October 2023 - Inbound Logistics

The New Global Supply Chain: The Domino Effect of Geopolitical Tensions between China and the United States

With geopolitical tensions between the United States and China drastically increasing in the past year, global supply chains have shifted. Companies around the world are forced to diversify their supply chains to mitigate disruptions, reduce risk, and increase supply continuity. Here’s how we got here, where things currently stand, and how companies can move forward.

Freight Management: Definition, Modes of Transportation, and Important Terms

Navigating the complex network of moving goods can be challenging. Freight management stands as the lighthouse, illuminating paths that ensure cargo reaches its destination efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. This pivotal mechanism is not just a boon for the transportation industry but is instrumental for any business that relies on the precise and timely delivery of […]

Operations Management: Systems, Skillset, and Industries That Benefit

Operations Management (OM) is pivotal in global industries’ seamless functioning and progression. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for operations managers is projected to grow 5.8% from 2020 to 2030. This multifaceted discipline optimizes business operations, quality control, and inventory management to elevate customer satisfaction and achieve business goals. As businesses grapple with […]

Construction Materials Management: Techniques, Software, and Benefits

Construction materials management is pivotal in completing construction projects, ensuring that materials are available, of the right quality, and reasonably priced. Every year, the construction industry faces significant challenges associated with material shortages, quality control issues, and logistical inefficiencies. Implementing an efficient material management process is not just a cost-saving measure, but a strategy to […]

AI Has a Black Box Problem, Here’s How to Avoid It

Retailers beware! Before you dive into artificial intelligence solutions to keep your shelves restocked, consider the ramifications of AI’s lack of visibility into how it reaches its output, and whether a slower approach to AI can yield better longer-term outcomes.

How to Plan an Optimal Transport Strategy

As the state of the freight industry remains uncertain, optimizing your transportation strategy remains a top priority for logistics operations. At its core, this process includes designing, planning and managing transportation systems to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and meet customer demands.

How to Attract Megaprojects: Become a Megasite

As industrial development in the United States continues at a lightning pace, it’s essential for communities throughout North America to enhance their megasite offerings in order to meet demand. Kansas City provides an example.

Small Businesses Need Supply Chain Planning Tools, Too

Supply chain technology vendors historically have paid little attention to the planning needs of small “mom and pop” businesses. That’s surprising, considering there are approximately 32 million such businesses in the United States, with 2.7 million in the retail trade alone, according to the 2019 U.S. Census.

GOOD QUESTION: How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact Supply Chain Management in the Next Five Years?

Who’s scared of artificial intelligence? These human experts weigh in on how AI will affect supply chain management in the coming years, with answers ranging from “cataclysmic” to “game changing” to “meh.”

Key Challenges in Logistics Management: Strategies to Overcome Them

In today’s competitive global marketplace, logistics management difficulties are ever-changing, with firms negotiating a maze of supply chain complexities, rising transportation costs, and shifting customer expectations. With logistics at the heart of business operations, its significance cannot be overstated. This article dives deep into the challenges in logistics management, showing how modern technology, the supply […]

Gross Weight: Meaning and Calculations

This article looks at gross weight and how to measure cargo weight. In the bustling realm of shipping, understanding the intricacies of weight is crucial. With millions of containers transported across the globe daily, weights play a pivotal role in determining everything from shipping costs to safety regulations. Whether you’re weighing a package’s net weight, […]

CEVA Logistics Sends Formula One Cargo by Rail Intermodal

CEVA Logistics engineered a rail transport solution in North America for Scuderia Ferrari’s F1 racing team.

How to Leverage Rail Intermodal

Intermodal shipping presents challenges, but it also offers great opportunities and benefits. Follow these strategies to help ensure your intermodal shipments move as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible.

10 Tips for Selecting LTL Service Levels

In an unpredictable and evolving global supply chain, it is vital to have a trustworthy LTL carrier strategy that adds consistency to your operations. It is essential to select carriers that are aligned on your priorities and can be most beneficial to your business.