Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Theme 5: Machine learning (ML) will go mainstream in supply chain technology.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

As a third-party logistics company focused on over the road transportation management, and having an LTL rating engine and web-based TMS for nearly 20 years (web-based even before Google!), Develop clear bid objectives, mandates, and supply chain change requirements. Carefully select RFP questions.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The online retail platform and last-mile fulfillment services provider specifically made mention of the benefits that were provided by an ongoing relook and restructuring of the provider’s customer fulfillment operations and transportation network. after an order was placed. Watch this industry space.

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AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

While your distributor for component A might have component B at a slightly higher price point than a rival distributor, the cost savings - transportation, ease of ordering, and so on - can often be unearthed in operations, rather than the upfront item cost itself. Keeping an Eye on Metrics. Yearly Transportation Assessments.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

What About Supply Chain Entities That Have Time-Sensitive Products? Certain parts of the cold supply chain, such as those involved in processing and shipping poultry, fruits, vegetables, or other meat products, have an inherent duty in ensuring the safety and timely delivery of these goods to the appropriate retailer or party.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

And if a business is paying too much in shipping costs, it can majorly reduce profit margins. The first-mile delivery stage has a direct impact on your shipping experience and improving the former will deliver substantial gains to the latter. What is first-mile delivery? First mile vs. last-mile delivery: what’s the difference?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Customers now expect free, fast shipping from retailers, and regardless of where your distribution center is located, your customers want what they order as soon as possible. Therefore, your warehouse needs to effectively reduce order cycle times, and slotting optimization technology does just that, reports enVista Thought Leadership.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Moving forward, BASF is working on different projects to improve end-to-end supply chain visibility, like track and trace for products from BASF to end users and transport visibility. Time Slot Booking/Optimization (aka “Dock Appointment Scheduling”) Delivers Cost and Productivity Savings.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. I think that supply chain design is at the center of a great supply chain, and the best processes are deliberate and intentional. It should not be functional, with a narrow focus on a singular function like manufacturing or transportation.

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MAVES

JUNE 24, 2019

Companies that manufacture and distribute goods are relying more and more on the agility of their 3PL partners to provide the appropriate services to keep their supply chain efficient and their customers happy. Advanced Analytics / Metrics. Instead of fighting this change 3PL’s must embrace this in their business services.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 28, 2020

With full visibility to individual supply chain cost components, it’s easy to identify opportunities and make real-time changes based on total landed costs. Every decision becomes more impactful based on these metrics. Product alignment: Geography and transportation.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

Regarding the latter, reportedly there are beliefs expressed that bots are better at collecting different types of data without error, making rational decisions and predicting future outcomes based on metrics of performance. Not all respondents shared such views, but the respondent percentages would indicate definitive viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

getting buy-in from drivers and other stakeholders) and implementing appropriate metrics to measure and drive performance.). First, there was an informative panel discussion with several of Descartes’ Transportation Management customers, including Hallmark Cards, American Hotel Register, Cabela’s, and Buckle.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Supplier and Company Manufacturing facilities, Warehouses, Distribution Centres, Retail outlets, Return and Repair operations and Consolidation points are all Supply Chain nodes which use resources to perform their processing activities. are generated by transportation. Technology. is also relevant.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 30, 2022

With the continued advancements in shipping logistics and services, the rise of freight visibility is among the most critical points management must consider. A clear insight into the logistical processes and end-to-end logistics is vital as shipment visibility significantly impacts essential transportation operations.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In its simplest form, fourth-party logistics is a model in which manufacturers hand over the entirety of the organisation and oversight of their supply chain to a 4PL provider. When the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc in global supply chains, smaller companies turned to 3PL providers for help.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 2, 2022

As highlighted by Transport Topics in a January 2022 article discussing freight shipping analytics, “ Data shows total truckload rates year-over-year are holding around 12% higher. Why Supply Chain Optimization Matters in the Current Market and Economy. Enable Real-Time Transportation Tracking.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

If you’re a supply chain technology company or a logistics service provider and would like to sponsor our LL4T1DCure team, which includes sponsoring one of your employees or clients to participate in the ride with travel expenses included, please contact me for details. New in Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 10, 2022

Disruptions are the norm for supply chain managers, but knowing what disruptions are more common and picking up on cycles and trends sooner rather than later is a significant part of freight analysis. The ability to analyze landed cost by SKU to assess when free shipping is acceptable and what SKUs may not be worth shipping.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In many cases, driven by necessity, companies used this period to increase overall investment in digital supply chain technologies, and replace legacy platforms to gain end-to-end visibility and bring risks under control.” . Still, one of the most surprising in many cases is the increased interest in sustainability in shipping.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

Back at work, getting caught up on all of the supply chain and logistics news from the past two weeks. Here are the ones that caught my attention: Maersk and IBM Introduce TradeLens Blockchain Shipping Solution. This is self-contradictory,” said Jansen at the [Global Liner Shipping Conference]. Questions for another day.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2022

2020 and 2021 saw retailers scrambling to meet increasing omni-channel demand via a range of new order-fulfillment and product-sourcing strategies such as curbside pickup and ship-to-store. Reduced transportation costs, without compromising service. The projected results for the average business include a risk-adjusted $31.2

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

. “The logistics industry is one of the biggest industries that will profit most from the digital revolution in 2019…” From quicker deliveries to more sustainable ways of transportation, harmonizing big data and automation efforts will ensure exponential growth in the industry. Christoph Seitz. Robert DeStefano. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

My journey to understand supply chain Metrics That Matter started three years ago. I was sitting at my kitchen table attempting to write a celebratory book on the 30th anniversary of supply chain management. Balance: The ability to balance a portfolio of metrics to maximize market capitalization and free cash flow.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

I was in a meeting with folks from Manugistics (now part of JDA) getting an update on the company and its transportation management system. Every single link in that chain must be made more secure against the terrorist threat.”. Have we succeeded in creating ‘air-tight’ supply chains? Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.7.2

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Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2017

WSS to launch pilot scheme for drone deliveries to ships at anchor (The Loadstar). Honeywell’s Connected Freight Technology Monitors High-Value And Perishable Goods In Transit, Helping Prevent Damage, Loss And Theft. The NaviShare platform is transportation management system agnostic.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

After 12 years as an Air Force logistics officer, Michael got his PhD in a top 5 logistics program, and now teaches supply chain management and marketing. Part of the problem is that technology is inherently risky. . For example, a certain product is ready to be shipped from the manufacturing facility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2021

Logistics technology brings agility, orchestration and advanced planning into the mix, so stakeholders can weather the current supply chain issues and react quickly to opportunities and disruptions as they appear. Supply chain technology that is “beyond TMS” adds an array of necessary components.

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