Stord

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

ATLANTA, November 2, 2023 — Gel Blaster , the market leader in water ball blasters, today announces its partnership with Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands. About Gel Blaster Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Gel Blaster Inc.

Optimization Software 60

Optimization Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Optimization 60

Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

While it remains to be seen whether the coming quarter will live up to expectations, there are multiple powerful predictors hinting that the freight market will not wane in intensity over the coming months. Typically, freight experiences a seasonal boom, starting with back-to-school shopping and concluding following year-end holidays.

Freight 52

Freight Long Beach Capacity Supply and Demand 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. Supply Chain and Design. This was the beginning of my journey from manufacturing to understanding larger supply chain concepts. Figure 1: Definition of the Supply Chain Organization. The year was 1985. Let me explain.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

DAT Solutions

JUNE 26, 2016

The Panama Canal opened a new lane for larger ships this week, and East Coast ports have been expanding efforts to attract Asian imports that would otherwise arrive on the West Coast. The canal expansion has run into plenty of obstacles along the way, and many East Coast ports still aren’t ready to accommodate the larger ships.

Panama 71

Panama South Carolina San Diego Freight 71

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The people on the ground–my contacts in the 3PL, freight forwarding and transportation industry–know that the labor strife is only a part of the larger story. Others say February… Where they all agree is that the labor union discord was the icing on the top of a broken link in the supply chain.

Long Beach 150

Long Beach Los Angeles Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 150

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain. But while we are in the midst of a season notorious for a spike in cargo thefts , there are a few precautions you can take to protect your freight. Remember that freight at rest is freight at risk.

Cargo 100

Cargo Fort Worth Third Party Logistics Indiana 100

CHAINalytics

MARCH 2, 2018

Atlanta, GA, 02 March 2018 – Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, and Drewry, the global shipping consultancy, have partnered to launch an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers.

Groups 48

Groups Procurement Solutions Atlanta Cargo 48

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 4, 2017

A big increase in port volumes back in July led to more truckload demand last month, too, since much of that freight didn’t start moving on trucks until August and September. Columbus is a key distribution point for the Midwest and the Northeast, and it shipped more to the Southeast after the storms. RISING LANES. mile last week.

Seattle 70

Seattle Columbus Charlotte Chicago 70

Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2019

In fact, in 2018 we saw investments go up across the entire supply chain technology spectrum.” parcel shipping. We’re seeing a lot of smaller vehicles,” said Diniece Peters Mendes, director of the New York City Department of Transportation’s Office of Freight Mobility to. Today in: "Where's my freight?".

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software New York City Supply Chain Software 40

Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

Last-mile shipping costs have steadily increased along with a number of surcharges to support increased demand. Flexibility Rules A 2020 survey from consulting firm Deloitte found that 83% of consumers expect flexible shipping and fulfillment options like BOPIS. According to 3PL provider AFS, the cost per package increased 3.5%

Puerto Rico 52

Puerto Rico Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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 ). December 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report January 2016. Will it succeed?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 0

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2020

And that is going to have a profound effect on supply chain finance and accounting practices. The exact peak season surcharge depends on the type of freight, date of shipping, and demand, as shown in the below graphic from FedEx : Surchage Name. What Will Each Company Assess as a Peak Season Surcharge. Surcharge Amount.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Packaging Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics 52

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community. In this week’s news, new products and services and a couple of acquisitions top the list.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 130

Freight Plus

MARCH 14, 2019

British Navy saves 27 aboard doomed cargo ship. The ship ultimately sank to a depth of 2,800 miles. Lanes from Dallas to Los Angeles, Memphis to Atlanta, and Philly to Boston all gained ground. Meanwhile, in this week's, "Where's my freight?!". The company has refocused its attention to buying back $2.5 Spotify. ,

Los Angeles 40

Los Angeles Indiana Memphis Supply Chain Software 40

Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Mainnet is a public delegated Proof of Stake sidechain of the Ethereum network, and it provides one of the highest levels of functionality available in the freight and logistics industry. This launch is a significant milestone towards our overarching goal of achieving a modular system across the entire supply chain.

Pharmaceutical 62

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Network Software Report Africa 62

American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Here, we cover five more supply chain changes that affected the logistics industry. The themes of volatility and unpredictability are evident in these five issues, and they all experienced disruptions in supply chain operations. But events like Covid and Net Zero carbon regulation are squeezing maritime shipping.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Modeling Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 52

Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 13, 2011

My first CSCMP Annual Conference was in 1989 and I always try to get there every year to catch up with all my logistics and supply chain friends! New of course, in it’s second year, is The CSCMP Supply Chain of the Future exhibition. As with every year, there are opportunities to learn new things and meet new people.

Supply Chain Software 68

Supply Chain Software San Diego Supply Chain Third Party Logistics 68

CargoBarn

MAY 18, 2022

As the nation’s supply chain challenges continue, one Georgia logistics company is quietly expanding its footprint to help calm the chaos. CargoBarn , a proven logistics innovator in freight brokerage, recently tripled its Atlanta footprint as the company sprints to 1,000 employees across multiple offices nationwide.

