Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Latest release of DCSA’s Just-in-Time Port Call Programme provides interface standards and API definitions for all 50 port call event timestamps. To provide a global industry framework that preserves investments, DCSA collaborated with ITPCO¹ and IMO² to align port call data definitions to existing standards. About DCSA.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2018

If you do an online search for “digital transformation definition,” you get about 133 million results, including the following examples: Digital transformation is the application of digital technologies to fundamentally impact all aspects of business and society (Source: InfoWorld ). Source: CIO ).

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World Food Programme Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2019

To mark World Food Day, which shines the spotlight on the issue of food waste, I sit over a coffee with WFP’s packaging expert Carole Manceau. and waste?—?which Manceau explains: “When food is lost or wasted, all of the natural resources and energy that went into producing, processing, transporting and distributing it are also wasted.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. Shipping a truck at half or less of its load capacity wastes space, time, and money. What is LTL freight?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

This term applies to things like hazardous substances and wastes, marine pollutants, and elevated-temperature material. Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods: Including things like environmentally hazardous substances, elevated temperature material, hazardous wastes, and marine pollutants. These are critical to safe passage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

David Coleman, Operations Director at HSM UK, discusses why environmental technology is an effective answer for organisations handling significant volumes of waste material. Warehouses, distribution centres and other large packaging waste producers often face the seemingly impossible task of maximising storage space.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Considered an ongoing struggle for sustainable manufacturing and supply chain management, overstocking and keeping deadstock is definitely not a bonus to any company. The more deadstock you have, the more money that is wasted. However, it isn’t less important and can have equally damaging consequences to not having products in stock.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

In addition to satisfying conscientious consumer demand, eco-friendly efforts can benefit your ecommerce business by reducing waste within your company and improving operational efficiencies. Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 22, 2015

Here we discuss the purpose and definition of each category, and provide examples from Toyota’s factories and service oriented companies. In the concept of mieruka, no effort is wasted in providing as much information essential as possible at one glance. Definition: helps you to know what something is. Informative.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. Care for the environment: Businesses have a responsibility to cut back on carbon emissions, dispose of waste in a non-polluting way, and support environmental care programmes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 13, 2018

David Coleman, Operations Director at HSM UK, discusses why environmental technology is an effective answer for organisations handling significant volumes of waste material. Warehouses, distribution centres and other large packaging waste producers often face the seemingly impossible task of maximising storage space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Watching the commercial definitely made me feel nostalgic for the good old days of 80’s cartoon mascots. To celebrate the partnership, Domino’s brought back the Noid in a new 30 second spot, showing how it tries to disrupt the autonomous vehicle from reaching its destination. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Their energy consumption, waste, and emissions will vary, and it’s in your best interest to keep track of environmental metrics alongside performance. #2 4 Optimizing energy consumption and waste production. It is a must to speak to energy consumption and waste production. It also affects the environment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Mingo Smart Factory has established itself as an innovator in real-time manufacturing analytics, offering powerful tools that enable manufacturers to optimise operations, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity.

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AIMMS

MAY 6, 2019

Different functions are focused on satisfying their own priorities in isolation with time and resources being wasted, again impacting service and performance. . All of this crea t es a reactive culture of undisciplined business processes, leading to unnecessary waste and adversely impacting your bottom line. .

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PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

The problem is that there is no standard definition for OTIF. Today’s diversity of approaches means partners waste time arguing over the figures, rather than addressing the root causes of delivery issues.”. A common definition for OTIF would also: Create a common view. Survey Says…. So what’s the solution?

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GoShip Blog

JULY 8, 2021

OEM Parts Definition . There is no need to waste your time looking for freight carriers. . You will need to find ways on how to transport your OEM products securely and on time. Find out the difference between an OEM and aftermarket parts and the best shipping methods if you opt for OEM parts. .

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FLS Transport

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

More trucks is definitely a step in the right direction. Wasted time and additional labor lead directly to increased costs… and that’s what’s happening in the shipping yards across North America. Get the details here. Trucking contract rates up 12% year over year. Where will contract rates settle in 2021? Get the details here.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 26, 2017

These factors lead to wasted space and money. Comparatively, a Shared Milkrun most definitely has benefits over a Dedicated Milkrun. Once the route is completed, the truck returns empty. While a Shared Milkrun is quite similar to a Dedicated Milkrun, there are some added benefits to this form of transporting freight.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2022

Pressured by their customers and staff into being demonstrably ‘green’, without transparency and clear definitions of ‘green’, confusion about which practices are actually sustainable can frustrate businesses and consumers alike. As of 2019, 59% of businesses claimed to have internal sustainability initiatives in place.

