assessment to discover industry trends and areas of opportunity in transportation management.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2019
Robinson, and Descartes Systems Group for your support! News This Week in News Transportation Management Systems BestTransport China tariffs Descartes Systems Group Domino's Pizza Elemica Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Starship Technologies Uber Freight
BluJay Solutions
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The primary reason companies buy a transportation management system is for freight savings. The post Transportation Management and the Promise of Machine Learning appeared first on BluJay Solutions.
Supply Chain Network
APRIL 30, 2011
From IIFL: “HCL Technologies, a leading global IT services provider, announced today that it has signed a global alliance agreement with the JDA Software Group, Inc, leader in supply chain management. The alliance addresses the unique supply chain challenges for business in the areas like planning, procurement, production, distribution, warehousing, inventory, transportation and customer services.
3rdwave
JANUARY 23, 2019
5 Reasons Logistics and Transportation Should Digitize. Most Logistics group are built around these discrete activities, but in practice, all these activities are part of a holistic process. The post Why Logistics and Transportation Should Digitize appeared first on 3rdwave.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 16, 2018
The great transportation spot market inversion has occurred. Those are some of the questions I discussed with Andrew Lockwood, Senior Manager of Analytics and Solution Design at Kenco Group , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2019
As we begin 2019, what are the key lessons learned from last year, and what trends and factors should shippers keep an eye on to make sure they’re able to respond effectively to whatever happens in the transportation market in the weeks and months ahead? A “new normal” in transportation? A strong economy in late 2017 through to late 2018 drove demand to outstrip supply for transportation across truckload, LTL and intermodal, with shippers shopping across modes to cover loads.
GTG Technology Group
JANUARY 9, 2018
Top Trends in Transportation Management Software Development. Those that do will transform into innovative companies that offer customers the best in transportation service. Advanced analytics enabled transportation companies to refine routes and cut costs as never before.
Cerasis
JUNE 29, 2015
Although we have much in common, the transportation laws in Australia and New Zealand have a distinct difference with those in Europe, the U.K. A person or corporation is part of the chain of responsibility if their actions, inactions or decisions affect road transport operations.
Talking Logistics
JULY 17, 2014
Is this true for your in-house transportation management department? Why would you hand over your transportation management to someone else? There are viable reasons to outsource the system, people, or both; for example, your transportation requirements are not unique enough to staff a full department. Other segments in your business could be outsourced, but a core function like transportation planning within your supply chain might not be one of them.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2020
We all know that the transportation market is cyclical, with various factors impacting rates, capacity, and service levels across different modes. Read more Navigating the Road Ahead: Transportation Planning for 2020. The post Navigating the Road Ahead: Transportation Planning for 2020 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. 3PL Episode Highlights Transportation Management Kenco Group logistics Mike McLelland transportation management trucking
GTG Technology Group
JANUARY 31, 2018
Adopt Transportation Management Software Today. Transporting goods seems straightforward, but to the experienced professional, it’s a complicated balance of success, unforeseen circumstances, and problem management. Stop Holding Your Company Back!
GTG Technology Group
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Cyberattacks a Transportation Management Software Suite Might Face. Transportation companies have a history of defending themselves against physical attacks. Transportation disruptions affect security, the economy, and public health.
PLS Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Inbound freight management is multifaceted and can eat up more than 40% of the average organization’s annual freight budget, according to Aberdeen Group.
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
International transport generates approximately seven percent of the world’s carbon emissions and, if things continue as they are, those emissions will increase fourfold by 2050. In addition to being ambassador for syn chromodal transport, Van den Boomen is also programme manager for NewWays.
Cerasis
DECEMBER 30, 2014
We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. These tips include how you yourself can better manage your transportation department and maximize resources.
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