Atlanta 52

Atlanta Fresno Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

Freightera

APRIL 28, 2020

Interview with Benoit Montreuil, Professor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Director, Physical Internet Center; Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. Interviewed by Eric Beckwitt, Founder and CEO, Freightera. Europe has been aware and active since 2010.

Supply Chain Planning Software 27

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Security Sustainability 27

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 23, 2023

Atlanta Fed sees Hot US Economyy. Freight Tonnage Falls again in July. Amazon Shipping is Back. Yellow Freight Network Up for Bid

Atlanta 56

Atlanta Freight Shipping 56

NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

At a recent CSCMP meeting, I attended a session of transportation providers called “Supply Chain Visibility and the Possible Legal Implications” – and the participants shared some insights into their serious concerns about the implications of visibility in the transport world.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Transportation Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2022

XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight. XPO Logistics plans to split its freight brokerage, European, and intermodal businesses apart from its US trucking operation, which will dismantle the large freight and supply-chain operation it has built over the last decade.

Fort Worth 188

Fort Worth Logistics Network Optimization Software Oklahoma City San Antonio 188

GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

As the produce season marches forward, the risk of loss, due to the perishing of goods or simply being unable to guarantee delivery, will continue to drive demand for more strategic shipping services. Leveraging the scalability and size of larger entities to amp up the producer’s bargaining power helps create supply chain efficiency.

Capacity 178

Capacity Transportation Resource Reduction How To 178

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Merchants including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, and Walmart say the rising stocks signal a recovery from last year’s shortages driven by supply-chain disruptions and put them in a strong position to take advantage of consumer demand this holiday shopping period. The largest U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 206

Logistics Network Optimization Software GEP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 206

Freight Center

MAY 30, 2019

Last year, Hurricane Michael had a devastating effect on coastal towns, disrupting the supply chain and leaving close to total destruction. Extreme weather events affect each sector of the supply chain but knowing what to expect helps ease the stress. Securing the Supply Chain. By Inland Waterways and Sea.

Freight 41

Freight Fort Worth Houston Cargo 41

Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

What If Your Supply Chain Had A Control Tower? That’s at Atlanta, by the way. Wouldn’t you want that same sort of control over your supply chain? She is an avid reader and supply chain lead, specializing in the area of end-end supply chain and control tower.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 120

Supply Chain Network

JULY 23, 2013

are suffering as customers increasingly trade down from expensive priority shipping to slower and less expensive options. The Atlanta company said that second-quarter earnings, excluding special items, would be $1.13 Emerging Trends Freight & Transportation News & Info Retail Retail E-Commerce' United Parcel Service Co.

Expense Reduction 108

Expense Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills 108

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

Ware2Go

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Learn how to lower time in transit and offset freight costs with a hub and spoke distribution model designed for businesses of any size or order volume. This way, merchants can negotiate for lower full truckload (FTL) rates when shipping smaller amounts of inventory to fulfillment centers across the country.

Modeling 52

Modeling Negotiating Skills Distribution Purchasing Skills 52

Freight Plus

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s no secret that this has been a challenging year for ground freight. Are you doing all you can to ensure efficient shipping over the road? The first step to knowing you are making the right decisions with your freight is understanding the impact mode can make on cost, speed, and risk. The trucking. WHY THEY ARE DIFFERENT.

Charlotte 40

Charlotte Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Boston 40

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2022

We’ve gathered the twelve supply chain headlines you need to know in an industry that’s always moving. Postal Service announced intentions to consolidate roughly 21% of delivery units into large-scale shipping centers. FRONTdoor Collective Provides Fresh Thinking Amid Contractor Controversy.

Innovation 52

Innovation Negotiating Skills Los Angeles Supply Chain Planning Software 52

DAT Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2019

often suffer from all kinds of severe weather during the first quarter, impacting freight movements. If freight needs protection from freezing, the shipper may need to change routing instructions. That caused prolonged disruptions in the supply chain that led to tight capacity and higher rates. Large swaths of the U.S.

Nashville 79

Nashville Minneapolis Chicago Charlotte 79

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

You know what might be more complex than supply chain management? Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Alibaba to pay $807 million for majority stake in logistics firm Cainiao (CNBC). Target expands Restock household supply service to 8 additional cities (Star Tribune).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software North America Logistics Supply Chain Network Software 0

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Dave Clark, SVP Worldwide Operations and Customer Service at Amazon, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, and during his talk he announced this week’s top supply chain and logistics news story: Amazon Flex: Amazon will now pay you to deliver packages (The Verge). July 2015 North American Freight Numbers. WTO cites China, U.S.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain. But while we are in the midst of a season notorious for a spike in cargo thefts , there are a few precautions you can take to protect your freight. Remember that freight at rest is freight at risk.

Cargo 34

Cargo Fort Worth Third Party Logistics Miami 34

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Warehouse hiring data shows how supply chains flexed up for peak. The program could roll out as early as next week, with pilot programs in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, and El Paso, TX. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the pandemic’s impact on shipping times for Peloton.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 31

Logistics Network Optimization Software El Paso Logistics Warehousing 31

6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Logistics is one component of the overall supply chain and is impacted by supply chain changes. At the same time, an effective logistics strategy can improve supply chain management and overall supply chain performance. The benefit today is there are many options in logistics to analyze.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 52