Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Fortunately, the expected storm surge never materialized, and landfall narrowly missed the densely populated Tampa Bay area. UVa Health said it is working on reducing any unnecessary waste of IV products, including IV fluids, dialysis fluids, parenteral nutrition, and irrigation fluids.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 25, 2025

MES and MOM in Industry Strategy and the Smart Factory Many advanced manufacturers have an industry strategy that aligns and supports the overall business strategy and its objectives. An MES is a software application that monitors, tracks, documents, and controls the production process on a factory floor. What is an MES?

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TransAudit

MAY 27, 2025

These can include: Detention and demurrage charges Fuel surcharges Hazardous material handling fees Liftgate and residential delivery fees Common Issues Leading to Overpayment Lack of Visibility : Inadequate tracking of accessorial charges across shipments can quickly add up, leading to significant overspending.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. Each reformulation may involve regulatory submissions, quality assurance reviews, and potential consumer communication strategies.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A carnet is an international customs document that allows the temporary importation of goods for commercial purposes to and from a country without having to pay duties or value-added taxes on the goods. The carnet allows us to use this single document for clearing the goods through customs.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. Addressing this challenge, executives are rethinking their business models and strategies to improve product quality and avoid issues surrounding test results, material specifications, non-conformances, recalls, and supplier corrective action requests.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

The law requires importers to provide clear and convincing evidence of a forced-labor-free supply chain and tasks the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force with devising enforcement strategies. Both Canada and Mexico have vowed to retaliate should these tariffs materialize. Such actions could jeopardize the U.S.-Mexico-Canada

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Established in 2021 in the UK, Pledge brings accessibility and transparency to freight emissions measurement and reporting, empowering businesses to confidently measure, manage and help reduce their carbon footprint. truck, rail, barges), and sea. blueyonder.com Blue Yonder is a trademark or registered trademark of Blue Yonder Group, Inc.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 22, 2025

Chinas retaliation scaled back accordingly, reducing tariffs on U.S. That includes high-volume SKUs in electronics, apparel, tools, packaging materials, and more. Contact Us Get A Free Consultation Call (562) 594-8988 The post 90-Day Tariff Reprieve: Strategy Under Pressure appeared first on Dedola Global Logistics.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

Let’s dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. AI Application Benefit Estimated Impact Source/Estimate Demand Forecasting Medtechs can reduce inventory by up to 30 percent Freeing up cash and reducing write-offs. Metric Value Source/Estimate Global Trade Volume (Goods) $25 trillion WTO Estimate, 2024 U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

At one of the demo booths, what stood out was the ability of the procurement solution to track savings leakage over the course of a contract. When a procurement contract is negotiated, the buyer has planned to achieve a certain level of savings. However, those savings can leak away in several different ways.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This move aligns with LGs strategy to expand its presence in the robotics sector, particularly in industrial automation, where its Production Engineering Research Institute is driving growth through AI and digital transformation.

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 2025

Let's dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. AI Application Benefit Estimated Impact Source/Estimate Demand Forecasting Medtechs can reduce inventory by up to 30 percent Freeing up cash and reducing write-offs. Metric Value Source/Estimate Global Trade Volume (Goods) $25 trillion WTO Estimate, 2024 U.S.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 27, 2024

ShipMonk combines the experience of our 3PL experts with the efficiency of time-saving automation so ecommerce brands of all sizes can scale and grow with our omnichannel fulfillment services. ShipMonk’s 3PL software , for example, is time-saving automation at its finest.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This move aligns with LGs strategy to expand its presence in the robotics sector, particularly in industrial automation, where its Production Engineering Research Institute is driving growth through AI and digital transformation.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2019

An experienced forwarder or third-party logistics company (3PL) can help you improve your bottom line by reducing your soft costs in addition to saving you money on hard costs. For instance, things like fuel prices, hourly wages for employees, and materials are some hard costs. How can importers and exporters reduce soft costs?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 1, 2022

However, effectively dealing with these challenges and optimizing a manufacturing business’ processes is challenging without adopting and implementing a Bill of Materials (BOM) to accompany an organization’s ERP system. What is a Bill of Materials? Benefits of Bill of Materials (BOM) for manufacturers.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2019

What Makes the Construction Materials Supply Chain Unique? While we are all familiar with the homes we live in and the roads we drive on, we probably don’t think much about the materials they are made of and how they get to (and are used at) construction sites. Digital Transformation in Construction Materials. Creating Value.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2018

It doesn’t matter if you get it there on time if all parts of the order aren’t there, if something is broken, or if your customer was expecting a discount but didn’t get it. Four separate factors contribute to achieving a “perfect order”: the delivery must arrive complete, on-time, undamaged, and with proper documentation. Share data.

