Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

We have many exciting new things planned for 2019, so stay tuned! Happy Holidays and I wish you all continued health, happiness, and success in 2019. Major Influences on Supply Chains for 2019. How to Successfully Implement a Transportation Management System. Visibility-Driven Workflow for Transportation Execution.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

This was not a trivial transition because the software industry, until relatively recently, was long fixated on measuring its health and success by new license revenue (sales of products) instead of customer-centric metrics, such as realization of ROI and payback objectives. Takeaways from Evolution 2019. Where is Descartes today?

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In 2019, both countries combined exported 25.4% Inflation set in for fuel and transport costs, increasing logistics costs as a whole over last year. The purpose, as stated on the NY Fed’s website, is to integrate “… transportation cost data and manufacturing indicators to provide a gauge of global supply chain condition.”.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

over 2019—a significant leap in the face of much uncertainty during the first quarter of the year. It strained production functions and increased the need for trucking services, which led to falling performance metrics that rippled across organizations. Increased demand did more than spur revenue growth at CPGs. cost per case.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In a 2019 survey from Hotwire , 47% of consumers said they had recently switched to a different product or service because the company had violated their values. Misaligned production, warehousing, and transportation functions are also a large source of supply chain inefficiencies, and they can cost you in wasted resources, time, and money.

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SupplyPike

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

billion in lost sales during the 2019 fiscal year. Walmart breaks down OTIF into separate metrics, On Time and In Full. Each metric has its own percentage goal that must be met in order to avoid fines. For Prepaid shipping, the percentages are also broken down into the mode of transportation. The Walmart OTIF Program.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

I have a Garmin watch where I can measure my heart rate and other metrics across a variety of different sports and activities, such as cycling, running, and skiing. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 15, 2019). And when I’m done exercising, it automatically uploads the details to Strava.

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The DAT Freight Barometers, and this proprietary method of weighing the balance between demand and capacity, predict both the direction and magnitude of changes in spot pricing. The Barometer’s current level should enable carriers to achieve higher pricing in the 2019 bid season, but the increases won't be as steep as they were in 2018.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. It is critical to leverage transportation analytics to get the most out of your operation. Tougher OTIF Standards at Sam’s Club. Learn More. How is OTIF Calculated at Sam’s Club?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2019

per square foot—the highest level since it began tracking the metric in 1989. Expect that momentum to continue in 2019 as companies scramble to find space to store their goods, keep up with customer demand, and offset the impacts of the current (and potential) import tariffs. during the third quarter to $7.21 Tariffs and China.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2019

We have established business metrics and we love to quantify our business strategies. What are the best ways to move freight? Thousands of SKUs, hundreds of transportation lanes and countless business partners must be managed in tandem to optimize business performance and serve the end-customer. eft , 1 February 2013. [2]

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 23, 2019

As usual, this year’s event was packed with expert insights and educational sessions for freight brokers and 3PLs. Freight Economy We analyzed data from the transportation sector and the economy at large to deliver new insights about the capacity trends that matter to your business. Presenter: Peggy Dorf, DAT.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Trucking capacity in 2019 is about speed not rates according to industry analysts. We’ve used our transportation management system to make load times a critical metric for us.”. Amazon’s senior vice president of operations posted the following update to twitter: This week in, "Where's my freight?". Boston Herald.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 26, 2021

Their strength rests in how shippers leverage technology and how they apply the data from myriad data sources to make sense of what’s happening and how it all affects transportation spend. The first thing to know in the digital age of freight audit and payment best practices is the importance of the digital twin.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust. percent, France 9.5

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions for 2019? There are five rides you can choose from this year: La Crosse, WI: August 8 – 11, 2019 Sonoma, CA: August 22 – 25, 2019 Saratoga Springs, NY: September 12 – 15, 2019 Amelia Island, FL: October 3 – 6, 2019 Death Valley, CA: October 17 – 20, 2019.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. Within a week of Russian troops crossing into Ukraine, the benchmark for thermal coal prices reached a record high of $446 per metric ton.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The past three quarters have been anything but typical for the freight market and the domestic economy at-large. The arrival of COVID-19 sent freight volumes skyrocketing to keep up with panic buying at retailers nationwide. Following the short downturn , the freight market began a rapid recovery that has yet to cool off fully.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. New knowledge and insights from machine learning are revolutionizing supply chain management as a result. no opt-in). 15th, 2017 (PDF.,

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Uber Freight: Transportation Facility Brand Managers. As reported by Transport Topics , “Truck drivers using the Uber Freight load-booking app can now rate shippers’ and receivers’ facilities and share feedback on factors such as wait times and amenities.” The information certainly influences my buying decision.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. The rooftops of medium and large warehouses built before 2019 could produce 185.6

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

They all involve a degree of outsourcing transportation functions, whether that’s supply chain cybersecurity management or white glove services , and technically, all 4PLs and 5PLs exist as 3PLs too. Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. We Assumed that Transportation Would Always Be Available And That We Just Needed to Negotiate Price. Time For Action.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. We Assumed that Transportation Would Always Be Available And That We Just Needed to Negotiate Price. Time For Action.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. We Assumed that Transportation Would Always Be Available And That We Just Needed to Negotiate Price. Time For Action.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. million USD in 2019. Unlike a 4PL, however, it won’t manage the paint maker’s entire supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Lack of Inventory Visibility and Metrics. Legacy staffers assert, “Both major enterprises and startups alike generally have relatively poor visibility into inventory in transit, which has led to an increasing demand for real-time freight visibility solutions.” Finding the Right Transportation. They are: 1.

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Turvo

JULY 27, 2021

These metrics are closely followed by training data scientists (21%), returns management (21%), and data interchange technology (17.7%). pace in 2019, exceeding $15 billion in vendor revenue by helping companies automate and manage their domestic and global supply networks.” .

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

“Artificial intelligence is going to have a large impact on logistics in 2019…” . In 2019, gathering unique data will be more prominent in the brains of logistic companies. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. Brian Jessup. brianjessup.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 30, 2021

This was the subject of a call I was on last Friday, with the White House Council of Economic Advisors, and a number of other leading experts including Hau Lee, Jason Miller, Labor shortages in the general economy are also spilling over into the transportation realm, specifically in ports, rail yards, and truck drivers.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

Get in Line: Backlog for Big Rigs Stretches to 2019 (WSJ – sub. New Transportation Solutions from project44 and Kuebix. With parcel becoming a growing part of virtually every company’s transportation operations, gaining more real-time visibility to delivery status and other metrics is critically important.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

This means faster shipping times, and lower transport costs. Reduced carbon footprint: Cutting your freight times doesn’t just save money, it lowers your impact on the environment too. billion in 2019, according to Statista ). Read more: The 10 Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2021. The benefits of 3PL for SMEs.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2022

A small group of executives enjoyed a particularly interesting set of insights yesterday at our first Supply Chain Resource Cooperative meeting since December, 2019. Finally, General Jim Trogdon, the former Secretary of Transportation in North Carolina, provided some interesting insights into transportations.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. There are about 10+ measurements on evaluating the efficiency, but all those get consolidated to a single metric called the ‘LPMH’ (lines per man hour).

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively. They are multi-national and do $3.5B/year.

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