Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The company is present in 38 nations and has more than 40,000 employees. Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. Mr. van den Eijnden is the director of global logistics operations planning and systems at Molex. Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices).

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

That includes inventory tracking, order management, demand forecasting, and logistics planning. We also present the reasons why we believe they should be at the top of your consideration list. #1 2 Magaya Supply Chain Another logistics and supply chain management tool is the Magaya Supply Chain.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2019

Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC, wrote, “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” He was hired as a purchasing agent and was directed to obtain some procurement training at a local certificate mill.[1]

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers. Supply chain shortages abound.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. Acting for People.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Allyson Hatfield, demand planner at MARS Petcare presented. At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. ” I said internally to myself and quickly rebounded to thank her for a great presentation. Allyson’s presentation was just that. ” Her answer was telling.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. If you are familiar with the term logistics, then you undoubtedly know it conjures up a different meaning to different people , different countries, and different companies even. Read the full Post.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 24, 2022

Logistics anomalies can create problems in the shipping process, contributing to issues that affect the business and customers. In particular, businesses can rely on machine learning in logistics as a solution to anomalies. What is anomaly detection, and how can machine learning be used in logistics to help with anomalies?

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. Exhibitors at Multimodal represent every logistics sector – road, rail, aviation, maritime, warehousing, storage services. In 2014, more than 7,000 high-calibre visitors attended. Who attends?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". The Seller went forward and manufactured and shipped the two piping units, accompanied by an invoice.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Flatbed shipping is an important contributor to the overall economy as several key industries leverage this solution for the movement of their critical freight. When it comes to flatbed shipping, each industry faces unique challenges in seasonality, regulation, competition, and scalability. wind, solar, utilities).

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. As more data sources get legible, whether it’s container ship movements, eAWBs or carrier rates , it can have incredible ramifications. But even since July 2020, much has changed.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Customers with a strict ‘procurement mindset’ overlook important factors like consistency, overall experience or past performance. This allows trailers to be loaded and unloaded without drivers being present and gets them back on the road faster. Understand the full range of shipping alternatives your carriers can offer.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

A day has passed after a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

The right metrics can shed light on how cost-effective a company’s processes are when it comes to the flow of goods, both at the inbound stages of procurement and outbound all the way to the customer. According to DCL Logistics , an ideal to strive for is 95% to 99% depending on the variety of items.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. This is 15 days longer than the same quarter last year and an additional five days than the previous quarter.

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QAD

APRIL 26, 2022

The supply chain expo MODEX 2022 held last month included a keynote presentation highlighting the 2022 MHI Annual Industry Report “Evolution to Revolution: Building the Supply Chains of Tomorrow.” What Technological Infrastructure Should Be in Place to Manage My Global Trade and Logistics Processes? Why Change Now?

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. For logistics companies, ease of use matters.

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Shipsy

JUNE 25, 2020

Automate Data Flow From Shipping Lines All the various fields in the excel can be maintained on Shipsy. Around 30% of these fields are related to Shipping Line events. The best part is that all the data will be permanently present and you will have it handy for any audit related activities. . Amit Walia. June 25, 2020.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

A procurement professional I recently spoke to said “it’s coming at us thick and fast, so we’ve got to be ready for it.” Frequent speaker, presenter and moderator at industry conferences as well as writing thought leadership pieces for professional publications in Singapore, Australia and India. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Turvo

JULY 15, 2021

In the logistics and shipping industry, capacity refers to the amount of space secured on trucks and other vehicles to carry shipment loads. Outdated Systems and Platforms Can Affect Trucking Capacity Procurement. It can present a challenge for managers to find carriers and the capacity to keep things moving forward.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Add a resurgence of Covid-19 in China near major ports for a further strain on shipping , and supply chains as we once knew them are a thing of the past. The markets are fueled by fear at present. Even under those assumptions, procurement of all electrical components will remain challenging. What to expect for select components.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 15, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how the platform is being used in the supply chain industry and the opportunities it presents. Read More: The Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Procurement ] What is ChatGPT? If you are not familiar with ChatGPT, don’t worry!

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams. In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A. In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. Enter Big Tech. But what does this mean for shippers?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Although somewhat simplistic, that is not necessarily a bad way to think about FTAs, at least for companies that ship goods across borders. There are however many other companies that do not trade tangible goods across borders but may be able to benefit from provisions on services, investment and government procurement etc.

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Resilinc

APRIL 21, 2016

In Part 2, we discuss why many shippers and advocacy groups disagree with the prohibition, and what this ban can mean for supply chain and procurement professionals. Shippers and advocacy groups argue the prohibition unnecessarily impacts the battery supply chain without addressing the true safety risks associated with transporting LIBs.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. For logistics companies, ease of use matters.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2019

This article delves into the changes that new commercial business models, customer expectations, and technology are bringing about in the logistics environment, focusing particularly on how those changes are impacting the planning, procurement, design, layout, and operation of distribution centres. The Rapid Rise of the Robots.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. For logistics companies, ease of use matters.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning their distribution network in order to see the best return. Do you have a resilient and “stress-able” routing guide?

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

Freight audit & payment (FAP) providers have long paved the way to gaining this visibility by looking at shipping invoices and breaking down freight spend. Shippers should focus on freight spend visibility due to the changeable nature of shipping costs and competition between carriers. Create Data-Driven Insights.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Mike Skinner, Vice President, CLX Logistics Technologies Without question, one of the most significant game changing technologies in the past 12 months and looking forward at the next 18 months is TMS – to which you say “big deal” and I say, “true plug-and-play (SaaS/Cloud) global TMS integrated with global trade and customs execution”.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Disruptions were brought about not only by the persistent and recurring spread of Covid -19 infections globally, but also significant storms and natural disasters, a one-week blockage of one of world’s most transited shipping canals, followed by complete disarray among global shipping schedules. Correspondingly, U.S,

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

I struggled to manage myself as I settled in elbow-to-elbow with the group to listen to the presentation. The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. During the presentation, I squirmed uncomfortably in my seat. The AMR Research Top 25 was a rocket ship taking off the launch pad.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

We talk about supply chain as though it’s one thing when really it’s a combination of several different disciplines: procurement, planning, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, operations, customer service. Those skill sets include critical thinking, public speaking, writing and presenting, and basic statistics.

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