Freightos

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Uber Freight: Another “Uber-for-Trucking”? By Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos. “Sometimes you’ll be out on the highway, you see two giant trucks loaded up with logs, and they pass each other on the highway… I don’t understand that. I mean, if they need logs over there… and they need ‘em over there, you’d think a phone call would save ‘em a whole lot of trouble.” Brian Regan , Comedian.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Carl Turner. Carl is a freelance business writer who loves to share his knowledge of the entrepreneurial world. Today, Carl writes about his 5 tips for success Warehouse and Distribution center management. Every day, new warehousing and wholesale supplier businesses are opening their doors, and plenty more are on their way out because they can’t keep up in a competitive economy.

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Logistics Portal

OCTOBER 31, 2016

New Changes in Rate Management for Ocean Freight How will you handle the new freight rate dynamics with the new ocean container line mergers and alliances?

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The Logistics Academy

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

What is the difference between logistics and supply chain? That is a good question. “Supply chain is the football coach, and logistics is the quarterback. They both provide direction regarding how field assets must be situated and positioned. But the coach provides the overall game plan, and the QB executes the moves, adapting on the fly as needed.” Jasen Incidis.

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PINC

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

On October 18-20, Armstrong & Associates and Infocast held the fourth annual 3PL Value Creation Summit in Chicago, Illinois. The summit featured dynamic panel discussions from 3PL, investment, and technology industry leaders. Below are some of the key takeaways captured from the discussions.

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Radius Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Last month, several members of our team attended the in.sight conference in Nashville, Tennessee. This is a conference put on by TMW, the manufacturers of our ERP system, and is attended by over 2000 people from across North America. Not only is it a great networking opportunity for our team, the conference provides an inside look into the future of technology within our industry and how trucking intelligence software is evolving to meet the changing technology needs of businesses around the wor

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog from Jurica Magoci of fueloyal.com to show us the 7 secrets to chose the best truck stop. Whether you are on a road trip with your family, or you are owner-operator or a company driver, one thing you will need on those long hauls is a truck stop. However, at some point, you will need to stop to put fuel in your fuel tank or take a shower or eat something.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The world needs more data-driven, tech-savvy logisticians to manage the flow of goods and services in a technology-obsessed world – and that’s exactly where a pragmatic education can help. How can aspiring logistics professionals ensure their college program offers the curriculum and the resources they need to succeed? Here are the key components of an effective logistics education: A STEM Education with Logistics Focus.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from one of our favorite authors, Chuck Intrieri. Chuck is a legend in our industry and is helping us figure out how to deal with product quality issues when dealing with international suppliers. How much money do you lose on each product shipment due to customer returns ? . How much time do you waste fixing defective goods to make them ready for distribution?

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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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PINC

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The simple answer is EVERYTHING! I wrote an article for Talking Logistics where i briefly describe a recent car service experience and how this experience made me think about why the inventory reconcilliation process is broken.

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