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OCTOBER 2, 2015

For example, MintyBoost, a popular DIY USB charger kit built using an Altoids tin, batteries and a few connectors, can easily be created using instructions online, or purchased from other makers who sell their devices.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Technology Brings A New Dawn for Drayage Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 29, 2024 Tom Gresham | Inbound Logistics February 2024 The drayage industry has begun to come out of the shadows. That will continue to evolve.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Thanks to the use of these types of systems vendors and suppliers no longer have to manually execute processes and have easier documentation visibility and storage due to the move toward digital, automated systems. Executives Seek to Lead by Example. Supply chain executives will also face greater pressure to lead by example this year.

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APRIL 27, 2015

Furthermore, advanced forms of digital tracking and document generation by customer service departments enable a telephone call to serve as this written notification. For example, if a transportation management services provider decides to extend this timeframe beyond the NMFTA® ruling, the consumer may follow the carrier specified policy.

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MARCH 23, 2017

For example, an act of terrorism may not necessarily qualify shipments for an exclusion. For example, today’s expensive products may cost more than the Carmack Amendment allows within its limits of liability. Yet, the burden to prove these actions can be difficult. So, shippers need to assume that carriers are not liable for damage.

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DECEMBER 15, 2015

If you don’t know where your inbound freight is, you may be faced with shutting down a production line, or you may have to delay shipping orders to your customers. On the inbound side, it helps build rapport and accountability with suppliers. This allows for easy communication without having to dig for documents.

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AUGUST 18, 2016

Value-added services have also taken on a technology-like role as more companies want to use a comprehensive transportation management system (TMS) to thorough document and optimize their processes. For example, a shipper’s sales team can work with other businesses in a B2B setting.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 So you can see the savings for each document transacted and when you multiply that savings by the number of manual documents that are automated, you understand how a positive ROI can be achieved.

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APRIL 5, 2016

For example, the Cerasis Rater enables rapid reporting, tracking of KPIs, and review of asset-allocation quickly and easily. In the 2015 3PL perspectives guide from Inbound Logistics, the following graphs show us the state of 3PL Logistics Companies giving us perspective on both the greatest challenges facings shippers and 3PLs.

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JUNE 23, 2015

for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. Errors in interpretation of product specifications, shipping documents, and other critical instructions, due to language barriers are reduced. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000. 70% of manufacturers indicate that volatile energy costs are a major concern.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. ” Walmart states early on. ” Walmart states early on.

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APRIL 24, 2018

Managing inbound parcel freight has increased in complexity with the global rise of e-commerce. Amazon has mastered inbound parcel freight management as part of its third-party marketplace, and small and mid-sized shippers are struggling to keep up. What’s Causing Problems With Inbound Parcel Freight Management?

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

On the tracking side of things , it’s no longer necessary to take meticulous notes and manually document dates, actions, and status information. Instead of tracking down a person, team members can easily access all critical data about any company asset by entering the asset’s identification number in a software application.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015

For example, we’re looking at one set of numbers – one version of truth. It helped us to maintain real time records of all the necessary documents with consistent procedures like SOP’s, change management, formulations etc. One version of the truth. We’ve set the stage in terms of the future and where we want this company to be.

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APRIL 8, 2016

Only 11% of companies without a documented content marketing strategy find their efforts to be successful, compared to 60% of companies with a strategy in place. Do you have access to top-of-their-field specialists that could lead a webinar series? Here are the top 10 reasons no one is reading your content. You don’t have a strategy.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. The SLA is a living document. This two-part blog series will take you thru the RFP questions along with the answers you'd expect to see from the 3PL. 3PL Answer 4.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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MAY 29, 2018

In fact, up to 10 percent of all freight invoices may contain inaccuracies, reports Chris Lewis of Inbound Logistics. Parcel Audits Identify Much More Than Just Billing Problems The previous example focused solely the finances of billing problems, but parcel audits can identify other issues that adversely affect a business.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

For example, carriers may notify shippers of late deliveries, even when guaranteed deliveries were included in the rate. The aforementioned example also reveals another issue for companies looking to conduct audits in-house; it is impossible to track and manage each audit independently of all audits conducted. In a Nutshell.

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JUNE 6, 2018

As explained by Lisa Terry via Inbound Logistics , transportation liability grew more complex with economic growth and an increasing number of contracted drivers and carriers. For example, Cerasis Cargo Insurance insures freight from “warehouse to warehouse,” covering transitions between carriers, if applicable.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The use of terms for defining FOB should be established within the freight invoice , bill of lading or other appropriate documentation. For example, the actual line item may be location name of the origin instead of the actual word, origin. What Do the Add-On Terms Really Mean?

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Further, as a provider of a web-based transportation management system, Cerasis has our own documentation on how we protect our customer shippers. You can view our document as a helpful guide for your company here. For example, a consumer orders a product online, and the billing information is transmitted to the manufacturer.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

This is a model example of why the physical and digital supply chain must merge. What happens if you have the right documentation but your business partners in another city have no clue what is going on? Recall the opening example. For example, the following graph, produced by A.T. Now, how long is that going to take you?

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MAY 23, 2016

For example, an insurance claim may require original Bills of Lading, notices of declination of coverage for specific shipments and more for the claim to be paid properly. In the event of an accident, an international shipment’s value could be lost without an appropriate standard of coverage, leaving the shipper to pay the full cost.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Now, that’s not even counting the dozens of registration numbers and tracking numbers that must be meticulously kept up with and found and used on documents A, B, and C, but a different number is needed for the second page of document B and document E when properly vetting carriers.

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AUGUST 25, 2016

For example, when shipping via truck in the United States, cargo insurance does not provide protection against all losses a motor carrier may be liable for under the Carmack Amendment or common law. Overall, it’s crucial for shippers to document their cargo’s value in case of disputes, losses, or damages.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

″, “disruptive technology” and the “Internet of Things (IoT)” are just a few examples that continue to appear time and again. In its first industry buzzword guide, European Automation has explained ten popular cloud computing terms that are often referred to in technical documents without definition.

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