Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Red Sea Crisis and Early Peak Season Surge Disrupt Global Supply Chains for some SMBs Judah Levine July 24, 2024 Since early May, supply chains have faced significant disruptions due to congestion caused by Red Sea diversions and an early start to ocean freight’s peak season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) refers to process automation that combines process steps with decision models or business rules with little to no human oversight. It is typically applied to high-volume transactional processes with limited variation and clearly outlined business rules or decision models. Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transform

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

There are no shortages of startups in the supply chain and logistics industry, but there is none bigger than Google at the moment. I wrote that back in March 2022 in a post titled, “Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain And Logistics.” Here’s more of what I wrote at the time: The company is placing. Read more The post Google Keeps Expanding in Logistics Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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John Galt

JULY 24, 2024

Inspired by Breaking's debut in the Olympic Games, we draw parallels with supply chains and explore strategies for successful NPIs.

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The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

AI & ML technology integrations provide broad advantages for supply chain management.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 24, 2024

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 6 Key Use Cases of Conversational AI in Healthcare Industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2024

Your daily responsibilities as a demand planner are anything but straightforward. Central to your role, you are tasked with predicting future demand patterns, a challenge that has grown increasingly complex. Inaccurate forecasts can lead to disruptions across the entire supply chain, impacting everything from material flows to cash flows. These challenges are exacerbated by a reliance on traditional systems and spreadsheets, which often falter amid constant market disruptions and fluctuations in

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 24, 2024

By Serge Marques (pictured) Business Development Manager for Trimble, France The post Strain will increase on transportation networks during the Olympic & Paralympic Games in Paris appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

JULY 24, 2024

Enable Optimized Decision-Making In today’s fast-paced business environment, achieving alignment across all departments and trading partners is crucial for sustainable success. Effective Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) plays a crucial role in enhancing this business alignment. As highlighted in the article “ 5 Key Benefits of S&OP for Your Supply Chain ,” S&OP is a powerful tool to ensure all parts of the organization are working towards common goals.

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 24, 2024

By Steve Bomgardner (pictured) Vice President of Shipping & Offshore, Pole Star Global The post From Crisis to Contingency: Evaluating the Effects of Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse on Maritime Trade appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2024

The global semiconductor chip shortage has starkly demonstrated the importance—and challenges—of managing supplier risk. When automakers couldn’t get the chips they needed, production lines halted, profits took a hit, and the global economy was impacted. If you’re a supply planner or procurement professional, you’re all too familiar with the challenge of coordinating multiple suppliers, each with different lead times.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Keith Peterson and Joe Lynch discuss simplifying the complex: NMFC to undergo major changes in 2025. Keith is the Director of Operations at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Summary: Simplifying the Complex: NMFC to Undergo Major Changes in 2025 In this new podcast interview, join Joe Lynch and industry expert Keith Peterson as they delve into the nuances of Less Than T

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 24, 2024

CBRE Analyzes Top 100 Lease Deals by Size in 1H 2024

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Keith Peterson and Joe Lynch discuss LTL innovation: how NMFTA is building a better future. Keith is the Director of Operations at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Summary: LTL Innovation: How NMFTA is Building a Better Future In this new podcast interview, join Joe Lynch and industry expert Keith Peterson as they delve into the nuances of Less Than Truckload (LTL) shi

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

The Glovis Sun — carrying a couple thousand cars as its cargo — had recently traveled around Southern Africa, before arriving at the Port of Zeebrugge on July 18.

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Loginext

JULY 24, 2024

Uncover the hidden costs draining your fleet budget and learn how fleet management software can help save on fuel, maintenance, compliance, routes, and asset utilization. The post 5 Hidden Costs Draining Your Fleet Budget (and How Software Can Fix Them) appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

Mounting regulatory demands, customer expectations, and corporate sustainability targets have combined to create a swirling vortex in which fleet managers are under pressure to decarbonize their vehicles,

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Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Precoro

JULY 24, 2024

In many organizations, purchasing and finance teams often operate independently and lack sufficient understanding of each other's priorities and processes. This disconnect can lead to budgetary overruns, delayed procurement cycles, and increased errors in financial reporting due to the lack of shared data between departments. Precoro and NetSuite provide a compelling solution.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

FedEx will be using Mercedes-Benz Trucks' eActros 300 tractor for linehaul operations at the company's Parkhouse station in Stoke on Trent.

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Bristlecone

JULY 24, 2024

12 September 2024 – SAP Executive Exchange for Spend Management | Geneva, Switzerland The post September 12, 2024 – SAP Executive Exchange, Geneva appeared first on Bristlecone.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

Workers at the hub walked out on July 22, days after Amazon's Prime Day event that brought in $14.2 billion in sales.

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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Saleswarp

JULY 24, 2024

The terms “personalization” and “customization” have gained significant traction in eCommerce, often used interchangeably but with distinct meanings that can profoundly impact customer experiences. Understanding these nuances is crucial for delivering solutions that meet the dynamic needs of modern consumers. Personalization in eCommerce Personalization revolves around tailoring a user’s shopping journey based on their individual preferences, behavior, and past inte

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

Last year, the waterway saw a record 36 million tons of cargo pass through, of which more than half was super-chilled liquefied natural gas.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 24, 2024

Supply Chain Matters calls reader attention to a published report revealing that there is growing overcapacity conditions among China based manufacturers. This leads to a set of business and geo-political dynamics that provide added challenges in global based supply chain sourcing strategies. Growing China Based Production Overcapacity The Wall Street Journal has recently reported ( Paid subscription ) that multiple China based manufacturers are struggling amid conditions of rampart overcapac

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