MTS Logistics

JUNE 24, 2022

In shipping, documentation, freight insurance, terminal problems, and trucking shortages are just a few of the problems we face today. But the biggest issue to address in the documentation category is the bill of lading (BL). There are two standard types of BLs, an express and original.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. 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.

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RPA Labs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Shippers and freight forwarders are turning to AI for shipping document automation to stay competitive in price and efficiency. . What Is Shipping Document Automation ? Shipping document automation uses robotics processing automation (RPA) to extract data and appropriately sync it with an internal business system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Getting started with AI in supply chain might not start where you think. Instead start with the foundation of your AI strategy, which should be an understanding of your company’s supply chain and your data. Since this advice on getting started with AI in supply chain may seem counterintuitive, let me explain.

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Before the COVID pandemic ran through the supply chain, in-network resiliency had never been tested or tried extensively. There have been disruptions in the past, but nothing has ever shaken the chain the way this pandemic has. Document recording, sharing, and filing options streamline data processing.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 26, 2025

Instead of sticking your head in the sand and hoping it gets better, learning how to manage is the best solution. Supply Chain Crisis Management is the systematic approach to identifying, preventing, and responding to major disruptions in your supply chain operations.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Companies need to come clean and eliminate common supply chain offenses to deliver the greatest value to their customers. Over the last decade, the expectation and focus on completing “perfect orders” has increased in the supply chain industry. In alphabetical order they are: 1. Back Order.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As global demand climbs, supply chain disruption will likely always be an issue. Implementing technology that shares shipment details in real-time, digital management methods, analytic utilization, and system integration will help modernize the supply chain processes and keep shipments flowing without delay. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2021

Last month I participated in Oracle’s Perfect Delivery Virtual Summit , along with Matt Leonard from Supply Chain Dive, Marcelo de Matheus from Tramontina, and Mohamed Absar from DP World. The perfect delivery includes four elements: order completeness, timeliness, condition, and documentation.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 9, 2023

There have been transformational changes in the way that technology is used in logistics and the supply chain over the past few years. As technology continues to advance, the impact on global supply chains is undeniable. The impact of digitalization on international logistics is profound.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 9, 2017

Secondly, even though internal integration can be achieved through executive command, external supply chain partners – customers, suppliers and service providers – have their own way of doing business and won’t change their processes. Supply chain operating networks are real game changers.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

The growth in the economy and trade mean companies are approaching their supply chains to reach a global consumer. 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.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

And because we are supply chain specialists, well, supply chain projects are our bread and butter. . You don’t need a PM background to plan and complete a supply chain project, whatever its nature. . But what does it take to prepare for managing a supply chain project?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2015

Recovering your assets is a difficult task no matter what your occupation with reverse supply chains in the marketplace. Effective Reverse Supply Chains. With creating the product being only a small portion of the business, many businesses invest time into making methods for an effective supply chain.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But whatever your taste, you have to document everything. The author, a lawyer, points to many types of documentation required to substantiate your claim. It’s not going to be easy to sue a carrier for delays and blanked sailings. I … Continue reading →

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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. Writing your terms of use can be a monumental task for anyone.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges. Submitted proposals are stored in the online supply chain portal.

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Stord

JANUARY 26, 2021

To keep up with the resulting complexity to the supply chain, brands have been relying on third-party logistics partners and manually piecing together long contracts, RFPs and limited software capabilities with their own third-party integrators and multiple software tools.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

To say there is any one single way in which to manage a warehouse would be folly—much depends on the nature of the supply chain and of the warehouse itself. Reducing inventory levels as far as possible makes your supply chain leaner and leaves you with less money tied up in stock. 4: Lack of Attention to Housekeeping.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 2, 2023

Smart factories are growing in prominence as continued supply chain disruptions and pressures from the 4 th Industrial Revolution make embracing technology a necessity for manufacturers. For manufacturers to remain competitive, adopting more IoT technologies into their supply chain is key.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But whatever your taste, you have to document everything. The author, a lawyer, points to many types of documentation required to substantiate your claim. It’s not going to be easy to sue a carrier for delays and blanked sailings. I … Continue reading →

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

How to Elevate Your Logistics Operations with AI & ML Technology Global supply chain organizations are embracing digitization to propel their supply chain planning to new heights. What is Supply Chain Planning? Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

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Turvo

JUNE 30, 2020

The changing face of the supply chain means more freight and shipments move and require more tracking capabilities. Traditional options for managing and documenting the process also remain stagnant. The modern supply -chain is still subject to the risk of theft, loss, delivery to the wrong address, and other issues.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2018

We all know how important cybersecurity is now that technology powers commerce in such a significant way. But if you perform work as part of a supply chain, you know that the stakes are especially high. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Managers of freight carrier networks and supply chains have a lot to keep tabs on with day-to-day operations in the supply chain ecosystem. A robust platform optimized and designed for adaptability will provide the best framework for supply chain processes.

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Shipchain

JULY 30, 2020

This launch is a significant milestone toward achieving a modular system across the entire supply chain. ShipChain’s Track and Trace blockchain-based system, now available on its mainnet, brings complete transparency and visibility to the supply chain. End-to-End Supply Chain Reliability.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, IBM Security X-Force developed a “ threat intelligence task force” focused on identifying cyber threats against organizations that are keeping the vaccine supply chain moving. A Prime Target. In Hackers are targeting Covid-19 vaccinations. Closing the Gaps.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Image source: Flickr | How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks The management of data intelligence in the supply chain presents an enormous challenge to those involved. The supply chain depends more and more on IT systems to ensure information flow and security as it develops.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

Every supply chain has a central purpose, regardless of size or industry: getting materials from their point of origin to the place they’re needed as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Designing a supply chain to accomplish that task isn’t as straightforward as it seems, especially when technology is involved.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

All activities are documented by a team recorder. It typically describes how a process should consistently be executed and documents current ‘best practices.’ How to Breakthrough Lean Culture Plateaus. Practices and learns how to apply Lean tools. Leadership then commits to solve this problem. Behaviors. .

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3PL Links

MARCH 21, 2023

Image Source: Lokad | Supply Chain Risk Management: Top 5 Supply Chain Risks to Watch Out For Any action—or lack thereof—can cause a business to go out of business in this time of bleak future prospects. Nonetheless, many institutions struggle with managing supply chain risks.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

A good customs handling solution will support both ends of the supply chain, streamlining communication, and enabling information to be shared automatically. TIP: When supply chains become more complex, you can become an accomplice more quickly than you would think.

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Carter Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Supply Chain Mistakes & Best Practices Crossing the Canadian Border. In global supply chain management that spans across North America, shipments and carriers constantly have to cross borders in and out of multiple ports. Documents Required at the Canadian Border. Blog Topics. To Be Cleared to Cross the Border.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The cost saving and service improvement benefits of a transportation management system (TMS) are well documented. Have they come up with the six or eight business drivers that drive critical requirements, that have been approved and signed off by the key stakeholders in supply chain and IT before they go down the selection path?

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2018

How To Choose Between International Ocean And Air Shipping. Choosing whether to send freight by boat or plane can have significant repercussions on your supply chain in a number of ways. Choosing whether to send freight by boat or plane can have significant repercussions on your supply chain in a number of ways.

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