Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

This is certainly true in the transportation realm, where real-time freight visibility solutions are helping companies answer — quickly and accurately — Where’s shipment? So now you’re exetending [the value of visibility] beyond transportation into warehousing.”. Where’s my order? Where’s my truck?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2016

For example, Ford employs approximately 200,000 workers, one-third of its 1970 payroll, yet it pushes out more vehicles than ever before. For example, Google Voice and Siri are both automated, robotic systems. Only 13 percent of lost U.S. manufacturing jobs were due to overseas outsourcing and foreign manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Steve: Klaus, when we talked, you mentioned Autoliv was already doing digital supplier management, had digital sourcing solutions, and was looking at real-time transportation visibility solutions to provide better predicted times of arrival for inbound and outbound shipments. This is our “supplier board”. Soon we will do more training.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2017

There are additional advances in automation that push the supply chain toward greater use and deployment of technology and transportation planners are the key. This might involve a system like mentioned in the opening example, where drones are deployed and return to trucks while on the road. Provide feedback to transporters.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Our job at Cerasis is to optimize transportation management for these manufacturing shippers so that in turn, they can focus on their own core, the process of manufacturing. In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2015

As truck driver wage increases are already happening, as noted by Conway for example , shippers need to have a plan of action in place now. In order to cut costs, consider going with a third-party logistics provider who is laser focused on transportation management. Saving Money for Shippers. Improving Accounting Systems.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . Top 10 Most Read Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015. We list them in order of the tenth most read to the most read.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. We call this the transportation supply chain. What is the Transportation Supply Chain? This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

Better ways to manage transport operations emerge, from how we plan and strategize, to how we ultimately execute and drive continuous improvement. For companies willing to embrace opportunities for improvement across the entire supply chain, here’s a look at the top transportation procurement and benchmarking trends.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Prolonged shutdowns have both financial and operational implications, which are often very difficult to assess due to the complexity and far-reaching nature of supply chains. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. Stay tuned! .

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2017

On the example of the UK, it is clear, that the diversity problem still exists in this field. One of the most famous programs created for involving female coworkers to logistic and supply chain management is called  Women in Logistics and Transport. Career opportunities for Women in Logistics . Each member can create a local group.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2021

In a thoughtful webinar today digital freight forwarder Zencargo co-Founder, Richard Fattal, and Bis Henderson ‘s Louisa Hosegood debated the unprecedented pressures in the global supply chain this year and how they jeopardise retailer’s profitability. Retailers should ask how risky their operating model is.

Supply Chains 69

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

What about improving your operations to make your company more efficient? We covered these and many more topics in a recent webinar including: Weekly Product Planning. Here are some of the key highlights from our webinar that can really have an impact on your business. So what can you do to maintain retail compliance?

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FourKites

DECEMBER 9, 2020

At its core, rolling out a real-time transportation visibility platform – or any enterprise technology, for that matter – is both a change management project and a leadership opportunity. Smithfield Foods is one such example. How Smithfield Drives Internal Engagement. It was something new.

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ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

In mid-March 2020, we were seeing historically low unemployment rates which meant that few workers wanted to operate in logistics. A Wall Street Journal article in April indicated that storage and warehouse operators had hired 8200 people in the previous month. This trend was experienced among both semi-skilled and skilled workers.

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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.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Technology Brings A New Dawn for Drayage Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 29, 2024 Tom Gresham | Inbound Logistics February 2024 The drayage industry has begun to come out of the shadows.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2015

This is the final post in our strategic shipping or transportation management series. Stemmed from our first post on covering these 10 areas of focus for shippers to have a strategic transportation management mindset in order to create a competitive advantage, we went ahead and went into detail on each of those 10 posts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

PepsiCo products then reach shelves through its operating subsidiaries and a complex network of fleet operations. PepsiCo realizes that making these significant changes in their suppliers’ operations is a big shift. In many cases, this is not just about investment but also changes in the way some suppliers will need to operate.

Food and Agriculture 113

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

The transportation management system is undoubtedly one of the buzzwords of the modern logistics industry. Shippers around the globe are realizing why the time has arrived to take advantage of transportation management system benefits. We call this a hybrid managed transportation model. Transportation Management System Benefits.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

In our webinar, we covered the basics and most common questions of accessorial charges which include: . We gave a few examples above, but those are by no means the only accessorial charges that you could be stuck paying. Consider reweigh charges for example. Detention fees are a prime example of where efficiency pays off.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of visibility and improve overall operations, asserts The Manufacturer magazine. Smart technology is ineffective when not deployed across all operations. For example, smart technologies can be leveraged to reduce wait times and delays for fleet drivers.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

We continue our series on strategic shipping by going into detail of the 10 main areas that shippers can turn to in order to have a strategic logistics and transportation management mindset. 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement. Performance Management.

Data 91

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Prolonged shutdowns have both financial and operational implications, which are often very difficult to assess due to the complexity and far-reaching nature of supply chains. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. Stay tuned! .

Scenario Planning 71

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2018

The US energy industry is also awaiting changes in basic operating procedures, which are expected to dramatically reduce energy costs. Manufacturers are also ready to reinvent operational strategies. For example, more manufacturers are likely to begin the process of outsourcing services and transportation to 3PLs.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Cutting costs and maximizing value are hallmarks of an efficient transportation management system (TMS) solution. You cannot improve what you do not understand, and the same applies to your current operations. Define the type of transportation needs that exist within your organization. Define Your Needs For Your TMS Solution.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

In our recent webinar, Landed Cost & Vendor Compliance , we posed some prudent questions for companies to review with their operations teams, listed below. Most firms measure performance on a macro or aggregate level by taking the total cost of purchased goods and diving that by transportation spend.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. The biggest problem in the supply chain is a disconnect due to ideals and changes in standard operations. Many companies may not even truly understand where their procurement operations are.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The Problem: Warehouses Lacking IoT-Based Technologies Lose Opportunities The cost for internet connectivity is decreasing, but some warehouses, operating on legacy systems, are still using paper-based processes. For example, auto-lighting LEDs, RFID, and handheld scanners can help pickers ensure the right item is picked every time.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. The transportation management system, or often referred to as TMS, is a great example of how this technology is being used to create a more interconnected space both digitally and physically.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Off-shored producers are finding that the benefits of foreign operations are not what they had anticipated. Obscure costs and risks were overlooked by many in the rush to operate off-shore. Contributing to the reshoring movement is the fact that economics of off-shore operating have changed significantly.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

In this infographic you will learn, for example, that the global market value for logistics has surpassed $4trillion. The financial and economic outlook of each mode of transportation. A typical logistics framework consists of physcial supply, internal operations and physical distribution of goods and services.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Women are also heavily involved in the manufacturing industry when looking at package and filling machine operators. Ironically, many of the skills needed to operate packaging and filling machines are similar to, if not identical in some cases, to the skills required by welders. A parent asks, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

Furthermore, 76 percent of consumers are willing to wait an extra day for climate-friendly transport options. Essentially, an organization cannot gain the trust of the entire supply chain network and its consumers if the organization fails to reveal all processes within the manufacturing and transportation network.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

To operate economically and efficiently, you need to identify the most suitable energy system for your particular transport processes. On the infrastructure of warehouses and production sites, on the choice of transport systems, on operating costs and ultimately on the size of the investment. Suitability criteria.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

While supply chain entities struggle to stay competitive with the e-commerce giant, more organizations will look for ways to eliminate inefficiencies and boost operations. Furthermore, the speed of operation of robots will increase more than 30 percent by the end of 2017. Top 5 Trends to Know to Compete with Amazon’s Supply Chain.

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