Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2018

It’s time to make inbound freight a priority and begin reaping the benefits of a program that creates win-win rewards for all supply chain partners. Unfortunately, few shippers make inbound freight a priority, and even fewer consider it a strategic supply chain initiative. Three Steps to Effective Inbound Freight Management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months. Both public and contract accounts have to negotiate prices and contracts. All have accessorial pricing for pallets, wrapping, labeling and other miscellaneous charges to be negotiated.

Third Party Logistics 145

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. Full Warehouses. Logistics is available. Vaccine Effectiveness.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2018

As a result, average shipment size has dwindled, driving increases in parcel freight spend. Shippers must recognize the importance of parcel in today’s age, as explained by Harold Friedman of Inbound Logistics , and enhance parcel cost control with these steps. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER. NEW WHITEPAPER.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

With over 30 years of information technology experience, he combines a broad range of experience in commercial management, operational sales, exceptional revenue growth and driving strategic perspectives in building success factors for clients and partners. Greenscreens.ai’s dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

The journey to digitize freight, while initially off to a slow start, has gained momentum in the last two or three years. They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. Online freight booking. Technology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019.

Supply Chain Design Software 285

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

The trouble today is finding authentic pairs which also do not cost an arm and a leg. This resulted in meaningful cost savings for our last mile delivery program overall,” he added. Serota said that both sides are “spending a lot of time at the negotiating table, and I am optimistic we will hear good news soon”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. Full Warehouses. Logistics is available. Vaccine Effectiveness.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

You have to work together in the spirit of cooperation and harmony to obtain the best results with your partnerships, be it with a logistics provider, supplier, transportation or warehousing partner. This principle says nothing about how to earn the trust needed to get someone to agree to a contract or how to negotiate a viable contract.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

The pandemic taught consumers that the most convenient and safest way to “get that thing” is to order it online and have it delivered, increasing not only the demand for qualified drivers but also the cost to hire. An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2023

ft in warehousing space. DHL offers a wide range of transportation options for the specific needs of the life sciences and healthcare industry, including air and ocean freight. DHL provides shared or dedicated warehousing and goods distribution solutions for storing raw materials, consumables, spare parts, and finished goods.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2016

It produces results at a fraction of the cost of full truckload (FT) or small package shipping. The Ideal TMS Helps Complete Warehouse Management. A poorly functioning warehouse is tantamount to a poorly functioning supply chain. The ideal TMS can maximize the efficiency of a warehouse and directly affect inventory management.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

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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. The need to integrate existing systems and offer the best pricing in the industry has never been greater. LEARN MORE.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Being a CEO is tough enough, let alone how difficult it is if you don’t have all of the skills and knowledge needed. Historically Supply Chain was considered to include Procurement, Warehousing, Freight and Logistics. These were viewed as back office, non-strategic functions that were necessary but not critical.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2023

Brad is a Principal at Third Axiom Solutions , a quick and cost-effective solution for delivering AI-based transportation analytics to your company and customers. Tusk’s technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 23, 2014

8) Go beyond unit cost In supplier selection/negotiation process, the first priority for most buyers is to find cheap suppliers (and other selection criteria are usually ignored). There are a couple of ways to determine this cost but each method yields totally different result.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

Prior to joining OneRail, Ron was the CRO at Turvo, a TMS solution provider that offers end-to-end communication and analytics solutions for freight brokers, 3PLs, shippers, and carriers. OneRail’s solution is designed to help businesses reduce delivery costs, improve customer satisfaction, and increase operational efficiency.

Supply Chain Design Software 212

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

10 Tips To Be A Successful Freight Broker! The Supply Chain industry provides vast employment opportunities, from procurement to warehouse inventory, management, and shipping. The terms freight broker and freight agent are often confused in the cargo and shipping sector. What Does A Freight Agent Do?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. The needs of yesteryear-clients were quite simple: get costs under control quickly.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. Fortunately, strategic planning can help you deliver your land cargo on-time , despite the abundant labor shortages. Fuel prices are also rising, increasing the price of goods and shipping prices.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Where customers receive products is not usually negotiable. Solarisation of warehousing is possible. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. Green Supply Chains – The Right Place at The Right Time.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Prior to starting KlearNow, Rick was on an executive career development track at DHL where he experienced multiple aspects of the business, including operations, process improvement, hub and gateway management, labor negotiations, special project management, and sales. Key Takeaways: The KlearNow Story. Clear customs exceptions quickly.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

These business changes create stress and demand logistics responsibilities like inventory management, shipping, returns, exchanges, and freight carrier coordination. Should you handle your e-commerce product fulfillment yourself or partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing and distribution provider ? Hidden Costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. HBR also cites technology’s ability to cut costs and to make “companies more agile and therefore better able to handle […] uncertainty and rapid change.” Faster order-to-cash.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

Tusk’s technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service. TPM annually presents the industry’s most in-depth program delving into the most pressing challenges affecting container shippers in North America and globally.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2023

Founder and former CEO of FreightWatch, Barry is considered one of the originators of modern-day supply chain security standards and best practices that have been adopted by shippers of high-value freight worldwide. Customers include Microsoft, Bristol Myers Squibb, and many others. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Intermodal freight shipping has been around for decades, but it is growing in popularity due to its many benefits. Integrating intermodal shipping into your supply chain can bring significant cost-savings, increased levels of security, improved safety, and make shipments flexible. Cost-effective. Reliable and Secure.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. Full Warehouses. Logistics is available. Vaccine Effectiveness.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2017

Now, because of the costs involved in transporting freight, companies have a tendency to focus their attention and capital around the actual movement of goods. A trailer ships every three days and the average shipment distance is 200 miles at a cost of $400 per move, according to data from the U.S. Insurance premiums increase.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2019

Warehouse construction in the United States finally outpaced demand over the past three months. Vacant warehouse space is still difficult to find, but demand appears to have leveled out in recent months. Extra trucking capacity is driving rates down, giving shippers more pricing power.

Warehousing 78

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a blog by one of our affiliate partners, Global Vision Group , a Federal Maritime Commission licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF). Negotiations threaten to stretch well into 2015, but the ramifications of this could be felt much longer.

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