Freightos
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Yesterday Freightos announced a private beta version of its online instant freight quote marketplace. At the same time, Apple tried to steal the show by showcasing its new products at the Hey Siri event. So obviously, being freight rate nerds, we got to wondering: How much would the logistics of shipping the iPhone 6s from China to the U.S. cost Apple?
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
As we know, over the last two decades, manufacturing has largely been pushed overseas. As the number of US manufactured goods declined, manufacturing expertise and skills began to dwindle and become almost a lost art form. However, there have been some small businesses throughout the nation that have weathered the storm and remained committed to staying in the US.
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AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Papyrus, a leading European paper wholesaler, started using AIMMS in May 2014 to implement radical changes in its supply chain network and re-envision its forecasting, replenishment & supplier management workflow. The company’s supply chain supports more than 68,000 customers in 20 countries from warehouses and cross-dock platforms strategically located across Europe.
Apparel Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
On Friday October 23 UNT’s Center for Logistics Education & Research will hold the annual Logistics Scholarship Breakfast hosted by Southwest Airlines to help support UNT Logistics student scholarships. Joe Bongiovanni, Senior Vice President of The Apparel Logistics Group (TALG), is a member of the Logistics Center Advisory Board and TALG is honored to purchase a table at the event so that students may attend.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
10xLogistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
I have been in this industry coming on 30 years now and being part of it has been core to my enjoyment of the work. I cannot think of anything more rewarding than being part of the logistics and supply chain industry. And, the biggest portion of this enjoyment is developing and maintaining great relationships with the great people of this industry. Some are industry legends, some are people who grew up in the industry with me and are now in key leadership positions and some, probably most, are t
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Freightos
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Since we live and breath freight, we constantly come across information that’s critical for our customers – logistic providers, shippers and carriers. And as freight innovators ourselves, we love seeing more innovation. So we’ve decided to share. Here’s our pick of last month’s news, especially where they plug into broader trends.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
This is a summary post of the 9 pillars of technological advance report from Boston Consulting Group. You will also find a great infographic underneath that shows what manufacturing CEOs have on their mind this year when it comes to bringing all of these pillars together to use in manufacturing processes. 9 Progressive Information Technology Movements Moving Manufacturing into Industry 4.0.
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Papyrus, a leading European paper wholesaler, started using AIMMS in May 2014 to implement radical changes in its supply chain network and re-envision its forecasting, replenishment & supplier management workflow. The company’s supply chain supports more than 68,000 customers in 20 countries from warehouses and cross-dock platforms strategically located across Europe.
Apparel Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Customer service is a valuable link between you and your customers. They count on you to respond to customer questions, answer inventory queries, place accurate orders, and resolve issues as they emerge. Do these things with a smile on your face, and you can have a customer for life. Effective customer service tends to build trust and can turn a one-off transaction into a long-term relationship.
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
WFP/Pascal Vuillet. I manage UNHAS, WFP’s humanitarian air service, in Ethiopia. which currently hosts the highest number of refugees in Africa. We provide air transport services in the country, enabling aid workers to reach people in need, who would be otherwise difficult to reach by land due to vast distances, limited infrastructure and insecurity.
Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Each year companies create new and exciting fashion designs which must be transformed into product that can be shipped and… The post Sourcing Products and the Benefits of First Sale Customs Valuation appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
By Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos . Today I’m proud to announce that Freightos is releasing a private beta version of an online freight marketplace — an Expedia for freight shipping — and that we have closed a Series B round of $14 million dollars to power global growth. Freightos is almost 4 years old. As we announce our B financing today and approach a team size of 100, it feels like we’re transitioning from start-up to growth stage — a good time to reflect briefly.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
Supply chain industry leaders have access to more information today than ever before in history. Thanks to data gathering programs, supply chain software , and data entry applications, this represents a mountain of data, which has the potential to provide ground-breaking insight into how to improve business-model efficiency. As a result, business leaders can reap a significant return on investment by thoroughly analyzing this data.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Product Seasonality by Todd Shattuck, Transportation Operations Manager, Evans Distribution Systems Forecasting prepares an organization for the future customer demands and potential lead times of raw material. This information gained from forecasting prepares... The post Product Seasonality appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
Apparel Logistics
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
As technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous, and location almost a non-issue, especially in the developed world, logistics can make sure your products get to where they need to be, on-time and intact. Many companies do not have expertise in this area or enough manpower to coordinate and fulfill these deliveries, so they outsource logistics. Sometimes, they hire a third-party logistics (or 3PL) operator , and other times they only use a distributor.
