CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. For a closer look at how China’s regulations impact PPE shipping, check out our recent PPE exporting video featuring our director of product development, Vincent Wong. FCL and LCL expedited ocean shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In 2021, global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, of which emissions from transportation by end-use sectors make up 37% on average, stood at 10.7 In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring raw materials that are responsibly sourced from the environment. Scale and Sustainability: The Ultimate Balancing Act. billion tonnes.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

As an all-in-one package, it cleans megatons of junk and makes everything run faster. 3 Precoro Precoro simplifies procurement processes for small to medium-sized businesses. Hence, it offers an accessible and streamlined procurement solution. Cons: It is more focused on procurement. Cons: Focused on freight.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Recently, CEVA Logistics joined the Singapore Changi Airport community in a humanitarian aid project to transport 14,000-kilogram of oxygen concentrators from Los Angeles to Jakarta via Singapore. We want to support and enrich these local communities through what we do best: logistics and transportation services. Acting for Planet.

Resource Reduction 242

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QAD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Not only do they expect items in a timely fashion (like 1-2 or even same-day shipping thanks to the Amazon Effect), but customers also demand visibility. Technology Can Help In high volume shipping environments, technology is crucial to improve smooth long term operations. To find out more about QAD, please visit our website.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Imagine what work would be like if you could offer all customers free two-day shipping. Some customers do not want two-day shipping. They may want three-day shipping, or they may need ship-to-store shipping options. It sounds great, but it comes with problems.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. Procurement and suppliers often assume that small print is highly complicated legal jargon that is both boring and largely irrelevant. How to Begin Your Terms.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Yet, as few as 33 percent of shippers have taken advantage of a transportation management system (TMS), reports Michael of Levans of Logistics Management. Shippers are faced with a decision between estimating LTL freight rates , as well as the delivery schedules, and risking undercutting costs of shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Global parcel logistics and transportation carrier FedEx reported fiscal Q2 quarterly financial performance this week with the implications continuing to resound across traditional and online E-commerce business circles. Reportedly, total average daily package volumes declined 10.2 Latest Quarterly Performance.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

This sounds simple enough, but we all know it’s a very complex issue and that’s partially because ESG concerns touch every part of the value chain, from the field or mine where raw materials are sourced to the packaging and transport modes used to bring your finished product to market.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 8, 2015

The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new position “the Chief Procurement Officer.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

I’m Tyler Hildebrand and I am an account executive at Reliable Transportation Solutions in Cincinnati, OH. As a freelance marketer, I often worked closely with clients in the transportation and logistics space, so I began to understand the business. Transitioned to transportation and logistics when a recommended me for an opportuniy.

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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. Something is wrong in this retailer’s process, whether it be materials used, packing, shipping, etc.,

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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 addition, we present seven use cases of machine learning detecting anomalies in shipping activity or spend. Anomaly Detection in Freight & Shipping Data. Technology can help.

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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. On-time shipping For a delivery to be made on time, it needs to go out on time.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Rivian Automotive is now free to sell its EV parcel vans to other parcel carriers, and added reinforcement from multiple ocean container shipping carriers that the existing industry volume declines could extend for two to three years. The global automaker who operates non-unionized facilities across the U.S.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 22, 2021

Many innovative advancements have occurred in the past few years within the transportation network , including a focus on last mile delivery costs and shipping rate management through analytics. Many transportation service providers have been unable to keep pace, causing capacity and drivers to fetch a premium rate.

