Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 23, 2020

SUMMARY: There is a trend in business consultancies to partner with vendors of software and other products or services. Independent consultants by definition have to be objective. Independent consultants by definition have to be objective. In a high trust relationship, matters are resolved quickly and at a low cost.

Supply Chain Software 62

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The Definition of Procurement Logistics. Every cost associated with manufacturing a product increases its value. If a manufacturer must play 10-percent higher costs of raw materials, the resulting spike in charges may cause an increase to the end-user. Where Do Logistics Providers Come Into Play With Procurement Logistics?

Manufacturing Procurement 101

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 14, 2020

Your global logistics partner negotiates the complicated movements and interchanges in the life of your shipment – from loading through to final delivery. We anticipate and manage the entire logistics process to keep costs down and avoid surprise expenses. Customers First. At Dedola Global Logistics, we put your needs first.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 30, 2018

Further evidence of this surfaced in recent weeks when the world’s leading vessel operators announced the introduction of “emergency” bunker surcharges in response to rising fuel costs. As a throwback to bygone days of “cartel” action, this tactic was done in unison, placing higher costs on existing bunker surcharges.

Negotiating Skills 28

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

With the continued growth of ecommerce and heightened consumer expectations, fast delivery options, tracking notifications, and shipping costs have become a key driver in customer satisfaction. Executing against the wrong strategy—or not having a strategy at all—can lead to higher costs, negative margins, and lower customer satisfaction.

Cost Reduction 62

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Logistics Manager

MAY 1, 2018

As more and more carriers have rightfully focused intensely on cutting costs over recent years, it is in fact the ones that have stuck to having a customer centric focus that look to win the long game and are able to truly separate themselves from the crowd. This is part of an overall trend we’ve seen with carriers looking to cut costs.

Negotiating Skills 48

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 14, 2020

Your global logistics partner negotiates the complicated movements and interchanges in the life of your shipment – from loading through to final delivery. We anticipate and manage the entire logistics process to keep costs down and avoid surprise expenses. Customers First At Dedola Global Logistics, we put your needs first.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 14, 2020

Your global logistics partner negotiates the complicated movements and interchanges in the life of your shipment – from loading through to final delivery. We anticipate and manage the entire logistics process to keep costs down and avoid surprise expenses. Customers First. At Dedola Global Logistics, we put your needs first.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

Introduction to Fleet Management Fleet Management Definition Businesses across all sectors depend on commercial vehicles to transport people and products daily from cross-country delivery services to your neighborhood gas and oil provider. This integration also helps detect discrepancies or unauthorized fuel usage, thus controlling costs.

Optimization Software 73

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2017

When you take a close, strategic look at it, it makes a lot of sense – dollars and cents, that is. These usually break into four core areas – service, speed, flexibility and cost reduction. SPEED : Many regional carriers have the ability to offer faster times in transit, often at a lower cost than the national carriers.

Cost Reduction 48

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 7, 2019

No matter how skilled or credentialed, today’s supply chain managers are hungry to learn—and want a variety of options to choose from. “They knew they could teach employees the skills they needed.” Soft Skills for a Networked Supply Chain. December 10, 2018 | By Tamara Chapman.

Negotiating Skills 28

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Looking for a private warehousing definition? This means they act as third-party logistics (3PLs) and may even offer value-added fulfillment services to help subsidize the costs of running the warehouse. High capital and operating costs make private warehouses a realistic option only for large, established businesses.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Procurement management stands at the crossroads of technological innovation and strategic decision-making. From optimizing operational efficiency to maximizing cost savings, organizations must navigate a complex landscape of competing priorities and evolving market dynamics.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

As reported by the Wall Street Journal this week: Trucking costs are surging in the wake of Hurricane Harvey…The cost of hiring a tractor-trailer to move freight from Dallas to Houston was an average 66% more in the week ended Sept. 2 compared with the previous week, according to online load board DAT Solutions LLC.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Belarus and Kazakhstan, however, have no such obligations and have negotiated the right to continue supporting assembly plants in their countries with lower duties. Despite the growing trend in local production of cars, some brands continue to import some or all of their models into Russia. Made in Russia – with subsidies.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

He added that VWoA was continuing to work collaboratively with its IT providers on a project to increase efficiency, add value to the supply chain and reduce costs. Indeed, data from analyst PwC Autofacts suggests that the higher cost of AVs might be a barrier to growth, along with a host of other significant issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. They expand into an analysis of revenue-accruing & cost-optimizing functions, and result in the identification of capabilities that the organization aspires to develop or enhance. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! Recent Posts.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

While discussions with carmakers are held every year, Tuitjer acknowledges that there is no permanent solution to these annual trends. EVAG has increased capacity at Germany’s busiest port, Emden, and is in negotiations over a new berth for deep-sea vessels. Rail driving volumes in Spain.

Negotiating Skills 44

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Transporeon

MARCH 22, 2018

Depending on the mode of transport and the type of product being shipped, the offer matrix can contain individual price components and different quantity structures and units, along with additional information that can make comparisons difficult.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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LandLink

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

As of October 25, the Teamsters National Freight Negotiating committee has received its last best offer from UPS freight. The negotiating committee has determined that the LBFO does not sufficiently address the issues raised by the members. Voting on the contract will be happening throughout this week starting November 7.

Negotiating Skills 48

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

NOTE: Ron Giuntini also participated in the roundtable, but his contribution on the servitization trend will appear in a separate article. . The cost-effective concept allows a single mobile base to tend to one or many carts that can have a variety of onboard items, including packages, materials, or even robot arms.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

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