Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Diversity of sources (carriers + vendors + customers). And it must integrate with a myriad of internal and external systems such as transportation management, warehouse management, order management, ERP, weather and traffic systems and many more. trillion terabytes of new data every day.). Data integrity.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common. Packaging Selection Helps Reduce Product Damage. Warehousing eats up about 25% and transportation 60%.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. Ned Blinick. Chief Product Officer. eblinick@3rdwave.co.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Food shippers must already contend with a variety of elements, including storage temperatures, packaging, freshness and quality, timeliness and, of course, proper transit. Certain foods and items, for instance, can’t merely get tossed on a transport truck and left to chance. How you handle the systems and process is up to you.

Food 185

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the medical technology area , we saw forward-looking manufacturers seeking to improve collaboration with supply chain partners, building in risk mitigation planning and management, increasing safety stock to avoid raw material shortages, and automating business processes with enterprise and operational software applications. Automotive.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

“The second question we get is what strategies can we implement to lower our transportation costs. We do strategic carrier sourcing and contract negotiation, but it isn’t always time to renegotiate your contracts. Another factor impacting parcel shipment cost is the weight and cube of the package. Data-driven Optimization.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2018

Even though shipments may be transported over hundreds of miles, or just a few miles, the main focus today is on the final mile — that is, making sure the delivery experience for the end-customer (which in many cases is a home delivery) is a positive one. The Role of Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

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QAD

AUGUST 26, 2021

Deployment is eased when manufacturers choose packaged applications from among the following three types, and it’s important to build in change management plans for better user adoption. Focused solutions or packaged applications with pre-built AI models which only require the input data. Data Readiness. A Lack of Talent.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Rather than just picking up the product at the nearest Amazon store or waiting for drones to drop off the package on the doorstep, and autonomous wagon, looking like a refrigerator on wheels, shows up and interacts with the consumer via smartphone. appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The company is using Blue Yonder for transportation management, Coupa’s Supply Chain Guru for network design, and FourKites ( see the webinar ) for transportation visibility in certain regions or departments to help with this. Scope 1 emissions include direct emissions from the company’s owned and controlled sources.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2016

Therefore, more shipping providers will turn to Bluetooth technologies to ensure a source of data is available that can integrate seamlessly within a company's existing applications. Decreased Cost of Beacon-based Systems - Technology is subject to the law of supply and demand. This process is further shown in the video below.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

This includes port data, social media, news, event and weather (SNEW) data, weather data (to some degree), traffic data, and other available sources to provide an accurate ETA to warehouses, stores, and end consumers. Moreover, for larger packages, LTL carriers have begun to move into the parcel space.

Real-time Visibility 194

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

This refers to planning, coordinating, and executing the flow and storage of goods and services, including activities such as transportation, inventory management, order processing, warehousing, packaging, and security. Source: Zebra Technologies). The global last-mile delivery market size is expected to reach $61.57

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2019

Realizing in January that 50,000 one-pound packages were all dimensionally billed as though they were 15 pound packages during peak season cannot get you your money back. The reality is that most carriers do not invoice as soon as a package has shipped. But imagine if you had the ability to catch such errors in real-time!

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. Transervice Announces Launch of Tech-Based Freight Management Company. Let’s hope the company has better luck in Europe delivering packages on-time next holiday season. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution. UPS Installs Beacons On Package Cars To Improve Loading Accuracy. Airbus and Singpost testing last-mile drone package delivery (Straits Times). Source: Amazon patent. Manhattan Associates Reports First Quarter 2017 Performance.

Supply Chain Design Software 0

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

A job that was once as simple as moving goods around now involves managing relationships with suppliers and service providers all around the globe, while also keeping track of the goods as your shipments move closer to their destination.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

This includes port data, social media, news, event and weather (SNEW) data, weather data (to some degree), traffic data, and other available sources to provide an accurate ETA to warehouses, stores, and end consumers. Moreover, for larger packages, LTL carriers have begun to move into the parcel space.

