IFS Blogs

APRIL 24, 2025

In todays fast-moving supply chain world, learning how to increase supply chain sales is tougher than ever. But if everyones selling the same thing, how do you stand out? In this guide, well show you how to build a sales process that attracts better leads, closes deals faster, and keeps customers coming back.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

As the pressures on supply chain teams—including those for sustainability, cost efficiency, and disruption and risk mitigation—are increasing and growing in complexity, supply chain organizations are struggling to both collect and analyze an overwhelming amount of data scattered across different processes, sources, and siloed systems.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

For those who are seeking how to be a successful freight broker, they should first look at how they can make themselves stand out. Here are three tips to help guide you on how to be a successful freight broker and freight sales and ultimately, freight broker profit. . 3 Tips on How to Be a Successful Freight Broker.

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WorkWave

MAY 5, 2025

By centralizing pest management data and leveraging actionable insights from real-time analytics, businesses can optimize strategies and enhance operational efficiency. This transition enables pest control operators to reduce human error, improve data retrieval, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

The Bill of lading (BOL) is a very important document in the shipping industry that acts as a contract between the shipper, the carrier, and consignees. It is a legal document that outlines all the most important details about the shipment and protects it. Document of title to the goods. Document of title to the goods.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. In part two, Chuck focuses on how to draft your terms and conditions. How to Begin Your Terms. Data and Privacy. Writing your terms of use can be a monumental task for anyone.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

Provide the Right Documents and Ensure That the Provided Information is Correct. Proper documentation on import/export items is a must to meet regulation requirements. This allows you to receive detailed data from other departments, creating new levels of insight, such as a realistic demand growth rate.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 20, 2024

In recent years, the amount of data available to most companies has exploded. Common issues include: Lack of data-source integration. The ability to gather and compare data from multiple sources is vital to making real-time decisions. Data warehousing costs rise. Scarce manpower. Human error.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 19, 2025

Instead, the FDAs PREDICT system evaluates electronic data submissions to determine risk. Accurate compliance documentation thus becomes criticalnot just for clearance, but to avoid triggering heightened scrutiny or costly delays. Respond swiftly to any inquiries or documentation requests to avoid prolonged detentions.

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Real-time data is critical to the supply chain’s smooth operations day in and day out. Faster communication with automated messaging and data sharing. Data collection and analysis can be accurately applied to the network. Document recording, sharing, and filing options streamline data processing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Michael Sternberg and Joe Lynch discuss how to make system integrations great again. EDI is an acronym for electronic data interchange. EDI facilitates the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between business partners. Make System Integrations Great Again with Michael Sternberg.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Soft costs are usually time-consuming tasks such as planning, tracking shipments, gathering documents, handling disputes, and handling communication with your freight forwarder and over-seas suppliers. Soft costs are the intangible, general, and administrative items that take time and ultimately add to the cost of shipping.

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

Advanced route planning software utilizes real-time data, predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms to create efficient delivery schedules tailored to each driver’s route. FreshPath Logistics FreshPath’s routing software provides a data-rich experience, enabling them to track deliveries with precision.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 2, 2023

This wide array of systems often results in a disjointed approach in which business departments struggle to communicate and collaborate effectively, often creating data islands or silos within the organization. By doing so, data from all departments is brought together, making information easily accessible across the entire organization.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. Then, you can analyse your current supply chain capabilities using the research results and your data concerning customer needs. Delivery service levels.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 29, 2024

This ruling will impact all individuals who are currently shipping ocean freight as it will adjust current practices for billing timeliness, the billed party and the documentation requirements. New Billing Documentation Requirements Under the updated documentation requirements for billing, invoices must be thorough and precise.

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Ship Monk

MAY 20, 2021

Essentially, a business plan is a formal document that outlines the goals and objectives of a company. In addition to understanding your market, try to contextualize it as much as possible with historical trends and stone cold data. Grab a notepad/tablet/futuristic writing device and let’s get started! These two work in tandem. #4.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Eliminate Confusion With Digital Document Management. Another way to navigate the current market is by implementing technology like digital document management. This can consolidate the amount of manual documentation while instantly uploading the files. Monitoring these can decrease supply chain disruption and confusion. .

