Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

My first impression at that time was the mental image it provoked – a delivery truck pulling up to my house and placing a package that I hadn’t ordered on my front door, but ultimately decided to keep. But a disadvantage compared to physical stores was the wait time between ordering and receipt of merchandise.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years.

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FLEXE

MARCH 21, 2017

We wanted to know how pricing and usage of on-demand warehousing trended in 2016. Meeting market demands and staying competitive requires real-time visibility into every area of the business and solutions that make it easier to adapt to change. On-demand warehousing is no different. Here are the numbers. The Results Are In.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The approach of “ Just in time ” and “ supply chain management ” focused on optimizing efficiency and reducing waste. But at that time, the reduction of waste was mainly due to economic reasons, not environmental.This was because waste means greater economic loss. Bhattacharjee, 2015).

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2017

Simply put, for 80% of the shipment time, the trailer is idling at a facility. Now, because of the costs involved in transporting freight, companies have a tendency to focus their attention and capital around the actual movement of goods. Here are four ways the digital yard helps companies save time, money, and effort: 1.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

So when I asked Cathy Roberson, a senior analyst at Transport Intelligence and a tech-enthusiast who is vox supplychainus on Twitter at cmroberson06 , I was not surprised when she sent me back an analysis that seems to match up perfectly with some of Google’s recent projects: Google Glasses, Android and 3D printing.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, writes, “Today, an estimated 90% of the world’s goods are transported by sea, with 60% of that — including virtually all your imported fruits, gadgets and appliances — packed in large steel containers. These boxes were called ‘Transporters.’

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Bowman laments, “Multiple stages of the global supply chain, including manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and trucking, are suffering from a severe shortage of qualified workers.” More workers are retiring, and there are just not enough members from the newer generations interested in the industry.”[5]

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

I just have to figure out what to do during the other half of the day. Sticker Snafu Has Millions in Imports Stuck in Argentina’s Warehouses (Bloomberg). Back in 2013, I wrote the following under the banner of “Siri Comes to Enterprise Apps”: Instead of manually executing tasks with a mouse or touch screen, why not speak them?

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

This year’s event takes place at the Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel in the United Kingdom and includes a stellar lineup of speakers — renowned experts, practitioners and market leaders — and will showcase leading practices in supply chain, manufacturing, retail, transportation and pricing excellence. Day One Sessions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

I admit it, the cafe con leche is not as good as my mom’s, but I’ve traded taste for time and convenience. Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Re/code). HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers. Source: Laurie Cus.

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Lucas

JULY 11, 2018

The reality is that robots and people will be working side-by-side in warehouses for years to come. As robots find their place in the DC, warehouse operators will face new challenges in coordinating and optimizing the work of humans and their robotic coworkers. Warehouse and DC jobs in the U.S. Warehouse and DC jobs in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

With operatives constantly on the move in large warehouses or industrial workspaces, the likelihood of computer cables becoming a trip hazard is high. In the past, operatives would have to traipse to another part of a facility just to use a computer or printer. Chapter 1 – The Industrial Computer Workstation Makes the Shop Floor Safer.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Such a transformation will take time, effort, and, of course, money. Talk to any supply chain professional and they will tell you these are trying times. It took years of wandering for the supply chain to end up in the morass in which it currently finds itself. Rise of the Agile Supply Chain. Those are inputs, not outputs.

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Repl Group

OCTOBER 2, 2018

From forecasting and ordering to warehouse and supply chain. on the previous year – economic uncertainty saw retail sales increase by just 1.9% on the previous year – economic uncertainty saw retail sales increase by just 1.9% The lowest annual growth since 2013. Preparation is key. The Impact of Online.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

” It adds: “We believe a business should strive for not just the lowest prices, but the lowest true cost for all. restaurant industry made in 2013. However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. ” Walmart states early on.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2014

And where does transportation fit? On December 1, 2013, 60 Minutes aired a segment featuring online retail giant Amazon. On December 1, 2013, 60 Minutes aired a segment featuring online retail giant Amazon. Fulfillment Retail Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics Domains fulfillment Network retail transportation'

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

Introducing Ryder TranSync™, a Patent Pending, Automated Technology Tool Used to Provide Dynamic Transportation Planning. 52: the temperature of the ocean my wife swam in earlier this week in preparation for this Sunday’s Cohasset Triathlon. Deliv Acquires WeDeliver in Chicago. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 1.1%

