MTS Logistics: An Example of Great Customer Service in Shipping
MTS Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Some training and education programs that set MTS Logistics apart from the competition are below.
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Freight Document Management: Using RPA with BOLs, Pre-Alert, Arrival, & Invoice Documents
RPA Labs
AUGUST 19, 2021
Everything from freight document management to shipment tracking to payment tracking can benefit from automation and robotic processes. Robotic process automation (RPA) can improve operations with BOLs, delivery alerts, freight document recording, real-time monitoring, drop-off confirmation, and payment verifications. .
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Freight Document Management: Using RPA with BOLs, Pre-Alert, Arrival, & Invoice Documents
RPA Labs
AUGUST 19, 2021
Everything from freight document management to shipment tracking to payment tracking can benefit from automation and robotic processes. Robotic process automation (RPA) can improve operations with BOLs, delivery alerts, freight document recording, real-time monitoring, drop-off confirmation, and payment verifications. .
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Build a Digital Playbook Beyond Scenarios to Thrive in Uncertainty
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 15, 2024
The digital twin, for example, can be subjected to numerous stress tests that mimic real-world conditions and observe how different variables interact and impact the entire network. For example, the analysis from stress testing can reveal a particular supplier or production resource is a frequent point of failure under high-demand scenarios.
Navigating a Lost Bill of Lading (BOL) with Courier Companies in International Trade
MTS Logistics
JULY 21, 2023
The global shipping industry heavily relies on accurate and timely documentation, such as the Bill of Lading (BOL), to transport an astounding 11 billion tons of cargo annually. However, supply chain disruptions caused by document delays or loss can have severe financial consequences for businesses. Statistics and Examples 1.
Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off
GlobalTranz
JUNE 11, 2015
We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. The reality is that their success is in our hands.”.
Five Keys to Cold Chain Success with Tyler Hildebrand
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 7, 2019
FSMA applies to: Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container (Example: fresh produce). Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). WMS, TMS, documentation. Root cause analysis. Documentation.
Procurement and Suppliers on the Same Page: How to Craft an Effective Terms & Conditions Sales Document
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
For example, something along the lines of: By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. For example, in a very rare situation, someone might have an epileptic seizure brought about by viewing a certain video on your site.
The smart factory Part 1: Digitization, digitalization and digital
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The first step, therefore, is to get all your information – documents and data – into a digital format. This means scanning documents or entering data into a computer manually. The second step will be to convert all critical business data produced going forward that requires analysis to be collected going forward.
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Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 20, 2021
“Paralysis by analysis” is a common term used to describe such a situation, and you can avoid it by monitoring a smaller number of carefully chosen KPIs. Accurate documentation: This metric tracks the percentage of sales orders accompanied by accurate documents throughout the process. x 0.96 = 0.8661.
Support for Energy-efficient Drive Systems
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 31, 2023
The NORD ECO box can measure the energy consumption of individual drives in detail and allows for extensive data analysis. The customer receives the evaluation in the form of a PDF document which presents the main key data. The NORD ECO box contains an energy measuring device that measures the drive’s current and voltage.
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The Global Trade Compliance Market is Crazy!
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 14, 2023
The large fines above are examples of this class of penalties. First, even if fines are not applied, goods moving across borders with incorrect documentation can be held up at the border. For example, the U.S. When it comes to fines, there are two classes of fines.
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Selling Your Service Business: What Matters Beyond Valuation
WorkWave
MAY 24, 2024
With a background in playing professional soccer with MLS’s FC Dallas, Cano brings a unique strategic perspective to corporate development and financial analysis. For the lawn care sector, for example, you’ll want to connect with brokers who specialize in the field. Doing so requires thorough qualitative research.
How to Optimize Your Customer Experience With Enhanced Optimized Routing
WorkWave
MARCH 26, 2024
Real-World Examples of Effective Delivery Route Planning To illustrate the impact of delivery route planning on a seamless customer experience, let’s examine a few real-world examples. Features like customer notifications, geotagging and photo documentation facilitate problem-solving and enhanced customer service.
Building Moats in AI: Buy vs. Build (AI Popup #1)
Freightos
JUNE 17, 2024
An example of such a case is sentiment analysis, or rather detecting opinion present in text (good, neutral, bad). Luckily, sentiment analysis techniques have existed for over 20 years, and have been fully optimized and refined to be blazingly fast and cheap.
Capitalizing on ERP trends in 2024
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 2, 2024
We are starting to see document recognition services in AI which automate tasks such as invoicing, purchase orders and bank reconciliations. The other emerging area around AI in ERP focuses on trend analysis and forecasting. Examples of antifragile companies include Amazon, Netflix, Tesla and Alibaba.