Analytics Software 59

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Logistics is a larger focus for transportation companies. Industry: carrier regulations, trade compliance and transportation. Industry: carrier regulations, trade compliance and transportation.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 21, 2015

Earlier we discussed the fact that the “procure to pay” business transaction cycle includes transportation events such as tendering, pick up, in transit, dock scheduling and deliver along with full track and trace. Today I want to discuss inbound logistics requirements.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

This includes the procurement and delivery of the parts used to build the finished product. Third-party procurement. Right now, your buyers probably spend a good percentage of their time negotiating with, and procuring goods from, makers of boxes, nuts, bolts, and other consumable parts and materials. What is inbound logistics?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

However,lack of coordination between state ,centre and healthcare sector topped with transportation issues resulted in this struggle to cope up with the sudden spike in demand for liquid oxygen. Australia too sent immediate support package of ventilators, oxygen tanks and PPE Kits.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2018

As a shipper, it can be hard to procure full truckloads, and small and mid-sized shippers suffer from an exacerbated version of this problem. Shippers face tightening capacity, higher rates, and demanding consumers, and procuring a full truckload may be the last thing on their minds. Download Whitepaper.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Four fundamental practices: Based on (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016) research, Chinese and Iranian governments have focused their fight for SSCM based on four fundamental practices: sustainable procurement, sustainable production along with sustainable distribution , and reverse logistics.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Robotic packing With the help of robotic packing systems, businesses can automate the process of opening, filling, transporting, and palletizing product packaging. Additionally, these systems can also help with sealing, coding, and labeling the packages to get them ready for shipping.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Some of the main steps involved in the order fulfilment process include: Inventory management Picking and packing Tracking and communication Shipping and delivery Customer service Returns management Fulfilment costs can represent up to 30% of an eCommerce company’s total operating expenses. It also ensures that resources are used efficiently.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Collaboration between marketing, product development, finance, procurement and supply chain teams saves costs along the value chain and gives your brand a competitive advantage. Ideally, the packaging of products allows optimization of the tie (number of cartons on one layer) and tier (number of layers of cartons) of a pallet pattern.

Supply Chain Design 40

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Collaboration between marketing, product development, finance, procurement and supply chain teams saves costs along the value chain and gives your brand a competitive advantage. Ideally, the packaging of products allows optimization of the tie (number of cartons on one layer) and tier (number of layers of cartons) of a pallet pattern.

Supply Chain Design 40

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Collaboration between marketing, product development, finance, procurement and supply chain teams saves costs along the value chain and gives your brand a competitive advantage. Ideally, the packaging of products allows optimization of the tie (number of cartons on one layer) and tier (number of layers of cartons) of a pallet pattern.

Supply Chain Design 40

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Collaboration between marketing, product development, finance, procurement and supply chain teams saves costs along the value chain and gives your brand a competitive advantage. Ideally, the packaging of products allows optimization of the tie (number of cartons on one layer) and tier (number of layers of cartons) of a pallet pattern.

Supply Chain Design 40

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The carrier has now announced plans to hike shipping rates 6.9 In two years, some of this carrier’s customers will be dealing with upwards of a 15 plus percentage cost increases for parcel shipping costs over that time period. For online buying channels, the thresholds for Free Shipping will again be tested. percent to 7.9

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This involves meeting them where they are, and giving them both the shopping and transportation options they want. . Stages of the retail logistics process includes warehouse receiving , inventory management, fulfillment, and shipping. You pick items, package them up, and ship orders to their destination. Easy, right?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In the chemical industry, certain chemicals can be dangerous if stored or transported close to each other. This includes bi-directional traceability from source to receipt, processing, packaging, shipping to final consumption. Variable end-products. In the event of a problem, full recalls are required and must be audited.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition. Let’s Talk About Boats, Ships, and Trucks. That’s not surprising, given that Amazon’s shipping costs grew from $11.5 Amazon currently lists about 17,700 full-time vacancies on its website, about 920 in the logistics and transportation sector.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. Third-party procurement. Your 3PL can procure boxes, nuts, bolts, and other consumable parts and materials, store and manage that inventory, and invoice you only for the parts you need, when you need them.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Customs filing is already integrated with 90% of the countries you are shipping to. The concept of “connected logistics” covers the relevant end-to-end processes of warehouse management, transportation management, track & trace and the entire logistics network. All of your denied party lists are already loaded for screening.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

Transportation was redirected to be used in providing first aid, leading to supply chain bottlenecks, shortages and price hikes. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials. Green packaging.

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