The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2025

Prior to joining Metafora, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. They partner with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and build software to fuel their growth. Welcome to the new way forward.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. This optimism is buoyed by the fact that 55% of importers have their inventories in check, anticipating a stronger freight demand in the coming year.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape. 10 Freight RFP Components for Success. Capacity strategy. Company background. Use data to drive the RFP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It’s really reduced a lot of sales friction. Show us the best way to fix the freight delays!” And while supply chain solution vendors are building some of these capabilities, they can’t match all the things that we could do ourselves, or the speed at which we can do them. This has been a real game changer for sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost. I’m glad we had our leadership and strategy in place,” Mr. Guffina said.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

An optimized supply chain is one that is as efficient as possible; it is more likely to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction rates, and add value for stakeholders. Using an offshore vendor to manufacture a component for a larger automotive assembly is a typical example. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2021

Companies look to 4PLs to manage their freight operations and service providers through supply chain planning, day-to-day execution and strategic recommendations that reduce company freight costs, improve operational processes and give businesses a competitive advantage. Carrier relationships. Supply Chain Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. The right procurement strategy ensures that organizations: Mitigate risks before they escalate. Want to future-proof your procurement function?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

These intelligent, strategy-driven solutions help the entire end-to-end value chain enact a fast, coordinated response not only across functions but also across multiple trading partners. The retail customer completes close to 100,000 store deliveries per year, working with both an import and domestic vendor base.

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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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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

The concept of actionable intelligence is about using technology and software to ensure company goals reflect industry strategy and demands. Furthermore, system integration brings disjointed systems together, allowing for better communication, added expenses and reduction of backlogs. Why Work With a 3PL? What About 3PLs Offering TMS?

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Boeing and Airbus Supply Chain Strategy Boeing wants to encourage more flight frequency and direct route using a smaller capacity aircraft. Then they decide to outsource many things such as the design, testing and production of key components to key industrial partners and try to reduce number of components that go to assembly.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Among the many supply chain initiatives taking place today, vendor-managed inventory (VMI) has become an increasingly effective process and business model to help organizations share risk and information between vendors and customers — while benefitting from lower stockouts, reduced uncertainty and lower costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2022

He has advised carriers and 3PLs to create and implement long-term strategies enabled through organizational change and operational efficiency. Passionate about the future of freight, Peter and Metafora are moved by the impact people and technology have on businesses, and the ability each have to make substantial impacts tomorrow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. The result is a reduction in pre-assembly from 30 to 10 days, in delivery times by up to 10 weeks, and overall production costs by 20 to 25 percent. And now on to this week’s logistics news. billion.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. The traditional leader values cost reduction but is blind on how to value time. Show the technology vendors touting digital and AI transformation the door. The ride is uphill, but the visibility is low.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. Freight Forwarding Will Undergo Digital Transformation. Freight forwarders will have great opportunities in 2018 to take advantage of the increased demand on shippers. Freight and Trucking Rates Will Evolve.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 7, 2020

I think it’s time we started spreading the good news: when you harness demand and inventory planning to slash unnecessary expenses and improve service to customers, you also reduce waste and support sustainability. Having the right inventory in the right location brings a variety of waste-reduction benefits.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2024

Here are the trends our Blue Yonder Industry Strategy team sees for the upcoming quarter: Supply Chain and Technology Supply chains will remain volatile with escalating disruptions as a result of extreme weather effects and unrest across the globe. Speak to one of our Industry Strategy leaders today! Reach out at blueyonder.com.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping. Smart logistics strategies can reduce wastage and improve operational costs. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

But SHIFEX, the freight forwarder rate index, recently recorded the lowest ocean freight rate between China and the port of Long Beach in 24 months —a rate of $3,500 to move a 40-foot container. The signals tend to lag what is happening in the market and companies tend to be slow to cut production.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” Rising Freight Spend . So, what can you do outside that cycle?”. Getting started.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

I began to focus on the use of technology and strategy to help logistics companies tackle growing consumer demand – the new “need it now” culture. BluJay customers include five of the top 10 food and beverage companies, 32 of the top 40 LSPs, and 24 of the top 25 freight forwarders.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

Companies that track this data can then implement and create new supply chain strategies that align with their overall business goals and customer expectations. Rebills happen when something changes about the shipment after the original freight quote was issued.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

As a result, warehouse managers must implement waveless picking strategies, such as order streaming, to gain control over inventory flow and push warehouse efficiency forward. Implement Vendor Compliance Programs. Audits are crucial to reducing warehouse problems and improving inventory flow as well.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 31, 2018

There are other considerations to which we might be tempted to give top billing, but safety is the only one that makes the cut. Order picking and distribution of any kind is a time-sensitive business, but when workers feel rushed, corners get cut —?and Ask Your Vendors for Insight. Reduce Changes of Custody.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

By 2020, the value of B2B e-commerce will surpass $1 trillion, and manufacturers, distributors, retailers, reverse logistics managers, third-party freight brokers and logistics services providers are working to keep up with the trend. In other words, e-commerce and TMS use must become a single part of an effective logistics strategy.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Instead of having periods of peaks and lulls, orders continue to flood the warehouse on an ongoing basis, and being able to incorporate incoming pick tickets into existing picking strategies can mean the difference between success and failure. Going back to reverse logistics, consumers expect a hassle-free, cost-free returns process.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But what exactly is supplier collaboration, and how can it be effectively implemented to enhance supply chain performance, reduce costs, and contribute to broader business objectives? The result is a vehicle that meets market demands for sustainability and performance while reducing time to market and production costs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

RPA can automate critical yet repetitive processes, driving increased efficiency, error reduction and faster throughput. This reduces costs, errors, and inefficiencies. Freight Management. Freight management is driven by time-critical, manual tasks. Another area where RPA is coming to the fore is in communication.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

Worst Case Scenarios for Freight Brokers with Lisa Bruno. Lisa Bruno and Joe Lynch talk about the worst case scenarios for freight brokers. They also have Technology Strategy: With a true technology strategy, you can have laser focus on your objectives, agility to solve your most important problems first, and then scale as needed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 16, 2023

Körber acquired enVista’s Enspire Commerce platform and its Freight Audit and Payment (FAP) service in 2022. About a year ago, private equity firm KKR invested in Körber SCS, providing capital for the company’s strategy to build out an end-to-end platform of supply chain software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Supply chain technology vendors and technology-based third-party logistics firms received VC investments totaling $15.4 The acquisitions have mainly come from logistics service providers – who are looking to use cutting-edge technology to improve their services – and technology companies. billion in 2024.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

We've schedule pick ups with the vendors of our shipper customers. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement. About Mark McEntire . Mark earned a B.S. About Emerge.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. The bundling of production and transportation costs into vendor contracts is one reason behind this difficulty.

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