AIMMS
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Interview with Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights and Author of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter ( published December 2014 ). Lora Cecere is the founder and CEO of the research firm Supply Chain Insights. She is the author of the enterprise software blog Supply Chain Shaman , which attracts 5,000 readers weekly. She also writes a blog for Forbes and is a LinkedIn Influencer.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
'Editor’s Note: Today we are featuring this guest post from Find Accounting Software as it covers a subject we are also interested in, Manufacturing Technology which makes businesses more efficient. As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency.
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Freightos
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
Freight is changing. Routes are changing. East-West global trade is on the decline, being replaced by more complicated trade networks that merge seamlessly between developing and developed countries. Technology is changing. Beyond expanding trade, which grew at 2.1% in 2013, rising costs are pushing for more efficiency, whether by cutting operating costs with improved technology.
3PL Insights
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'The West Coast Ports’ Crippling Congestion by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems After brokering a new deal earlier this week, West Coast ports are back in production. The development has alleviated the shipping... The post The West Coast Ports’ Crippling Congestion appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.
Apparel Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
If you are interested in the field of logistics, there are a few things you need to know. In this article, we’ll give you the details.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
'3D printing or additive manufacturing has been around for decades. But it hasn’t been until the last five years that the hype has exceeded the reality of what this technology can do. After reading many articles from industry insiders, we’ve collected some key takeaways on the current and future trends for this manufacturing technique. Where Additive Manufacturing Really Shines.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
'The trend of outsourcing to overseas suppliers and contractors may be losing some of its luster. Many businesses are returning to U.S. manufacturers — also known as reshoring — to obtain goods faster and at lower costs than foreign suppliers can offer. Moreover, “Made in the USA” tags can win over domestic customers who want to feel good about their purchases.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
'Editor’s Note: This is the first post in a series produced in partnership with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights. It’s no secret that anything “mobile” is all the rage today.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
'Today’s post concludes our series on all things TMS. Whether you call it a transportation management system, TMS, or transport management system, we have you covered on the State of TMS in our first post , the 4 key process enablers in the second post , and in today’s post we will cover what the future holds for transport management systems.
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GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
'Evidence of the shortage of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent in the United States is plentiful. However, in an effort to stop immigration of high-skilled STEM workers, left wing advocates argue that there is no shortage. A new twist to their argument is to claim that STEM graduates do not always go into STEM fields and therefore are not in short supply.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
'Industrial automation components supplier European Automation has produced a helpful buzzword guide on cloud computing for the automation industry. The concise directory is aimed at giving a relevant outline of some of the most popular, but occasionally mystifying terms used in cloud computing. The top ten is available for download here from the industry guides section of European Automation’s website.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
'Editor’s Note: This is a blog by one of our affiliate partners, Global Vision Group , a Federal Maritime Commission licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF). The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshoremen Warehouse Union (ILWU) have been operating without a contract since the end of June, 2014.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
'All over the world, heading offshore to outsource production has become something that it is had been accepted as the norm. Offshoring does indeed make sense for many companies, especially those that want to establish a global footprint. Too many, however, outsource production for the wrong reasons. Lured by the promise of cheaper labor ( which is starting to not be the case ), companies are blind to the tactical costs of manufacturing overseas.
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
'As a freight broker , you know the importance of staying ahead of trends in your business. 2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. One month in, here are our predictions for freight brokers in 2015: Manufacturing Comes Home. For decades, globalization has defined the supply chain.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
'Editor’s Note: Cerasis is a 3PL focused on transportation management. So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
'A Transportation Management System is a vital tool for shipping professionals. It helps to coordinate all of the available data points in a transport network, including rates, route options, warehouse supply, and distribution. Transportation management systems present this information in a clean, easy to understand format that then allows the shipping manager to make the best and most efficient decisions possible.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
'Auditing is one of the least favorite tasks of people in the logistics and transportation industry, even among those who specialize in performing it! However, it is something that should never be overlooked if your enterprise wishes to save as much money as possible and prevent undue losses. Freight payment and audit services have evolved considerably beyond their one-time scope of correcting errors and recouping spending for already-paid freight bills, particularly in the United States.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
'Editor’s Note: We are fortunate to have Irv Rothman, President and CEO of HP Financial Services, provide a guest blog to the Cerasis blog about being bold in business. Although we are a 3PL with a focus on transportation technology and managed services, we love to provide those businesses looking to be bold and get their business to the next level. .
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'Today we bring you a report that we have recently received from eft (eye for transport). The findings in the report mirror what we wrote about in January in regards to how emerging technology will forever impact the manufacturing and logistics space. In that post we pointed to the following: 3D Printing will shorten the supply chain. The Internet of Things (IoT) will increase transit visibility.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
'We continue our series on the “State of the Transportation Management Systems” today with our post on the 4 key processes enabled by the use by shippers of a transport management system or TMS. In our first post, we covered generally the potential of TMS and the main reasons why shippers turn to TMS. The popularity of the use of transport management system (TMS) has been growing steadily in the last few years.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
'Work-life balance has become one of the central issues of the 21st century. It’s an idea praised and discussed in countless articles , meetings, and studies. But in most jobs, the basics are fixed and there’s only so much you can do to change them. The problem is that the right balance between work and the rest of life is different for everyone. So what can you do to find your right formula and then live it?
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
'Welcome to the maiden voyage of “3PL Tax and Money Matters”! I’m both honored and humbled to have the opportunity to bring you what will hopefully be a valuable combination of tax, financial and business guidance. Your friends here at Cerasis already provide you with one of the best sources in the world of the latest in logistics guidance and developments.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
'Editor’s Note: Cerasis focuses on North American transportation management. Further, we focus on over the road transportation management to include the modes: LTL, Full Truckload, and Small Package. However, in a global economy that we live in, we have several requests from customers, prospects, and readers to look at solutions that include international shipping and other modes.
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
Cambie Bridge, foggy by colink. on Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/gSz4iw. A European department store, very well-known and led by one of the most iconic figures in the retail industry was undergoing a major shift. The business had recently pivoted towards a younger, more frequent buyer with the emphasis on dynamic, on-trend fashion. Retail analytics are typically fruitful due to the availability of granular EPOS sales data and the ability to predict how products will move through their lifecycle due
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
'Whether your gross income is measured in six, seven or eight figures — or more – you are probably just about now starting to feel the IRS’s greedy, slimy hands on your wallet or bank account. The sad truth is this: The number one living expense that we bear in the U.S. is, you guessed it, TAXES! You want to hear the totally disgusting part? The taxes we pay are more than the number two, three and four expenses that we pay – combined!
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Freightos
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
This post is part three in the Logistics and Supply Chain Technology 2015-2020 series, with insights from Martijn Graat, the founder of LogisticsMatter. Putting the Smile back in Last Mile. Uber has been making waves in the logistics community for the role they may play in last-mile delivery. And the reason everyone cares is because last mile delivery is a big deal. 28% of a big deal, actually.
Apparel Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Have you considered implementing reverse logistics to get more out of your company’s time and resources? Learn more here!
3PL Insights
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
'Pros and Cons of a Centralized Warehouse by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems An integral aspect of a product based business is its inventory control. If mishandled, a business will not be able to... The post Pros and Cons of a Centralized Warehouse appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
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