GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry.

Data 105

Data Transportation Document Inventory Reduction 105

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2016

A major contributing factor is the inherent difficulty in measuring and documenting packaging suitability for LTL and over-the-road pallet load shipments. Let’s start with a definition and some background. . However, it’s not enough to simply establish and document a containment force standard. Referring to the data .

Data 55

Data Cost Reduction Freight Material Savings 55

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2021

An SCCN can also access pertinent third-party data feeds. Solutions that fall under the definition of SCCN would include EDI VANs (electronic data interchange value added networks), industry marketplaces, and collaborative supply chain applications that are built on public cloud architectures.

Supply Chain Software 128

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 128

MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Artificial intelligence is in its infancy but that doesn’t negate its current and, most definitely, future importance in all areas, especially logistics. We have control over what AI is programmed to do and at this point, artificial intelligence is really just a simple tools based off of complex data sets.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 88

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Definition 88

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Combine this with the fascination in industry for “big data” and you have a recipe for a specialised, cloud-based archiving language. Anyone involved in trucking understands the ridiculousness of driving hundreds of miles with empty trailers. And a particularly long list of confusing phrases.

Automation 96

Automation Reverse logistics Data Material Savings 96

Airfreight Logistics

MAY 1, 2018

She further added, “In practice, 166.000 trees, 15.000 pallets and 600 trucks of paper CMR can be saved. Document treatment, signing, stamping and archiving are definitively a time-consuming factor, which with the e-CMR will be highly reduced”. Consigner, driver and consignees use their smartphones for secure digital signatures.

Digital 37

Digital Cost Reduction Definition Cargo 37

Globalior

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

It is no secret that many major accidents are a result of inaccurate weights indicated on shipping container documentation. Costs of using the terminal weighing facilities may tend to be higher, since the urgency of completing is process is greater once the containers are trucked into a port awaiting vessel loading.

Maritime 52

Maritime Packing Document Cargo 52

Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. In general numbers, air freight is usually 5X the price of trucking and 16X the price of ocean freight, according to the World Bank. Definitely not the greenest way to ship. Documents and Samples. Air remains the most cost-effective method of shipping documents.

Purchasing Skills 48

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Trends 48

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

Five warehouse trucks nominated The jury sent a total of five manually operated warehouse trucks to the finals, three in the highlifter category and two in the lowlifters. The combi device can also be used as a conventional forklift truck with rubber tyres for indoor and outdoor applications, such as loading and unloading trucks.

Modeling Software 71

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 71

Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

These specialized trucks are not produced in large quantities each year, leading to supply and demand challenges. For many forklift trucks, breakdowns tend to occur around the 10,000-hour mark. At that point, the truck’s components can show signs of wear, impacting the operation and leading to higher maintenance costs.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings 52

Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

These specialized trucks are not produced in large quantities each year, leading to supply and demand challenges. For many forklift trucks, breakdowns tend to occur around the 10,000-hour mark. At that point, the truck’s components can show signs of wear, impacting the operation and leading to higher maintenance costs.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings 52

Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

These specialized trucks are not produced in large quantities each year, leading to supply and demand challenges. For many forklift trucks, breakdowns tend to occur around the 10,000-hour mark. At that point, the truck’s components can show signs of wear, impacting the operation and leading to higher maintenance costs.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings 52

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Any detected waste needs to be documented and followed by problem-solving. In studying trucking and fuel costs in detail, I found the following facts to be true: Truckers face challenges and those that best manage fuel consumption enjoy a competitive advantage over the rest. Lean Transportation Examples for Carriers/Truckers.

Waste Reduction 53

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 53

Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

Self-service support and document management. Open data standards. There’s a lot of talk about AI, blockchain, and the internet of things; those are very important, but the thing missing most in this industry, is open data standards. Big data and AI. For that we need data standards. Download Now.

Freight 60

Freight Negotiating Skills Digital Tracking and Tracing 60

Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Basically, any training program should cover: How to operate the different types of truck the operator will be using (instructions, safety precautions, limitations, etc.). How to refuel (internal combustion trucks) and/or charge batteries (electric trucks). That includes visually inspecting the truck for leaks and damage.

How To 63

How To Buyer Training Training Course 63

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

In recent years, firms both large and small have launched new “Data Science” or similarly named groups. As the phenomenon of Big Data has taken hold in the private sector, many firms which as recently as 10 years ago devoted minimal resources to large scale database mining and analytics have reversed course.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

A data pool of thousands of FCL quotes created each month, makes for a generous sample. What’s more, without much real accountability so far, it seems likely that many of the weights may be estimates, rather than hard data. Reliable data flows may not be in place. But in some cases they may also benefit.

Industry 51

Industry Freight Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 51

Forto

AUGUST 20, 2018

Consolidation can be used to create larger shipments from consolidated parcel freight, moving through the natural progression of consolidating freight from parcel to less than a truckload or container all the way to a full truck or container. A Quick Look into the Deconsolidation Definition. Better control over shipment scheduling.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Freight Resource Reduction 40

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

In addition, the port has established new areas for reception and delivery on both terminals which, along with gate automation, has improved access and speed of throughput for finished vehicle trucks calling at the port. . In 2017, the company took delivery of two pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) out of a new series of ten units.

Negotiating Skills 44

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Handling Purchasing Skills 44