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

I have no idea what he’s talking about, but I just look at him as he rambles on, and he looks a bit thinner to me, but stronger and more muscular, and maybe even younger, and his voice, his voice, oh his voice. I’m guessing it’s summer. and then silence, darkness, and I’m awake in bed. It’s Thursday, 5:31 a.m. A New Traffic Jam Hits L.A.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Just last week, a significant milestone was achieved: the FDA approved the first “artificial pancreas” device , a closed-loop system comprised of a continuous glucose monitor, insulin pump, and control algorithm. Wal-Mart’s next move against Amazon: More warehouses, faster shipping (Reuters). Why do I do this?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. LOG-NET announces release of Next Generation Global Transportation Management with its version 8.0. eBay to Roll Out Guaranteed Delivery for 20 Million Items. Deutsche Post will deliver AmazonFresh goods in Germany (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2016

Wal-Mart cuts delivery time for pilot shipping plan (Reuters). March 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). On Wednesday Hyperloop One (one of several companies, including Hyperloop Transportation Technologies , focused on bringing this idea to life) conducted a test of its propulsion system in North Las Vegas.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 1, 2016

So, I’ll just point you to my past April 1 posts in case you missed them the first time: 2015: Netflix Developing Original Series About Logistics Called “D is for Drones”. 2013: Amazon Ups the Ante, Delivers Goods to Customers Before They Order Them. E-Commerce Boom Roils Trucking Industry (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Or I can just wing it and go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. Ocado to wheel out C3PO-style robot to lend a hand at warehouses (The Guardian). a Nafta Tale of Two Truckers (New York Times). I’ll let you guess which option I took this morning. From Mexico to the U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Many may even think that supply chain management in manufacturing is just a nice term for outsourcing, however those same people often forget that America still does a lot of producing for people everywhere in the world. The Numbers Are In. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

They know stuff gets made, transported, and sold; but, they have little interest in the details. A supply chain is an end to end process which typically begins with the sourcing of raw materials and concludes with the sale of a good to the final customer.”[1] ” Improving supply chain management strategies.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 1, 2013

I was one of those fortunate enough to attend the RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference – Logistics 2013 event in Orlando a few weeks back. With that in mind, the following is what I consider to be the biggest takeaways from the event as it relates to how shifts in retail are impacting the supply chain and supply chain professionals.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2019

To help them in this effort, supply chain managers would do well to look to one of the greatest connectors of all time — Leonardo da Vinci. We evaluate our successes by cost savings and shortened cycle times and order fulfilment cycles.” 1] The more complex businesses become the more important supply chains are. .”[2]

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2017

This is just NOT going to go well. At a board meeting I had just outlined how this lady’s business could save $10 million per year, when she let me have it , with both barrels. I sat in the customer service centre for an hour, just listening to the calls. Just ring up and complain! You know the feeling.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. Truckers applaud move to revert to pre-2013 Hours of Service regulations (Logistics Management). Journey on.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Second, we just released our second Talking Logistics YOUniversity course, Building a Strong Transportation Management Foundation. In recent quarters, Target has struggled with inventory shortfalls as it tried to cater to online and in-store shoppers at the same time. DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 1) In many businesses, the supply chain has never been subject to a design process, but has instead just … evolved. That figure highlights like no other how critical the interrelations are between an enterprise and its supply chain.

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GTG Technology Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

In the transportation industry, augmented reality is poised to change the way companies think about supply-chain management. Google tried its hand at augmented reality with the launch of the first generation of Google Glass in 2013. Augmented Reality in Transportation. The Rise of Augmented Technology Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I limited myself to just six predictions, although I believe many of the predictions I made last year (and the year before that ) will continue to play out in 2015 and beyond, so I encourage you to revisit those predictions too (I listed them below for quick reference). If you want that oil, that’s what you will have to pay for it.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

ELDs have changed the way that carriers score their partners and shippers with long detention times are losing capacity in the form of time, rejected loads, and partnerships. We’ve used our transportation management system to make load times a critical metric for us.”. Hunt believes its owed.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Logistics and Transportation Managers at manufacturers will have reports at their fingertips on how to continue to reduce transportation costs, a heavy portion of the expense budget, by leaning on data to continually improve. This trend will be seen in the Equipment Manufacturing sector as well, especially in international markets.

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