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Turvo

JUNE 30, 2020

Traditional options for managing and documenting the process also remain stagnant. All supplier shipments must be accompanied by appropriate documentation. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, packing slip, bill of lading, NAFTA certificates, commercial invoices, CMR (EU and Asia) and hazardous materials information.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

OCTOBER 10, 2019

But with planning and strategizing, supported by an effective EHS software management system, I’ll outline how to tactically make your case. For added ammunition, your argument should be supported by measurable data points. But how do you document that mountain of EHS data?

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

This month, we’re hosting a Data Visualization webinar with bestselling author Cole Nussbaumer Knafflic. Cole wrote the popular book “ Storytelling with Data ” and is also known for her blog. She also works with organizations and individuals to help them become more effective data storytellers through workshops.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Knowing how to build this network and set up a platform that provides the data, resources, and support needed becomes difficult. Knowing how to set up such a freight carrier network can give supply chains a significant advantage over competitors. Databased dashboard for fast data analysis and sharing in the network.

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ShipLilly

JULY 7, 2021

Keep accurate data of all your equipment. Finally, ensure that you have all your documentation ready. All suspicious activity should be reported regardless of how near or how far it is from the facility. The post How To Guard Against Cargo Theft During The Holidays appeared first on ShipLilly. Wrapping up.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. Digitization: from analogue information to digital data. The first step, therefore, is to get all your information – documents and data – into a digital format.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

That would enable the printing of manifests and proof-of-delivery documents by shipment, to be issued to the delivery crews the following day, and the picking documents for the warehouse. If youre choosing route planning software that integrates with vehicle tracking, you shouldnt let the valuable data go to waste.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

TIP: Create a database within your customs software for all common items, with master data and the customs tariff numbers to be used respectively. TIP: Avoid subsequent payments and excessive duty payments by regularly updating your master data. This will save you time in the import and export process. Missing information.

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RPA Labs

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Simple automations can include anything from automating spot quotes via email to processing shipping documents or triggering notifications throughout a workflow. Managing emails, documents, and workflows manually create latency with slow processing speeds. Losing or misfiling documents. Manually responding to email inquiries.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

With all the advances in technology and a continuous need to just do more with less, it’s imperative for shippers to start by assessing the quality of their basic data and analytics tools. These may also require electronic documentation, also known as eBOL and ePOD. And the freight routing guide is the best place to begin.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Whether you’re new to refrigerated trucking or a veteran, it’s important your company knows how to properly transport temperature-controlled products, from pick-up through delivery. Keeping thorough documentation will help you, in the long run, should you face any potential claims. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

In the rest of this article, we will delve deeper into the advantages of how a fleet management system works and how to monitor it properly. How does a fleet management system work? The focus is on reducing subjectivity in decision-making and making the business smarter.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 9, 2023

Advanced tracking technologies, such as GPS, RFID, and real-time data analytics enable companies to monitor the movement of goods in real-time, ensuring transparency and reducing the risk of delays or losses. This data can be leveraged to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

A medical courier service is a specialized transportation service that focuses on delivering medical items such as documents, lab specimens, medications, test results, and supplies to medical facilities. This data-driven approach can help medical transport businesses make informed decisions to optimize their delivery operations.

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Stord

JANUARY 26, 2021

This assembly of off-the-shelf and custom logistics services and technology tools leaves the traditional supply chain extremely fragile and without the agility to keep up with demand or the visibility to make data-driven decisions in real time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Instead start with the foundation of your AI strategy, which should be an understanding of your company’s supply chain and your data. Consider a planner in Brazil working with the previous lead time prediction example, who has forgotten how to update the parameters.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Old fashioned systems (manual data entry): Digital systems are a necessity in the modern world of commerce. For example, digital systems eliminate time spent completing tedious paper forms or manually transferring data from documents into spreadsheets or data-management applications.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2025

Supply Chain Transformation is a term that we use to talk about the evolution of your supply chain, and particularly how digital technologies can help to improve your logistics operations – think AI, data analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT). Also, remember what I said about mindset and culture?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The best solution is avoiding freight damage, but how do you measure for it? A major contributing factor is the inherent difficulty in measuring and documenting packaging suitability for LTL and over-the-road pallet load shipments. For more on containment force, check out our on demand webinar on How to Properly Wrap a Pallet.) .

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