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What are the Key Digital Strategies in Logistics?

Digital Opportunity for 3PL Logistics Operations!

Supply chain software is a game-changing tool that offers immense opportunities for growth and success in the transportation services market.

Nevertheless, the supply chain industry faces various challenges that can be effectively addressed through the utilization of high-performing software solutions. Below are some common problems in supply chain management and how they can be mitigated with the assistance of software solutions and digital strategies in logistics.

Improve Goods Flow By Outsourcing Logistics!

Why You Should Outsource Logistics!

A company’s logistics and supply chain management activities are critical to its profitability. A company can improve its profits by outsourcing these tasks but must be careful to avoid potential pitfalls. This article discusses how a company outsourcing logistics services can still maintain control of the process.

The outsourcing phenomenon in the U.S. started slowly and will likely continue to increase over time, but it is still a relatively new — and potentially controversial — concept for many companies. Four basic logistics services can be outsourced: transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and information technology (IT) support.

The Minimum Load for Trucking!

When to Call for LTL Trucking!

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While you can find many supposed intellectuals kicking around a ball about what really made western society great, almost anyone is going to agree that modern western civilization would not be where it is today without the use of trucking. What is the minimum load for trucking?

Inventions were great, and assembly lines and the Industrial Revolution were truly spectacular. Still, it was the ability to ship goods throughout the land that really ushered in modernity in ways that we never thought were possible before.

All of this was enabled due to hard-working truckers out there driving across the country to deliver their freight.

The Amazing Supply Chain of Your Morning Coffee!

Peeling Back The Orange Juice Supply Chain!

Even though modern coffee machines offer an attractive variety of caffeinated drinks like cappuccino or latte macchiato, for me it is a simple cup of black coffee that helps kick-start my productivity when the clock strikes 8 am.

This “kick-start”, or boost aspect of coffee was randomly discovered between the sixth and the ninth century. A widespread tale sets the scene in the kingdom of Kaffa, in Abyssinia – which today is Ethiopia – where a shepherd one day observed that his sheep were unusually cheerful after eating white blossoms and red cherries from a previously unknown plant.

What are Incoterms?

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management?

Anyone in Supply Chain has likely heard the phrase “Incoterms”, certainly if you are involved in Freight and Logistics management, or perhaps in Finance.

Even if you haven’t heard of “Incoterms” you are more likely to have heard of terms like “Ex Works”, “Free on Board” or FOB, or “DDP” (Delivered Duty Paid, amongst others. These, and more, are called Incoterms.

But for those who are unfamiliar with all of these acronyms and definitions they can be quite confusing and difficult to understand.

In this article we will endeavour to provide more clarity on what Incoterms are.

5 Supply Chain and Logistics Myths Debunked!

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun!

Every industry has its own set of myths, falsehoods, and urban legends. The realm of Supply Chain and Logistics myths is no different.

Consider the following questions. Is the global supply chain fully automated? If not, why not? What about the role of technology in transportation? Is it dominant or absent? Do supply chain jobs go to the most educated candidates, or are there other, more relevant factors that play in the decision? Will AI and other varieties of tech-based systems replace human beings soon?

Do commercial business leaders seek to minimize costs, or do they engage in another pursuit? What causes shortages? Is automation always a good, productive thing, or can it cause problems? Those queries are at the root of the most common supply chain myths.

Here are more details, along with a thorough debunking of each of the Supply Chain and Logistics Myths.

Product Packaging Ideas to Reduce Costs!

How Eco-Friendly Packaging is Impacting Sustainability!

Reducing packaging costs can have a huge influence on your business’ overall profit, hence it’s worthwhile taking time to find the right product packaging solution for your companies specific products and customers needs.

While it’s important to save as much money as possible in the packaging and shipping of your products, your packaging still needs to represent your business positively. Cheap or non-branded packaging can paint a negative picture immediately. So consider investing in high-end packaging since it can convey a sense of luxury and quality, leaving a positive impression on clients.

Here are some of the best ways to reduce your packaging costs, without having to compromise on quality…

Breaking your Supply Chain Traffic Jam!

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels?

Does anyone like being stuck in a Traffic Jam?

