Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The conference as a whole was fantastic, from the location and networking events to the conversations I had and sessions I attended. C-Suite Themes For the C-Suite, there are three main themes where supply chains make a definitive impact: increased customer retention, revenue growth, and lower costs.

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Transporeon

APRIL 4, 2018

Sustainable transport: What are the choices for shippers? Why is sustainable transport such an important issue? More and more companies are therefore aligning their entire supply chain with sustainability criteria – right through to transport logistics. So many transport journeys continue to be handled by road.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

They all involve a degree of outsourcing transportation functions, whether that’s supply chain cybersecurity management or white glove services , and technically, all 4PLs and 5PLs exist as 3PLs too. Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.”.

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Transporeon

APRIL 3, 2018

Sustainable transport: What are the choices for shippers? Why is sustainable transport such an important issue? More and more companies are therefore aligning their entire supply chain with sustainability criteria – right through to transport logistics. So many transport journeys continue to be handled by road.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2023

Transportation remains as critical to the production infrastructure as many of the physical goods “commodities” we rely on today. Transportation capacity has largely been taken for granted. Transportation networks are the backbone of supply chains and as they go, so do all of the companies that rely on them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability. And a new solution, that applies machine learning to making better ongoing transportation routing and mode decisions, is particularly interesting. Just as with BSM, the bigger the SCCN network, the more effective the solution.

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Ship Monk

JULY 11, 2022

The hero of every epic adventure needs a reliable source of transport. As the hero of your business journey, every eCommerce entrepreneur also needs their own amazing method of transportation that they can count on to get their goods to customers. The oldest and largest commercial ground distribution network in the US.”.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2017

There are additional advances in automation that push the supply chain toward greater use and deployment of technology and transportation planners are the key. This might involve a system like mentioned in the opening example, where drones are deployed and return to trucks while on the road. Provide feedback to transporters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Definitions of agility, resilience, visibility, and end-to-end collaboration are all very much tied together. For example, if a company had built up safety stock, and the inbound supply of components needed to make a product is disrupted, the company can still respond to customer demand without breaking a sweat.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 28, 2022

In a study by INFORM and Logistik today , experts from various logistics disciplines see the most important areas of application for ML in demand forecasting and sales planning, transport optimization (e.g., through autonomous transport systems), and production optimization. sales planning, transport optimization (e.g.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

. #2 Centralizing supply networks. Global supply chains involve big supply networks, which need air or ocean transportation. Such means of transport can largely contribute to GHG emissions. Consolidating your supply networks across shorter distances can be one way to reduce your chain’s carbon footprint. #3

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 22, 2023

Once the order reaches customs, the buyer becomes responsible for paying any import duties and/or transportation costs before they can successfully receive their package. So definitely check out those, and the below infographic, to see why DDP is the smarter solution for ecommerce brands shipping abroad.

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

To avoid potential blindsides, improve visibility, and keep their supply chains running smoothly, more companies are investing in technology, forming strong partnerships with logistics partners, and taking steps to shore up their product supply networks. Add a transportation visibility platform to your tech stack.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Workforce shortages and other challenges abound throughout all transportation sectors, and while this may revitalize investments in localized manufacturing, expanded warehousing to hold more inventory, and other efforts, these changes do not solve today’s issues. and distribution points across a network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. The Crucial Role of Trading Partners. Leverage Digital Journeys to Win.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 9, 2019

Challenged by rising freight rates, driver shortages, tight truck capacity, and changing customer demands, shippers are using more technology to work through these and other transportation-centric problems. Last year was a great year for TMS,” says Bart De Muynck , Gartner’s research director, transportation technology. “In

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 14, 2020

Professional logistics providers plan to ensure the most efficient routes and coordinate modes of transport seamlessly. Professional logistics companies have established a network of relationships with a multitude of carriers and facilities. Dedola Global Logistics has built a vast network of trusted partners in 190 countries.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

For example, retailers are investing in digital platforms to reach consumers dispersed over a vast land mass while responding to competition from global e-tailers. We can also leverage our trucking network here in Canada, for companies that have orders that are too big to be shipped via parcel,” said Donatelli.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

The 2030 roadmap is targeting a reduction in CO2 emissions of 33% for scopes 1 and 2, and of 16% for scope 3, versus 2017 ( definition for scopes 1, 2, and 3 ). New acquisitions, for example, won’t lead to a prorated calculation that factors out emissions from the acquired company from the carbon target. and Data Science.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

