Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Of course, it’s not that easy. The West Coast only has so much port capacity, and the East Coast and Gulf are separated by the Panama Canal – another potential point of congestion. It is difficult to determine throughput capacity by just looking at the throughput timeline.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Data is stored just like you might sketch ideas on a whiteboard. Those insights are driven from data connections across the vast amounts of data these companies have access to. Planners in China rely on different data sources and operate with different business practices than those in North America.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, we’ve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

That’s even more true since transportation capacity, indicated by LMI.TPCP, is at 46.34, well below prior years’ averages in the above image. That’s where data analytics comes in.” Some things to consider regarding shipping demand management are critical to staying informed and expanding the network to meet demand constraints.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Technological advancements for procurement in the shipping industry make it easier to meet a client’s expectations and satisfy all needs. Download the White Paper.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2022 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced Stord Parcel , a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution with advanced modeling to automatically choose the most efficient and cost-effective carrier and service level that meets the expected delivery date for all packages.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 29, 2021

Those challenges and others have put pressure on retailers to build omnichannel offerings that “meet customers where they are.” Using SONAR data in contract negotiations with carriers and 3PLs. . Of course, during that same period, many retailers performed extremely well. Evaluating freight flows for private fleet conversion. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Digital freight matching is growing more valuable as a way to source meaningful capacity Companies and freight managers that have embraced digital technology and automation remain more likely to thrive. Using digital freight matching platforms is the best strategy to secure meaningful and practical capacity. Download the White Paper.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

The difference of course is that business processes are more integrated and the Internet has enabled companies to become connected, both within the organization and between business partners. Challenges of MRP MRP relies on data accuracy. MRP is one of the early inventory management systems and has been widely adopted by manufacturers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Planning applications don’t work well if the master data they rely on is not accurate; this is known as the “garbage in, garbage out” problem. But sometimes fixing the bad data problem is complicated.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2017

While expanding capacity with new construction is certainly one solution, other ways exist to get more throughput and capacity in distribution centers without major overhauls to existing operations. This idea can be a double-edged sword in the arsenal to improve throughput and capacity in your distribution centers.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 27, 2022

We experience such diverse supply chain disruptions that tracking the data on U.S. Last year was marked with capacity issues and high prices, but today, freight prices have decreased, while capacity has increased. Today, we are experiencing a very different supply chain crisis than we did a year ago. Let’s not forget U.S.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

The most high-tech things it could do were make phone calls and send text messages, all hand-crafted in T9 of course. Fast forward fifteen years and now my cellphone also doubles as my HD camera, portable music device, library, fitness tracker, and of course, my means to call and text.

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Envase Technologies

JULY 27, 2021

Make better deals faster with data in the palm of your hand. Maybe it’s something informal like a backyard barbecue or an official “business meeting”, but you’re talking about how your company could help them with their intermodal transport needs. Of course I can do it!” Or you’re already booked in meetings until lunch?

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Often, in our experience, the problem is a human one… It’s not the data, not the process, not the technology, or the strategy, but the people. Pundits typically emphasize data and digital technology when proselytising for the S&OP concept. The second is the executive meeting , attended by the executive sponsor (see below).

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

KNAPP’s innovative robot solutions help lower costs in logistics processes while increasing shipping capacity. At LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany, KNAPP presented technologies that help companies meet these goals. The best automation solution is only as good as its master data. KNAPP calls this new approach zero-touch fulfilment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

The robots provide helpful information along the workflow cycle, they travel to employees, meet employees at work locations, or move material without associate intervention. Throughout these processes, the bots are tracking data and interactions and can even guide associates throughout the work processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. The introduction of smoke-free products made the use of spreadsheet tools far less efficient in the capacity and sourcing planning as the new product categories had rapid growth. “We

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Improving predictability in outcomes is valuable, but ensuring your supply chain is nimble enough to act on the data is even more so. We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. The presence of data throughout the supply chain is vital to its evolution.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

There were plenty of freight insights to take in over three days of sessions, meetings and conversations with carriers, forwarders and BCOs, but far too many to include all of them in a blog post that anyone might make it to the end of. So, here are some of the highlights. What just happened???