Dedola Global Logistics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Cosco Orders $1.5 Billion in Megaships – China-based Cosco Holdings Co. announced plans this week to order 11 megaships capable of carrying 19,000 TEUs each. The vessels will be used in the Asia-Europe trade and reduce shipping cost by roughly 25% compared to smaller boats. Read more from the WSJ IATA Lobbies Governments for Lithium Battery Oversight – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Portable Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA) have joined forces to lobby go
Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
This article was originally published by Progressive Grocer on September 25, 2015. Click here to view original article. When Congress passed… The post The Food Safety Modernization Act – The Future is Now appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
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Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
CLX Logistics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
By Raimond Van Kampen, Vice President of International Logistics, CLX Logistics. As increased globalization and mobile workforces continue to create opportunities for international business, it is more important than ever to realize the need for seamless global trade. Of course, international shipping is a complex service with countless moving parts, including regulations, security, capacity and legal considerations – all which can lead to a reliable and cost-effective shipment when tended to p
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
A couple of weeks ago we interviewed Josh Miller , who is the Creator/Producer of the Documentary Film " Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey " with the tagline and aspiration of "We'll restore The American Dream together!", in a blog post ahead of his visit to Made in USA manufacturer, UCAN Zippers USA. Since Cerasis supports manufacturing in general, and due to the fact our company was "Made in the USA" and that we service companies who ship freight in North America, we were drawn to this docu
Infosys Supply Chain Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Tomorrow's enterprise would want to limit their efforts, energies and expertise to the areas of their core competency rather than dwelling on non-core areas. When we look at asset intensive organizations, most of these firms would want to stick to their area of expertise i.e. manufacturing/producing products of value. So, these organizations can spend their resources and energies in innovating and manufacturing products and leave the supporting areas to the experts in those areas like how IT imp
Apparel Logistics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Competitive advantage is elusive for many companies. They struggle to identify the core competencies that can make them successful and work to find ways to use things at which they are really good to turn a profit. On top of that, many companies have difficulties coordinating what they do best with their supply chain partners, leading to overlaps and inefficiencies that can sink their bottom line.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
For decades, the realm of transportation management , warehouse management, and order fulfillment remained set in near-prehistoric hands of isolated silos, inefficient processes, and limited accessibility. However, technology has risen to dramatically alter the execution of supply chain functions. Technology poses the greatest opportunity for small- and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of innovative tools to ensure end-to-end tracking, visibility , and processing of products.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
In a previous guest blog, The Rodon Group along with Rethink Robotics wrote, titled " Can Robots + Humans = The Ideal Workforce in Manufacturing? ": Robots such as Baxter can also help companies save money and increase productivity. At Rodon , robotics and automation have given us a competitive edge, especially against overseas manufacturers. A robot such as Baxter can work 24/7, has no need for benefits or breaks and can be taught a task within minutes.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Last week we featured an interview with Josh Miller, documentary filmmaker of "Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey." In that interview we mentioned that he would visit Made In USA Zipper manufacturer, UCan Zippers to film a video documenting the company's commitment to American Manufacturing for nearly 30 years. Below you will read our interview with UCan Zippers' Malan Lai, Managing Partner, General Manager, and the son of the founder of UCan Zippers, Paul Lai. .
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Editor's Note: First of all, you may ask yourself, "Why is a 3PL who helps manufacturers with transportation management efficiency be talking about manufacturing efficiency?" Well, I am glad you asked! The reason, is that we don't only want to provide content about transportation management, although we do right a lot about that, but we also want to give our customers and potential customers, who are primarily manufacturers, other ways they might gain efficiency.
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts , materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. Most often, this includes warranty recovery, value recovery, repair, redistribution, product recalls, used parts and replacement materials for refurbishment, service or product contract returns, and end-of-life recycling.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Luckily, today's manufacturers and distributors now have LTL E-Commerce logistics solutions that they can rely on. The key is the very thing that has driven the rise of online shopping – better technology. Today, Cerasis is a leader in Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping and freight management and utilizes powerful technology and apps to help create a better way to manage E-Commerce shipping solutions.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Today we bring you a great infographic and video about 3D Printing. View both the video and inforgraphic below. from our friends over at Shapeways. Founded in 2007, Shapeways is led by folks who've spent most of their careers in startups, and combine serious technical chops with an inspiring vision of what the world could be. We’re bringing together a passionate, dynamic team of game changers.
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