In the case of shipping for an ecommerce brand, in addition to harnessing ShipMonk’s Virtual Carrier Network , we recommend using a variety of shipping carriers vs. relying on one provider. However, it’s definitely helpful to understand the highlights of each shipping carrier, so here we go! Think – books, clothing, stuffed animals.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 28, 2018

I am kicking off some new research on the Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems market in the next week or so. According to ARC’s definition, transportation execution (TE) systems & marketplaces allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay using the software or marketplace.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Concurrent Optimization for Lower Total Cost to Serve Traditional planning systems operate within the scope of classical silo definitions: demand forecasting, inventory optimization, replenishment planning, production planning, materials planning, transportation planning, order fulfillment, etc.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

Cardinal Health sources products globally and distributes those pharmaceutical and medical supplies in the United States through their network of distribution centers. Across their inbound and outbound supply chains the goods are transported by air, ocean, rail, truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel, and even couriers.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A dry van truck is a trailer used to transport cargo that is not temperature-sensitive and is one of the most common types of trucks on the road today. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what dry van shipping is, how it works, and how it is used in the transportation industry. But what is a dry van truck?

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AIMMS

APRIL 6, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. The organization’s network of 4,000+ volunteer pilots donate their aircraft, piloting skills, and all flying costs to help families receive vital treatment that might otherwise be inaccessible because of financial, medical, or geographic limitations.

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. The organization’s network of 4,000+ volunteer pilots donate their aircraft, piloting skills, and all flying costs to help families receive vital treatment that might otherwise be inaccessible because of financial, medical, or geographic limitations.

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10xLogistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Here are some things I have reflected on and believe for 2022: Disruption is not Going Away: Short of a major economic turndown, the container issues, ship issues, port issues, driver and transportation issues all will continue through 2022 and into 2023. Ships are slowing down and they are at anchor just further out at sea.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A work crew typically consisted of three to half a dozen men (and they were all men) who were task organized to strip the coal off the seam face, shovel it into mining carts, and move those carts to the transport system. The work also met every definition of “difficult, dirty and dangerous.” But I digress. The Implications.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 15, 2022

There are many factors to take into account when choosing a shipping carrier—tracking, insurance, services offered, global network, etc. Additionally, the carrier’s extensive network allows eCommerce merchants to reach customers with low shipping costs and fast speeds. Shipping Carriers.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

Overall, not only are fees increasing to $80 list for both carriers, but the definitions are tightening, and the minimum billable weight is changing (FDX). For example, if a package qualifies for oversize according to FedEx’s definition, it will receive an $80 charge (list rate). What Has Changed? in billed weight.

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Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

More resilience requires moving away from a single sourcing strategy to diversification (China +1, for example) and more distributed safety stocks enabled by central visibility. End consumer’s high expectations on speed and availability force suppliers to move their goods closer to demand and redesign their logistics networks accordingly.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 14, 2020

One of the key components of a distribution network for any business is its strategic use of order fulfillment facilities. The most basic definition of a distribution center is any waystation that allows for products to be redistributed. For example, freight may change to shipping or truck transport via the distribution center.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2018

This places some pretty heavy responsibility onto the pharma supply chain, where products must be transported safely and kept at a specific temperature all while meeting regulatory, providers’ and patients’ demands. The main objective of any pharma transportation plan should be the patients’ wellbeing,” says Benjamin Zervas, a Schenker, Inc.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 2, 2022

“We definitely wanted to avoid customer-specific adaptations and were able to bring transparency to the supply chain within a few months with the new software generation. “We are convinced that the Walbusch example will set a precedent – also in other industries. monitoring, controlling, and tracking of orders.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 12, 2018

As the demand for goods has increased, the capacity to transport them has expanded: ever-larger ships, more containers/TEUs, etc. Blocks of information are distributed and accessed by several hub points, called “nodes”, that support a network. The current logistics model is more than 100 years old. 3D Printing.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 14, 2018

When it comes to how best to manage their transportation operations, many shippers often find themselves at a crossroads: should they implement a transportation management system, outsource everything to a logistics service provider, or take a hybrid approach? Let’s start with a definition of “managed services.”

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