The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

Prior to Trucker Tools , she advanced through operations, logistics, and strategic planning roles with Uber in the U.S. Brokerages using Trucker Tools digitize tribal knowledge and manual operations, build strong and lasting carrier relationships, and have industry leading visibility into active shipments. About Kary Jablonski.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

His business acumen was built from a 20-year successful track record of managing operations, engineering and sales positions at DHL. Rick saw the frustrations faced by today’s supply chain operators, and those observations sparked his desire to start KlearNow. KlearNow’s goal is to simplify and automate those processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Both are advancing through operational trials led by companies like Amazon, UPS, Alphabet’s Wing, Tesla, and TuSimple. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Keith is the Director of Operations at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Currently serving as the Director of Operations for The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. all asset-based carriers.

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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. Who issues carnets?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. EDI eliminates the need for manual data entry by automating the exchange of business documents. This automation speeds up transaction processing, reduces errors caused by human input, and improves overall operational efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

RPA technology simulates human operations in digital systems, such as data entry, file processing, and information transmission, achieving full automation of key processes from booking to order. It significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of business processes while reducing the error and cost of manual operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 8, 2023

managing freight and drayage trucking operations for enterprise clients like Amazon, Samsung, and Apple. They can also access additional empty equipment or offer up their surplus equipment in a documented and secure place, the empty container marketplace. This saves them a lot of time and money running their operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2022

Pairing advanced technologies with deep-seated industry expertise, Loadsmart fuels growth, simplifies operational complexity and bolsters efficiency for carriers and shippers alike. To increase operational efficiency and reduce costs, companies like Loadsmart are automating the shipping process (life of the load): Quotation and booking.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain is one that makes sure that every resource across your entire operation is watertight, avoiding waste and maximising profits. For your supply chain operations to run smoothly, there are some things you need to consider. This is why it’s important to map out your entire freight operation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Waggoner served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Daylight Transport from April 1999 to January 2002, Executive Vice President from October 1998 to April 1999, and Chief Information Officer from January 1998 to October 1998. Expect some owner operators will leave the market.

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MercuryGate

JANUARY 7, 2025

Every logistics professional dreads that moment the call about a missing shipment, the carrier who suddenly can't be reached, or the suspicious documentation that raises red flags. Freight fraud has evolved far beyond simple cargo theft into a complex web of scams that keep operations managers up at night.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Curtis documents and shares challenges, progress, and goals in a collaborative and community driven way. Curtis’ career has taken him through LTL operations – both driver and dock, Weights and Research, pricing, yield management, strategy, sales, and technology. He is a huge believer of working in public.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Prior to founding Cargologik, Miles was employee number three leading sales, and go-to-market strategies for Octopi Terminal Operating System (TOS), the first true SaaS TOS in the industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Vector integrates with your existing workflows to provide document capture. Vector’s LoadDocs product helps companies reduce operational friction and increase productivity by streamlining workflows with electronic forms and best-in-class document capture. Learn More About Will Chu and the Vector Story.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While working in this industry, experts interact with various vendors, including workers in loading/off-loading operations, transporters for cargo/container movement, CHAs for customs clearance, shipping and airline professionals for freight handling, and 3PL & 4PL players for warehousing.

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Envase Technologies

APRIL 5, 2022

DOVER, New Hampshire, April 05, 2022 – Envase, a mission-critical software platform for the intermodal supply chain, announces the release of Envase Mobile – a next-generation mobile app to support the operations of drayage drivers and their back-office counterparts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

About AscendTMS AscendTMS is a transportation management system (TMS) used by freight brokers, 3PLs, trucking companies, and shippers to manage their entire business operations. It has a user-friendly interface and a comprehensive documentation library.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Manufacturing companies already know that digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 , are transforming the way the industry operates. Reframe the Operations Strategy. Operators can input data using devices such as touch screens and barcode scanners.

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Truck News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

For motor carriers, having an organized policy for recording information and retaining documents can be the key in running a smooth operation. Carriers should ensure they have such a policy […]

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

There is substantial evidence of how e-commerce has dramatically transformed supply chain and logistics operations over the past two decades. But while its impact on retailers has been well documented, e-commerce has also created new challenges and opportunities for manufacturers. What are some of these challenges and opportunities?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In order to get to that stage, executive decision-makers and their organizations must work to ensure that the primary drivers, the system, process and people come together to operate the new system and perform the new processes. Once that has ended, the operation stage starts. The maintenance strategy for operating an ERP system.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Here’s an example: Say your plant has a set of rules about how fork trucks are to be operated – speed limits, staying out of marked pedestrian lanes, etc. But in general the operators hurry, cut a corner now and then. Do you have “standard work” documents that are rarely followed?

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

That’s why we’ve embedded precision into each part of our work, from route planning to customs documentation to shipment tracking. We developed a comprehensive Roadmap to integrate AI tools into our operations, a journey that began this month with our HubSpot implementation.

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ECW

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Actionable Tip: When moving oversized or fragile cargo, ensure clear communication with terminal operators about your shipment’s specific handling requirements. Double-check documentation and ensure freight dimensions align with terminal capacity guidelines to avoid processing delays.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Image source: Pexels | Logistics Challenges and How to Overcome Them Let’s break down the most common logistics problems and how you can resolve them to improve your operations. Navigating logistics can feel like solving a puzzle where each piece needs to fit perfectly for smooth operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 1, 2023

Success in supply chain planning and operations solutions relies upon the ability to identify and document desired value measures and outcomes, and to align those with the solutions provider.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Streamlining operations with automation is the dream for every business, yet many companies still rely on spreadsheets and manual interactions. MANUAL PROCESS: DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT. Manually managing documents or paperwork is monotonous and outdated. Not to mention the process of searching for the documents you need later.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

APRIL 16, 2019

It’s an expression that frequently comes to mind when I’m responding to RPFs for eFulfillment services, because even though these documents were created by diverse companies with different needs, you wouldn’t know it based on the remarkably similar questions they ask.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 4, 2020

This includes eliminating manual and paper-based business processes, which remains prevalent in many logistics and delivery operations. Processing paper documents is time consuming and labor intensive; it also contributes to the data quality problem that continues to plague many companies.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

This can be a major draw for companies looking to reduce operational expenses. Positive Economic Impact Cutting costs and sped-up deliveries mean smoother operations, happier customers, and a boost in productivity. When working with those in other countries, it’s important to know how they operate. Lost in Translation?

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Order Picking is the productive operation in a warehouse operation. It’s important because it directly affects customer satisfaction, warehouse operations and overall business performance. Reducing the operator travel is achieved by pick-face design, using specialised equipment, (e.g.

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ECW

MARCH 5, 2025

Regulatory Pressure & Compliance The FSMA requires continuous temperature monitoring and rigorous documentation for all perishable shipments. Work with an Integrated Partner: Consolidating warehousing, drayage, and final-mile delivery simplifies logistics operations.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Accurate documentation: This metric tracks the percentage of sales orders accompanied by accurate documents throughout the process. Which ones to use?… … How many to use? Thats where KPIs come in.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 13, 2021

Pairing advanced technologies with deep-seated industry expertise, Loadsmart fuels growth, simplifies operational complexity and bolsters efficiency for carriers and shippers alike. To increase operational efficiency and reduce costs, companies like Loadsmart are automating the shipping process (life of the load): Quotation and booking.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

3PL Systems provides transportation management system software to help make freight brokers more profitable – both by helping them bring in more revenue and helping them to operate more efficiently. EDI facilitates the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between business partners.

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