Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” For the rest of my comments and Brian Hodgson’s presentation, watch the webinar archive.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The intralogistics and energy experts of the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider STILL gave a comprehensive overview of the different energy systems during a recent “Energy” webinar and explained the advantages and disadvantages of each system in a clear and hands-on way.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2023

I personally meet with many software vendors in the space every year in order to better understand their most recent projects, product changes, personnel changes, and investment direction. Consider if you can allocate time for conferences and shows where you would have the opportunity to meet software vendors.

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Technology solutions for last-mile fulfillment have emerged as the quickest, most practical way to meet these steep consumer demands. To access the complete set of insights, view the webinar here: Watch the Webinar. Building your own solution presents a valid case, if the requirements are unique to your organization.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2018

My wife asked me that question as I was heading out a few weeks ago to give a talk on transportation management systems (TMS) to a group of supply chain and logistics professionals at a CSCMP New England Roundtable meeting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although each of these needs has always been present, many shippers were able to achieve these feats through in-house solutions. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post 3PL Logistics Companies Up Services to Continue to Meet the Needs of Shippers appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. That is why key production scheduling information takes center stage at our S&OP meetings. We can take decisions in a meeting or in a week’s time.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. That is why key production scheduling information takes center stage at our S&OP meetings. We can take decisions in a meeting or in a week’s time.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2019

Companies can support the event and meet drivers by participating as a sponsor. Monthly Webinars. Participate in our monthly webinar series and share the links with your colleagues. These webinars are free to both members and potential members, and the presenters are offering their expertise for your benefit.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 8, 2018

A recent webinar presented by DHL explores some of the ways that small and mid-sized companies can benefit from cross-border e-commerce, and how they can begin to plot a successful global course. Or that one out of every US$10 spent on cross-border e-commerce involves an express delivery option?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2015

at the Corporate Headquarters Presenting the Carrier Partner of the Year Award at an Evening Gala. a North American third party logistics company with a focus on North American over the road transportation management, announces they have presented long time carrier partner, Dayton Freight Lines Inc. Eagan, MN) – Cerasis, Inc.,

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Not surprisingly, some of the trucking trends that move drivers forward will also be those that present new challenges and opportunities for such a vital industry as commercial driving. Meeting Government Regulations and Laws. 2017 Trucking Trends. More Industry Interdependence. Finding Ways to Increase Efficiencies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

With a focus on quality, reliability and innovation, STILL prides itself on being able to meet the requirements of small, medium and large size organisations. Following these meetings STILL UK then ensure the rest of the business are informed about the new systems through short ‘toolbox talk’ presentations. Aiming High.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.” We had a great turnout with over 250 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

This presents opportunities for developing new revenue streams, an exciting challenge to logistics professionals. The reverse logistics system software program elements and functions provided should be streamlined, centralized, coordinated to meet lean operating standards, and built for ease of use with the transportation management system.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Meanwhile, technology is stepping up to meet the added pressures and demand on the industry, and your company needs to understand where it will be felt the most. Automated technology, including autonomous trucks, drones, and unpacking processes, will be required to meet this need. Logistics Tech Will Become Data-Driven.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

The end result of both projects will be presented to senior Staples leadership at the end of the engagement. The experiential learning opportunity allows students to solve real business problems to help corporations meet challenges. The work brings out a new perspective in supply chain risk management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2016

It is these factors that must be considered in with regards to this group and how you present information to them. With the advent of eCommerce , the logistics industry has experienced a great impact with a supply chain that has multiple channels and is quickly changing in order to meet the needs of the consumer.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

While the shippers were the kingpins during the recession, carriers have the upper hand at the present time. Meeting in the Middle. The latter cost is a result of carriers being more selective in what they transport and for whom. Carriers as a whole have levied surcharges and increased rates for shippers.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Effectiveness of safety meetings (3). It’s true that risk is always present in the workplace, but best-in-class organizations diligently carry out strategies that reduce risk where they can. Other contributing factors that fall within this pillar can include: Leadership’s ability and willingness to be participative. Risk Reduction.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

They should offer controlled and accurate data that is presented in a manner that speaks specifically to your organization's objectives and initiatives, producing KPIs specific to departments responsible for their consideration. It is purely a metric of manufacturing’s ability to meet customer requirements.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Even custom-built kitchens can now be ordered via Homedepot.com, so the demand for more than just delivery is present, explains Supply Chain Digest. Shippers’ Last Mile Logistics Strategies Must Evolve to Meet Renewed Demands. In fact, more than 30 percent of revenue for furniture and appliance sales comes from eCommerce sites.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Finally, there is also resources needed in your transportation department, since there no longer has to be an employee present to handle these sorts of tasks. This can give you, as the shipper, better insight into whether or not your transportation management services provider is truly meeting your needs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

However, the diversity of the supply chain, and the importance of timely shipping and customer service, presents a unique challenge at best through several festive celebrations all year long. Some facilities see orders soar ninefold — but taking nine times as long to meet demand isn’t an option.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

A contradicting view presented by JOC.com and Freightwaves.com , says that while earlier in the year, trucks utilization was at its full capacity, it has come down to 94 – 95 percent. For 2019, according to this article in Reuters, the American Trucking Association (ATA) predicts a 2.3 and 2 percent respectively.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 2, 2015

He takes Hiro to the robotics lab at his university, where Hiro meets Tadashi’s friends, and Baymax, a personal healthcare robot Tadashi created. Hiro is a 14-year-old robotics genius who spends his time participating in back alley robot fights. His older brother, Tadashi, worried that Hiro is wasting his potential.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

Automated data capture, analysis, and presentation through dashboards helps you see what is going on in your company. Scalability to meet growing demand and usage. As we begin the second quarter of 2017, let us take a moment to think about why TMS automation begets more efficiency. A TMS Works Independently.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

The Present State and Benefits of Collaboration. For shippers, the obvious benefit of logistics providers as 4PLs and collaboration is addressing the demand for reduced costs of shipping, concerns over the driver shortage , and the need to improve existing fleet and compliance measures to meet changes in regulatory requirements.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Managers should consider an appropriate combination of company-owned & outsourced transportation to meet their needs. This data must be not only present, but also running in harmony over all systems. The Adverse Affect of Not Understanding the Transportation Supply Chain’s Role.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

However, the diversity of the supply chain, and the importance of timely shipping and customer service, presents a unique challenge at best through several festive celebrations all year long. Some facilities see orders soar ninefold — but taking nine times as long to meet demand isn’t an option.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

An employee may upload a corporate presentation from his or her desktop PC to a cloud storage service, then access it from a personal iPad to show at a client site, for example. The term refers not only to mobile workers and mobile devices, but also to the mobility of corporate data.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Can the system offer specialized functionality to meet the unique delivery needs of your vertical market? Accounting services are also present. If so, does the vendor have an established reputation for serving the needs of business of this size? Does the system support all modes of shipping within your operation?

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2023

“Southeastern Freight Lines and Old Dominion Freight Lines have consistently demonstrated their dedication to providing top-notch transportation solutions and going above and beyond to meet our customers’ needs,” said Bobby Harris, CEO of BlueGrace Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

It helps me adjust when I’ve got a work center overloaded to another work center and presents other options. The capacity planning screen is a good visual tool to help better planning and scheduling, and obviously meet the customer needs at the same time.

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