Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2022

As the market grows, so does the supply chain and its complexities when it comes to planning and maintaining the storage and delivery of goods to successfully meet the demands of the end customer. Ensuring on-time deliveries requires keeping on top of vast amounts of documentation, inventory management and route optimisation.

Supply Chain Software 71

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Sitting in meetings, cleaning equipment, changing batteries, traversing the warehouse or taking breaks. Why not take all the detail you gain from your WMS and overlay that data onto a labor management system to gain a richer perspective on what’s really happening in your warehouse? Getting the Most Out of the Data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 29, 2021

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. What is a routing guide : a list of standards that carriers must meet for carrier-of-choice eligibility.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Ensure project documents are living and breathing by bringing a plan-do-check mentality to the project. So, ensure project documents are living and breathing by bringing a plan-do-check mentality to the project.? Documenting the plan and tracking our progress along the way is essential for staying on track.

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WorkWave

MAY 24, 2024

Of course topics like due diligence, deal structure and valuation matter, but are there other variables you should be factoring into the equation outside of the money? Meet the Expert At Senske Services, Jordan Cano serves as the Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, where he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth initiatives.

Negotiating Skills 96

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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. Companies should phase out paper documentation and adopt digitalization in order to usher in visibility, and reduce complexities in gathering and processing documents.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In fact, that journey started in the 1960s as large companies around the world started to embrace EDI communication and document standards. In 2024, we will see more companies looking to obtain greater value and insights from the data being exchanged across their business ecosystem.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales?

Inventory Reduction 89

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. Once you’ve found your source, a great tip is to make your own printable data slides or documents that you can have on hand to share as needed. Take these to every meeting or consultation you have. The second part takes a little more work.

Tips 62

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

That means providing proper documentation and evidence that your employee completed their forklift operator training. Unfortunately, OSHA doesn't specify what the "proper documentation" or "evidence" should look like. So what separates the good documentation from the bad? So what separates the good documentation from the bad?

Buyer Training 94

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EazyStock

MARCH 22, 2022

Fluctuating demand and supply volatility have made accurate demand forecasting even more challenging for two reasons: Using last year’s sales data as a base for forecasts is a ‘no go’, as demand fluctuations due to the pandemic skew the data. Use appropriate historical data. Use qualitative data.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation. These key metrics become your organisation’s “multi-function display” and give you the primary data needed to monitor and manage “normal flight conditions.”

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Globalior

APRIL 30, 2020

Most compliance managers in supply chain functions would readily agree that they hold ethical practices in high regard and likewise hold a firm moral high ground when making decisions in the course of their work. Ideally, all relationships with vendors must be managed through documented contracts with validity periods and clear exit clauses.

Supply Chains 52

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Logistics Solution Providers (LSPs) have now turned to technology to push through the crunch, and develop solutions to find capacity that meet consumer demands. Third party logistics providers (3PLs) are able to integrate this into their solutions to help improve efficiencies and utilize insightful data. Leading Freight-Matching Apps.

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Ship Monk

MAY 20, 2021

Of course, we couldn’t let our entrepreneurial free spirits miss out on those numbers. Essentially, a business plan is a formal document that outlines the goals and objectives of a company. In addition to understanding your market, try to contextualize it as much as possible with historical trends and stone cold data.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Mitigating these complications can involve making penalty payments, providing extra documentation, or changing the shipping routes. Of course, slightly higher shipping rates are a small price to pay for the benefits you’ll enjoy from the relationship. Long-term relationships require commitment from both shipper and carrier.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

So the company went looking and came across an article about a new machine monitoring and data collection system (MDC system). With SmartMONITOR, faults and unproductive times can be detected, analysed and documented more quickly. In addition, these are of course transmitted to the SmartMONITOR software.

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3PL Links

MARCH 21, 2023

It is a procedure that involves controlling a network of connected enterprises that may manage anything from the movement of equipment to data and finances, making it incredibly complex and potentially risky. Of course, it is impossible to totally eliminate this kind of risk.

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World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2020

I always carry my UV-protection as well as pens and a notebook so that I can easily jot down points when I’m in a meeting. In my work, it’s crucial to be able to collect data and discuss with our partners key goals and aspects of our interventions. of course?—?my We need to protect ourselves and our families.

