Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

With a sprawling network comprising over 150 facilities and a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees, the company ranks as the world’s second-largest forest products company. However, complex process manufacturing presents a much more difficult ATP problem than is typical in discrete industries.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Today’s truck capacity shortage can be linked to several market forces, some that the transportation industry has dealt with for years and others that are new and unfolding. Market Review: Past, Present and Future. Market Review: Past, Present and Future. Now that the shortage is here, shippers are facing some hard questions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Beagen is often called on for her industry expertise by notable trade networks, including features on CNBC and FreightWaves. and sign up for email alerts to be alerted when new courses are released. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2016

Today, Kelly shares the top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management training programs and courses available in 2016. University Courses. This program is developed by University of North Texas and it offers international students to complete one year course related to logistics. The cost of such program is $25,000.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Logistics Business magazine’s editor Paul Hamblin meets Rishi Lodhia, MD EMEA for Eagle Eye Networks. And of course, if the cameras are switched off, nothing gets recorded anyway. With a cloud based system, alerts are directly presented when a camera is off line and they can even be rebooted remotely saving time and money.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. Once you know where that truck (or train, plane or container) is, that’s when things get really interesting.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Health Supply Chains Present Complex Challenges. There are not the networks that we’re used to seeing, and most everything is pen and paper. Challenge #2: Underdeveloped Networks. Another challenge is that the idea of a developed network doesn’t exist. Challenge #1: Demand Visibility. Kenya is a big exception.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2023

This vast network of interconnected routes facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. The Silk Road acted as a catalyst for logistics, shaping the concepts of inventory management, transport planning, and risk mitigation. Their extensive network of ports, warehouses, and trading posts revolutionized maritime logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 7, 2023

Very few prognosticators could have predicted the epidemiological course of the disease, the way that public policy responses to the disease changed over time or how those policies affected consumer behavior. No one saw that coming.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is present in 72 countries with more than 167,000 employees. A press release from October of 2021 stated that solutions sold by the Group over the course of one year result in the avoidance of around 1,300 million tons of CO2 emissions over those product’s lifespan.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The event was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport and Construction of the Slovak Republic and the auspices of the Bratislava self-governing region. WOF EXPO introduced 120 top speakers in 43 expert panel discussions from the world of transport, logistics and E-commerce. What makes WOF Expo innovative and outstanding?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

1-800-Flowers gave a presentation in which they talked about implementing Oracle warehouse management and transportation management systems in the Cloud. Oracle transportation management needed to be implemented quickly before the holiday season because their legacy TMS provider told them they would no longer support it.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

These embargoes are also widely misunderstood since they effectively impact the middle mile of transportation, resulting in shippers failing to plan for them. These LTL embargoes are a short-term solution to allowing carriers to immediately reduce the stress on their networks. In the past year, LTL embargoes have become more common.

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts. Logistics and force posture National Defence requires the ADF to develop a north-Australia network of bases ‘to provide a platform for logistics support, denial and deterrence’ (p19). This is, of course, a normal goal for logistics planners to have. 1] Betts, R.,

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. Yes, AI and machine learning build on algorithms to isolate historical trends and derive a likely transportation rate. Companies simply do not have the luxury to make last-minute decisions for basic transportation moves. But this is 2020.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We have learned that anything can happen in the last three-plus years when it comes to transportation. Ideally, your third-party logistics provider (3PL) should be providing this for you, but if not, some good resources to check out are FreightWaves , Transport Topics , or Supply Chain Dive. Plan in time to do this.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and of course consumers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

However, as shippers look to leverage additional in-house fleet options to expand their networks, seeing origin-destination (O/D) data can lead to more haul opportunities. Of course, there’s another advantage. What’s needed are systems that connect to business networks. Email and fax don’t cut it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. then secure on-demand transportation, warehousing and labor assets dynamically, re-planning flexibly as conditions change.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Digital trucking is bringing unprecedented, large-scale benefits to the national transportation grid. Digitization takes living, real-time data from once futuristic fantasy to practical present-day tools. Benefits Of Embracing Digital Supply Chain Networks. It also presents challenges for effective integration.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

Interpreting real-time data allows businesses to identify past trends and expose problems in short-term and even long-term increments; over the course of days, weeks, months and even years. . Data and analytics can provide enlightening insights that can greatly improve transportation management. Download the White Paper.

