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Why Leaders Are Migrating On-Premise Supply Chain Technology Systems to the Cloud

Turvo

On-Premise Technology Comes With Higher Risk of Data Loss or Theft. In-house IT departments are solely responsible for routine data backups and regular maintenance, which can be compromised if the system crashes on-site, putting a complete stoppage to the supply chain. The Cloud is More Cost-Effective for Storing Data.

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Supply Chain IoT Needs Blockchain to Fully Mature

IoT World Today

Manufacturers may ship their products across the globe, but they lack key data about shipment location and status as packages move from sea port to port. Data on ships in dock, cranes in the yard and individual containers can now be analyzed to find out about ship and shipment arrivals and so on.

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What is a shipper’s letter of instructions and why is it important?

Globalior

One of the documents you may need when arranging a freight shipment to export goods abroad is the shipper’s letter of instructions. This document can be considered as a transport document. . Issuance of export documents. Exports from the United States always require the sender to issue this document.

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How cargo survey for refrigerated and frozen cargoes works

Shipping and Freight Resource

According to data from the industry, there are a lot of claims related to perishable shipment by all means of transportation. Read vessel documents that set forth cargo loading and securing procedures, capacities, and stability factors to ascertain cargo capabilities according to design and cargo regulations. into your report.

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How to Win During Peak Shipping Season

Logistics Business Magazine

This article by SHIPSTA addresses six of the most common challenges that can surface in peak shipping season, while providing solutions on how to best address them. However, constantly changing freight market rates can make it difficult for procurement teams to secure the best deals and maintain predictable costs.

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The time to go out to bid is now

Transporeon

In a recent Forbes article, a senior retail analyst predicts that online spending will “jump $2 billion on Thanksgiving and another $2.5 Keep on track with security and compliance: Incomplete documentation and uncertain bidding procedures make revisions difficult. billion on Cyber Monday.”. Photo credit: Photo on VisualHunt.com.

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Container Freight Costs and Forecasting: Intrinsically Linked & Frustratingly Challenging

Logistics Bureau

This article might help you cultivate that understanding, as it offers a brief overview of the factors influencing high container freight costs—and the challenges of volume forecasting. That means sharing your volume data with them and avoiding the exploitative practices of phantom bookings and overbooking.