Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Unisys has unveiled ‘Unisys Logistics Optimization’ , a new quantum-powered solution designed to help organizations solve complex logistics optimization challenges in seconds. This is where Unisys Logistics Optimization steps in.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 24, 2021

Pick your country, but you will find the same story: there are not enough drivers to meet transportation demand and the situation is not likely to change for years. The issues facing the transportation market are structural—even increasing salaries dramatically has not created a flood of driver applicants.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. The first of the transportation trends is the network effect is at the heart of supply chain transformation.

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Log-hub

MARCH 29, 2024

This latest release marks a significant advancement in Log-hub’s mission to empower businesses with transformative tools for operational excellence. This level of flexibility optimizes product allocation, number, and location of facilities, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency. With Log-hub 4.1

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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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CLX Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Proper transportation management can help you mitigate risk, better control shipping speed, increase efficiency and adaptability, and lower costs. Do: Use a Good Transportation Management System. Transportation management systems have quickly become a necessity in the logistics industry, but not all TMS products are the same.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Transporting big machines and equipment is a massive task in industries like construction and mining. Understanding Heavy Equipment Hauling Heavy equipment hauling transports oversized and overweight loads beyond standard legal road limits. Safety Concerns : Ensuring secure transport and minimizing accident risks.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals. Inbound Logistics. Sandra Beckwith.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Optimizing truckload freight spend is essential in today’s freight market. As the world of transportation continues to evolve, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are effectively utilizing certain methods along with modern data platforms to meet the demands of today’s supply chains. Request a SONAR Demo.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 18, 2022

Learn how to optimize these costs to keep your supply chain running smoothly without paying exorbitant amounts for shipping. Ways you can optimize your freight costs. ” This assumption is far from the truth as there are several ways to optimize freight costs without complicating logistics. Reduce shipping frequency.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

Inbound logistics activities typically include transportation, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, quality control inspections, and scheduling. Outbound logistics activities include order processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution channel management, and customer support.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Many companies are achieving this transformation by adopting modular, elastic DC technologies – including AI and robotics – that provide continuous warehouse optimization without replacing their current monolithic and static warehouse systems. Optimization software can also be a “soft” alternative to investing in more steel (i.e.,

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

A robust platform optimized and designed for adaptability will provide the best framework for supply chain processes. Visibility is vital in this new normal that the shipping and logistics industry finds itself in regarding managing transportation processes. Modern automated tools and hosting platforms for logistics planning.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

In the realm of rail freight transportation, businesses often encounter a myriad of challenges when dealing with railroads. By highlighting viable alternatives to subpar rail service, we’ll empower shippers with the knowledge and assurance that superior options are available to meet your rail transportation needs.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Most recently, we encountered Angel Flight West , a non-profit organization that is using AIMMS to optimize flight routes for families in need. I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 14, 2024

By incorporating these elements, firms can enhance operational efficiency, reduce risks, and meet customer expectations. Discover how these crucial factors work together to optimize supply chain management. Meeting Customer Demands: Today’s consumers expect fast, reliable service. What is Supply Chain Visibility?

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Stord

MAY 3, 2018

But for most companies, logistics and transportation are, at best, a supporting line of business and, at worst, a distraction. Amazon, Walmart, and other leading enterprises win by ensuring that their product is close to the customer, optimized for the best shipping time, and held in the correct quantity.

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Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. And as supply chains continue to grow in scale and complexity to meet these demands, so do the costs. Market trends also continue to evolve faster than ever.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2021

Today’s article is from Open Sky Group and highlights the need for a smarter transportation management system. Smart operators were able to scale their workforces to meet fluctuating demands. And, more often than not, it was a modernized, intelligent approach to transportation management that gave them the critical edge.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 14, 2023

Once found, a reliable supplier that meets your specifications can be hard to replace. Transport — Raw materials are transported in bulk by a freight shipping company to the manufacturing facility. Transporting Finished Goods — Just like raw materials, finished goods are shipped in bulk by freight shipping companies.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

In the US, CLX Logistics and a global chemistry company with leading market positions (the Company) have been working together to implement continuous transportation improvement projects— and that program is now expanding to the Company’s European group. Should raw materials be produced domestically or imported?

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

In the US, CLX Logistics and a global chemistry company with leading market positions (the Company) have been working together to implement continuous transportation improvement projects— and that program is now expanding to the Company’s European group. Should raw materials be produced domestically or imported?

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Using transportation management software (TMS) is a powerful way to gain control and visibility over your supply chain. But trying to decide which transportation management provider to use can be overwhelming. There are so many different software platforms available and providers who offer transportation management software.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Most recently, we encountered Angel Flight West , a non-profit organization that is using AIMMS-based optimization to plan flights for families in need. I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

Navigating the Complexities of Shipping During Grilling Season When shipping perishable items like meats, maintaining optimal temperatures throughout the journey is vital. From processing facilities to retail stores or consumers’ doorsteps, every step must meet strict temperature requirements.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

On today’s Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes Bob Malley, CEO of Pierbridge , a company offering enterprise shipping technology aiding logistics entities & shippers in managing parcel shipping more effectively to meet the challenges of omnichannel shipping. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” Download White Paper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

While bear markets are known for their economic uncertainty and declining stock prices, bull markets are characterized by investor optimism and rising asset values. With reduced consumer spending and decreased orders, companies must optimize operations to maintain profitability.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

No longer a stand-alone tool for routing and carrier selection, the TMS is fast becoming a central communications hub whose spokes extend deep into the supply chain ecosystem. Fortunately, the tools that support the freight-booking process are also better than they’ve ever been. That’s good news for shippers. DC Velocity.

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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.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Time To Read: 4 minutes Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) plays a critical role in ensuring that individuals with medical needs can access healthcare services safely and efficiently. Managing transport operations can be challenging, especially with the traditional way of manually managing scheduling, dispatching and billing.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 13, 2022

Synchronizing numerous logistics operations often gets perplexing, so shippers and retailers keep looking for optimal solutions for their supply chains. A transportation management system (TMS) represents digital software that helps businesses plan, execute, and optimize logistics operations. Reduced transportation costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Embrace digital tools such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to provide real-time visibility into your shipments, creating a seamless flow of information that fosters trust and strengthens your partnership. Collaborate closely with your carriers to optimize loading schedules and minimize wait times.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Most recently, we encountered Angel Flight West , a non-profit organization that is using AIMMS-based optimization to plan flights for families in need. I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

And a new solution, that applies machine learning to making better ongoing transportation routing and mode decisions, is particularly interesting. Coupa meets this definition. Using supply chain design to help time the investment and select the optimal location is a perfect use case.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

ThroughPut’s AI-powered Supply Chain software predicts Demand, reorients Production Capacity, reassigns Warehouse Space, and reorders Materials optimally, so businesses minimize overpromising and under-delivering. The waste occurs because supply chain data is in separate silos and decisions are made to optimize locally – not globally.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

From optimizing operational efficiency to maximizing cost savings, organizations must navigate a complex landscape of competing priorities and evolving market dynamics. Organizations leverage AI-powered tools to automate routine tasks, extract actionable insights from large datasets, and optimize real-time procurement strategies.

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