Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2016

As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. What are the main challenges global shippers face today? “It

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Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2014

When it comes to managing global supply chains, international transportation is where the rubber meets the road. But as many companies quickly find out, managing international transportation is very different from managing domestic transportation. Live Episode: Tuesday, July 15 at 12:00 ET.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As the logistics market continues to create supply chain disruption, shippers are looking for consultative support and solutions to help maintain a competitive advantage. Creating trucking efficiency through transportation management optimization is an essential part of supply chain management and network navigation.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Ocean carriers, freight forwarders and shippers are all trying to figure out when the current ocean shipping congestion will ease. Read more Will the Logistics Industry Finally Fully Embrace Supply Chain Technology? Read more Will the Logistics Industry Finally Fully Embrace Supply Chain Technology?

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2024

Summary: Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo In this podcast, Chris Cser, Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics, takes us on a journey through the complex world of global logistics. Learn about the complexities of handling unusual, high-value, and oversized global transportation.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2015

Many companies operating in the United States have achieved an inclusive look into their transportation spend, but unfortunately many companies that do business on a global level have struggled to achieve full freight process management. Understand the true size and scope of global transportation networks.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 7, 2019

There are 4 fundamental areas where global transportation is challenged. Three of these challenges are variants on traditional transportation challenges and the last is relatively new but growing in importance. Transportation Cost Management. Transportation Cost Management. Information Accessibility.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Freight payment and audit services have evolved considerably beyond their one-time scope of correcting errors and recouping spending for already-paid freight bills, particularly in the United States. Freight Audit Benefits. of the freight invoices. Freight Bill Post Audit. The discrepancies can be as much as 8.8%

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2017

Change is the only real constant when managing global supply chains, regardless of the type of goods or any other supply chain attribute; change is driving your supply chain. Allow for ‘what if’ transportation analysis. Jimmy Dean.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 18, 2023

The report also found that global transportation costs have fallen below their long-term average thanks to lessening pressures on shipping, rail, air and road freight.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2014

When it comes to managing global transportation, having end-to-end visibility of orders, shipments, and other transactions (down to the item level) is a foundational requirement. Traditional transportation management (TM) solutions have been a functional application because that’s how customers have seen the market.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Transportation Management Challenges in E-Commerce Although e-commerce represents an excellent opportunity for shippers, it results in the creation of additional challenges in managing freight spend and moving products. This is regardless of whether freight consolidation was used or not. Lowered freight spend.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

While we all think that we measure time in the same way, that can change inside a complex global supply chain. Technically, Free Time is not free; you pay for it in your transportation costs. How do you account for Free Time across your global supply chain? Automation.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

What If Your Supply Chain Had A Control Tower? Wouldn’t you want that same sort of control over your supply chain? She is an avid reader and supply chain lead, specializing in the area of end-end supply chain and control tower. What are the key features of the supply chain control tower?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2024

Backed by Ajlan & Bros and SF Express, they offer a comprehensive suite of solutions including express delivery, e-commerce fulfillment, warehousing, and freight forwarding across air, ocean, and road. Key Takeaways: Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut AJEX is a global transportation and logistics company based in Saudi Arabia.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2021

From humble beginnings in 1919 as a moving company in Jacksonville, Florida, The company has grown into a $600-million global transportation, relocation management and logistics company, serving 180 countries with 2,000 employees around the globe. Resilience – The pandemic has reinforced the importance of resilient supply chains.

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NFI Industries

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Similarly, air cargo has been a viable mode of global transportation and has contributed to expanding markets for many shippers. This year has been challenging for air freight. Since then, air has been an essential vessel for people and goods to travel the globe. READ MORE.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2021

I have tough news for freight shippers yearning for relief in their global transportation network: It’s going to get worse before it gets better.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Managing a global supply chain network requires the ability to manage and control both global transportation execution and the associated freight spend. In a constantly shifting and competitive global trading environment, it is increasingly important to control all costs across the entire supply chain.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 17, 2013

American Shipper recently released its annual benchmark report entitled “ Global Transportation Management Benchmark Study: Climbing the Visibility Sophistication Ladder.” It is an excellent report covering a number of pertinent industry aspects and challenges around developing visibility sophistication globally.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Many companies operating in the United States have achieved an inclusive look into their transportation spend, but unfortunately many companies that do business on a global level have struggled to achieve full freight process management. Why is that? How are leading companies managing customs and regulatory compliance?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

The new rail service is up to 50 percent faster than ocean freight and up to 70 percent less costly than air freight. Mode shift is one of the key trends related to international transportation, a topic I will discuss next week on Talking Logistics with Ross Romine, VP of Global Transportation Services at LEGACY Supply Chain Services.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 3, 2013

When Jim Cafone, Vice President, Supply Chain, Pfizer Inc., Cafone used this personal mishap at MIT CTL’s Crossroads conference this June to illustrate the power of the cloud, and why Pfizer is using the technology to provide an end-to-end view of its supply chain.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In a constantly shifting and competitive global trading environment, it is increasingly important to control all costs across the entire supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2016

If the start and end point of a company’s supply chain followed a straight and narrow path, software solutions would be simple to create. In reality, the supply chain looks more like a freeway interchange filled with twist, turns, and crossing lanes. Anthony has 16+ years of transportation and software experience.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2015

Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2015. Want a Better Supply Chain? Here Are 4 Reasons to Outsource Your Transportation Management. The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). Bitcoin: A New Supply Chain Operating System?

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S.

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Tailwind

APRIL 20, 2021

From real-time supply chain tracking to smart telematics systems, there are several tools that promise to refine freight operations and create a more streamlined supply chain. Its main draw, in the context of freight and logistics, is the security and transparency it offers. Using a Web-based TMS System.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

Global supply chains tie the planet together, providing goods to consumers, jobs to workers, and dividends to shareholders. And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line.

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Freightos

AUGUST 28, 2018

Freight has not been impervious. Modes of transportation and communication evolved, culminating today in instant-gratification last-mile/last-touch, in a world of one-hour delivery and online bookings. On that basis, most of the transportation industry in the United States was deregulated in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. So sad, so senseless.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 8, 2019

Managing global freight is ladened with challenges. Demands on the transportation teams are growing as political posturing ramps up causing rapid disruption to global supply chains. The global TMS functionality necessary to support execution control are: Freight contract management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Unfortunately, this means an already-strained transportation industry will have additional needs. Reshoring Initiative.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. In a prior published commentary, we provided highlights of March and Q1-2022 global production indices along with their implications. That compares to $9,279.46

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, global TMSs deliver crucial functionality.

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