Sat.Mar 25, 2017 - Fri.Mar 31, 2017

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5 Ways To Help Avoid Freight Damage & Loss Claims

GlobalTranz

Shippers and sellers have plenty of things to consider. They must think about what customers will want today, tomorrow and two months from now. Meanwhile, are freight costs going to rise or decrease? Will Mother Nature throw a wrench into a shipment, causing extra delays or even freight damage? These questions reflect the woes of freight loss among shippers and sellers, but proper packing and packaging can help prevent freight damage, assuming it is not the result of a natural or manmade disaste

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Augmenting Your Logistics Operations with Digital Yards

Talking Logistics

Thanks to advancements in technology including cloud computing, internet of things (IoT), drones, and mobile, yard visibility and management are now reaching new heights as the picture of the “Digital Yard” comes into very clear focus. No longer relegated to using clipboards, spreadsheets, and manual systems to manage their yard assets, companies are asking themselves questions like: How can we better leverage today’s advanced technologies to run our yards even more efficiently?

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Behind the $5 billion dollars in logistics technology investments

Freightos

Behind the $5 billion dollars in logistics technology investments. By Eytan Buchman, Head of Marketing, Freightos. Today Freightos announced a $25 million dollar funding round , led by GE Ventures. In the five years since Freightos launched, logistics and technology have increasingly converged. At JOC ’s TPM in Long Beach last month, no less than fifteen sessions featured technology, digitalization, and freight future-proofing.

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10 Common Questions About Importing Your Goods via Ocean Freight

Dedola Global Logistics

Archives If you’re new to importing goods via ocean freight, you probably have a lot of questions. As international freight forwarders , we get a lot of questions from importers who are interested in bringing in their goods by ocean freight. Here are the 10 most common questions we hear (and answers) about shipping via ocean : 1. How long does it take to receive my cargo?

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Top 4 Reasons Why Package Optimization Also Benefits Your Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

When you’re looking for ways to benefit your company’s supply chain, you probably look for ways to reduce time or costs in various departments. In most cases, this comes down to the way you might ship, store or produce the products you sell. But what about the way you package those products? Product packaging isn’t typically something you think about in supply chain and logistics, but it actually plays a major role in shipping and producing your products.

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Freightos Raises $25 Million Round Solidifying Position As Digital Global Freight Leader

Freightos

Freightos Raises $25 Million Round, led by GE Ventures, to Expand Marketplace. Press Release. Round extension led by GE Ventures, after 600% order growth in six months following the Freightos Marketplace launch and adoption of Freightos software by 1,000 freight forwarders. (March 29, 2017) – Freightos ®, the logistics technology company bringing freight online, today announced the completion of a $25 million Series B extension round, led by GE Ventures , with participation by additional investo

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How a 3PL Can Help With Your Apparel Business Cash Flow

Apparel Logistics

As April 18 looms, more American businesses are turning their attention to taxes and cash flow. Whether you're stressed about the impending deadline or wondering how you can get a leg up on next year's tax season, you may wonder whether using a third-party logistics (3PL) provider could help your business. Partnering With a 3PL Provider Reduces Your Tax Pressure.

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[e-Book] The Essential Guide to Freight Claims Management: Laws, Fundamentals, Management, & Staying Proactive

GlobalTranz

At Cerasis, we provide comprehensive freight claims management. Why? It’s something all shippers, at some point, will eventually face. Sometimes this involves a huge damage or loss claim, sometimes it’s much more simple. We provided this service, as a value add service in addition to many other services because as shippers used our transportation management system, we found that one area that most shippers are the least knowledgeable in is that of claims for freight loss and damage.

