Food Logistics

MARCH 8, 2023

On International Women's Day, we look at women in supply chain and how to inspire the next generation of female drivers. A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics in the supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A recent survey led by Deposco of 200 supply chain leaders working for European retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers or 3PL/4PL firms found that 41% of European supply chain executives expect this year’s peak retail season to be more challenging than that of 2022, with only 18% believing it will be less difficult.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Recently, there have been attempts to add new levels of services for suppliers including 2PL, 4PL, and 5PL. For example, freight may change to shipping or truck transport via the distribution center. How to Choose Between a Distribution Center and Fulfillment Center. What is a distribution center? Wrapping up.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

Drawing on decades of experience in global logistics, we’re offering practical advice on effectively and safely transporting chemicals internationally while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. These requirements can vary depending on the specific chemicals being shipped and the mode of transportation being used.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Regardless if you’re a carrier, a 3PL or 4PL, or a technology provider, the ‘garbage in /garbage out’ problem is difficult to deal with. Much of the transportation data coming from carriers is inherently flawed. “It’s because the underlying data problem hasn’t been solved,” said Adam.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2017

So, shippers need to know how to prepare for a possible capacity crunch before it occurs. Build Strategic Transportation Partnerships, Focusing on Strategic Transportation Management Technology and Services. appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. What Do Shippers Need to Do Now?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

The Logistics Business Show provides an important new platform for interaction between suppliers and users of logistics, IT, transport and supply chain services, warehousing and materials handling. Transport Services & Equipment. Software: Top 10 Buzzwords – What They Mean and How They Grow Your Business.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

do you do it in-house, work with a reliable 3PL like ShipMonk, or outsource entirely to a 4PL or 5PL ). Your 2-Day Shipping TO-DO List In today’s competitive economy, all sizes of ecommerce brands at some point ask the question that is this blog’s namesake, i.e. “ How to Reduce 2-Day Shipping Costs.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2020

On the front line, delivery drivers learnt how to make contactless deliveries, and in the early stages of the supply chain, buyers worked out how to source products they would have normally acquired from areas affected early on by COVID-19, such as China.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Descartes experts explain what you need to know and how to prepare, regardless of any UK/EU trade deal. While air and sea transport operators will be familiar with security filings, it has not been applicable for road transport within the EU. The Brexit clock is ticking down to zero. Is your business ready? accordingly.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2020

Road transport digitalisation specialist sennder has merged with French freight tech company Everoad. By joining the ranks with its French counterpart, Everoad, they will further expand their geographic growth journey with local presences across all major logistics and transport hubs.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We then followed that with the wildly popular " 7 Strategic Performance Business Practices with 3PL KPIs and 4 KPI Problems to Solve " and shared how to use the S.M.A.R.T. Solutions / Results: Through the lead logistics provider or 4PL and shipper relationship, the 4PL assumed responsibility for execution and management of other 3PLs.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

Properly implemented, a Center of Excellence provides insight to needed data on global and domestic transportation, warehouse management, distribution, and more. The decision about how to proceed is a bit more complex. There is a major difference between a TMS and a true 4PL Center of Excellence solution, however.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 22, 2021

With a larger pool of potential customers, companies must consider the strength of their e-commerce and delivery offering – how to ensure it’s optimised for customer demand and that the experience meets expectations of convenience.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

The uncertainty of Brexit is leaving many organisations unsure how to plan for the future. By gaining more visibility into the supply chain and transportation process, they are better able to proactively identify possible disruptions. Visibility specialist Project44 explains. One of the worst-case scenarios is a closed border.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2020

Long-time supporter, international freight transport insurer TT Club welcomes the agency’s successes in recovering goods and tracking their owners, significantly reducing the extent of the loss. The post TT Club Supports UK Crime Agency Targeting Cargo Theft appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 4, 2019

GEFCO has just reached its 30-year milestone in providing reusable packaging solutions for major automotive and aerospace manufacturers to transport and deliver components. This secure predictive software generates significant savings throughout the supply chain for a more sustainable transportation model. “I

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2021

“Whilst regulations, administrative procedures and requirements in this region are very different from those in Europe, through our local experts we have the right knowledge, network of contacts and know-how to meet all the local requirements.”.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

French transport and logistics provider Gefco started 2018 with an announcement in Paris that it was looking to cooperate more closely with its partners and customers. In 2017, it saw a recovery in the automotive sector in Europe and a shortage of transport capacity in the market. ” – Luc Nadal, Gefco.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As a leader and innovator within the supply chain, Coyote is committed to delivering insights and innovative solutions that support sustainable practices, which are being driven by our Coyote Collective industry forum,” said Mike Sinkovitz, SVP of Coyote Transportation Management.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

One reason may be that they haven’t made the paradigm shift as to how to implement lean. o Transport—unnecessary movement of product. o Packaging—containers that transport air or allow damage. There should be metrics involved to monitor these objectives to ensure success across the supply chain. Reduce Lead Time.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2020

To find balance, supply chain leaders must engage in risk management to assess their organization’s willingness to take risk onboard and decide how to quantify that risk against other network objectives such as cost effectiveness.”.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Brett Turner, Vice President Supply Chain Management at DKSH (Thailand) to learn more about the strategy behind FMCG transportation and distribution in the ASEAN region and he also shared with us his vision focusing on future development of Thailand through this business. There are a number of innovations we’ve introduced, such as tracking.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The transportation of chemicals comes with significant financial, environmental, and health-related risks. Around the world, hazardous materials regulations change frequently, and experienced 4PLs have to be diligent about staying up to date on those changes. Class 2: Gases. Class 3: Flammable Liquids.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 23, 2018

Underpinning this approach will be a global transport management system (TMS), which Richards is responsible for implementing, as well as developing an enterprise visibility tool with predictive analytics for freight movements around the world. In addition, it has 14 technical centres. Implementing a worldwide TMS. Tackling complex networks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2021

We’ve also recently published ‘How to do Business in the UAE’ in line with that Dubai Expo participation. We’ve recently commissioned a non-government export analysis which was a complete drill down into the minutiae of Slovakia’s export potential and its five-year history.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

This is in part due to the fact that as a third party logistics company, focused on efficient and strategic transportation management solutions through technology and services, it is vital for us to educate our shipper customers and our team in order to continually improve and always provide value. .

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For example, it’s undoubtedly true that 3PLs, existing as they do solely to provide logistics services for other companies and organisations, are staffed predominantly by consummate professionals in the transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management sphere. Insource or Outsource: How to Choose the Right Reasons.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2023

The scheduling and process of when and how to do this is handled through your inventory management system. Once the order reaches customs, the buyer is now responsible for paying any import duties and/or transportation costs before they can successfully receive their package. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL). Cycle Stock.

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