Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9 Earlier this week, FedEx announced a partnership with eight historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to build a pipeline of logistics and supply chain professionals. So after nearly forty years, I say thanks for the memories.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, with robots and weak freight demand dominating the headlines. Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Fall to Lowest Since 2010 (WSJ – sub. Global trade volumes fell for the first time since 2009 by 1.7

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon ‘in talks over Hahn Airport base’ ( Lloyd’s Loading List ). Accenture Releases Enhanced Ocean Cargo Pricing Software to Provide Greater Pricing Visibility for Carriers. London’s Delivery Cube “pauses” logistics operations to focus on tech platform ( TechCrunch ).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Now, on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica. iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). It’s why I coach. It’s why I love baseball.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The partnership is focused on the middle mile, which is the transport of goods within the supply chain most often from a warehouse to a fulfillment center or a warehouse to a retailer. This will certainly be an interesting company to watch over the next decade.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. Speakers: Sharon Perry, Vice President of Logistics, Carhartt; Gregg Lanyard, Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates; Adrian Gonzalez, President, Adelante SCM.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. TIS was formed through the acquisition of logistics technology company Logistadvise Inc.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

We’ve found we needed to serve our customers at peak; we needed more of our own logistics to supplement partners,” said [Amazon Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky] in a call with analysts. In other supply chain and logistics news… This is How Google’s Project Wing Drone Delivery Service Could Work (Fast Company). from 10.9%

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2016

The Hyperloop and drones headlined this week’s supply chain and logistics news, so let’s go straight to it: Hyperloop One Accelerates Toward Future With High-Speed Test (WSJ – sub. 73-hour, seven-day workweek limit set by Senate panel for truck drivers (Logistics Management). America’s infrastructure $1.44

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. TPG Capital to Acquire a Majority Stake in Leading Cloud-based Logistics Platform Transporeon. TPG Capital to Acquire a Majority Stake in Leading Cloud-based Logistics Platform Transporeon. Cloud Logistics Announces Banner Results For The First Half of 2016.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters). Flexport Raises $65 Million in Venture Capital to Expand Operations (Transport Topics). and global operations.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Now, before I spontaneously combust in my house-turned-sauna, let’s go to this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon to step up UK tests of delivery drones (The Telegraph). Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results. “Dead is dead,” the technician said in his thick Irish brogue, then he shook my hand and left.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Driverless vehicles and package delivery dominated the supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it: Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks ( Quartz ). Amazon expands logistics reach in China ( Reuters ). Future of brokerage: Cargo Chief to bet on pay for time ( Overdrive ).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

Another busy week, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention, headlined by a major acquisition in the transportation management systems (TMS) market: Kewill Announces Acquisition of LeanLogistics. Amazon partners with Atlas Air Worldwide for cargo services (MarketWatch).

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. For Maersk, June of 2016 was the breaking point. After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. Efficiency by unifying entities.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… Mercedes-Benz and Matternet unveil vans that launch delivery drones (TechCrunch). According to the press release: The new Matternet M2 drone is completely autonomous [and] can transport up to 2 kilograms (4.4 I’m rooting for love.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

In 2016, the value of goods traded between the two countries topped $525 billion, making Mexico the third largest trading partner of the U.S. Assuming current trends hold, and NAFTA remains largely intact, here are five things to consider when managing cross-border logistics between the United States and Mexico: 1.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the summer of 2016, my husband — a UPS delivery driver — was one of them. After several days of working in the humid August heat in 2016, my husband woke up feeling ill. Amazon and other third-party logistics companies have faced pressure to make warehouse work safer during heat waves.

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Techgistics

DECEMBER 22, 2016

2016 was an incredible year for tech in logistics as companies both large and small are working on some transformative technologies not just for logistics, but for society as a whole. Self driving Vehicles are no Longer Just Science Fiction In 2016 there seemed to be a new story every week about self-driving cars.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2016

“There are no sacred cows here,” said Chris Timmer, Chief Commercial Officer at LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) in his opening remarks at the company’s ClientConnect 2016 conference last week. Unified Workflow for All Transportation. Or as Josh Linkner put it, the creative will beat the complacent in the years ahead.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. If you’re a transportation executive, you already know what’s happening in the market today: capacity is tightening and rates are climbing. There were 6.6

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2015

and Pamela Johnston , vice president, legal and risk at Transplace (a Talking Logistics sponsor), on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and its impact on the supply chain. The big question Bierman and Johnston addressed was the impact of STHAF on cargo claims. Note: shipper can assume temp tracking responsibility in writing].

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new requirements go into effect on July 1, 2016, stating that all packed containers must have verified gross mass weights reported to the carrier and terminal before loading. Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions (Reuters). Manhattan Associates Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Performance. UPS Revenue Accelerates In 4Q And Produces Record $61 Billion For 2016. billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky. — Amazon to spend $1.49

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

How technology in logistics grew throughout 2016 is not limited to the technology that delivers products or enables better, faster picking processes. But, you need to understand where the investments focused, how they relate to improving supply chains and why they are essential to omnichannel logistics solutions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise). req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). The UberRush Logistics Layer Has Arrived (TechCrunch). It seems like Amazon was in the news every day this year with some kind of supply chain or logistics development. Baird & Co.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. UK government announces funding for truck platooning trials (Automotive Logistics).

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Background on Ocean Transport. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 7, 2018

For example, the editorial staff at Material Handling & Logistics note, “When it comes to digital maturity, the supply chain and logistics industry are lagging.”[1] 2] Despite these protestations of sluggishness, a lot of exciting things are happening in the logistics arena. Logistics in the Digital Age.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

However, mobile technology is not new to the transportation world. For mobile technology and transport, the theoretical tipping point is in our rearview mirror. Price points for hardware and communications have fallen, and the reliability and capabilities of mobile technologies for transportation have vastly improved.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 3, 2019

6 Major Delivery Logistics Trends! As the logistics industry, and the broader business world, looks to 2019, it’s time to explore what the next year will bring to logistics. After reviewing several industry sources most Logistics professionals are in agreement with all of these trends. World Bank data shows that U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Revenues increased 25 percent to $38 billion in the quarter compared to Q2 2016, but profits fell by 77 percent as the company continues to invest heavily in its various businesses, including its logistics and fulfillment network. Tesco launches nationwide same-day delivery (Logistics Manager). Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2022

In this situation, an autonomous vehicle brings a package to a customer’s house, whereupon the customer enters a code and retrieves the package from a cargo hold. At CES 2022, Udelv unveiled its self-driving eclectic delivery vehicle, the Transporter. As a result, autonomous vehicles have also been tested for home delivery.

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