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Pool Distribution Making a Comeback with Manufacturers and Retailers

Talking Logistics

“If you think about it, for the past couple of decades in supply chain, companies have been focused on optimizing their network and maximizing efficiencies, on creating full truckloads and full order quantities,” said JP Wiggins, Co-Founder & Vice President of Logistics at 3Gtms , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. “Today, with the Amazon effect and e-commerce, order cycles are a lot faster and order quantities are a lot smaller, which means a lot more less-than-truckload (LTL) shipme

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Get the Gold Standard with Accredited Supply Chain Solutions

Insight Into Action

Trusting a 3PL partner with your global supply chain network is vital for the efficient delivery of your product. Indeed, for any far-reaching logistics with international warehousing and distribution capability, you need the right planning and policies, systems and strategies in place. That way, large scale operations are in the best place to maintain the same standard of quality throughout – no matter what borders or oceans they cross.

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Streamline Your Supply Chain with a Network Analysis

CH Robinson Logistics

4 Signs It’s Time for a Network Analysis.Transportfolio. Supply chains are innately complex. The dynamic global marketplace, ever-changing landscape of the transportation industry, and shifting business goals provide the right environment for complexity to thrive. That’s where working with a third party logistics provider (3PL) with knowledgeable supply chain engineers comes into play.

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Why Is It Important to Work with a Licensed and Bonded Freight Broker?

GlobalTranz

Logistics professionals need to consider a myriad of factors in their daily operations. Making the right choice for a freight brokering partner is often one of the important tasks on their to-do list. Whether you’re a shipper or a carrier, working with a bonded freight broker is essential for your workflow. Brokers function like the middlemen who ensure a smooth transportation process and top service prices for all parties involved.

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Freight Index Update March 20-26 2017 (W12)

Freightos

Freightos Freight Index Update. March 20-26 2017 (W12). By Noam Fraenkel, VP Data & Analytics, Freightos. A reminder, before you dive in, we just wanted to let you know that you can now download charts or data directly from the index. Head over now to check it out or learn more here. . China-US Ocean Freight Trends. 40′ container rates for China – US West Coast and China – US East Coast are still easing.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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The Stay at Home Economy and Its Supply Chain Impacts - Part 1: Definition

10xLogistics

I have noticed a bit about my own behavior and started looking to see if it was just me or was it a "trend" (I am not usually "trendy"). The behavior is simple: I just stay at home more and I have made my home a bit of a "Disneyland". Rather than go out for entertainment, I have it brought to me. Instead of going out to buy things, I had them brought to me.

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Freightera’s Hypergrowth Celebration 2017

Freightera

Yes, we’ve completed our second annual Freightera shareholders event! It was awesome to see old friends and make new ones at the Freightera Hypergrowth Celebration on March 28th at City Center Winery in Vancouver. Thank you, dear guests, investors, friends, fans and winery staff for a fabulous evening! With the venue packed, the evening felt very cozy.

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Breaking News: Walmart, Facebook, and Uber Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Unrivaled Commerce Experience

Talking Logistics

In a sign of how e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment are disrupting the status quo in the retail industry, and the ripple effect it’s having on supply chain and logistics processes, Walmart, Facebook, and Uber announced this morning that they are forming a strategic alliance (to be called “Unrivaled,” according to sources) that will “redefine and improve the buying experience for consumers around the world, from product search and discovery through final delivery” and “raise the bar on what

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[Infographic] 21st Third Party Logistics Study Shows Increased Use of 3PLs & Shippers

GlobalTranz

Third-party logistics providers are evolving in the wake of changing politics, increased public scrutiny and demand for more value-based, not asset-based, services. At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Macroeconomic Monday® - Inventory to Sales Ratio

10xLogistics

Goes to show, I should never take a break from blogging. "While I was out", the inventory to sales ratio in the economy has made a very nice move. While not even close to the post recession area it is starting to move down which indicates the bleeding off of inventory has begun. Of course, for transportation to tighten, and rates to go up, this will need to tighten some more.

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Schneider IPO Price Set Between $18 and $20. Big Pay Day for Family

10xLogistics

Three things to know about the Schneider ( SNDR ) IPO ( JSonline ): The family remains firmly in control - in fact the company will still be considered a "closely held" company. Family will net about $230M $359M to the company of which roughly half is used to pay down debt and 1/2 to buy chassis.

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