Prior to one Holiday season several years ago the volume that was coming into the Distribution Centre receiving area was unprecedented and unpredicted. We were out of room on the docks and we were out of storage space but trucks kept on coming. And we were still weeks away from being able to ship product to stores to relieve the pressure.

We were gridlocked. We kept inching our way along but we were very, very close to having this traffic jam of activity shut us down.

How to Ship Heavy Equipment!

Does Your Business Benefit From Heavy-Haul Trucking?

If you work in the heavy equipment industry, there comes a time when you might need to ship large machinery. Though the process might seem intimidating, it’s not so complicated when working with professional movers.

Heavy machinery shipping companies work professionally to ensure that your cargo is safe and gets to its destination on time.

To know more about how to ship heavy equipment, you might need to continue reading as this article will provide a detailed insight into it.

5 Insights for Managing Your Fleet Strategy!

Truck Drivers – Unsung Heroes of the Supply Chain! (Infographic)

Overseeing a fleet of vehicles can be a tough job. Anyone who’s been involved in fleet logistics has probably spent countless hours going over schedules, vehicle maintenance records, driver training requirements, and a host of problems and delays that have the tendency of popping up at the worst of times without a fleet strategy.

If you’re experiencing issues or have questions regarding fleet strategy, you’re not alone.

A good professional, though, is always looking to improve their methods. To guide you on your way, we’ve spent some time putting together a list of 5 insights to help you manage your fleet strategy better.

The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy! (Infographic)

The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just a Marketing Stunt?

When I was 11 years old everyone in Grade 6 was required to create and make a speech in front of the class. I wrote a speech on Air Pollution. It was an emerging issue in the news at that time. I talked about statistics on the levels of Air Pollution, the damage it was causing, and what we needed to do to curtail and fix the problem. This was long before I had heard the words Supply Chain Carbon Footprint.

I ended up winning the local and regional public speaking competitions with that speech. I didn’t actually end up doing much about Air Pollution beyond helping to promote awareness of the issue with my speech. But it did plant the idea in my mind that we all had a responsibility to create awareness and help protect our environment in whatever manner that we could.

Is There a Faster Way to Load and Unload Container Ships?

Shipping Containers! More than just a Box! (Infographic)

Over the years, the explosion of trade around the world has resulted in the expansion of the infrastructure required to move goods around the world. There are several components to moving freight globally on container ships and independent firms compete for each portion of this traffic.

Transportation is a commodity so the only real factors for customers to consider are cost and time. Of course, you have to assume that in either case your goods will arrive safely, but any part of the logistics chain that can’t handle the freight without damage won’t stay in business for long.

The vast majority of global trade of consumer goods travels in ever larger container ships. Naturally, each portion of the supply chain will look for economies of scale wherever they can.

But bigger has its challenges and not every port can handle the bigger ships resulting in investments at port facilities in larger and larger cranes.

Route Planning for Logistics and Distribution!

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Route planning is essential for logistics and distribution companies as it allows them to provide a more efficient delivery service.

There are many transportation challenges in the delivery industry and multiple factors can cause delays, resulting in poor service and customer complaints. In order to ascertain the optimum route for multiple deliveries, many logistics and distribution companies use the latest in route planning software.

4 Unique Services Offered By Trucking Companies!

6 Technologies that will Change Transportation and Trucking Forever!

A trucking company’s primary purpose is to transport full-truckloads of goods from one location to another. It is no surprise that most people think truck companies offer no other services to their customers. This is a sad, not to mention costly, mistake. These companies know very well how to become a dispatcher and how to keep customers satisfied.

A standard trucking company offers other unique services that can help you and your business save both time and money.

Use these services instead of or alongside your conventional shipping methods to realize a tremendous cost-benefit.

Top 10 University Supply Chain Management Programs

Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing?

The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, and supply chain management has become a critical aspect of business operations. With the rise of globalization, businesses need to have an efficient and effective supply chain to succeed in the global marketplace.

As a result, universities around the world have developed supply chain programs to meet the growing demand for supply chain management professionals.

In this article, we will rank and describe the top 10 university Supply Chain management programs in the world.