Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Trade Compliance also Applies to Shipments within a Nation’s Borders. I recently completed a study of the Global Trade Compliance software market. I managed to speak to two executives a multinational global conglomerate about their approach to trade compliance. Trade compliance is core to brand protection.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Ecosystem Today The logistics ecosystem is being transformed by the rise of connected vehicles equipped with IoT sensors and data-driven technologies. These vehicles collect and transmit real-time data on location, speed, fuel consumption, and cargo conditions, enabling more dynamic decision-making.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

By embracing collaboration, real-time data, and a focus on sustainability, companies can build resilience, improve margins, and gain a competitive edge. Top Challenges Faced by Companies: Customer Preferences: Example: An online fashion retailer faces the challenge of constantly changing customer preferences. Nari Viswanathan is Sr.

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Globalior

JULY 25, 2020

Compliance training for the larger organization is an essential part of any compliance department’s scope of work. However, international trade compliance topics are usually very dry and not very exciting for most part. How can compliance training programs be made effective?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Cargo Express , a transportation, logistics and warehousing company providing solutions across the UK and Europe, has become one of the few firms in its class to achieve the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Earned Recognition Accreditation , for demonstrating a strong compliance and standards track record.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2024

This is where being able to monitor tender data at the market level can become your secret superpower. Take, for example, the market of Twin Falls, Idaho in comparison to Lakeland, Florida. Tender data uniquely uncovers greater visibility into volumes and supply/demand metrics where seasonal impacts will make an impact.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2024

Cybersecurity for Total Warehouse Protection Cybersecurity stands as a barricade against potential breaches that can compromise operational data, employee information, and customer privacy. These measures not only protect sensitive data but also fortify the trust between warehouse operators and their clients.

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Globalior

JULY 8, 2020

Over the past decade, Trade compliance professional jobs have undoubtedly increased all over the world. In each country and in company, these roles have been designed to address immediate needs and important perceived risks and hence trade compliance jobs can have very different scopes of work in different companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart’s On-Time In-Full initiative is a compliance measure designed to ensure that freight arrives at a Walmart store or distribution center when it was supposed to, in the quantities expected. If a company short ships TVs, they are fined more than if they short ship soup, for example. It is not enough to use GPS to track a truck.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

In this day and age where people’s data is being input into most, if not all, websites people are using; it is important that this valuable information is protected. Without proper data integrity, third parties or those with malicious intent may access your data without permission for their own personal gain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2024

Jeff Erwin, VP of manufacturing at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers , has been helping to accelerate the digital transformation while aligning with the company’s goals and mission to improve its operational efficiency and meet customer requirements and regulatory compliance challenges by tracking and measuring performance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

With the second deadline for Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) compliance on the horizon, now is the time for shippers that qualify as “large undertakings” to take action – or risk not meeting the impending deadline, as Eric Geerts (pictured), Senior Director of Product Management at Descartes , outlines.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Organizations must take the following steps to bring departments together to create truly resilient and sustainable supply chains: Leverage external data to sense market shifts Look to external causal factors and forecasting models to identify market shifts. <br>- Use external data for forward-looking decisions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Nearly all shippers, brokers and carriers collect and use data to derive insights, including predictive rates. Unfortunately, the most robust applications of that data will quickly diminish in value as data ages. Download the White Paper.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

If you’ve been tasked with getting your company’s import compliance under control, these five steps will get you quickly up-to-speed. Ask all brokers for your company’s import data from the last three months and figure out how they are managing your business. Look for any exceptions in the data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

These systems have a range of approximately three hundred meters and facilitate the exchange of critical data between vehicles. Here’s how it works: Data Transmission: Vehicles continuously broadcast data, including position, speed, heading, brake status and many more operational parameters.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 23, 2024

No other freight company spends more time and energy investing in fine-tuning and improving the data and tools our customers use every day, and we’re excited to bring these new features and updates to you. SONAR has over 200,000 available data sets, so finding the exact ones you need can seem overwhelming.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

In our recent webinar, Landed Cost & Vendor Compliance , we posed some prudent questions for companies to review with their operations teams, listed below. That’s great if you’re just trying to gather some overall business data,” Brian Blalock, Senior Manager of Sourcing at BlueGrace Logistics, says.

