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

JUNE 21, 2023

They empower their customers to drive efficiency and deliver more value to their end-customers by automating and orchestrating the entire shipment lifecycle—from operations, finance, customs, and sales to visibility and emissions reporting. In the podcast interview, Lionel and Joe discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech.

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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

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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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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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

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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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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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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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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Businesses must ensure that their shipping practices conform to the specific requirements of each country they deal with, in order to avoid financial penalties and ensure smooth, uninterrupted operations. Compliance management software can help businesses track global trade regulations and ensure that all required documentation is in order.

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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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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

The resulting increase in demand may place pressure on agricultural producers and extract manufacturers to scale operations. Operational and Manufacturing Impacts Operationally, integrating natural dyes may require modifications to manufacturing workflows. This raises complexity in planning, labeling, and inventory control.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 25, 2025

A decade later the term MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) replaced MES to refer to a system that was broader in scope. This enables the manufacturing function to deliver what the business needs and adjust operational capabilities to become more productive and effective in navigating the market and serving customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

By gaining more insight on the environmental impact of their logistics operations, businesses can find ways to reduce cost, improve accountability for logistics service providers transportation emissions, and target specific inefficiencies for improvement.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 20, 2025

All of this would require freight forwarders to rapidly adjust logistics plans, find alternative routes, manage complex documentation for new customs procedures and potentially requiring new transportation contracts. The post Navigating a U.S.

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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. Integrating digital log books into your pest control operations enables you to create long-term value while simplifying the shift from traditional practices.

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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

SaaS revolutionized business operations by moving IT from on-premises solutions to cloud-based platforms, in the process democratizing access to sophisticated tools while minimizing infrastructure costs and maintenance. Centralizing data without IT integrations: Digital workers dont need standardized documents and information.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

By 2027, when both the UFLPA and FLR are fully operational, the global supply chain landscape will have transformed significantly. Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions. Consequently, demand for robust GTC solutions will continue to rise.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 12, 2025

Setup costs and compliance infrastructure may be too complex for low-volume operations. Prohibited from direct-to-consumer retail operations inside the zone. Limitations: Withdrawal process requires bonded supervision and additional documentation. Limitations: Requires formal activation, security protocols, and approval by U.S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2025

How Carriers Can Prepare With heightened inspections and stricter enforcement, being prepared for DOT Blitz Week can make all the difference in keeping your operations running smoothly. Organize Documentation : Keep all driver logs, inspection reports, and maintenance records up-to-date and easily accessible.

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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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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 15, 2025

For companies importing high-value or high-volume products, tariff exposure isnt just a cost centerits a risk to profitability and operational continuity. At Dedola Global Logistics , our operations teams in the U.S. Real-Time Tariff Alerts Backed by Global Operations Trade policy changes fast.

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