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Inttra Hosts Its First Ocean Freight Electronic Invoice
LSPs Fill the Service Gap in a Down Economy
Shippers are looking to turn over responsibility for logistics, and third parties are happy to oblige. But are they ready for what 2010 will bring?
IT Becomes More Strategic for Truckers
Trucking companies today are taking a more strategic view of information technology, says Ben Wiesen, vice president-products at Carrier Logistics.
Dimensions for the Supply Chain - Made Easy
Using automated tools to record the physical dimensions of packages, pallets and loose freight helps carriers and shippers capture additional revenue and optimize available warehouse space, says Jerry Stoll, marketing manger at Mettler-Toledo, which makes dimensioning systems for the supply chain.
How to Conduct a Successful Carrier Bid
Soliciting, analyzing and awarding transportation contracts through a bid process is a complex process. To get the best outcome, transportation buyers need to conduct a thorough opportunity assessment and make sure they have the infrastructure and framework in place to effectively manage the bidding process, says Art Nourot, senior director of carrier procurement at Unyson Logistics.
HighJump Partners With MercuryGate for Transportation Management
Ocean Freight Rates Predicted to Continue to Rise in a Challenging 2010
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HSBC Trade Confidence Index Points to Sustainable Global Recovery
Airclic Launches Mobile Performance Platform
Is Trucking Ready for Reality-based Pricing?
Mileage-based rates within the trucking industry typically are not calculated using actual miles driven. Instead, they generally are based on historical zone-to-zone mileage or on the standard shortest possible route between two points. That's known as "practical routing," explains Craig Fiander, vice president of marketing at ALK Technologies, which provides mileage mapping software.
The ROI Advantages of a Networked TMS Service
A networked transportation management service, in which key supply chain participants share information and visibility through a central hub, is more cost efficient and more effective than traditional transportation management applications, says Alan Dunkerley, vice president of product management at Descartes Systems Group.
Supply Chain Trends in Voice Logistics
There are quite a number of developments and new entrants in the marketplace for voice applications, says Rich Hayden, director of business development at Voxware. He details how that's good and bad for customers, and says a "configurable software product" may be of use to you.
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