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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q2 2018)

Talking Logistics

Realities and Misconceptions of 4PL Relationships. Big Data in Logistics. Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future. The Data Needed to Transform Supply Chains. Realities and Misconceptions of 4PL Relationships. Big Data in Logistics. Supply Chain Visibility: Past, Present, and Future.

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Transporeon Releases Live Data on Cross-Border Transport of Goods

Logistics Business Magazine

New website shows real-time data from all European borders. This is indicated by the tracking data that Transoporeon currently receives from its visibility partner Sixfold. This data on border waiting times is now presented clearly and free of charge on a detailed map: [link]. Supply in Europe is still guaranteed.

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Six supply chain predictions for 2022

Logistics Business Magazine

Online buying will continue to fuel growth in home deliveries, presenting challenges that demand new strategies. This clearly presents both an opportunity and challenge for retailers and last mile logistics companies. This powerful combination will push companies to move faster to reduce their impact on the environment.

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Redkik attracts investment of $3.3m

Logistics Business Magazine

Redkik’s technology coupled with our strategic partners’ insurance placement offering facilitates change to the old structure and we are excited to present this groundbreaking, collaborative solution to the transportation industry.”. “Most annual policies are based upon 12-month forecasts and the policyholder has to pay the premium upfront.

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White Paper Explores Ways to Optimise Last-Mile Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Dr. Boris Zimmermann from the Fulda University of Applied Sciences and presents possible ways to optimise the delivery process. ” In their white paper, the experts from EPG | CONSULTING examine possible alternatives for the last mile of logistics, as well as the topic of data transparency. The last mile is a challenge.

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Different Types of Logistics Companies: Which One Should You Choose?

3PL Links

There are five different categories of logistics professionals: 1pl, 2pl, 3pl, 4pl, and 5pl. In contrast to other types of logistics companies, the 4PL differentiates itself by taking ownership of the contracting company’s complete supply chain. We encourage you to learn more about them by visiting: 1PL. Consulting. Coordination.

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Global Automotive Logistics Player Signs with Network Provider

Logistics Business Magazine

Today, we rely on the network to inform our customers in real time, we do more data analysis and use more and more collaborative tools. Interoute’s proposal presented us with the best quality to price ratio in the most countries where we are present,” continued Philippe Ellec. “In