Food and Agriculture 59

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Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

How do we at FreightHub meet this Corona challenge and what measures have we taken to support our customers? We all access Google Drive, which makes it easier for us to collaborate on documents at the same time. Thanks to meeting apps like Zoom, we can hold our regular meetings via video chat and exchange information as usual.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2017

In addition, include provisions to modify shipment sizes to meet the most cost-effective choice. A defined set of rules should serve as the “checkpoint” in this part of the document, ranging from marking and labeling to back-order processing. If you stick with a paper guide, you will be obsolete within the next few years.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 16, 2021

Other than data collection, the inspection process is the same. During the inspection, inspectors will check the driver’s operating credentials, hours-of-service documentation, seat belt usage and for alcohol and/or drug impairment. Shippers will need to take Roadcheck week into account when planning their freight movement.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

I haven’t attended an industry conference over the past year, or participated in a client meeting, where blockchain — along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — hasn’t been part of the conversation. Of course, the most common question about blockchain is “What is it?”

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2017

It’s used to help doctors in creating clinical practice guidelines that document the best course of treatment for different types of cancer. Unfortunately, this is probably not for tomorrow and here’s two reasons why: First, most companies probably do not have all the data at hand. Take IBM’s Watson for example.

Scenario Planning 61

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Want a crash course on S.M.A.R.T. The process starts with exploring top level data to see where you stand on your current long term goals to gain insight into setting new goals that push your business in the right direction, and you’ll find it all in WorkWave PestPac. Honing In on Objectives to Help Your Meet and Exceed Your Goals.

Tools 52

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

Since third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially those involved in order fulfillment and shipping processes, have a duty to ensure accuracy and delivery of merchandise, the NMTA®’s decision to reduce the reporting time frame will greatly impact the course of business. How Will the NMTA® Decision Affect Carrier Claims Processing?

Freight 92

Freight Document Material Savings After-sales 92

Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

Allow feedback and read meeting comments to help you initiate improvement. There is no formal 5S training, but you can find courses online with 5S certification. Here are 6 5S training courses that you can use to ensure teams and organizations are ready with knowledge about 5S, its importance, its implementation, and more.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 52

Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 5, 2020

The guide is intended to provide an overview of the key practical duties under the IMDG Code for each stakeholder, while not seeking to meet the mandatory training requirements. As a result, TT Club commissioned Exis Technologies to develop e-learning training courses for the transport industry; CTUpack e-learning ?.

Cargo 87

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Forto

JULY 25, 2018

Shipments of lithium batteries need to meet following Special Provisions 188 of the IMDG Code : Lithium content / watt-hour rating for cells. Aggregate lithium content / watt-hour rating for batteries. Manufacturing and testing. Drop test of package. Gross mass of packages. Follow the dangerous goods regulations.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

He or she is responsible for designing and pricing an optimal solution based on the information provided in the shipper’s RFT, although site visits and Q&A meetings with the shipper may also play a part. Doing Without Detailed Data. The lead role in a 3PL RFT response process is often performed by a solution designer.

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Logistics Marketing Advisors

JUNE 20, 2018

Those letters are short for General Data Protection Regulation – a law created by the European Union (EU) to give its citizens the ability to protect their personal data and online privacy. Communication is a two-way street, of course. If an honest assessment points more to the latter, now is a good time to course correct.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 17, 2020

TechTarget defines cyber security as “the body of technologies, practices, and processes designed to protect computers, programs, networks and data from damage, attacks or unauthorized access. This of course should be in continuous operation and must be constantly evaluated through effective feedback mechanisms.

Security 74

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The services they provide will differ in cost, speed, and transportation method, depending on what meets your needs and budget. Do they have strong software and IT capabilities for managing mass supply chain data? More “old school” 3PLs may rely on manual data pushes from their accounts. Intelligent Inventory Management.

eCommerce 78

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Of course not. With lots of options and aggressive marketing for online certification courses, you've probably had this question cross your mind. Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about what you can expect from online courses. The course will most likely have end-of-section quizzes to test your knowledge.

How To 63

How To Buyer Training Training Course 63

Forto

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Other improvements include better data collection and accessibility; Improved container visibility; and less processing and hassle with customs and documentation requirements. Of course, there is always an opposing reaction, and it seems as though the Europe-China rail may become a victim of its own success.

Cost Reduction 40

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Training 40

Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2017

you, the importer) meet federal requirements for imported products. Of course, that means you need to find a freight forwarder you can trust.) Technically, you don’t need to hire a customs broker to clear your goods, but, much like hiring a lawyer to handle legal documents or a lawsuit, it’s clearly recommended.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Use Pareto’s 80/20 principle to prioritize both negative and positive feedback from your customers and employees and continuously improve daily based on this data. These teams and people meet daily in a “huddle” to discuss previous day goals and actual results. All activities are documented by a team recorder.

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