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

I was fortunate to be able to attend again this year, and, though I couldn’t sit in on all the sessions or meetings I would’ve liked, here are my key takeaways: Geopolitical challenges, Red Sea especially Geopolitics were, of course, on people’s minds. But Sea Intelligence’s Alan Murphy thinks rates will settle 1.5-2X

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 16, 2021

Other than data collection, the inspection process is the same. While Roadcheck week is an important safety measure to ensure unfit vehicles and drivers aren’t in operation (and a risk to the public) it does pose a serious issue in terms of how it affects the available capacity and market spot rates. 2021 Inspection Criteria.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

In addition to temperature-control needs, freighters will feel the crunch with capacity related constraints. Security and labor are another consideration companies need to make when meeting this unprecedented need for refrigerated shipping. Of course, this also increases costs by needing to pay a two-driver team for every shipment.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

Between hard to predict consumer behavior and the erratic flow of goods, outlooks on capacity continue to vary and become more heavily influenced by urgency. . Ideal Capacity for Profitability . Of course, the implication of this outlook is positive strides in the industrial sector. Strengthening Capacity Foresight.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

On January 17th, 2019, Morai Logistics discussed the current capacity crunch impacting transportation supply chains. Logistics Solution Providers (LSPs) have now turned to technology to push through the crunch, and develop solutions to find capacity that meet consumer demands. Digital Freight Matching.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Although it’s easy to attribute these difficulties to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is far more to the current crisis than first meets the eye. Use data to improve operations. To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. Factors affecting the supply chain. The pandemic.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The main lack of talent is in middle management, especially in big data analytics and supply chain planning, where the shortage is around 54%. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you. This is expected to widen to 9 to 1 in the years ahead. Networking.

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

By leveraging the power of omnichannel retailing, businesses not only meet their customers where they are but also pave the way for more sustainable and economical delivery systems. But the magic of real-time data doesn’t stop at rerouting; it’s also about continuously refining the delivery process.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. This requirement, in turn, will influence decisions about the number of warehouses required, and their capacity. Planning Individual Warehouse Design and Capacity.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Prescriptive Analytics platforms , as defined by Gartner , “primarily focus on creating optimization solutions,” providing “data prep, prescriptive model building, model management and model deployment in various business processes.” More investment in data science . Spreadsheets are prone to error.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The Data Differentiator to Visibility. This leads to data streams being trapped within workflows, thereby reducing operational efficiency and visibility. With data streams being streamlined, stakeholders can leverage them via data analytics to gain insights into operations.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2019

The complexity of a bill of lading is expanding, especially in the world of global trade, and a traditional Bill of lading, using paper-based systems, and manual data entry, represents a significant risk. As shipping capacity grows tighter shippers need more options. The Evolution of LTL Shipping Practices. Faster shipment tendering.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 8, 2022

This shortage has significantly reduced shipping capacity, resulting in delays and increased shipping costs. The structure of the current trucking market gives truckload carriers the upper hand since the demand for shipping services significantly exceeds the available capacity. This figure is forecast to hit 160,000 by 2030.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

In a nutshell, ShipMonk’s proprietary 3PL software offers you mastery of: Order Management Inventory Management Warehouse Management Fulfillment Automation Market Integrations All Order Data (Real-time and Historical) Add to that, when using ShipMonk 3PL software, you’ll always have complete transparency and access to customer support.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2023

But what if, despite huge progress – dozens of digitized carriers representing over half of air cargo capacity, hundreds of thousands of real-time bookings, more and more solutions built around it – what if…we admitted that today, right now, it’s not really digital. Or, rather, only a small percentage is.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Over the course of the past several months, Morai Logistics has highlighted a significant rise in e-commerce shopping. This figure has significantly increased over the course of the last few years. This is the final step in the delivery process and efficiency is critical in order to meet the rise in online purchases.

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