MTS Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2021

International transportation is the key to opening your business to all markets for growth opportunities. On the other hand, you also need to know and understand the rules and regulations of exporting and importing, and crucially, you need the proper shipping documents. In today’s logistics environment, EDIs (electronic data interfaces) and the Internet are the most used tools to transfer documents among buyers, sellers, vendors, banks, customers and government entities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

Leveraging Automation to Build a Competitive Advantage with Alfonso Quijano. Alfonso Quijano and Joe Lynch discuss leveraging automation to build a competitive advantage. The automation that Alfonso discussed is robotic process automation (RPA). In the discussion, Alfonso explains how RPA is not a physical robot, but a bot or technology that processes data, specifically emails.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 12, 2021

Print materials represent a sizeable portion of your marketing budget. Obviously, you want to get the best possible return for those expenditures. But, inefficient sales collateral fulfillment could be sabotaging your efforts. Here are a few tips to help you better manage the production, storage and distribution of your marketing and promotional materials.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 10, 2021

Tropical fruits originate from regions with tropical climate environment. But tropical fruit does not mean that the fruit is limited to the region, as some farmers from warm temperate regions may grow them, just like subtropical fruits are occasionally grown in tropical regions. Tropical fruits are very sensitive to the temperature of cold and frost. […].

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 14, 2021

Visual AI tools such as visual search have unlocked a host of sales-related advantages for e-commerce — and offer a wealth of data that can boost operational efficiencies.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 14, 2021

There once as a young fulfillment professional - let’s call her Leah - who decided her current warehousing job wasn’t making her happy. So she found another one instead. No big deal, right? Actually it is, and if you don’t think so, your company could be missing out on an easy way to trim one of your largest areas of fulfillment center costs – labor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 10, 2021

Supply chains have for many years tolerated a lack of accountability at nearly every node — from buyer-supplier relationships to outdated tools and data transparency issues — which has prevented businesses from operating cost- and time-efficiently and delivering on their promises.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2021

Prasad Gollapalli, Founder and CEO of Trucker Tools, on how small freight brokers can leverage the playing field by leveraging technology. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] How Small Freight Brokers Can Level the Playing Field appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Prasad Gollapalli, Founder and CEO of Trucker Tools, on how small freight brokers can leverage the playing field by leveraging technology.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 12, 2021

Increasingly, motor carriers are using time-based measurements to align driver pay with pricing and billing activities. The post Fleets taking steps to advance time-based driver pay first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2021

Jeff Tramel, the Vice President of Global Procurement, at NTT DATA Services. SAP recently announced that NTT DATA Services, a global digital business and IT services company, had achieved $125 million in value based on a digital transformation of their procurement function. The savings have occurred over the past three years following the implementation of spend management solutions from SAP that included SAP Ariba solutions for procurement, SAP Fieldglass solutions for contingent workforce mana

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 13, 2021

Global food prices reached a six-year high in December and are likely to keep rising into 2021, adding to pressure on household budgets while hunger surges around the world.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2021

In December 2019, I made some predictions for 2020. However, instead of making predictions like “Walmart Will Buy FedEx to Compete with Amazon” or “The Consolidation of Digital Freight Brokers Begins,” I made some totally predictable predictions. That is, instead of predicting what might change in 2020, I predicted what would likely stay the same. Read more The More Things Change in Supply Chain, The More They Stay the Same.

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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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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2021

The speed at which technology within the supply chain progresses is, at times, hard to keep up with—here are 5 key signs that a supply chain needs to modernize. . Technological advancements are taking place in the supply chain all the time. In light of the transformative nature of the past year, staying abreast of those advancements is more important than its ever been.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 14, 2021

Minneapolis, Minn.-based global logistics services provider and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson and Cary, N.C.-based data analytics company SAS introduced a partnership geared towards providing an end-to-end supply chain solution focused on integrating inventory and demand signal data with real-time transportation data.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 12, 2021

Jamie Teets, partner with GRJ Health, explains the reasons for the critical shortage of nitrile gloves that has plagued hospitals and healthcare workers since the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 12, 2021

Contract negotiation does not necessarily equate to getting the cheapest price.It can also be in terms of quality or service etc. Contracting is defined as a process based on project management plans and developing budget specifications to closeout a contract with a set of document detailing an agreement of legally binding terms. When both parties […].

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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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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2021

Many companies are getting ready for (or perhaps have already completed) their annual transportation procurement engagement. But has the time come to transform the transportation procurement process? We asked our Indago supply chain research community that question back in October 2020 and the vast majority of the respondents (91%) either Agree (61%) or Strongly Agree.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 13, 2021

As e-commerce continues to rapidly replace physical channels, it may be time for online sellers to examine their position and competitiveness in the marketplace.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 9, 2021

The purpose of identifying and selecting an appropriate procurement consideration is to find the best way to obtain the solution and result to satisfy the needs of the end user for obtaining the most advantageous pricing and contractual conditions through a competitive process. Finding the best heavy machinery and parts can often be a challenge […].

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Freight Center

JANUARY 12, 2021

Small to medium-sized business owners that ship perishable food or other temperature-sensitive products have a unique challenge on their hands—making sure their cargo stays safe and at the right temperature during transit. From food to beverages to medications and more, if your business ships perishable items, then you need these simple tips for how to ship perishable food and other items!

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NGT News

JANUARY 13, 2021

Ameresco Inc., an independent provider of renewable energy solutions, has achieved mechanical completion at its McCarty Road landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) plant located in Houston, Texas. “Demand for RNG from the transportation sector has steadily risen for the past several years and we anticipate this to continue into the future because of […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2021

Attempts in the early dotcom era to sell food and other grocery items over the internet sputtered. But with the coming of COVID-19, everything has changed.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2021

A 2,700-mile row across the Pacific Ocean is something most of us could never dream of, yet that is exactly what a four-man crew will set out to accomplish in June of 2021. The Endurance Limits Pacific Row Challenge team will set sail in Monterey, California —where the crew will row all the way to Honolulu, Hawaii. While setting a World Record is the ultimate accomplishment, this mission is for much more than just a name in the record books.

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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 14, 2021

Often people believe (incorrectly) that liability coverage and freight insurance are so similar that they could be twins. In reality, they’re more like family members, related but very different.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 11, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several truck driver indices full of transportation data to aid carriers in staying ahead of any potential truck driver shortage within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week, learn how asset-based and asset-lite carriers are monitoring truck driver and owner-operator indices to keep a pulse on any freight KPI shortcomings within their driver workforce.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 10, 2021

Supply-chain management has perhaps never been more relevant as the U.S. works to distribute COVID-19 vaccines — drawing a new batch of talent interested in innovating the industry.

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