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The human side of digitalisation
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The rise of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies is a recent example. Such operations might include receiving a file, reconciling two documents, or copying information from one system to another. RPA solutions are used to handle routine, monotonous operations that do not require decision making.
Co2 Emissions in Air Freight: Know your Aircraft
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 22, 2022
With the BlueBox Systems platform, in addition to real-time tracking and analysis of air freight data, aircraft type-accurate CO2 emissions are now available. For this reason, it is important for these companies as well as for the contracted logistics company to be able to document exact values of CO2 emissions.
What Is Specimen and Sample Delivery? Here’s Why Your Delivery Business Needs It
WorkWave
AUGUST 6, 2024
This process is crucial in the healthcare sector as it allows for the accurate and timely analysis of specimens, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. These samples are collected from patients during medical procedures, sent to labs for testing or routine check-ups, and sent to diagnostic laboratories for analysis.
Work from home supply chain jobs
Globalior
JUNE 26, 2020
Data Analysis: Some data analysts will do well working from home. Most of these documents are in the office What is needed for supply chain employees to work from home? If you have an Adobe Acrobat Pro license, you won’t need to use a scanner to manually add signatures to PDF documents.
9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 21, 2015
It can take months to negotiate a complex SLA/KPI document, as you go back and forth with your logistics provider so the document becomes a “win-win” for both parties. For example: Inventory Record Accuracy has to be 98-100% accurate daily. The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process.
Purpose of the World Trade Organization
Globalior
JUNE 30, 2020
Economic Research and Statistics Division: Provides economic analysis and research. Languages, Documentation and Information Management Division: Provides language related services such as translation and document research. How does the WTO work? The WTO is collectively run by the governments of its member states.
Soloplan TMS Supporting Logistics in Corona Crisis
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 5, 2020
The Corona crisis poses extreme challenges for everyone in the logistics and transport sector: While some transport companies face an extreme decline in orders, some, for example food logistics service providers, are barely able to meet the increased demand. Many employees are working from home office more frequently.
Chart of Incoterms 2020
Globalior
DECEMBER 19, 2020
Who pays for required documentation and which terms are suitable for containerized cargo and which are not. For example, under the FCA terms delivery can be made either in the seller’s warehouse or at a predetermined place agreed between buyer and seller. A final note.
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Refrigerated Trucks Are Using Visibility, Productivity & Collaboration Tech to Create High-Value Supply Chains
Turvo
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Examples of Tech Used in Supply Chains Today. While every shipment line has its unique challenges and services, technology can add value to many processes, including these core areas: Data analysis that allows real-time data sharing throughout the network. Real-time tracking of shipments to track delivery times and locations.
Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 6, 2023
For example, while GEON has over 2000 customers, initially they are manually building forecasts for 600 customers and 1200 ship-to locations. A plan is like a Word document. For example, a few analysts might be tasked with discovering how the profitability of an order is linked to the transportation costs associated with that order.
Six trends impacting the warehouse automation industry
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2022
For example, a recent Interact Analysis report showed the mobile robot market is expected to grow from $3.6bn in 2021 to $18bn in 2025. AMRs provide significant productivity benefits by, for example, automating the movement of carts used to transport picked orders or returns. Without more automation, an additional 3.5
Digital Transformation in the Heavy Building Materials Industry
Talking Logistics
JUNE 21, 2018
Projects that ten years ago might have been completed in ten years are now being completed in three years, for example. This requires more extensive verification and documentation by contractors, haulers and suppliers. He gives the simple example of signing tickets for receipt of materials. Kyle provided an example. “If
How RPA is Transforming Transportation and Logistics
RPA Labs
AUGUST 20, 2020
Document Automation – Whether a company is a domestic freight broker, an international freight forwarder, an ocean carrier or a trucking fleet, they probably rely on employees to do all the data entry, migration and document indexing manually. Other areas where RPA can help logistics providers include: Inventory management.
11 Common Maintenance Issues (And a Solution for Each!)
Conger
JANUARY 27, 2023
We've documented them in our labor shortage post. For example, you can automate many material handling tasks if you have trouble finding forklift operators. For example, you can try experimenting with schedules. Lack of process records or documentation. The result is now fewer people who can do mechanical activities.
Three innovative approaches for planning customs clearance in your supply chain
Forto
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Buffers already planned in the supply chain are used up, for example due to bad weather or changes in ship schedules. Based on our experience, we recommend three concrete applications for stress-free and cost-optimized customs clearance: Be ready to go: Ensure digital operational process excellence by having all documents available on time.
