Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. For pharmaceuticals, this is a critical component of transporting goods throughout the supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. Transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Unlike in Glasgow, there was no dedicated transport day, nor a transport pavilion in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

When I use the research, I keep the information on the respondent–name, company, title, and individual comments–confidential. 56% of the respondents reported an active supplier development program. When manufacturing and procurement report through the same leader, they are better aligned.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides our latest update regarding the Red Sea Transport disruption impacting transport movements to and from European and Asian ports. Last week, the World Container Index compiled by Drewry Shipping Advisors had risen a reported 170 percent since early November, to a value of $3783 per 40-foot container.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. For pharmaceuticals, this is a critical component of transporting goods throughout the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 18, 2019

Implementing a TMS opens the door to new insights and advanced reporting capabilities. The right application and aggregation of TMS data empower shippers with the information necessary to achieve end-to-end supply chain visibility, understand freight costs, and plan for changes in demand.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With large amounts of products entering, exiting, and transferring between FTZs, the amount of information related to merchandise movement is vast. Third, operators must prepare annual reconciliation reports that are available for future spot checks and audits. Gaps in data can result in regulatory action and jeopardize FTZ status.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

In a survey by the Institute for Supply Management released March 10, 2020, almost 75% of companies reported supply disruption due to Covid-19. Shipment and lane data can alert of disruptions and bottlenecks on route and provide information about the best transit options. All parties along the transport chain need to be well joined up.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 16, 2021

.”[1] A consolidated report of departmental reviews (aka the 100-Day Report) was published on 8 June. The report provides the foundation for six industrial base strategies “that underpin America’s economic and national security.” 100-Day Report Findings. Semiconductors. Mohib, Ryan M. supply chains. .”

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 6, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters capsule update commentary, we highlight published reports this week indicating that retailer Walmart is initiating added salaried staff reductions. In late May, reporting on Q1-2022 quarterly financial performance, t he retailer stunned Wall Street with a reported 25 percent decrease in net income.

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crisp

JANUARY 24, 2024

Discover how Walmart’s Luminate Charter plan is revolutionizing retail data analytics with these five essential reports for suppliers. Here, we outline five of Luminate Charter’s most promising reports and tips to help brands harness the new data for next-level success in 2024.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Business broadcasting network CNBC reported today that San Francisco based freight technology start-up Flexport has fired its CFO. The CNBC report, citing informed sources, indicates that CFO Kenny Wagers last day will be this Friday. In addition to the CFO , the company’s human resource executive reportedly resigned.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Our vision at TRAMES, is to reduce global trade barriers through digitalizing international freight and transportation. By convening players, who would normally work in isolation, to participate on a collaborative platform, information and documentation can now be relayed dynamically, in real time. What TRAMES Aims to Tackle.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 25, 2023

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech updates readers on reports indicating that innovative digital freight brokerage start-up Convoy is exploring strategic options. The post Reports That Convoy Exploring Strategic Options first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 19, 2021

”[2] Progress Report on the Digital Supply Chain Wolfgang Lehmacher ( @W_Lehmacher ), a member of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS) Advisory Board, writes, “We hear it everywhere: Covid-19 has accelerated digitization — but I have several questions! ” writes Anne G.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Russell Zuppo, a vice president for consulting services at Uber Freight, reports that in their customer base, Walmart suppliers are currently paying 0.16% of the cost of goods sold in fines to Walmart. Uber Freight is a major provider of managed transportation services. Proving that it arrived in-full is.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The percentage increase describes consumer applications, but the idea of connected vehicles should garner interest from other sectors such as shipping, logistics, and transportation. Leaders in these industries would be wise to plan for a future where AI and the IoT transform transportation management. Streamline Decision-Making.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other industry specific media are reporting that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy is preparing for a possible sale or other action. Both reports cite declining freight industry demand and increased competition among start-ups in this digital freight and logistics segment.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The consensus opinion of the most recent Institute for Supply Management (ISM) report is that it reveals weakness in U.S. Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. No fewer than three major transportation hubs in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bloomberg reported this week that: “ Commercial ship transits through the Suez Canal have dropped to their lowest level since the Ever Given blocked the waterway nearly three years ago.” Recent reporting from The Wall Street Journal indicates that for Europe based automakers Tesla and Volvo Cars , the impacts have started.

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E2open

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Report outlines approach to corporate purpose and sustainability, and the value it provides to clients’ ESG goals AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. E2open’s reporting process continues to evolve along with its approach to corporate responsibility, which includes new data, transparency, and supporting protocols.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

Transporting pharmaceuticals is arguably more important than manufacturing them, because it enables these lifesaving medications to make it to where they are needed most. Guarding Against Cargo Theft Cargo theft is one of the largest risks associated with pharmaceutical manufacture and transport. These cargos are also at risk.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 13, 2014

More and more sensors are getting embedded in the “things” and leading to an explosion of information availability. So when I started to think about planning processes in the context of IoT, I was wondering if we can conquer those two old enemies of planning effectiveness: information deficiency and information latency.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2018

Transportation management will evolve dramatically in 2018. In addition, the continued rise of freight trucking rates, as explained by James Jaillet of Overdrive Online , will demand newer, faster and more efficient transportation management systems (TMS). The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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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. Luckily, this isn’t the case for transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. Without hard data, you can’t take action.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 22, 2018

The promise of an incorruptible ledger for use in transportation management will reduce inefficiencies and create opportunities in supply chains. With the potential blockchain growing with the interest of software giants, more supply chains are turning to blockchain & transportation management with open arms.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In the age of e-commerce, maintaining the status quo will result in failure, disgruntled customers and added expenses, but shippers that leverage 3PL resources to apply transportation management best practices for e-commerce , as listed below, can navigate the issues that arise in e-commerce and achieve sustained profitability.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a published report indicating that China based Alibaba’s Cloud business unit will trim its existing workforce by upwards of 7 percent. Reported was that revenues has been declining over the last few quarters, contracting two percent on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2023.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Resilinc has published its 2022 Half Year report. For a taste of what’s included in the report, we’re highlighting some key year-on-year trends covered. Take a read and then be sure to download our 2022 Half Year Report – Gridlock for the full overview. Download our 2022 Half Year Report – Gridlock.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

The report identifies the leaders and highlights best practices. The report takes a holistic approach to what a digital transformation means. This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. There are many areas of digital transformation within the supply chain.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 10, 2023

It has been a couple of years since TK Bardwell and I partnered to publish an industry report. Companies like Morgan Stanley, FTR Transportation Intelligence and others do a very good job of forecasting. 2022 sale levels and YOY change are shown below per Automotive News: FTR Transportation Intelligence indicates that the U.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. Penny Co, reports William B. Amazon’s recent purchase of whole foods market alludes to a growing trend in last mile logistics; all industries and shippers must be where of the forthcoming Amazon-Effect, reports Daniel Gross of Slate.com.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. The report’s cited data from the Freightos Baltic Index indicates that shipment of a 40-foot container from China to the U.S. Added Perspectives.

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2020

TMS (Transport Management System) is one such automation that is helping manage and automate the operations by providing visibility into the transportation activities. As the application is helpful in increasing efficiency, optimization of ideas, provide visibility, and automate reporting and analytics, it is sure to reduce spend.

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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. This is why transportation network optimization is important. What Is Transportation Network Optimization? Ready Your Data.

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