Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2013

While the stalemate continues in Washington, things keep moving forward in the world of supply chain and logistics. Robinson Strengthens Anti-Cargo Theft Strategy. ” It would be the supply chain software equivalent of Taco Bell’s Chulapa Supreme. Ryder’s Natural Gas Fleet Surpasses 15 Million Miles.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

To coordinate, contracts can be made with direct links in the supply chain, but how can organizations coordinate with the suppliers’ suppliers or the customers’ customers? However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g.,

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Supply chains, both international and domestic, are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and enhance performance at the same time. It is a challenge that is giving supply chain executives headaches and all the while squeezing their profit margins. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Managing Risk.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 27, 2017

According to Gartner Research Director Andrew Downard, IoT enabled devices power supply chain planning by letting you continuously sense, communicate, analyze and act. This can be accomplished through an API-based economy. That only helps you know what the conditions are right now.

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Logility

JUNE 29, 2021

News headlines may have you believe that supply chains across all categories are running amok. Cargo stuck in the Suez Canal, a gas pipeline breach, an overburdened power grid, and shortages in lumber, plastics, and semiconductors – all these events in the last few months should make any supply chain executive nervous.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 8, 2024

Termed AutoPilot Central , the application enables supply chain executives to get an aggregated bird’s eye view across multiple warehousing sites and, more importantly, rank them and take corrective action for areas not meeting service requirements to mitigate risk across a supply chain execution network.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Were any shipments damaged or otherwise subject to cargo insurance claims? Understanding the total cost of transportation means understanding the costs and factors affecting spend in each leg of the supply chain. Blockchain gives supply chain executives a clear view of all transportation costs, where they are occurring, and why.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2017

My prediction started to come true in May with the WannaCry cyber attack, which caused significant disruptions around the world (see The WannaCry Cyberattack: Another Warning for Supply Chain Executives ). South Florida Container Terminal, for example, said dry cargo could not be delivered and no container would be received.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Most shippers and supply chain executives have already experienced effects of the shortage in their business and are now seeking long-term strategies for capacity. Top options for shippers include: Positive Carrier Relationships. 3PL Support.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 19, 2021

I recently chatted with Ron Lazo, vice president of professional services at Manhattan Associates, for an upcoming Air Cargo World podcast and I asked Ron what his customers are telling him about their current and future transportation needs. “Customers want data,” Ron said.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I’d welcome the opportunity to meet with supply chain executives to discuss your research questions and objectives for the coming year, and with technology companies and 3PLs to get an update on your products and services. Thirteen Years After 9/11, A New Attempt To Screen 100 Percent of Cargo Containers ( Roll Call ).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Cargo Owners Complain of ‘Total Mess’ Shipping Goods to Asia (WSJ – sub. Automated Truck Firm Raises $60 Million (WSJ – sub. Turnpike travelers will see semi-autonomous trucks on the road this year (Cleveland.com). These Giant Drones Could Seriously Disrupt the Shipping Industry (NBC News).

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2015

Supply Chain Execution in Real Time – You can see your orders and your supply chain in real time so that you can be sure everything is going smoothly. This is great for companies that work with larger amounts of cargo and have issue with receiving too little or too much.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

TIA was founded in 1978 by a small group of supply chain executives. TIA membership runs the gamut from startups and family-owned businesses to global supply chain organizations. Topics include Carrier Selection, Cargo Claims, Combating Fraud, Government Freight, and more.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference LINK ($1,095 to $1,595, Depending on Membership and Registration Date) Dates: February 24 – 27, 2019 in Orlando, Florida The RILA LINK conference focuses on giving retail supply chain executives a review of emerging technologies and the opportunities through logistics service providers.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

She writes, “Supply chains depend heavily on cross-border situations where smart [i.e., Addressing supply chain complexity. 8] Kasey Panetta, “ Why Blockchain Matters to Supply Chain Executives ,” Smarter with Gartner , 9 July 2018. ”[3].

