The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

With an ever-increasing pool of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to outsource shipping needs to, understanding how to select the best 3PL is the difference between reaching your existing customers and gaining a new market share. Less than two decades ago, the concept of 3rd Party Logistics Companies were relatively unknown.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? The auto industry is still in the grip of a disorganized ocean shipping landscape, which has improved little even if the height of the pandemic is in the rearview mirror.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We take pride at Cerasis, as a third party logistics company who has developed a proprietary web-based transportation management system , to offer technology solutions to our shippers so they may remain as efficient as possible and have access to information at their fingertips. History of EDI and EDI In Transportation and Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 19, 2015

Yet, shipping remained similar to archaic supply chain practices until the advent of the digital age and the TMS provider. The greatest concern for businesses is their ability to obtain a high return on investment (ROI), especially in the last step of business—shipping. How much money will be required to obtain a new TMS?”.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Additionally, the use of metrics fosters positive relationships with coworkers and adherence to rulesets and best practices for the respective third-party logistics provider (3PL). On-Time Shipping. This involves monitoring for the late departure of shipping containers as well as premature completion of a specific freight loading time.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers. These include: .

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

It is growing much faster than the world’s economy and the rest of the logistics sector. Refrigerated storage refers to the storing of goods in a reduced temperature atmosphere. Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

It is growing much faster than the world’s economy and the rest of the logistics sector. Refrigerated storage refers to the storing of goods in a reduced temperature atmosphere. Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

It is growing much faster than the world’s economy and the rest of the logistics sector. Refrigerated storage refers to the storing of goods in a reduced temperature atmosphere. Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. 8 Action Items Shippers Can Take to Minimize the Cost Effects of DIM Pricing for Less-Than-Truckload Shipping. We hope you enjoy! 29 and Jan. 1, respectively. 29 and Jan.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

However, we are not referencing this kind of mobility when we are talking about mobility in manufacturing and logistics. The term refers not only to mobile workers and mobile devices, but also to the mobility of corporate data. Enterprise Mobility In Manufacturing Improving Logistics and Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

As a third-party logistics company focused on over the road transportation management, and having an LTL rating engine and web-based TMS for nearly 20 years (web-based even before Google!), Shippers structure a successful RFP when they align themselves with carriers that fit their shipping profile. Carefully select RFP questions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is “The Internet of Things” Impact on Manufacturing & Logistics?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. History of Supply Chain Management: Logistics Comes of Age.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog.

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Locus

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Locus’ own Walter Heil, SVP Developed Markets, led the “ Gain Competitive Advantage by Unleashing Your Logistics Excellence ” webinar session to demonstrate how retailers and other industry players can take advantage of this growth rate by leveraging technology to understand customer behavior and achieve positive business outcomes.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Transportation refers to the movement of product from one location to another as it makes its way from the beginning of a supply chain to the customer’s handle. This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years. third party logistics industry was at a healthy 4.5 Here are the details. The growth of the U.S. percent in 2010-2013. percent from 2013-2016.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand. Fortunately, third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) may be the solution.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. The transportation management system, or often referred to as TMS, is a great example of how this technology is being used to create a more interconnected space both digitally and physically.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

This may include research and development, product manufacturing, product packaging, and shipping processes. Nearshoring refers to when a company brings products closer to the US, which may not necessarily mean the products are manufactured in the US. Why Are Manufacturers Focusing on Reshoring and Nearshoring?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. To successfully mitigate the potential setbacks from shipping capacity crunch, your organization understand more about its current and projected driving forces.

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DynaSys

MAY 25, 2021

We will be following these blogs with a three part webinar series in June as well to go into more details. Suppliers, third party logistics suppliers, contract manufacturers, trucking and shipping companies as well as the most obvious customers. So let’s jump in and look at these ingredients. Why keep a secret? Collaborate 2.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 20, 2018

This is a must read for those who are looking to better manage full truckload freight moves for today’s challenging climate as well as any future market forces that may impact full truckload shipping! As shipping costs soar throughout 2018, shippers will be looking for ways to manage over the road modes better.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As the Pfizer vaccine is rolling out across the country this week, Major Dan Finkenstadt and I delivered a webinar, in which we identified a list of possible concerns and “hiccups” that may lie in store for distribution of the COVID vaccine. You can view the recording of the webinar and our key takeaways below.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 11, 2015

In the past few months, I’ve been actively following what’s happening in the global container shipping sector. I focused mainly on the “water side” and the big container ships now ruling the industry, so I somehow missed another surprising trend. Sign up for the webinar. The 4-point checklist to unlocking hidden potential.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

All such guidelines or rules are at this moment incorporated by reference into the TOS. Unless you are shipping food stuff, the delivery time will not affect the state of the goods and most people are reasonably understanding of the occasional late delivery. ANY PARTICIPATION IN THIS SITE WILL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. This is difficult for the average company since only one in two supply chains have source, make and deliver reporting through the same organization (reference Figure 1). It is usually driven by the logistics and transportation functions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Surging e-commerce, demand for faster and cheaper shipping, and unrelenting demand for superior customer service are enough to make any shippers has been, but as shipping costs soar throughout 2018, shippers will be looking for ways to manage over the road modes better. Reverse logistics. Download White Paper. Carrier relations.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2017

How do shippers know if their carrier selection process for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is working? Knowing the proper metrics and data points to track promotes cost-effective shipping practices and can improve vendor, carrier and consumer relationships, reports Merrill Douglas of Inbound Logistics. On-Time Performance.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2017

By definition, white glove services refer to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product. Part of the problem and challenge in offering white glove services in last mile logistics comes from setting unrealistic expectations.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

We follow an exhaustive list of supply chain and logistics blogs to make this possible. If you want to start learning, we suggest you check out these top logistics and supply chain blogs. Top Logistics and Supply Chain Blogs We Love. Ship Lilly. Cerasis is another leader in the world of supply chain and logistics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Since 2007, the face of mobility has changed, although a term used to describe the movement of a person, object, or body part, manufacturing mobility refers to how a manufacturer can connect and improve technology. Webinar - Top 5 Enterprise Mobility Apps for Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution from Indusa Technical Corp.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

It is not free by any means, and failure to understand this term can lead to discrepancies when shipping products abroad and additional problems. Freight on board, also known as free on board, refers to a set of Incoterms that govern who owns and pays for a shipment when traveling overseas. What Exactly Is Freight on Board?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

Most industry experts rate the cost of logistics as very costly. Nearly every company offers some sort of discounted shipping plan for large purchase orders, and more customers are demanding faster delivery at a reduced rate. Maintenance costs - Every freight and shipping company is going to have maintenance costs.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 20, 2015

Are you looking forward to becoming a master of logistics, handling freight management with increased efficiency? There are a number of possibilities out there that give you a chance to keep track of multiple LTL carriers, brokers, creation of a bill of lading, shipping labels, pickup scheduling, reporting, tracking, API and more.

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