Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 19, 2020

Emirates Sky Cargo has implemented Firco Trade Compliance , an Accuity solution that efficiently screens shipment documentation (such as airway bills) against sanctions, dual-use goods, and regulatory watch lists, within a single interface.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2024

Practices like multi-factor authentication and setting specific authorization levels for different users are key components of a robust security strategy. It’s critical to discuss the provider’s protocol for responding to security incidents, their incident response plan, and their disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For example, logistics companies are to employ Level 2 and 3 autonomous vehicles that assist drivers by adjusting speed and steering based on road conditions. For example, logistics companies operating older fleets are faced with upgrading their vehicles to meet the requirements of SAE J3016 standards for automation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. Can be complex, challenging, and expensive to arrange cross-border cargo, including passing customs permits, license requirements, compliance, and other permissions. Their pros and cons. Let's dive in!

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2023

Tailor a mini-bid strategy that plays to your strengths and protects your weaknesses. And while contract rates are more stable, prevailing market conditions will affect routing guide compliance and the available capacity of contracted carriers. Truckload spot prices can move up or down by 40% within a single calendar year.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition. Most companies employ one of the following three strategies: Strategy 1: “Hard Switching” from Your Previous 3PL. Taking the Plunge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A nuanced understanding of these elements is critical for informed decision-making, thus let’s examine current costs, challenges, and potential strategies and offer a realistic perspective on the possibilities of space freight logistics. This fragmented regulatory landscape complicates planning and increases compliance costs.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

One powerful strategy that has gained traction is outsourcing logistics to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. 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.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 18, 2021

They could also be dealing with: Demands of a growing workforce; More diverse customer needs; Business intelligence requirements; Keeping the supply chain running; New competitors; New compliance responsibility; Keeping the business culture intact. Another example of using software to automate tasks is a social media management dashboard.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

For example, utilizing a collaborative logistics platform that brings together all existing supply chain systems of record to create a single pane of glass is one opportunity to leverage a better communications channel in managed inventory strategies. Think about it. An increased likelihood of acceptance of tenders by LSPs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Trucking companies need to manage many layers of safety and compliance, and while insurance is just one of them, it’s also among the most important and expensive. But that depends on the quality of the carrier’s safety and compliance operations and giving insurance providers additional transparency (more on that to come).

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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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Logistics Problem Solving

AUGUST 4, 2017

What do you do if your logistics strategy is just not working? While there are ways to reverse course after a faulty strategy is deployed, you must first admit it was faulty. Testing is not only a good idea, it is crucial to developing a logistics strategy. This never happens. It’s the key to avoiding unintended consequences.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 20, 2019

When I talk to worldwide businesses in Asia, Oceania, North America, or anywhere else, their chief concern is always the same: how do we meet our customers where they are to get them the products and services they want, all while keeping our own business strategy central? How to prioritize supply chain strategy for business expansion.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2019

The government has launched a new maritime strategy which outlines short, medium and long-term proposals to better position the UK as g global centre of emerging technology and world leader in the maritime industry for the next 30 years. For example, the UK will also aim to use virtual and augmented reality in seafarer training.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential. Regulatory demands, rising consumer expectations, and global challenges such as climate change and social inequality have made sustainable practices a strategic priority.

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Logistics Problem Solving

AUGUST 4, 2017

What do you do if your logistics strategy is just not working? While there are ways to reverse course after a faulty strategy is deployed, you must first admit it was faulty. Testing is not only a good idea, it is crucial to developing a logistics strategy. This never happens. It’s the key to avoiding unintended consequences.

Expense Reduction 48

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 23, 2021

Maintaining inventory levels and optimizing order quantities, while keeping retailer compliance requirements in mind, requires careful coordination and a strategic approach. Many of these inefficiencies are laddered up under retail compliance requirements, too. retailers’ compliance expectations. What is retail consolidation?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 23, 2022

Such technology, for example, can help organizations identify the fastest, cheapest, and most sustainable shipping routes. Using an ERP system manufacturers can make their supply chains more efficient for example tracing every product from raw material to finished product to ensure it’s sustainable while reducing waste.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2017

Most shippers have existing vendor compliance programs in place within their vendor inbound logistics guide. Meanwhile, the importance of vendor compliance has grown more than ever as supply chains expand, explains Lisa Terry of Inbound Logistics, and companies look to trim the fat and optimize workflows to gain a competitive advantage.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. While some vendors might disagree with plans to implement and inbound shipping strategy to reduce your costs, remember that you must look out for your company first.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2018

Any manufacturer that ships to an individual within the EU, employs European citizens or is involved in internet marketing will find themselves subject to GDPR compliance. Manufacturers looking to stay in the EU will need to re-evaluate their cybersecurity strategies to remain compliant with stricter data regulations.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

GoodShip is a perfect example of the type of company we had in mind when we announced our expansion strategy earlier this year,” said SEKO’s President and CEO James T. He added: “The best ways we can add value for our customers will be through service, technology, and compliance. Compliance to U.S.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

Despite the reduced customs costs, both companies are likely shipping by air at a loss—a sustainable strategy for their coffers but one that majorly impacts supply chain organizations reliant on the same volumes. The first is that the loss-leading strategy dramatically impacts U.S. policymakers are concerned for several reasons.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. This helps in identifying potential bottlenecks, tracking supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. This helps in identifying potential bottlenecks, tracking supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. It is also important for other stakeholders including our compliance, sustainability and even our customer management teams. Soon we will do more training.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

For example, just-in-time fulfillment models, drop-shipping, and cross-docking avoid wasted space. For example, market conditions show shippers’ rate trajectories. Compliance management resources. Even if a shipper follows all the right steps, compliance can remain an issue. And they keep inventory levels lean.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2024

This move is a significant step in DSV’s strategy to reduce emissions and align with industry trends toward greener transport solutions. For example, companies like Tesla, Nikola, and Daimler are all developing electric and hydrogen-powered trucks while also working to establish charging networks.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 13, 2020

Not many benchmarking services can compare market rates within the context of carrier compliance in terms of visibility and on-time performance. As an example, consider the growing number of digital freight marketplaces like UberFreight and LoadSmart. Look for one that does. Now, let’s look at how to get there.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Language Inclusion Fostering an environment where language inclusion is prioritised is not just about compliance or box ticking — it’s about operational excellence and employee well-being. Language barriers can lead to misunderstandings, decreased productivity, and even safety risks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 11, 2022

Some typical strategies are: Cost reduction by streamlining the business; Process improvement to shorten product delivery time; More flexible and agile manufacturing operations; Improving tracking and traceability to ensure regulatory compliance; Real-time data access and better reporting.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

Meanwhile, compliance with new import and export procedures and health regulations have posed formidable challenges for businesses of all sizes. Currently, the majority of transport companies offer shippers varying levels of visibility, for example, tracking and monitoring messages through existing technology infrastructure.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2024

Take, for example, the market of Twin Falls, Idaho in comparison to Lakeland, Florida. Users of SONAR are then able to use the most up-to-date market data to react with pricing and capacity strategies faster to strengthen negotiations, compliance and relationships. This can be seen in a list or map view form.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

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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. This ensures quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Take the recent digital disruption felt by businesses affected by the CrowdStrike global outage for example. Here are a few examples of the disruption the outage caused. Monitor and Audit Continuously track the patching process and audit patch deployments to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

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