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. economy, is it time for President Obama to intervene ?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Supply chain executives have one less thing to worry about this year: the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have reportedly reached a tentative labor contract agreement. operations for UPS.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

Retail supply chain management has always been a complicated and complex process. But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Among the critical use cases to be served by Qualcomm Aware are cold chain distribution, utility asset monitoring, cargo shipment tracking, warehouse and inventory managemen t.”

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 3, 2020

For example, the National Cargo Security Council estimates the global financial impact of cargo losses exceeds $50 billion annually. With IoT monitoring, you gain business intelligence to identify weak links and opportunities for improvement in your supply chain. Customer experience.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 12, 2022

With a global pandemic continuing to place bumps on the track and the Russia-Ukraine war negatively impacting sourcing and other capabilities, disruption is the most common occurrence within international and domestic supply chains. Documentation and Paperwork Errors. Duplicate Charges and Freight Invoice Submission.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2024

west coast could decide to not unload Canada-bound cargo out of solidarity with a union of longshoremen in British Columbia that is also threatening to strike, pending a vote by a local of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union.

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3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 13, 2023

West Coast dockworkers who recently reached a tentative labor contract agreement were refusing to unload cargo that was originally destined to Canadian markets as a gesture of solidarity. The port disruption was estimated to have impacted upwards of a quarter of the potash trade destined for Southern Hemisphere farmers.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference LINK ($1,095 to $1,595, Depending on Membership and Registration Date). The RILA LINK conference focuses on giving retail supply chain executives a review of emerging technologies and the opportunities through logistics service providers.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

He is of the pioneers of supply chain execution software and understands the roles of automation and optimization in supply chain efficacy. . Patrick Burnson is the Executive Editor at Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review, a role he’s filled since 2007. Russell Goodman.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2024

Early this morning, more than 9,000 unionized workers were locked out by carriers Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) resulting in a halt to freight and bulk cargo transport operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

The latest report is refreshingly more candid in depicting the challenges and ills of the logistics and transportation services sector and the need for new thinking and added emphasis on shipper and cargo holder value and service’s needs. Readers who would like to obtain the full copy can access the report via the CSCMP web site.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 18, 2024

Providing at-a-glance insights – to include trailer usage, trip time and distance traveled without cargo. Strategically planning inventory pickup (backhauls) on return trips from deliveries – in ensuring thar semi-trailers are never empty.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The sub-text of this report is that much of the cargo that has been planned for either back-to-school, fall, and holiday related fulfillment is either in-transit or mostly already arrived at warehouses. The report’s cited data from the Freightos Baltic Index indicates that shipment of a 40-foot container from China to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

With overall industry fleet capacity expected to be in excess of global demand, shippers and beneficial cargo owners are in a better position to negotiate such concessions or elect to contract loads in the spot market.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

That stated, Maersk executives noted: “ proactive cost containment measures have been successful, and the Ocean contract negotiation season is proceeding in line with expectations. percent drop in cargo volumes.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

“You cannot merely keep different types of cargo anywhere in the warehouse, and then expect your staff to find it whenever needed. To organize your warehouse efficiently, you can bin locate your cargos. Use a bin locator system to make products easy to locate. The format of the bin number is entirely your decision.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Suez Canal, for example, is crucial for energy and cargo shipments moving between Asia and Europe. Final Thoughts There are a few key supply chain reports that supply chain executives really should read every year. Avoiding these critical chokepoints leads to higher costs because of longer journeys.

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3rdwave

MARCH 28, 2019

What’s more, that vessel will need to be repositioned twice without cargo, resulting in lost revenue for that asset. And so, it is my estimation that the use of blockchain in the supply chain isn’t quite as close to a reality as some people would have you believe.

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3rdwave

MARCH 28, 2019

What’s more, that vessel will need to be repositioned twice without cargo, resulting in lost revenue for that asset. And so, it is my estimation that the use of blockchain in the supply chain isn’t quite as close to a reality as some people would have you believe.

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