The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

Time To Read: 5 minutes Transportation companies are continually seeking innovative solutions to navigate complex logistics while enhancing efficiency. Route optimization software has emerged as a game-changing tool, revolutionizing how these companies optimize routes and streamline operations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What strategies can businesses employ to optimize these costs, enabling them to streamline operations and enhance efficiency? Furthermore, by using advanced analytics tools, companies can employ predictive modeling, enabling them to anticipate demand fluctuations and proactively adjust their strategies.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. The right supply chain management tools help not only to enable shippers to provide better customer service and on-time deliveries but also to remain competitive with everyone else in the market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Matt is the Senior Vice President of Werner Enterprises , a key component of the company’s portfolio of transportation services solutions. His expertise extends across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, energy efficiency, logistics, and technology applications. and Revenova, LLC. Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2018

Most of the manufacturing industries have already incorporated lean manufacturing strategies to undermine the non-additive materials from their products. The 3 Most Important Tools for Lean Manufacturing Strategies 1.) Lean manufacturing is one of the leading waste minimization technologies inside a manufacturing industry.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Shippers and transportation managers alike focus on market recovery, including shipper and carrier revenue goals. However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work. Updating tracking processes for load location monitoring.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

As honorary visionary of BasicBlock, Taylor has a demonstrated history of identifying trends and accurately predicting market strategies in both payments and transportation. BasicBlock is the home for streamlined, efficient and cost effective financial services for fleets and carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. However, increasing freight management efficiency can come in several different forms and can present a difficult challenge. Empty miles mean that a freight spends time on the road while not transporting any product.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2021

How can, therefore, shippers increase the efficiency of their LTL shipping operations while cutting down on costs and retaining their competitive edge? Control costs and improve efficiency through reliable capacity networks. Leverage industry-leading technologies to add efficiencies to your LTL shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2023

Their focus is on translating data into actionable insights that improve operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Uptake’s solutions predict and prevent failures in trucks and components, optimize parts and maintenance strategies, and visualize cost information to help businesses make better decisions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Jon is the Director of Pricing Strategy & Analytics at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. Jon Payne and Joe Lynch discuss truckload pricing dynamics. About Jon Payne.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Supply chain planning is the process of efficiently and effectively managing the entire lifecycle of a product or service from its initial design and development through production, distribution, and, ultimately, delivery to the end customer. Data informs transportation capacity and rates. What is Supply Chain Planning?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The end of project report released today by the Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network, suggest several ways to overcome the chicken-and-egg problems associated with decarbonising road, rail and maritime freight transport. The post Decarbonise UK Freight Transport Sector appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 4, 2019

In response to growing demands, experts consider cloud logistics as an optmization tool for the transportation supply chain industry in 2019. According to PwC PwC PwC, cloud technology addresses setbacks associated with scalability, flexibility and efficiency across an organization. Push out efficient fulfillment strategies.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 29, 2023

Logistics plays a crucial role in Ryanair’s operations, helping the airline to maintain its low-cost business model while ensuring efficient and reliable service to customers. Flight route planning is a critical topic within the field of logistics, as it involves the planning, management, and optimization of air transportation networks.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 28, 2021

The rate of return for products, otherwise known as reverse logistics, can be mitigated when suppliers work to improve the speed, cost, and efficiency of shipping goods. Thankfully some strategies can be used to mitigate the cost. But still, efficiency and effectiveness concerns exist. Return and Repair Policy Framework.

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Log-hub

MARCH 1, 2023

The mistakes that can pull your supply chain far away from the progress are bad cost management strategy, lack of optimized business processes, neglecting data and KPI’s, poor customer service and no future planning. One of them is a bad cost management strategy. What to avoid in your Supply Chain Strategy?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 19, 2020

Supply chains are complex ecosystems of people, tools, and strategies that are getting increasingly difficult to manage efficiently. The post 10 Most Effective Tips for Optimizing Your Supply Chain appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

During times of disruption and recovery, as seen now in the transportation industry, keeping up with the changing pace is essential. Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. But, that does not have to be the case. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Morai Logistics

MAY 9, 2019

Organizations within the retail industry should implement mitigation strategies into their supply chain to offset potential risks such as supply shortages. Omni-channel solutions are implemented by supply chains to help improve efficiencies and lower cost. Therefore, creating appropriate mitigation strategies should be a top priority.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. These tools are helping businesses advance operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth, irrespective of the volatile economic market conditions.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Calculating the productivity and efficiency of any operation is, at its most basic, determining the ratio of cost inputs to revenue generated. Cost control measures in supply chain efficiency should address three major areas: labor, inventory and transportation. 4 Supply Chain Efficiency Measures to Improve Productivity.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. According to Gartner, “By 2023, 50% of global leading enterprises will have invested in real-time transportation visibility solutions.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By focusing on more visibility, supplier collaboration, and optimized transportation, we can create a supply chain that not only delivers products efficiently but also contributes to a greener future. A prime illustration of supplier collaboration aimed at emissions reduction lies in the SmartWay Transport Partnership.

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Log-hub

APRIL 20, 2023

Sustainable transport solutions, better-utilized vehicles, and the appropriate digital tools are making sustainability a real-time need, not just a trend. Modern demands for sustainable business push the world into the arms of environmental responsibility and ecological efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2022

It is no secret that operational complexity on the shopfloor is considered one of the top challenges we all face, and not far behind, we have cost reduction, efficiency increase, and user engagement. As a result, the operation has gone from a complex manual operation to an efficient system-controlled environment.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2017

Logistics professionals require exemplary international online logistics tools to help them carry out their daily businesses with ease and deliver the best for their customers. Top 8 Online Logistics Tools For Logistics Professionals. This optimization tool for inventories is cloud based. The Scandit mobile application software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The most obvious impact was the disruption of traffic and transportation. For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems. The collapse had several immediate and long-term consequences for the region.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

Supply chain planning is the process of efficiently and effectively managing the entire lifecycle of a product or service from its initial design and development through production, distribution, and, ultimately, delivery to the end customer. Data informs transportation capacity and rates. What is Supply Chain Planning?

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). They are often used in industrial applications to transport heavy materials around industrial buildings, such as a factory or warehouse environment.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2024

Traditional Transportation Management Systems (TMS), once the backbone of logistics operations, now represent the old way of thinking. It’s time to reimagine what a TMS can be – not just a tool, but a canvas for innovation, a platform for revolutionizing the way we think about logistics. And indeed, that future is now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

These questions reflect why technology and effective transportation management, including the use of a transportation management system (TMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is key to the efficient execution of last mile delivery and service. It measures efficiency and ability to meet customers’ expectations.

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Locus

MAY 8, 2024

Today’s dynamic environments require adaptable routing strategies to keep pace and minimize disruptions. Carrier Exceptions: Retailers often have a roster of go-to carriers, but what happens when a transporter backs out at the last minute? Read also: Why Do Businesses Need Route Optimization?

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