Real-time Visibility 143

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

The concept of “connected logistics” covers the relevant end-to-end processes of warehouse management, transportation management, track & trace and the entire logistics network. The approach solves one of procurement’s longest-standing problems: a lack of people, time and resources to effectively scale sourcing efforts.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? So, with darts in hand, here are my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2016: The Transportation Management System (TMS) market will become more barbell-shaped as Software-as-a-Self-Service solutions emerge.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Based on who shows up to deliver my Amazon packages these days, and those ordered by my neighbors, I would say Amazon’s reliance on UPS, FedEx, and USPS for every day deliveries — not just during the peak season — is continuously diminishing. The aerial delivery device deposits the package in the delivery receptacle.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. Convey Closes $8.25 Million in Series B Funding. The same is true for supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2017

Volume and weight should be classified appropriately into one of four groups, including the following: 1 to 150 pounds or small package. For example, freight consolidation of small packages and shipments weighing less than 5,000 pounds should be held until enough freight can be sent via less-than-truckload of full-truckload shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

And over the last month+ of the year, that equates to over 3 billion packages in the US alone. There are five major technologies included in the study: warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), distributed order management (DOM), inventory optimization/store replenishment, and demand planning.

Optimal Sourcing 249

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

If rail is a key part of your transportation plan, how can you be sure your TMS effectively supports rail’s unique requirements? Preparing a rail shipment relies on the base data (or data source) to take carrier route codes, rail junctions and transfers into account when planning routes.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 6, 2015

Transportation and Sustainability Benefits of New Bubble Wrap (Source: Adelante SCM based on info from WSJ article). This is yet another example of how changes in packaging can translate into significant cost savings and sustainability benefits in transportation (see The Better Goal: More Efficient Trucks or Using Fewer Trucks?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 19, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, supply chains were already growing in complexity due to increased globalization, data sources, and customer demands. Combining technology and talent with Managed TMS. This is why a managed services model is so effective when it comes to a TMS.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise. In the complex world of modern transportation, companies lacking the experience to professionally handle the intricacies of transportation management are sure to find controlling shipping costs an extreme challenge.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

Freight management combines logistics experience, human resources and knowledge to ensure a smooth coordination between carriers and shippers.” ” The Victoria Transport Policy Institute states that “ Freight Transport Management includes various strategies for increasing the efficiency of freight and commercial transport.”

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. Infor Announces Major Enhancements to Supply Chain Management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When companies leverage data from various sources such as sales history, market trends, and external factors, predictive analytics paired with supply chain intelligence provide valuable insights that enable better decision-making and proactive planning – like never before.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. For example, transportation management often focuses on the journey of products after manufacturing. appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

The tech is fundamentally changing the way packages move around the world, from predictive analytics to autonomous vehicles and robotics. Robots are locating, tracking, and moving inventory inside warehouses, they are conveying and sorting oversized packages at ground distribution hubs. billion by the end of 2021.

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Vinculum

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

However, the basic transportation management tools are also offered often by some of the vendors with their standalone system. Most of the warehouse management systems are offered as standalone packages that are already installed and integrated with your existing software.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Moreover, APIs will automate all data exchanges between carriers, shippers, freight brokers, receivers, and transportation management systems (TMS), making the process of rate adjustments and selection easier across the board, reports FleetOwner. Automation Will Enhance Freight Visibility and Accountability.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

The ability to administer your cloud supply chain in the real time makes your order processing, warehousing, inventory management, transportation and overall pricing more scalable and thus cheaper. The cloud-based logistics is a “pay-per-use” model. It cuts down costs on software maintenance and upgrade.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It unites sales processing functions with features such as vendor management , inventory, sales, customer service, marketing, and accounting. Retail management software is used for a variety of applications, including warehouse management , transport management, and merchandising activities.

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