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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.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2021

Those data sets and use cases include: Freight market data to assist in negotiations with carriers. Contract freight rate data that is specific to the auto industry can be accessed using SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI). Plus, it allows shippers to see how their rates compare to the market. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream. Table 1 describes a few examples of these types of risks. Examples of disruptive risks are suppliers going out of business or shipwrecks that result in the loss of cargo containers.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This article has everything you need to know about forklift data plates, including: What a data plate is. How to read a forklift data plate. What Is a Forklift Data Plate? Where Is the Forklift Data Plate? Why Is the Data Plate Important? Can You Operate a Forklift Without a Data Plate? Quick Summary.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By analyzing real-time data from various sources, companies can make proactive decisions that improve collaboration among stakeholders, boost operational resilience, and increase customer satisfaction. Data privacy concerns are paramount, as AI systems rely on vast amounts of sensitive information.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2017

Many are abbreviations for government agencies, laws or specific compliance requirements; but all are essential to ensure compliance in your supply chain. Essential Supply Chain Compliance Terms CBP: This is an acronym for U.S. Contact Dedola Global Logistics to learn how we ensure compliance in your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Recordkeeping, accounts receivable and payable, financial services, auditing, and compliance departments are likely to grow less important as blockchain matures. Blockchain allows for the continuous tracking of information and improvement through data analytics.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Today we will go into detail on using the available data created in the processing of shipments within transportation management and other related logistics management for continuous improvement. . 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement. Order Processing Capabilities.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For example, a mid-sized e-commerce company that partnered with a 3PL was able to reduce its shipping costs by 25% thanks to the provider’s bulk shipping agreements. For instance, a notable example is a retail chain that adopted a 3PL’s advanced tracking technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

These solutions use natural language processing, for example, to read online publications and other data sources, make sense of what they read, contextualize the data into information, and report supply chain disruptions caused by weather, geopolitical events and other hazards in near real-time.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 23, 2022

ERP enables organizations with the visibility into relevant data across the business – it allows them to obtain the insights required to comply with regulations, meet stakeholder and customer expectations, cut costs, optimize processes, and ultimately improve overall efficiencies to meet ESG standards.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

The Role of Analytics in Multi-Tier Supply Chain Management Analytics in multi-tier supply chains involves the use of data-driven techniques to gain insights into supply chain operations. Type of Multi-Tier Supply Chain Analytics DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS : Involves analyzing historical data to understand past performance and identify trends.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

The Role of Analytics in Multi-Tier Supply Chain Management Analytics in multi-tier supply chains involves the use of data-driven techniques to gain insights into supply chain operations. Type of Multi-Tier Supply Chain Analytics DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS : Involves analyzing historical data to understand past performance and identify trends.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

.” Dan Holme, director of product marketing for Yammer, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Stream Efficiency in Data Automation With an ERP, you no longer tie up resources in manual accounting and data entry. The same data can be transferred throughout multiple layers of the operation. Software scales up better than people do.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability. An ERP provides a central repository for all a distributor’s data.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. Hazmat Classifications There are nine classifications for hazardous materials, with a few examples of each.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2018

Businesses the world over are impacted, and one industry that will need to pay close attention to data security is manufacturing. While GDPR is specific to Europe, it also impacts companies with a presence in the EU and organisations that handle the personal data of European citizens. Why should manufacturers care?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Data Visibility. Data is at the center of all decisions across the supply chain. Mr. Elliott showcased three more examples of the modernization journey: CLASS : this allows customers to test warehouse configurations and technologies without impacting warehouse operations. And this is where data comes into play.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

As a result, there’s a growing need for end-to-end visibility and for rich data that points the business compass toward the right outcomes. They also address critical sustainability issues and improve regulatory compliance. Yet, getting to this higher plane requires a focus both on better data and intelligent insights.

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