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10xLogistics

JULY 11, 2015

And of course my response continues to be the same: Prepaying for tight capacity is a waste of money. That is the ultimate definition of a commodity. Those who followed this course 3 to 5 years ago have paid a lot of money for a day that still has not arrived.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

So, there is definitely a valid reason why the ILWU is resisting so much against automation over the last two decades. 800 million of this money has already been spent on workers to offset automation, so if they give any concession now, this money will be a total waste.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 25, 2023

There are various definitions of reverse logistics, which generally focus on the collection, disassembly, and processing of used products or materials to maximize their value and sustainable use. In this way, the use of single-use bottles is largely avoided, reducing the amount of waste.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The US quality guru Joseph Moses Juran (born 1904 in Romania ) divides the supplier quality assurance process into nine steps: definition of the product’s quality requirements, evaluation of alternative suppliers. The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds. Cost of quality.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Ongoing wasted resources. You’ll definitely lose money if you cannot keep your customers happy by delivering their products, so poor carrier diversity puts you in a lose-lose position.” Inability to secure profitable loads and orders. Difficulty in executing the most profitable moves.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In its definition, a real or true digital supply chain management goes beyond the conventional hybrid system and makes use of connectivity, system integration and the information-producing capabilities of its key components. In essence, digital supply chains aim to minimize waste and bring greater profits, whilst being truly efficient system.

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Compactor Management Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Upcycling involves using waste materials to create new products, thereby reducing overall consumption. It’s a way of creative reusing and extending the lifespan of materials or items, instead of them being discarded as waste. Upcycling has several key benefits, starting with reducing waste in landfills. How do you Upcycle?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

“ The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize ”: Shigeo Shingo. Lean thinking focuses on the elimination of all waste (where waste is defined as any non-value added process) and bringing value to the customer , beyond the customer’s expectations. Try to recognize all of your wastes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The result is that plastic trash has few markets, and the economics support a take-make-waste model more than a true circular economy. The research is not definitive. Plastic also degrades after one or two uses. New plastic, on the other hand, is cheap and easy to produce. Do they contribute to miscarriages? Damage to lungs?

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 6, 2019

Otherwise, you can ask a manufacturer, who would definitely know their product freight class. The incorrect classification can bring a lot of stress and waste your money and time. Most of the latest online LTL shipping services like GoShip.com have automated freight class calculators. How is freight class defined?

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For that reason, if no other, its incumbent upon every supply chain management team to strive for the elimination of bottlenecks, obstacles, and waste in the supply chain to avoid excessive lead times. So perhaps its more accurate to say that there are both direct and indirect financial consequences attached to lead-time performance.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

Otherwise, you can ask a manufacturer, who would definitely know their product freight class. The incorrect classification can bring a lot of stress and waste your money and time. Most of the latest online LTL shipping services like GoShip.com have automated freight class calculators. How is freight class defined?

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10xLogistics

MAY 14, 2024

I am continuing my series on simple definitions and thoughts in Supply Chain Management. The Importance of Demand Planning Effective demand planning significantly contributes to a streamlined supply chain by ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently, reducing excess inventory, and minimizing waste.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

The definition of the IoT sums it up; it is “a network of dedicated physical objects that contain embedded technology to sense or interact with their internal state or external environment.”. Additional technologies embedded in delivery vans or trucks is reducing fuel waste and improving driver efficiency. Where Do We Stand Today?

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FW Logsitcs

AUGUST 23, 2019

Reduced Food Waste. The way that blast freezing reduces food waste makes it a cost-effective freezing option for your business. Both the decreased bacteria growth and tiny ice crystals described above reduce the amount of food waste that will occur. Benefits That Blast Freezing Offers. Long-Term Cold Storage.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable and recyclable are different terms with different definitions. Reduced Waste Management Costs. Reusable packaging can save you on the costs of waste management throughout your entire global supply chain. When you choose reusable, it has a much bigger effect on the environment than just reducing waste.

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Globalior

MAY 15, 2020

What is artificial intelligence The definition of artificial intelligence(AI) is one that has evolved with the passage of time. As far as its definition in academic circles is concerned, opinions differ. For the purpose of this article, we will consider this lay man’s definition when talking about AI. What is supply chain?

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