Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. Intro Email Newsletters News Sites Social Media Influencers Blogs Unexpected Places. If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. But for every online “aha” I wade through dozens of yawns. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise. In the complex world of modern transportation, companies lacking the experience to professionally handle the intricacies of transportation management are sure to find controlling shipping costs an extreme challenge. For the company determined to try, it is critical to maintaining constant guard on cost controls at every turn in every transaction, a daunting proposition for most comp

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AIMMS

AUGUST 12, 2015

‘‘I want highly automated systems, a value chain network that optimizes my service and costs, the best talent available and the necessary predictability so that I can smartly invest in physical infrastructure.’’. It’s becoming clear that supply chain executives aren’t going to get all that they want. Traditionally it takes at the very least 2 years to realize investments in technology and physical infrastructure.

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Apparel Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2015

The idea behind supply chain management is simple: You should know where your product is going and where it is coming from and save time and money along the way. Tracking your product from raw materials to the end customer is a daunting task, especially for smaller companies manufacturing complex goods, but the payoff is often tremendous. Here are some of the benefits you'll see once your business has a properly managed supply chain.

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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.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 9, 2015

I realized some may not know of my twitter feed which is now up to close to 8K VERIFIED followers (have to go through a verification process to prevent robots from following). I "micro blog" at that site a lot more frequently. The link is: [link].

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Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2015

OakPass in Oakland Modeled After PierPass – Terminals at the Port of Oakland are planning to subsidize weekend operations with a new fee schedule modeled after Southern California’s PierPass program. PierPass has been in place at Los Angeles and Long Beach terminals since 2005 and Oakland is hoping the model can help alleviate major congestion problems for the Bay Area port.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP.

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AIMMS

AUGUST 12, 2015

‘‘I want highly automated systems, a value chain network that optimizes my service and costs, the best talent available and the necessary predictability so that I can smartly invest in physical infrastructure.’’. It’s becoming clear that supply chain executives aren’t going to get all that they want. Traditionally it takes at the very least 2 years to realize investments in technology and physical infrastructure.

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Apparel Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2015

Studies show that between 8 to 9 percent of in-store purchases and 25 and 30 percent of online purchases get sent back , so it’s essential for all retailers to have a good returns processing system in place. However, complications can do and arise, which can make it difficult for business owners to recover. That’s why it makes sense to pass on the burden and let TALG handle your returns processing.

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Cost Reduction

10xLogistics

AUGUST 2, 2015

This week, after a few weeks of rumors, we learned that UPS Paid $1.8bl for Coyote Logistics. This was no surprise to any reader of this blog as back in January of 2012 I wrote a post titled "The New Face of Brokerage". In this post I opined that Coyote Logistics was something unique and new and was not the "old" brokerage company. Great technology, great leadership and a "kick ass" attitude makes it one of the best.

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PINC

AUGUST 25, 2015

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Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2015

Explosions Rock Tianjin Port – The first of a series of explosions rocked the China’s Tianjin port late Wednesday. Early reports indicate that the explosions originated at a warehouse facility specialized in handling explosives and other hazardous material. The first explosion set off a chain reaction of other blasts. Tragically, more than 50 people have been killed, hundreds injured, and an estimated 6,000 people displaced.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2015

The emergence of the Cloud has created an interconnected world that goes beyond the communications of the early ages of the Internet and Web 2.0, influencing the way our real world behaves as much as advances like the engine, the printing press, or the computer itself. New technology can seem appealing until the process of incorporating it into existing methods becomes overwhelming and stressful.

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Advertiser: GEP

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.