People First AI: The Modern Freight Brokerage
Parade
APRIL 25, 2019
For example, let’s say a broker is helping a shipper move a load, but their carrier says their driver is going to be late. For example, same-day spot-freight matching is currently achieved using carrier sales reps who have to sort and sift through 1000’s of emails, disorganized sticky notes, and online load boards. Sales management.
Import Compliance Basics: 5 Things You Need to Know
Now, That's Logistics
MAY 3, 2018
Follow a shipment using documentation through the process of importation for air and ocean shipments—from loading to delivery—on your most common shipments. For example, you may pick up on some common typos that make their way into the system (i.e., Do the analysis, figure out what the sales team’s pain points are (e.g.,
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5 Ways Technology Can Help Logistics Companies Tackle New Year Demand
Locus
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The many benefits of technology include increased speed of identification, reliable, accurate and quick data gathering, processing, analysis and transmission. Better predictive analysis with the help of Artificial Intelligence. Locus’ automated dispatch planning software , DispatchIQ is a great example of efficient AI.
Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 7, 2023
So, for example, you would be wise to limit returns permissibility to SKUs that your company currently stocks , with discontinued or special-order products treated as ineligible for return. Ideally, you will calculate the cost as a percentage of the sales value of goods returned over a specific period.
3 Common Inventory Management ‘Sins’—And How to Avoid Them
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
An example from a company that turned to Kieran for help in cutting its costs and streamlining its warehousing operations will aid in illustrating this maxim. Let’s look at an example. In our example (Company Z), the availability of A-lines is 93 percent, of B-lines is 94 percent, and of C-lines is 93 percent. Hidden costs—e.g.
Exploring the Many Applications of AIMMS in Supply Chain Planning
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
In the document, Gartner positions AIMMS as a key vendor in Prescriptive Analytics – a form of Advanced Analytics that can improve decision making in several areas of the supply chain, including logistics, planning, and manufacturing. Cost-to-Serve Analysis. Point-of-Decision HTAP. Demand-Pull Respond Planning and Scheduling.
Guide to retrofitting warehouse software
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
This means that in addition to the existing general conditions, new challenges also arise that must be considered in the analysis, planning, and implementation. These include pre-picking, partial retrieval, and manual storage, for example. The solution must be thoroughly integrated into the IT landscape.
Mitigating the risk of quarantine and COVID-19 testing for seafarers
Shipping and Freight Resource
JULY 15, 2020
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is outlined in the EU Healthy Gateway Document, ‘ Who, Where, How ’. The World Health Organisation (WHO) will also publish a document covering this subject shortly. Delay in transport or analysis. Issues in transportation and transport media.
Through the Hype Cycle: Exploring the Many Applications of AIMMS Technology in Supply Chain Planning
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
In the document, Gartner positions AIMMS as a key vendor in Prescriptive Analytics – a form of Advanced Analytics that can improve decision making in several areas of the supply chain, including logistics, planning, and manufacturing. Cost-to-Serve Analysis. Point-of-Decision HTAP. Demand-Pull Respond Planning and Scheduling.
Warehouse 5S: The Ultimate Guide [FREE 5S Checklist Inside!]
Conger
JANUARY 17, 2023
5S Warehouse Examples 5S Warehouse Training: How to Get Your Team Ready How to 5S a Warehouse Warehouse 5S Checklist Warehouse 5S FAQs Warehouse 5S Quiz What Is 5S? For example, it avoids clutter, needless stock build-ups, tools and products on the way, wasted time looking for parts, and the creation of safety hazards. Let's dive in!
3 Ways to Spot Supplier Risk in Communication
GlobalTranz
APRIL 23, 2015
For example, your contact may have quoted a new job at a certain rate, but the official documentation says otherwise. Another example may be stating that a truck is in transit when the GPS tracking shows that the truck is stagnant at a truck stop. However, what happens when your contact provides you with inaccurate information?
Time To Value And Its Importance For the Last Mile
Locus
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
A sample product or free trial is the best example of this. For instance, this may include a solution that immediately gives value, like cloud document storage. This analysis is taken forward for effective, fast, and scalable implementation of the solution that is being designed. Why does your business need time to value?
Do You Have a Large Small-Package/ Parcel Spend? Why a Small Package Outside Negotiator Will Help You Save Big Bucks.
GlobalTranz
JULY 14, 2016
For example, the racist works with more than 3,500 carriers of different sizes to ensure the best small package rates and contract stipulations are retained. When you use a small package outside negotiator, you do not have to worry about developing internal resources, such as staff members or computer terminals to complete this analysis.
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