The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Brian serves as Vice President of Sales at LTI Trucking Services , an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service. About Brian Gibala Brian Gibala is the VP of Sales at LTI Trucking Services, an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Why a Strong Customer Support Team is Important When Choosing a 3PL Show Submenu Resources. Case Study. A strong 3PL customer support team is essential when selecting a logistics partner. What’s in the article: What 3PL support teams need to know. How strong 3PL customer support improves visibility.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

That is a key takeaway from the 2019 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, which was released today by Infosys Consulting, Penn State University, Penske Logistics, and Korn Ferry at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Edge conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

In the US, CLX Logistics and a global chemistry company with leading market positions (the Company) have been working together to implement continuous transportation improvement projects— and that program is now expanding to the Company’s European group. Should raw materials be produced domestically or imported?

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

In the US, CLX Logistics and a global chemistry company with leading market positions (the Company) have been working together to implement continuous transportation improvement projects— and that program is now expanding to the Company’s European group. Should raw materials be produced domestically or imported?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. Open Sky Group is perhaps best known for being Blue Yonder’s largest dedicated WMS partner.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2021

On behalf of BayernOil, Schmidbauer transported two huge reactors from Kelheim to Neustadt a. The task was: 336 tires and up to 880 tons total weight each – never before has a greater weight been transported on the road in Germany. Only such special transporters can carry such immense axle loads. meters high and 6.6

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. A number of poor outsourcing decisions had led to excessive 3PL expenses. Findings included the following problems. Reduce cost to serve. plants to four.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. The Differences between 4PL and 3PL. What is 3PL? What is 4PL?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Case Study. Food Logistics’ 2022 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. The select group of winners is made up of companies whose customers recognize them for providing outstanding solutions and services. .

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Several poor outsourcing decisions had led to excessive 3PL expenses. Findings included the following problems. Reduce cost to serve. plants to four.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Automotive logistics specialist GEFCO has deployed route optimization software from Descartes Systems Group to respond to calls for tenders and to support its regional businesses with optimization studies. The post Descartes Route Software Used by GEFCO in Optimization Studies appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The majority of both groups report that their relationships are successful. As part of the 2022 26th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study , 89% of shippers and 98% of third-party logistics providers reported that their relationships have been successful. NTT Data and Penske Logistics are the major sponsors of the 2022 edition.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Whether you call it a transportation management system, TMS, or transport management system, we have you covered on the State of TMS in our first post , the 4 key process enablers in the second post , and in today’s post we will cover what the future holds for transport management systems. What are you seeing in the space?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Luckily, this isn’t the case for transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. Without hard data, you can’t take action.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Case Study. Follow these tips to ensure your temperature controlled freight delivers onetime and unblemished: Use a certified cold chain provider that has experience in transporting sensitive products such as fresh produce. Food Chain Digest Names 2022 Top Food Chain Providers Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

As Armstrong & Associates ’ 6th annual summit gets underway, the consultancy plans on helping shippers gain fresh insights on third-party logistic (3PL) provider trends and forecasts. Logistics Management (LM): What are the greatest challenges facing 3PLs today in the domestic and global marketplace?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. These tips include how you yourself can better manage your transportation department and maximize resources. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 6, 2021

There were several in-depth panel discussions on the latest industry studies, including CSCMP State of Logistics Report ® , the 2022 Third-Party Logistics Study and the 2021 Young Professionals in Supply Chain study. In many instances where it makes sense for two shippers to be sharing, a 3PL is in the middle of that.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 11, 2018

Those are some of the key takeaways of the global UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper Global Study issued this week by UPS and comScore Inc. UPS said this study evaluated consumer shopping habits from pre-purchase to post-delivery, with respondents having made a minimum of two online purchases over a three-month timeframe. . “To

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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FLS Transport

APRIL 7, 2022

The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. The FLS Weekly Freight Report covers the week’s top news in logistics, transportation, shipping, and freight. Heavy snow, powerful winds, and whiteout conditions will impact some transportation routes. FLS Transportation can help.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2022

Prior to Brook, he led distribution and logistics efforts at Ashley Distribution Services and Bluestem Brands and served in senior leadership roles at third-party logistics (3PL) companies. Mr. Sanders was involved in the time studies. “I Mr. Sanders is now president and CEO at Brook. This just made my visits more efficient.”

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 1, 2020

For chemical manufacturers, knowing what you don’t know about your transportation process can be your greatest asset. With a constant stream of incoming data regarding weather, transportation destinations, origins, timing, invoices, and so on, you need a reporting system that provides useful insights and drives innovation.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

In a newly released white paper, DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, explores the most important parts of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) and discusses its various functional areas. “A drive towards sustainability is happening now. www.dpdhl.com.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Any Logistics Manager or 3PL manager has gotta be impressed. The following article was contributed by Batool Iqbal, from Damco Pakistan – a subsidiary of Ap-Moller Maersk Group. Outcomes include increased responsiveness, shorter lead times, reduced transportation costs, and increased flexibility in supply chain operations.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation activities (aviation, rail, shipping, heavy and light trucking) are responsible for approximately 17% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. – Boston Consulting Group, Climate Action Pays Off in Transportation and Logistics, July 2020. – Third-Party Logistics Study, 2022, NTT Data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

Ground transportation’s consolidation process also generates fewer carbon emissions and leaves a smaller environmental footprint than shipping individual items back to retailers. Retailers have found that consolidating returns can increase efficiency and reduce costs by using fewer supplies and less labor to pack and ship the products.

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Blog on Log

APRIL 11, 2007

The market for third-party logistics grew at double-digit rates domestically and internationally in 2006, according to a just-released study. and Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Analysis”. Armstrong & Associates estimates the global 3PL market at $391 billion. European 3PL revenues are estimated at $139 billion.

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FLS Transport

MARCH 18, 2021

According to an Inrix study, Congestion fell almost 50% across major U.S. It’s one effort that could potentially help the driver shortage and while trucking groups support the bill, opposers fear it could raise safety concerns. Reduced 2020 traffic gave back drivers billions of hours. And this reduction spared drivers nearly 3.4

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

While the Greenfield optimization approach doesn’t consider aspects like building capacities, inbound costs, transportation, or sourcing policies, it does offer a smart recommendation for the optimal amount and placement of your distribution centers. Eric Robinson is a Senior Project Engineers at Kenco Group.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Hurricanes have massive impacts on transportation capacity and spend. Hurricane Impacts on Transportation. The added cost of transportation can easily outweigh the potential loss of sales or irrevocably damaged goods. Monitor weather patterns and communicate with your transportation partners about possible expedited shipments.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Ground transportation is a cost faced by almost every shipper in every industry, and quite a significant one, yet many shippers aren’t paying enough attention to how their ground transportation spend is being allocated, or don’t realize that there are different ways to approach it. For some shippers, timing is absolutely critical.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 3, 2018

The most recent edition of the Transportation Intermediaries Association’s (TIA) 3PL Market Report, which covers the fourth quarter and was released this week, showed decent annual growth for key brokered freight transportation metrics. . Total third quarter invoice revenue for all TIA member study participants—at around $2.8

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In advance of today’s House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s (T&I) first full committee hearing of the 116th Congress, which is addressing the current state of United States transportation infrastructure, the Washington, D.C.-based Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. million fewer tons of CO2 emissions.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 30, 2019

A group of Penske Logistics associates recently attended the Blockchain Supply Chain Summit in the Schreiber Center at Loyola University in Chicago. As a top 3PL, Penske focuses on bringing its customers – major shippers – technologies that are viable for use in supply chains. Efficiencies through the use of smart contracts.

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