GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

American manufacturing has a long history, ranging from the creation of 95 percent of all clothing sold in the US in New York City, reports Highsnobiety , to startups designing mobile device covers and protectors, explains The New York Times. But, the distinction of “American Made” products is garnering attention in politics and the American people due to its sustainability, ethical superiority and “shop-local” taglines.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Overcapacity Could Be Maersk’s Salvation … and Strategy. These two graphs explain why Maersk is splitting its shipping business, which is reeling from overcapacity; from it’s energy business, which is reeling from low oil prices: As Tolstoy observed, “each unhappy family is unhappy it its own way.” With floundering profitability at both businesses caused by very soft market pricing, Maersk has decided to give each unit full independence to choose and implement the r

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Apparel Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Information technology services are necessary for nearly every business today, but not all apparel companies rely on IT as a primary part of their business. If IT is a secondary need for your company, you can save time, money, and resources by turning to an apparel third-party logistics (3PL) provider rather than maintaining your own in-house IT department.

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Dedola Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Archives When looking for an ocean or air freight forwarder, there are a number of standard questions you should ask to figure out if they’re the right fit, such as: “How many containers do you move per year?” or “Which steamship lines do you contract with?” However, those types of questions won’t tell you how a freight forwarder will treat you as a customer or if they’ll be proactive in trying to learn your business’s unique needs and requirements.

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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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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Frank Kern of IBM Global Business Services. In this blog, Frank discusses the logistics industry as a whole and the most promising startups in logistics. . What is logistics? Now it is a very popular and widely-used word but not all people understand its meaning. Logistics is a field of activity related to the efficient movement of final products from the end of the production line to the customer.

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Logistics Portal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

ARE YOU USING A YAHOO MAIL ACCOUNT? If you are using the Internet, you must read this. Tips to protect your data from hacking. BE SAFE, NOT SORRY!

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Ottawa Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Marc Andreessen correctly observed that “today’s leading real-world retailer, Wal-Mart, uses software to power its logistics and distribution capabilities, which it has used to crush its competition.” Such is the case in smaller circles for many direct sales companies. Formerly successful businesses are finding themselves upended by competitors that have learned to reduce their costs of shipping.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Tom Reddon of National Forklift Exchange. In this blog, Tom shares with us 4 Life hacks for promoting teamwork and improving operations. 4 Hacks to Improve Your Warehouse Operations. Working in the warehouse can be a harsh and demanding job. At times, many warehouse operations may seem to be painstaking and extraordinarily difficult.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

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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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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

One of the best ways to improve your corporate bottom line is to get supply chain costs under control, and fortunately there are some pretty straightforward things you can do to achieve this objective. Before you get into a cost-cutting frame of mind, however, you need to understand where to focus because making the right cuts in the right areas will ultimately lead to the greatest returns.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed of muddassirism.com. In this blog he provides a simple reference guide to better yourself as a supply chain leader. Why Focus? Supplier Development is a proactive & reactive business process that aims to increase the performance. and/or capabilities of the supplier and meet companies' short- and/or long-term supply needs.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

We introduce you to part 2 of our e-book series The Essential Guide to Third Party Logistics. In this installment, we’ll talk about How to Work with a 3PL, The Benefits of a 3PL, & the Future Trends of the 3PL Industry. Download by filling out the form below & read the introduction below the form! The ongoing rebound of the U.S. economy has given way to a period of rapid change within the third-party logistics (3PL) sector.

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