Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2021

Today’s article is from Open Sky Group and highlights the need for a smarter transportation management system. Smart operators were able to scale their workforces to meet fluctuating demands. And, more often than not, it was a modernized, intelligent approach to transportation management that gave them the critical edge.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2021

Pinnacle Propane implemented demand management, replenishment, and order promising solutions from John Galt Solutions with the goal of improving service – reducing what they call “out of gases” – while reducing transportation costs. The loss of a small number of smaller customers was more than made up by savings in transportation.

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Abivin

JANUARY 10, 2023

Moving to 2023, data still play an important role in decision-making in transportation management. Furthermore, other technologies are constantly evolving and becoming more effective in logistics in general and transportation in particular. There are several benefits to using a cloud-based TMS.

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River Logic

MARCH 17, 2022

FedEx Office is comprised of nearly 2,200 retail stores, 15,000 employees, 18 commercial print facilities, and a nationwide transportation fleet. Greater insight into these areas would inform operational improvement and resource adaptability for enhanced customer relationships and better business overall.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Research conducted by Label Insight revealed that 81% of consumers actively seek more information about where their food is grown or raised before purchasing. This highlights the growing importance of traceability in meeting consumer demands and building trust in the food industry.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

On the transportation end of supply chains, shippers adapt to the transportation needs at any given time to ensure this part of the supply chain continues as well as possible. They also do what’s necessary to continue to meet high consumer demands, which means quick, on-time deliveries at the lowest costs.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. While established e-commerce giants, like Amazon, have perfected last mile logistics, small and midsized shippers can still take advantage of this growing market, provided they meet the challenges in last mile delivery. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Mr. Elliott pointed to four main predictions for 2024, and then outlined the three pillars of how Körber will be able to meet the goals that align with these predictions. The most obvious intersection point is transportation. Transportation is a huge contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Workforce Efficiency. Data Visibility.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

As a shipper in today’s growing market, there are many advantages to shifting to the use of transportation EDI with your transportation providers or 3PLs. There are many benefits of transportation EDI which are a value added service via a transportation management system offered by transportation providers or 3PLs.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Meanwhile, the increasing number of regulations and requirements on shippers has created a paradox between saving money and still meeting all requirements. To maintain your role in the global market, you need to understand how 3PLs contribute to an improve transportation networks. Why Do Supply Chains Need Transportation Management?

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PINC

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Once gathered, all of the information was entered into a spreadsheet that hardly supported S&D’s dynamic shipping environment. “By 6:30, the information had changed because the trailers had moved,” S&D’s J.T. Meeting Customer Demand. Hinson told Inbound Logistics. YMS Wanted.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This entails staying well-informed about industry trends, harnessing technology for improved decision-making and transparency, nurturing strong partnerships with service providers, and continuously evaluating and refining procurement strategies to address the evolving complexities of container shipping.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

Unless your organization has been absent from the takeover of TMS in the conversations of online and print media, you have likely encountered plenty of reasons why a transportation management system (TMS) benefits shippers. Let’s take a closer look at how Transportation Management System ROI actively strengthens supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

At the same time, a retailer whose product demand drops sharply has less need for transportation capacity and therefore tenders lower volumes to contracted carriers. Visibility to make more-informed decisions. For example, carriers can learn how they compare against others bidding for specific lanes and make informed decisions.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

When it comes to managing global supply chains, international transportation is where the rubber meets the road. But as many companies quickly find out, managing international transportation is very different from managing domestic transportation. Here’s what he said: It starts with sourcing.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 24, 2022

Managing a well-balanced transportation budget is critical for payment auditing and ensuring that excess costs are minimal when monitoring shipping cost allocations. Machine learning in information technology can improve financial management and help shippers trim costs and avoid excessive fees and unnecessary surcharges.

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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.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 6, 2021

Transportation network optim ization is a leading goal for supply chains around the globe. That risk of something adverse occurring — a disruption — continues to drive investments of time and resources into more informed decision-making and leveraging logistics analytics. Industry 4.0 Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The order management system wasn’t effectively connected to the warehouse management system showing tables available or the transportation management system showing the carrier had returned my first table. As supply chains have grown in complexity and length, siloed thinking and processes are no longer able to meet this objective.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. FourKites is a leading provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions. Not surprisingly, many of FourKites’ users work in transportation operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Andy is the Founder and CEO of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage, focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in the USA & Canada. Andy Bahr is the Founder and President of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in refrigerated freight.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2016

As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. But there’s a truth about global transportation that applies to all companies, regardless of how they became global: transportation happens locally.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

These questions reflect why technology and effective transportation management, including the use of a transportation management system (TMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is key to the efficient execution of last mile delivery and service. It measures efficiency and ability to meet customers’ expectations.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

As a result, more supply chain entities are turning to transportation consolidation programs otherwise known as truckload consolidation, explains Joseph O’Reily of Inbound Logistics , to meet these demands. What Is a Transportation Consolidation Program? What Does a Transportation Consolidation Program Do?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

While the supply chain pressures that have built up over the last two years continue to abate as transportation capacity problems ease and consumption shifts from goods to services, newer challenges and opportunities lie ahead. This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Managing a global supply chain network requires the ability to manage and control both global transportation execution and the associated freight spend. While global freight cost varies significantly by industry and transportation mode, it is a major cost component of internationally sourced products.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. In this role, Jefferies provided policy guidance on a host of transportation issues, including railroad economic regulation, rail safety and passenger rail. Department of Transportation, Office of the Inspector General and the U.S. About Association of American Railroads.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Through necessary investments to upgrade systems, your enterprise lowers per-unit costs, reduces packaging and transportation costs and meets consumers’ demands. Twitter Facebook LinkedIn The post Supply Chain Inventory Optimization – Beyond the Analytics appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

The transportation management system is undoubtedly one of the buzzwords of the modern logistics industry. Shippers around the globe are realizing why the time has arrived to take advantage of transportation management system benefits. We call this a hybrid managed transportation model. Transportation Management System Benefits.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 20, 2021

Enable Push Notifications to Keep Everyone Informed. Many online shoppers believe order-tracking updates and information sharing is an essential service that they expect to receive once they have placed an order. Again, it’s all about keeping costs under control while meeting the customers’ expectations. .

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

This is our 9th post in our strategic transportation management and logistics series. When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. Do you even first understand your own needs?

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Turvo

AUGUST 20, 2021

Those with a strategic focus on freight transportation improvements, such as using predictive analytics and advanced collaborative resources, have more durability and resilience during these times. . Freight Transportation Improvements With Increased Visibility.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2015

As data in transportation becomes more abundant and readily available, the question of “ What data is available ?” If it is difficult to navigate, sort, or understand it is still relatively useless information. Business Advice Technology Transportation' has changed to “ Is the data meaningful ?”

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 30, 2022

This is one of the most important benefits in helping us meet our customers’ expectations. Optimized transport. The Demand and Supply team has been reinvigorated by the benefits the tool brings us: employee involvement, improved planner productivity and efficiency, and smoother, connected information flows. Did You Know?

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Making The Case for an AI-Driven Transportation Management Software . A sound Transportation Management Software can make a lot of difference here for logistics businesses. AI-powered Transportation Management Software – Defining the areas of impact .

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. Think strategically about transportation spend.

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