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Freightera

JULY 21, 2023

Since the only reliable way to get an accurate class is through NMFTA’s subscription-based service called ClassIT, we recommend that you reach out to us in order to get an accurate class, free of charge, of course. Conclusion Shipping in the USA and shipping in Canada present unique challenges and considerations.

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

The Three Types of Supply Chain Strategies Making Waves Today, we’re seeing businesses take creative approaches to increasing the resiliency of their supply chain, and these strategies boil down to three categories: changes to the way goods are manufactured, transported, and stored. Two popular trends? Please get in touch with our experts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

The best way to correct present and avoid future errors in the supply chain is to see what happened in the past. Everything from picking errors, transport damage and negative inventory balance. This is of course an excellent tool when working across national boundaries as an image is easy to read in all languages.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” This is having a ripple effect on supply chain and distribution networks. Poor Delivery Experience Can Negate It All.

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Airfreight Logistics

APRIL 1, 2019

If the offer is successful, DSV and Panalpina will become one of the world’s largest transport and logistics companies with a pro forma revenue of approximately DKK 118 billion and a workforce of more than 60,000 employees operating in 90 countries. It’s a great match on all parameters.

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Logistics Manager

APRIL 1, 2019

If the offer is successful, DSV and Panalpina will become one of the world’s largest transport and logistics companies with a pro forma revenue of approximately DKK 118 billion and a workforce of more than 60,000 employees operating in 90 countries. It’s a great match on all parameters.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

Labeled “Operation Warp Speed” by the United States government, there is pressure on the labor force to transport these doses without delay or damage. Of course, this also increases costs by needing to pay a two-driver team for every shipment. Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation, shared his experience with WSJ as well.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If it sounds like an unlikely option, consider how your fleet came to be the size it is. Was your fleet size and makeup designed from scratch, or did it evolve organically like many companies’ in-house transportation operations? You could look for a training organisation that offers train-to-train courses.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is what starting a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) business can offer you. NEMT caters primarily to Medicaid beneficiaries who lack adequate transportation options for their non-emergency medical needs. It includes buying vehicles (ADA compliant, of course), office space utility bills and insurance costs.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

But, of course, with so many cases in such a vastly populated nation, the risk of a new variant emerging to start the whole cycle over again cannot be underestimated. For companies wishing to decouple their supply chains from China but struggling to do so, the current situation presents an unsettling start to 2023.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2019

The congress is organised by the German Association of Transport Sciences (DVWG), the Rhein-Main Verkehrsverbund (Rhine/Main Regional Transport Association – RMV) and the House of Logistics & Mobility (HOLM). Ultimately, the solution lies in new, intelligently networked and multimodal systems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

This topic is also very present in North America, although in a different way,” says Prieschenk. The suppliers are well-established, the site is integrated into the logistics network, the transportation infrastructure and energy supply already exist, and the logistics employees are on site and no longer need to be recruited.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is what starting a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) business can offer you. NEMT caters primarily to Medicaid beneficiaries who lack adequate transportation options for their non-emergency medical needs. It includes buying vehicles (ADA compliant, of course), office space utility bills and insurance costs.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 30, 2020

However, at present, many of them have completed their contracts but aren’t able to get home due to port closures, unavailability of flights, restricted crew changes, and a host of other obstacles. Chirag Bahri, Director of Regions, ISWAN, says, “The seafarers are going through various challenges during the present time.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2019

Be visible and active to help members learn, connect and network. The entire event is focused on empowering, educating (60+ educational tracks) and providing networking opportunities for women (and men!) These webinars are free to both members and potential members, and the presenters are offering their expertise for your benefit.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The transportation industry has faced volatility over the last handful of years, but nothing like the disruptions of recent months. In spending time with shippers throughout my career, including as a regional transportation manager, I have experienced these insights in action through a variety of market conditions.

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