Sat.Jul 11, 2015 - Fri.Jul 17, 2015

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The Most Important Distribution Center Metrics to Track and Understand

GlobalTranz

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the use of metrics fosters positive relationships with coworkers and adherence to rulesets and best practices for the respective third-party logistics provider (3PL).

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The Ultimate 2015 Cargo Quiz – Blog

Freightos

U.S sea freight export data made fun! Like, every 15th container leaving U.S. is garbage going to China!! A hint before you start – strange answers are usually correct. Industry insiders: We’re talking HS categories, eg [17] = Sugar. Get Started! Your Score: Your Ranking: × Download the free export report! First Name. Last Name. Business Email *.

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Upcoming Conferences - Opportunity to Connect

10xLogistics

I will be attending the following up coming conferences and look forward to connecting! CSCMP Annual Global Conference - Sept 27 - 30, 2015 [link] MHI Annual Conference - October 4-6, 2015 (I will be part of a panel titled "The Impact of Automation on Global Supply Chains) [link] Look forward to catching up with you all!

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5 Signs You Need a 3PL Partner

Apparel Logistics

Moving your products is a vital part of your business, but doing it efficiently and cost-effectively often proves challenging. Perhaps you’re considering taking on a third-party logistics (3PL) partner. Of course, that decision requires you to consider numerous factors, but if you’re experiencing any of the following signs, you should probably choose a 3PL partner sooner rather than later.

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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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The (Internet of Things) IOT Supply Chain Benefits Now Coming Clearer

GlobalTranz

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The Internet radically changed how the world communicates. Simple activities and information became instantly available, which eventually led to the creation of the IoT.

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The Hoax of the Gartner 25

10xLogistics

First, full disclosure: I am a big fan of Lora Cecere so understand I almost always think what she says is big news - I have been following her since her AMR days. Now, having said that, she posted an extremely interesting blog post entitled " Don't Perpetuate The Hoax of The Gartner 25 " that is well worth reading. In fact, I will summarize but clearly you need to go to the post to read the entire entry.

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FMC Congestion Report, LB Declines in June – TWIGL

Dedola Global Logistics

FMC Report on U.S. Port Congestion – The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) released a report this week on U.S. Port Congestion. Below is an expert from the report citing chassis availability as a major issue. The lack of chassis availability emerged, alongside dissatisfaction with inequitable application of demurrage and detention charges, as being by far the most pressing problem needing to be solved and, arguably, the biggest single cause of chronic congestion in many container terminals.

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[INFOGRAPHICS] How Manufacturing Data Will Transform The American Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

Like our two previous infographics (we’ve reposted those below this article & if you click each one it will go to the respective article), this article continues to examine the American manufacturing industry. This article will focus on the proliferation of manufacturing data available in the industry, and how this data can improve business decisions.

Data 101
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[WHITE PAPER] The Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics

GlobalTranz

Here at Cerasis, we think it’s important that our clients and customers understand that transportation reverse logistics (or reverse logistics in general for that matter) is much more than just a flashy buzzword. It’s an integral part of helping your company thrive in today’s competitive business world. A key part of that is that you fully understand not only what reverse logistics involves and how it can help you, but what its history is.

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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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Don't Be Fooled Again.

10xLogistics

For those who read my last post and are not sure it is true, I refer you back to the post from November 7th, 2013 titled: " The Fear Trade Picks Up Steam. Don't Be Fooled ". Same story from the carriers and the "analysts" (who mostly are just talking their book) just years ago.

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A More Thoughtful Article on Capacity

10xLogistics

This, from BCG, is a much more thoughtful article on the true capacity issues in transportation. The issue is NOT trucking capacity as that can easily be solved with private fleets, some technology, moving DCs to more efficient locations etc. The real issue is around port capacity, rail capacity, infrastructure and consumer demands. These cannot be moved around.

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Another Summer and More Fear from FTR

10xLogistics

It is like clockwork. I can set my watch by the articles that will be printed by the logistics' press such as FTR. Here is the story of the " study " (it has been the same for 5 years): We thought prices would be a lot higher than they are Freight is softer than we thought BUT. Watch out, it will tighten soon Give in to the demands of your carriers as they try to get you to "pre-pay" for price increases.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Industry 4.0: Powered by the Internet of Things & Digital Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

At Cerasis, a core value of ours is continuous improvement for not only our company, our clients, and employees, but through our blog and content to those who are related to what we do (transportation management) in the fields of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and transportation. We feel as we keep our eye on what our customers are faced with, we can better understand their needs and develop transportation management thru technology and services which align to the best pos

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.