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Electronic Data Interchange or EDI in Transportation: Breaking Down What it is and How It Works

GlobalTranz

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry.

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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. Freight rates have surged due to increased demand for ocean and rail transport, particularly for industries like consumer goods and industrial manufacturing.

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Digital Transport Documents: They’re Not Emailed PDFs

Talking Logistics

If you transport goods by road in Europe, you are very familiar with CMR — that is, the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road. As described by the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business: The [CMR] was developed in 1956. [It]

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Transportation Strategies for Continued Success

Logistics Viewpoints

The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). A TES is generally mode specific and lack optimization capabilities, but for shippers with simpler transportation requirements, that is often all they need.

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How Data Analytics Can Solve the Challenges Faced by SC Leaders in Discrete Manufacturing

From consumer electronics to automotive manufacturing, most of the global economy’s largest industries rely on some form of discrete manufacturing. Congested seaports stalling transportation of much needed materials and goods. Difficulty forecasting demand due to constant supply chain disruptions.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

Logistics Viewpoints

With the ability to carry larger payloads over extended distances, autonomous vehicles are better suited for transporting bulk goods between distribution centers and other logistics hubs. Tesla and TuSimple are investing in self-driving truck technology to increase operational efficiency over longer transport routes.

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Editor’s Choice: What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. It’s important to know how white glove services and transportation management go together.