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Businesses are always on the lookout for transportation solutions that offer cost savings, faster transit times, and improved sustainability. This is where options like intermodal transportation come in as a revolutionary game-changer, offering several advantages businesses simply can’t afford to overlook. According to the Intermodal Association of North America, 95% of manufactured goods are transported…
As the $12 Billion global supply chain industry continues to grow at an impressive rate of 12% per year, it’s surprising that standardization is still sorely lacking in many areas. For instance, despite being a truly international industry, there is very little uniformity when it comes to freight invoicing naming conventions. This variability is primarily…
As a business function, the supply chain has been lagging in adopting digital tools until the last 5-6 years. More importantly, it was primarily seen as a cost center rather than a value and business driver. A study conducted by McKinsey indicates that the supply chain, as a business function, has a digitization level of…
Located in San Pedro Bay, 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), the busiest container port in North America, has maintained its status as one of the biggest ports in the world for over twenty years. The port supports a productive, sustainable supply chain through modern technology that enhances…
Germany isn’t just a powerhouse of industry, it’s a shipping giant! Think towering cranes and bustling docks – that’s the scene at Germany’s top seaports, like Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven. These European heavyweights handle a massive amount of cargo, from everyday goods to towering vehicles, acting as key hubs connecting Europe, Asia, and North America….
Over the last two years, as supply chains are being forced to respond to various disruptions, the need to invest in risk mitigation strategies has come to the forefront. A recent Statista survey found that 72% of businesses are still suffering from the adverse effects of the pandemic. As global supply chains continue to face…
The global supply chain trends are a result of the quickly developing logistics industry and keeping up with the current era’s rapid technological breakthroughs. Although it can be challenging for supply chain managers and business executives to keep up with these developments, doing so is essential to maintaining the resilience of your supply chain and…
The changing schedules of millions of vessels make shipping more difficult for importers and exporters each year. For any stakeholder in the supply chain, managing all these vessel delays can be challenging and expensive. Having the most recent sailing schedule is maybe the most crucial edge you can provide yourself over other freight forwarders in…
Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service allows third-party vendors to store their products in Amazon’s fulfillment centers while Amazon picks, sorts, packs, ships, keep track of, and handles returns and refunds. As an Amazon FBA seller, you are not responsible for the cost of packaging, handling, or shipping your products. You are assessed an FBA…
Being routinely informed about the progress of all your foreign shipments is essential to operating your supply chain effectively. In the event of any disturbances, having visibility on shipment containers will enable you to act quickly and wisely. Today, a number of internet applications for sea cargo tracking will allow you to track and trace…
According to the number of domestic TEUs and total tonnage they handled, we will examine the largest sea ports in the USA. This list of seaports in the U.S. ought to provide you with a clear picture of the facilities’ overall capability. The vast majority of global trade takes place above the waves of the…
In the wake of the pandemic’s second year, the world’s supply chain is yet to completely recover from its initial breakdown. Frequent reports of congested ports, misplaced shipping containers, skyrocketing freight charges, and other issues that are disruptive and difficult to resolve have become quite common. The ability to withstand supply chain and market interruptions…
Shipping software is more than just an easy-to-use platform for managing your logistics operations. It can help companies save money, reduce processing time and scale up, and improve accuracy with reports or dashboards added to give you all the information needed in one place! Shipping software is not just for the big players Most Tier…
Shipping is an intricate process. A business may or may not have the workforce to employ a complete shipping department to handle all the complexities. Fortunately, modern technology has enabled us to automate most of the complications that traditionally accompany product shipping. Online shopping is increasing so swiftly, especially after the pandemic. In the US…
While TMS software has become popular in the last few years, the recent disruptions in the global supply chain, including the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical tensions and natural calamities, have made companies fast-track their supply chain automation process. As supply chain leaders look out for the best solution among the thousand options available,…
Fleet management software, traditionally exclusive to giant enterprises with vast fleets of vehicles, is now a rapidly expanding requirement among businesses of all sizes. Fleet managers can automate and streamline various fleet-related operations precisely and effectively using good fleet management software. A comprehensive fleet management system will allow you to monitor every part of your…
A wrong transportation management system can really hurt your company. If you don’t evaluate if the platform generates expected results, then it could be a huge waste of money and time — and that would not make anyone happy! The right transportation management system can make all the difference. If you’re managing freight spend, customer…
As a business, you should carefully evaluate and select the optimal mode of shipment for your needs. This decision will help determine if there are any potential savings or extra revenue opportunities by exploring different carriers with TMS software that can analyze costs based on specific criteria such as distance traveled versus price paid per…
Supply chain professionals face a daunting decision when selecting the right transportation management system (TMS Software) for their organizations. With several entrants joining this space recently, it has become more difficult than ever to decide on an appropriate solution that is also cost-effective and suits your needs well enough before choosing one with these features…
