Carter Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Capacity Issue Affecting Transportation in Supply Chain Management. Logistics capacity shortage has been a global phenomenon for years, and it is affecting everyone in the supply chain including retailers, distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers. The capacity shortage in the transportation industry is at its peak due to chronic driver shortage along with the booming of e-commerce in both B2B and B2C businesses.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

Sam Whelan penned a report on the alliance of four companies managing terminals at the Kwai Tsing terminals in Hong Kong. Apparently shippers are furious. They believe there will be collusion and rates will rise as a result.

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Kuebix

JANUARY 10, 2019

Let’s face it, freight costs are rising as a result of the capacity crunch and driver shortage. Even shipping full truckload isn’t as cost-efficient as it used to be. The dawn of e-commerce ordering has increased the number of shipments as well as made consumers’ expectations higher. Truck drivers are steadily aging out of the […]. The post 10 Ways to Save Money on Truckload Shipping appeared first on Kuebix.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 10, 2019

An invoice usually goes through five steps from the time it is received until it is paid. That means there are at least five times when human error can derail the payment process.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 10, 2019

We’ve all heard the term “plug and play.” And who doesn’t love that concept? Just open the box, plug it in and you are done.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2019

Protectionist trade policies are leading to shifts in country sourcing practices and investments in automation and technology to help keep goods moving and visible. And there is no reason to believe that in the coming twelve months we will see a waning of geo-political posturing along the trade front. As we move into 2019, there are six major areas of concern for anyone playing a part in global trade. .

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 10, 2019

Outsourcing is the complete transfer of a business process to an independent external organisation. The reasons for outsourcing could be due to uncertain market situation at where the company is located, company’s efforts to restructure the process flow of departments, so as to achieve economies of scale as well as efforts to reduce costs from […].

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

The integration of technologies and the digitization of supply chain and logistics will continue to transform the industry in 2019. Last year, changes in global markets and the boom in e-commerce increased consumer spending and expectations significantly. According to Statista , 21.1 % of supply chain executives found visibility to be the top challenge facing supply chains in 2018.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 10, 2019

Global sourcing is a process of sourcing goods and services from the international countries across geopolitical boundaries. The main purpose is to exploit global efficiencies such as lower cost skilled labour, inaccessible raw materials and other economic factors like tax breaks and low trade tariffs. For a variety of reasons, procurement manager at many companies […].

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Conger

JANUARY 10, 2019

Qualified job candidates are becoming harder and harder to find thanks to the skilled labor shortage. Between the dropping unemployment rate, more job openings, increased consumer demand and e-commerce expectations, there aren't just less job candidates per job, there are less qualified job candidates per job. Employers are struggling to find job candidates (like forklift technicians , for example) that have the skills required.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 10, 2019

PlusAI also shows automated driving of big rigs in the south plaza.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2019

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “ Tips for Managing Less Than Truckload Shipping in the Age of E-Commerce ” white paper! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right. The surge of e-commerce generated more than $85 billion in the transportation industry in 2015, explains John D.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 10, 2019

Warehouse safety for workers should be the number one priority for companies. With all the heavy machinery, and the pallets of inventory, it’s important to remind employees to take caution at work. Here are 7 warehouse safety tips that should be implemented everywhere. 1. Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Forklifts are a necessity in a warehouse and are very heavy.

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2019

When you are driving a big rig you need to eat quickly so you can keep on moving. Sometimes you do not have time to stop for a good healthy meal. While it its important to get where you are going quickly, it is just as important for you to eat healthy so you stay awake at the wheel and are attentive to other cars and trucks around you. Here are eight ways for you to eat healthy while driving.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

With tight capacity and rising rates dominating the headlines, 2018 certainly didn’t go as planned or expected for many shippers. As we begin 2019, what are the key lessons learned from last year, and what trends and factors should shippers keep an eye on to make sure they’re able to respond effectively to whatever happens in the transportation market in the weeks and months ahead?

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 10, 2019

Pricing for both truckload and intermodal freight movements saw another strong month in December to finish 2018, according to data in the most recent editions of the Truckload Linehaul Index and Intermodal Index from Cass Information Systems and Broughton Capital.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

Karen Sage, Chief Marketing Officer at MercuryGate discusses visibility and collaboration in transportation management. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Where’s My Stuff? Visibility and Collaboration in Transportation Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Karen Sage, Chief Marketing Officer at MercuryGate discusses visibility and collaboration in transportation management.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 10, 2019

Thomas Donohue is tired of just talking about infrastructure. Now, he’s putting the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s money where his mouth is.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 10, 2019

A freight broker is an organization that serves as the coordinator between the person shipping an item and the shipping carrier. Shipping freight, in particular, can be confusing – there are new terminology and important questions that the average person may not know to ask. Working with a freight broker can help the shipper have a headache-free, cost-effective shipping experience.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 10, 2019

Indeed, it’s rare that we find a year when global trade has such an unsettling effect on domestic inventory levels, port volumes and capacity demands to handle the influx at those gateways.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 10, 2019

A freight broker is an organization that serves as the coordinator between the person shipping an item and the shipping carrier. Shipping freight, in particular, can be confusing – there are new terminology and important questions that the average person may not know to ask. Working with a freight broker can help the shipper have a headache-free, cost-effective shipping experience.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: we’re in the midst of a truck driver shortage. While we may feel that we’ve reached the saturation point in hearing – and reading – about this shortage, the related headlines aren’t going away any time soon. That’s because the shortage isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, we can only expect to hear more about it as the impact to the trucking industry and the nation’s economy continues to worsen.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 10, 2019

A freight broker is an organization that serves as the coordinator between the person shipping an item and the shipping carrier. Shipping freight, in particular, can be confusing – there are new terminology and important questions that the average person may not know to ask. Working with a freight broker can help the shipper have a headache-free, cost-effective shipping experience.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

The November 1977 issue of Harvard Business Review carried an article titled “ Logistics – Essential to Strategy ”. Citing reasons such as “a decline in the growth rate of domestic markets, large incremental costs of energy, and an increasing emphasis on multinational markets in corporate strategies”, it foretold that logistics will become an essential part of the “corporate strategy of the future”.

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Conger

JANUARY 10, 2019

Qualified job candidates are becoming harder and harder to find thanks to the skilled labor shortage. Between the dropping unemployment rate, more job openings, increased consumer demand and e-commerce expectations, there aren't just less job candidates per job, there are less qualified job candidates per job. Employers are struggling to find job candidates (like forklift technicians , for example) that have the skills required.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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WorkWave

JANUARY 10, 2019

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PINC

JANUARY 10, 2019

Leader in digital yard management and inventory solutions recognized as critical for companies in the global food and beverage supply chain.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 10, 2019

Time To Read: 1 minute Whether you are focusing on growth, customer satisfaction, or are looking to free up your time – route planning software can be an easy (and quick) way to help you meet your goals. To find the right solution, you’ll need to review your current processes, identify any gaps, and define goals.

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