Supply Chain Software

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. Our job at Cerasis is to optimize transportation management for these manufacturing shippers so that in turn, they can focus on their own core, the process of manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2015

Editor's Note : In this guest blog post from Adams Nager, of ITIF (Information Technology & Innovation Foundation) , he stresses the importance of fostering innovation and spurring competitiveness of American Manufacturing by focusing on more R&D from both the public and private sectors. This guest blog is appropriate to address once again so that we in the manufacturing community and service providers, like Cerasis who makes manufacturers efficient in transportation management, remember

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2015

The business landscape is ever changing, numerous innovations have allowed companies to transcend borders and become global entities. While the opportunities are numerous so are the challenges; in this fiercely competitive global marketplace success requires companies to pay closer attention to supplier relations. Global leaders should retain suppliers with vested interest in the long-term success of the company.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2015

Big data utilization is the wave of the future for all aspects of business including supply chain management. There is simply too much information available in today’s world to ignore all but what can be comprehended by a single person? The problem is that not every company has the resources to begin the process of big data management and have yet to see the extent of benefits it can provide to analyze and use such data management.

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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

Optimal Sourcing

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 24, 2015

Business owners face endless decisions throughout all aspects of the supply chain. Businesses must decide which routes to use, where to manufacture products, and whether to employ the use of a third party logistics provider. However, one of the most important aspects of supply chain strategies is often overlooked: the reverse supply chain (also referred to as reverse logistics ).

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2015

As your business grows, you supply chain software will need to expand. You may opt to organize your business into an independent third-party logistics provider (3PL), or you may want to purchase software for tracking, monitoring, and processing all of your needs. No matter which direction you choose, supply chain software comes riddled with opportunities for confusion, demise, and incapability.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

With an ever-increasing pool of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to outsource shipping needs to, understanding how to select the best 3PL is the difference between reaching your existing customers and gaining a new market share. Many different factors have been previously discussed on specific details of selecting a 3PL , but have you truly learned how to identify the top-notch 3rd Party Logistics Companies from the fly-by-night, intermediary 3rd Party Logistics Companies?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2015

Editor's Note : This is a guest blog submission from Emily Hunter of TGO Consulting , a provider of innovative business solutions designed to improve the productivity and performance of organizations. TGO's vision and goal is nicely aligned with that of Cerasis. Both of our companies aim to use technology and services to make our client's business lives much simpler.

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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.

Cost Reduction

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We are a bit past the halfway mark for 2015, but since this marketing manager's vacation is this week, we have decided to make sure we still have our usual "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event (read, these are easier to schedule while we are out!). . We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Freight.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Yesterday we kicked off our most popular blog post series for the most viewed blog posts in the main 5 categories we publish to (although you can browse all categories on the right side of this blog). Those 5 key categories are: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Freight, and Transportation. We started yesterday with the most popular logistics blog posts which told a bit of a story: people love reports, infographics, and white papers. .

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 5, 2015

The supply chain is filled with instances where a delivered product does not necessarily meet the expectations of the merchant, consumer, or other buyers. When a product needs to be returned, it must go through a return process, referred to as Reverse Logistics , and obtaining the return merchandise authorization (RMA) is typically the first step of the process.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2015

Cerasis, an expert technology solutions and transportation management service provider invites you to a 60 minute Webinar titled " The Big Benefits of Using Technology to Effectively Manage Transportation Reverse Logistics " to air live on September 30th, 2015 at 2 PM CST. You can register for the webinar by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6754187048550350082.

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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

Strategy

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We continue our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So Far" series today highlighting supply chain blog posts. Supply Chain is just one of our five main categories we are covering all this week, which consist of: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Freight, and Transportation. As you can see, or if you work in the industry, you know that all five of these categories and the functions and processes around them are central to each other.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 6, 2015

Return merchandise authorizations ( RMAs ) give businesses the ability to monitor, track, and perform any returns and exchanges for buyers. Ultimately, an RMA process exists to make the process seamless to the consumer, cost-effective for the seller, and rapid for the financial system. However, not all RMA processes are created equal, and you need to understand the benefits of having an RMA process in place and what best practices should be applied to it.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We are coming down the homestretch with our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So Far" that we are running this week. We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. As we round out the 5 categories, we come to the place of our expertise: Freight and Transportation Management.

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