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WorkWave

APRIL 8, 2019

Pre-Planning Your Social Strategy. Completing the following questions, outlined by Marketing Consultant Mark Schaefer, will be helpful when building out your social media strategy: 1)What makes you truly unique? Or, horror stories where your technicians had to save the day. Executing The Strategy. What is your story?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2025

Clark discussed the benefits of unification, such as reduced project timelines and improved operational efficiency. Users can upload their own documents, including standard operating procedures, FAQs, and system diagnostics. The company has also focused on AI integration, with AI agents now available on their platform.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels. Inventory records, product specs, shipping documents contain errors. There are excess inventories of some materials and shortages of needed. reduces cycle times.

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CLX Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Chemical manufacturers, particularly those operating domestically or within the same continent, frequently opt for road and rail transportation due to their inherent flexibility in handling volatile materials and safety and sustainability advantages.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Here's what you will need to consider when packaging freight: Shipping materials: Sturdy boxes: Opt for sturdy, double-walled cardboard boxes that can withstand the weight and size of your furniture. Use foam or cardboard corner protectors to reduce the risk of warping or scoring during transit.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 21, 2018

Virtually all industries today are undergoing digital transformation, but the opportunities for cost savings, as well as productivity and service improvements, are arguably greatest in the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry because of all of their current manual and paper-based processes. Today’s Challenges in the HBM Industry.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Content Summary: Walmart Says It Can Reduce Emissions in China by 50 Million Tons. Walmart is aiming big when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China. and Pittsburgh, helps reduce harmful emissions and expedites deliveries through narrow city streets with limited parking. ? To save both time and money, U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supply chain policies and configurations are tested and leverage reinforcement learning to yield the best possible strategies. By understanding the behavior of the supply chain under diverse conditions, companies can develop strategies that enhance flexibility and responsiveness.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 13, 2025

Efficient inventory management An ERP system allows manufacturers to reduce costs and capital tied up in inventory. Production planning involves several components that together manage a production run Bill of Materials (BOM) , Material Requirements Plan (MRP), and Master Production Schedule (MPS).

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GoShip Blog

MAY 21, 2025

While delays and damage are rare, having the right protection in place can save time, money, and operational stress. Please note: some items are excluded from coverage, including cash, high-value art, perishable goods, alcohol, plants, live animals, and hazardous materials. You can review the full non-covered items list here.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 2, 2024

Carriers may seek to offset any potential productivity losses resulting from increased inspections and compliance efforts by adjusting their pricing strategies. Prepare Documentation and Records: Organize and prepare all necessary documentation and records well in advance of DOT Blitz Week.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

A cold chain is essential because it: Reduces food loss due to spoilage. Precooling reduces spoilage and slows ripening. Refrigerated storage refers to the storing of goods in a reduced temperature atmosphere. Cold chain packaging is specifically designed to help maintain a reduced temperature. WMS, TMS, documentation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

When correctly employed, supply chain automation can save precious money and time, improve your business’s productivity, and prepare it for the future. Processing documents is one of the most time-hungry tasks in supply chains. Reduce your environmental impact. Increased productivity. Even worse, it can create bottlenecks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The first step, therefore, is to get all your information – documents and data – into a digital format. This means scanning documents or entering data into a computer manually. While digitization is all about documents and data, digitalization centers on converting existing business processes to be digital.

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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. The first stage of reimagining procurement is to look at sourcing strategies.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In many cases, compliance requires the ability to trace what and from where materials or parts were sourced, how they were transformed in the manufacturing process, and when and to whom the final product was shipped. Procurement This is an area where compliance controls can be flouted because processes are paper-based and manual.

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