Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

As reported by Loretta Chao in the Wall Street Journal: Orders for new heavy-duty trucks hit a nearly six-year low in June, indicating that trucking companies expect little relief from a weak freight market and sluggish economic growth. According to the article: DS Co., Global trade volumes fell for the first time since 2009 by 1.7

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Enterra Insights

JULY 1, 2020

As the trend for greater transparency and accountability continues, costs are likely to rise for businesses which have not begun to include nature at the core of their enterprise operations. Hugo notes, “In 2015 more than 190 countries joined to endorse 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) ? defined by the United Nations ?

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

This article is part of our Retail Program. In 2015 predictions for IoT adoption were extravagant. REFERENCES: [1] " How the Internet of Things will change your world ", Kate Lee, Supply Chain Quarterly , Q1, 2015. [2] 13] " Walmart testing drone in warehouses ", Anne D'Innocenzio, Inside Logistics , June 3, 2016. [14]

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

More from the article: The patent outlines a series of robots that could be used in a warehouse, and a system for controlling how quickly they move and accelerate to ensure that these bots can safely load cargo. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 6-10, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Back in June, I wrote about how mobile technologies (along with continuous optimization) are transforming home delivery , which was a topic I had discussed with Andrew Roszko, Senior Vice President at Descartes, earlier this year on the talk show. Here are some interesting details from the article: At a 1.2-million-square-foot

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. The seasonally adjusted data is a more accurate depiction of the trends because it factors out seasonal dips and peaks unrelated to economic activity. Data Collection. The State of Trucking Tonnage.

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EcoVadis

JUNE 14, 2015

On June 4, under pressure, management agreed to a raise of 500 yuan per month, a salary jump of 24%. On June 6 th , Foxconn, in response to a scandal over a series of worker suicides, announced that it would raise monthly salaries from 1,200 to 2,000 yuan (a 66% raise). On May 22, Tan rallied 300 workers for a sit-in.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. Paraben-free cosmetics, for example, have increased in purchase by almost 7% over products containing paraben since 2015.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. Paraben-free cosmetics, for example, have increased in purchase by almost 7% over products containing paraben since 2015.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 21, 2021

1] As I discussed in Part 1 of this article, retail is recovering but must adapt to the realities of the post-pandemic business landscape if the recovery is going to succeed. In this final installment of the article, I want to discuss why experts believe leveraging AI is essential to retail’s future. 3] Michael C.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 26, 2020

It does so by constantly identifying new threats and trends across the network.” ” In Part Two of this article, I will discuss some of the groundwork that must be completed and some of the challenges that must be overcome to make machine learning truly useful for businesses. Smarter workplaces. Footnotes. [1] 5] Michael C.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 21, 2022

Chris Donato, Executive Vice President of North America Applications and Consulting for Oracle Americas, insists, “The speed of technological change is faster than it has ever been and businesses that fall behind the trends can quickly lose market position and their competitive advantage.”[3] Footnotes. [1] Footnotes. [1]

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today we finalize our most viewed articles from the Cerasis blog by featuring the most read freight articles published in 2015. As a recap, and for easy to access link, we have showcased the following: Most Read Manufacturing Articles of 2015. Top Supply Chain Articles of 2015.

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Exapro Hub

JULY 5, 2018

June was a very interesting month for used carding machines. As Exapro.com is a very popular marketplace for buying and selling used machinery, we’re observing this new trend. Since 2015, buyers are continuously looking for machines, even during the summer period. Trutzschler DK-740 carding machine.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In the concluding part of this article, I will discuss why becoming an Industry 4.0 3] Markus Lorenz, Michael Rüßmann, Rainer Strack, Knud Lasse Lueth, and Moritz Bolle, “ Man and Machine in Industry 4.0 ,” bcg.perspectives, 28 September 2015. [4] ”[1] Is Industry 4.0 a big deal? Proponents of Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

From failing to keep accurate stock records to neglecting to communicate with business customers, this article will help B2B owners develop a proactive approach to order fulfilment with a view toward continuing success. Taking stock. Related posts.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter Financial Results. Here are some details from the article: Amazon.com Inc. In June, the company added an environmental goal to reduce carbon emissions in its logistics operations from network planning, transportation, and warehousing by 15 percent by the end of 2017. and the U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

At the time of writing this article, Ukraine and Russia have finally signed a deal allowing grain exports from both countries to recommence. In 2015, it stood at around $5.40. Near-shoring, Onshoring Trend Gains Momentum in the West. Now it is more than $12.00. Australia Supply Chain: Fruit and Veg Shortages.

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EMERGE App

JANUARY 29, 2020

Thus, it’s no surprise that Leonard has written more than a thousand articles in the last few years. In June 2017 he retired from his position as Chief Content Officer of Third Door Media. Recently, Danny was listed among the top 50 marketing influencers, according to Entrepreneur , in 2015. Zia Daniell. Armando Roggio.

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Freightos

JUNE 9, 2018

This article first appeared in The Loadstar on June 8th, 2018. So based on conversations with dozens of top air cargo carriers and forwarders, here’s four trends no company can afford to ignore. million in 2000 to over 68 million in 2015 each paying a unique price for their seat (well not quite unique but you know what I mean).

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Author Alex Salkever ( @AlexSalkever ) writes, “The general consensus on whether robots will take jobs wholesale remains mixed but is trending towards resignation. 8] Mike Volpi, “ How We Can Prepare For Artificial Intelligence Job Displacement ,” Forbes , 28 June 2018. [9] 9] Edward Freeman and James R.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Amazon has been hosting a robot picking challenge for the past couple of years (see my June 2015 post, “ Amazon Tests Robots for Warehouse Item Picking ,” and the video of last year’s winner ), so this patent is not surprising. . million the fourth quarter of 2015. But already a recurring pattern is emerging.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Then in June another cyberattack — via a computer virus dubbed Petya that infected a Ukrainian tax software product — disrupted supply chains around the globe again, including operations at FedEx and Maersk. percent since June 20 when it reached a low of $44.82 If President Trump follows through on this threat to pull the U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

Trend identification is a tricky business. Supply chain trends make it yet more complex because they represent the intersections of so many different domains. What is a supply chain trend-spotter to do? A Different Perspective on Business Trends and Supply Chains. What Happened to These Trends? A 2018 Update.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Case for Decision Democratization As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, companies will likely gain the most value by adopting a hybrid decision-making approach that involves both a Decision Center and democratized decision-making. 9 June 2023. [8] 9 June 2023. [8] Footnotes [1] Michael C. 2] Ronald G.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

I’ll begin with several high-level trends and factors that will impact supply chain and logistics strategies and operations in the coming year: President Donald Trump: Will he kill the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and renegotiate NAFTA ? Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica (June 2016). What will happen in 2017?

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As I discussed in a previous article, China is already making moves to dominate the blockchain arena.[1] 1] In that article, I quoted Peter Navarro, Former Trump administration Trade and Manufacturing Policy assistant, who insists China is trying “to dominate blockchain.”[2] ” Enterra Insights, 4 June 2021. [2]

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