Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

3 Steps to Improved Reverse Logistics Three of the most critical tasks in managing returned inventory are determining which products should, or should not, be accepted as returns, calculating the cost of returns, and establishing a definitive course of action based on the condition of each item and the policies that apply to it.

Inventory Reduction 89

Inventory Reduction eCommerce Inventory Procurement Solutions 89

ShipLilly

AUGUST 19, 2021

The basic definition of cargo insurance is, a pool of risks to cover individual liabilities when an incident occurs during the management of cargo that subsequently leads to losses. For example, most carriers typically provide basic insurance but it is limited and virtually useless in the most serious incidents. In the U.S.

Cargo 52

Cargo Packaging Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction 52

Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

In this article I unpack the difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain and how it is all connected, starting with some simple definitions of these terms. Issuing bill of lading and other documentation for all cargo loaded. Ensure safe loading and discharging of the cargo. Supply Chain.

Maritime 134

Maritime Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement 134

Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Because refurbishing the equipment means that you will get the same performance and reliability you get with new equipment, but at a fraction of the cost. For example, paper mills often use higher-capacity indoor cushion tire forklifts with paper roll clamps. Applications may require specialized equipment to fulfill their operations.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings 52

Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Because refurbishing the equipment means that you will get the same performance and reliability you get with new equipment, but at a fraction of the cost. For example, paper mills often use higher-capacity indoor cushion tire forklifts with paper roll clamps. Applications may require specialized equipment to fulfill their operations.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings 52

Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Because refurbishing the equipment means that you will get the same performance and reliability you get with new equipment, but at a fraction of the cost. For example, paper mills often use higher-capacity indoor cushion tire forklifts with paper roll clamps. Applications may require specialized equipment to fulfill their operations.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings 52

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

While there is a cost associated with EDI integration, it is definitely worth it. For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 The language and documents of shipping are complicated and immense. Truth: It’s Well Worth the Cost.

Supply Chain Software 93

Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 93

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

And it is not the “last mile” – the distance between an exit off a highway to a destination site – a factory, warehouse, or store for example. Their technology includes a 1,000-meter perception range, 35 second planning horizon, high-definition maps with accuracy within five centimeters, and a fully redundant sensor suite and components.

Trucking 151

Trucking Trends Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 151

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

tonne highlifter can reliably pick loads in both wide and narrow aisles thanks to its compact and variable vehicle dimensions. An application would be curved escalators, for example. Equipment to be brought along, documents or processes on site are managed in a structured data model and serve as a source for all logistics partners.

Modeling Software 69

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 69

Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

For example, in France a full 70% of FCL quotes include weights, but in the Netherlands it’s only 20%. Reliable data flows may not be in place. And the recent three month stay of execution will definitely help new behaviors and new processes bed down. There is also a marked range between countries.

Industry 51

Industry Freight Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 51

Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

Self-service support and document management. Several companies in the logistics technology space are trying to create affordable, reliable, track-and-trace solutions where people can track their own shipments without relying on the freight forwarder, shipping line, or trucking company. EasyJet, for example, uses dynamic pricing.

Freight 60

Freight Negotiating Skills Digital Tracking and Tracing 60

247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

A good example of this is provided by companies that take on piece-meal internal digitization approaches,” says Buchman “While these may help individual departments or countries improve operations, the user experience still remains fragmented.”. Forwarder selection should be a function of reliability, cost, and efficiency,” he adds. “In

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Freight forwarding Supply Chain Planning Software Freight Sourcing Strategies 28