Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

Seventy-one percent of the surface of our “blue planet” is covered by oceans which is also reflected in the fact that 80% of goods are moved via sea transportation within the global supply chain [1]. A storm, for example, could slow the vessel down and increase transit time from one port to another. from originally 3.5%

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. The costs of limited supply chain visibility. Poor supply chain visibility remains a top problem for most supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

HVAC contractors and plumbers continue to face supply chain woes like material shortages and rising costs. Being more flexible with your freight shipping can give you some financial benefits.  Onshoring strategy can ensure resilience in your supply chain and give your company a competitive edge.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples Transloading is a process that involves transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another during the shipping process. They reached out to us for help and we were able to develop a custom transloading strategy to address their unique challenges.

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IoT World Today

MAY 24, 2021

This “weaponization” of trade has become a significant threat to the supply chain, disrupting the flow of goods. Organizations need to build supply chain resiliency into their strategies in the face of an increasingly connected world with new attack vectors. We’re already seeing the chip shortages ,” Limbago said.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Rapid integration of advanced technologies In 2024, I expect that we’ll witness an accelerated integration of advanced technologies in supply chain management. Building agile and resilient supply chains In 2024, I expect to see a focus on building agile and resilient supply chains.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

Freight costs and budget adherence are among the most important and often overlooked aspects of transportation management. For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management. As a result, freight cost changes go unnoticed and surpass budget limitations.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 16, 2021

The strain on the supply chain is noticeable, especially given the long hiatus which has left many suppliers reconsidering their role in the industry. This article examines the effects of the re-opening process on restaurants and the food supply chain in general. Difficulties in restoring supply chains.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

But with the memory of those extraordinary times still fresh, 3PLs are now working to build more efficient and resilient supply chains for the future. Logistics companies of all types, from freight brokers to warehousing and fulfillment providers, are pursuing closer collaboration with their shipper customers and carrier partners.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. Next-generation supply chain management tools like CLX LaneLogix are a perfect example of the type of system.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Why logistics automation alone does little for supply chain advancement Market conditions and demand drive carrier profitability. Poor tender acceptance strategies. Take this example reported by Richard Davis in Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “It’s 7:00 p.m., Consider the following example.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. A lack of raw materials and products from suppliers created supply chain disruptions. With that in mind, the application of freight data holds an additional value.

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

By putting data into the hands of the companies, business partners, and customers that want it, supply chain visibility helps all stakeholders track products from the point of manufacture to the final destination—and all points in between. 5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2021

In a thoughtful webinar today digital freight forwarder Zencargo co-Founder, Richard Fattal, and Bis Henderson ‘s Louisa Hosegood debated the unprecedented pressures in the global supply chain this year and how they jeopardise retailer’s profitability. Hope is not a strategy. Own the total.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Unpacking expected disruptions across the supply chain for manufacturers and distributors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact?

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Andre Luecht, Global Strategy Lead for Transportation, Logistics and Warehouse, Zebra Technologies. For example, the rose supply chain is global with countries like Ecuador, Colombia, Kenya, and the Netherlands growing, harvesting and shipping roses across the world. And like previous years, things can go wrong.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

COVID-19 and the subsequent economic fallout was a trying time for both businesses and supply chains in 2020. And while uncertainty still hangs over many businesses, others are adopting new practices to shore up their shipping strategies in a post-COVID marketplace. Preparing a successful shipping strategy for 2021.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain. Just when it seemed that 2024 would be a very welcome year of “normal” supply chains, the Red Sea crisis proved that for global supply chains, there is no such thing.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. SMEs vs. the big boys in the battle for US warehouse space.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 18, 2021

And, as ocean carriers introduce more blank sailings or skip ports to start improving the reliability percentage, that means the freight that was skipped is now added to the backlog of containers which will flow into the next vessel. A good example of how this plays out is in the case of congestion at the Port of Oakland.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

The affiliated companies, for example, contributed the lion’s share of EUR 30 million to the total increase in turnover of EUR 45.46 ” Logistics Strategy In particular, the locally managed locations were very successful in the free development of independent logistics services. .”

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Stord

MAY 30, 2022

We launched a brand new podcast, aptly titled, “ Supply Chain Therapy ” Each episode, our host and supply chain expert, Alex Kent, interviews different thinkers and operators in the space to provide you with actionable insights to help you make savvy decisions on either the physical or technological infrastructures of your logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

How does your company define success in the supply chain? Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight. Things go wrong in supply chains.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

In view of the global trend of omni-sourcing, DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading logistics company and part of DHL Group continues its strategic investments into emerging markets and fast-growing economies. Today, DHL Supply Chain announces a landmark investment of €500 million into the strategically located Latin American markets.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 23, 2021

If you’re currently shipping less than truckload (LTL) or underutilized truckload freight to retailers, a retail consolidation program might be the solution you need. The right shipping strategy is vital to ensure your products are where they need to be when they need to be there, especially in times of disruption. For example, at C.H.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

Early in my 19-year Amazon career, a preferred framework for continuous improvement along the supply chain emerged. Operators and decision makers followed the framework as the basis for the step-wise improvements Amazon made in its supply chain approach. Let me share an example.

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LandLink

MARCH 11, 2020

The debate over whether density-based pricing will succeed in toppling the traditional National Motor Freight Classification’s (NMFC) based pricing in the LTL industry is an ongoing debate. Back in the day, carriers in a battle over business after deregulation, were offering FAK (Freight All Kinds ) tariffs to get the business.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Successful goal-setting is a necessity for Freight Agents to run prosperous businesses. Tips for Freight Agents to Achieve Their Goals If you’re looking to really set yourself up for success when setting your goals, here are some tips you can put into place. The reward for our Platinum Agents is an all-expense paid vacation for two!

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

If you’re involved in any way in your company’s supply chain and logistics initiatives, the last year certainly put you and your team to the test. While some economic conditions and supply chain bottlenecks may begin to moderate, the challenges facing logistics professionals seem never-ending.

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Carter Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

The Benefits of Integrated Supply Chain Management. Having an integrated supply chain sounds impressive, but what does it actually mean and how does it differ from a non-integrated supply chain? A non-integrated supply chain department is disconnected and functions in silos. Eliminate Waste.

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