Kanban Logistics

JULY 13, 2023

And factors related to logistics in North Carolina remain a big reason. Prime East Coast location: North Carolina sits in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with easy access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40. in terms of favorable business costs.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Rapid temperature cycling due to crazy Boston weather. In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The terminal enables rail containers to be offloaded from freight cars arriving at the terminal and then loaded onto another train or truck for final distribution. The Connector site is halfway between Boston and Miami, located just minutes from I-95 and close to I-40 and I-85. Look no further than Kanban Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

Sixteen years to the day, the Boston Celtics are once again NBA champions after dismantling the Dallas Mavericks in five games. And now on to this week’s logistics news. bans exports by Oregon freight-forwarder in warning shot to industry Container losses fall to record low Warehouse wages rise to average of $18.99

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

In April of 2005, just a month after completing my first half marathon (and vowing I would never run a full marathon in my life), I went to the finish line at the Boston Marathon and saw Team Hoyt for the first time. Team Hoyt became a fixture at the Boston Marathon, completing the race 32 times, while running another 40 marathons as well.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’m at Heathrow airport waiting to board my flight back to Boston, which is delayed by over an hour so far. Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Warehouse Rental Prices (WSJ-sub. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Warehouse demand undeterred by economic turbulence in third quarter. Part of its analysis is based on the recent strike preparation among freight rails that took place in September before a last-minute deal was reached, which caused a drop of 1,975 carloads. DoorDash adds Sephora.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

News coverage showcases the differences between logistics and supply chain management. The healthcare value chain was slow to respond—the majority of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in Chinese warehouses. Expect border friction and logistics to be an issue. We will not find it anytime soon. Evaluate Inventory.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2015

I’m taking the day off from work today, heading to Boston with my mom and my wife and kids, and we’re just going to pass the day in the city. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Descartes Signs Agreement With SAP to Enhance Transportation Management Connectivity, Collaboration and Regulatory Compliance.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

This past April 1st, it snowed over 6 inches here in Boston. So, that was a quick overview of my keynote presentation, which echoed some of the points that Doug Braun, the CEO of BluJay Solutions, made in his opening presentation (BluJay is a Talking Logistics sponsor). I’ll share my takeaways from their presentations in future posts.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Ortiz was a larger-than-life figure in the Boston sports scene for 14 years, with more memorable moments than anyone other baseball player I can think of. And of course, there was his famous speech following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, where he declared “this is our f—— city and nobody is going to dictate our freedom.”

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. ports will compete for customers, especially in 2018 and 2019 when the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contracts will be renegotiated. Panama Canal Expansion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. While many retailers are discounting, canceling orders, and otherwise scrambling to get rid of a glut of goods filling their stores and warehouses, some are embracing their higher inventory levels. The largest U.S.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Instead of having conversations about what the detention rates are going to be, I’d rather focus on not having detention at all,” Rob Roberson, director of logistics at steelmaker Nucor, said at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference. Amazon’s safety record scrutinized after Baltimore warehouse tragedy. Boston Herald.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Thoma Bravo has other noted investments in supply chain tech providers, including end-to-end transportation and logistics provider project 44 and aerospace industry Cloud platform provider Exostar. Trimble to Acquire Transporeon in the Logistics and Transportation Technology Segment. Locus Robotics Raises an Additional $117 Million.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In early 2000 he entered the world of logistics – mostly implementing large software systems but due to his professional curiosity consistently asked to look at innovations in trucking and warehousing. Covenant Logistics provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. About Covenant.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

In this article, we’ll examine the reasons why the Tar Heel state is considered the best state for business, while looking at the role that logistics plays in this designation. The best state for business…and logistics? To us at Kanban Logistics, it never comes as a surprise when North Carolina is ranked as a great state for business.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain and Logistics News (September 25, 2020). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain and Logistics News (September 25, 2020) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 30, 2018

Logistics have always been data driven. Historically, logistics data can be found on cuneiform tablets, pieces of parchment, and paper. Blockchain will certainly help logistics operations in a number of ways; but, digital data already available can also help. Complexity adds another layer of difficulty to the logistics picture.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Earlier this week, I was listening to Morning Addition on WBUR Boston. And now on to this week’s logistics news. After around-the-clock negotiations, President Joe Biden said Thursday that freight railway companies and workers had reached a tentative agreement that will avert a rail shutdown that could have paralyzed the economy.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. ports will compete for customers, especially in 2018 and 2019 when the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contracts will be renegotiated. Panama Canal Expansion.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

And, when a location is this good for business, it’s bound to be a great place for logistics as well. In this article, we’ll examine the business and logistics characteristics of the state and explore the advantages your operation can enjoy by locating your distribution centers in North Carolina. in terms of favorable business costs.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

Deflategate has consumed the airwaves, headlines, and social media conversations all week, especially here in Boston. LLamasoft and CHAINalytics Partner to Provide Integrated Access to Freight Market Intelligence. Teamsters lose another vote at FedEx Freight facility (Reuters). Department of Homeland Security.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 26, 2015

increasingly being used to drive more efficient warehouse and assembly operations. million industrial robots are expected to be deployed by the year 2025, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) research. appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Drive Reshoring. Final Thoughts.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

The erosion in the cost advantage has been driven by a confluence of sharp wage increases, lagging productivity growth, unfavorable currency swings, and a dramatic rise in energy costs, states the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based on a study of 25 nations that account for nearly 90 percent of global exports of manufactured goods.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field. However, technology is a means to an end and not the end itself.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s no secret that this has been a challenging year for ground freight. 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. Generally, a trailer mixed with freight from two or more customers, shippers, or consignees. The trucking.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 6, 2022

Along with the ability to integrate with TMS, OneRail’s platform can also integrate into warehouse management systems (WMS). OneRail has added reverse logistics management and microfulfillment capabilities to its platform while Bringg introduced fleet management capabilities a few years ago. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. SNAP customers in Boston can use EBT cards for online groceries. Disability inclusion programs help warehouses hire overlooked talent. The company expects more “challenges with freight costs and input costs for the better part of this year.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2022

We help shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and logistics service providers actively track their shipments so that they arrive on time and in full because it’s all about getting all your stuff on time, not busted up, late, and lost. You’re a Boston guy, right? I am a Boston guy. Where are you calling from?

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 4, 2018

In the modern globalized world of logistics, the shipper has more options than ever. In a market with thousands of third party logistics (3PL) providers it can be a daunting task figuring out which provider belongs where along each link of your supply chain. First Party Logistics (1PL): This is where it all begins. 3PL vs 4PL.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. It’s more than doubled the number of robots deployed in its fulfillment centers and warehouses in the last three years, from 350,000 in 2021 to 750,000 by last June. The company has a variety of robots that serve different functions within the warehouse.

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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. Louis, M.S.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Warehouse managers face numerous challenges, as well, such as the need to keep goods flowing in and out of the facility while enabling associates to practice social distancing measures. “As the logistics industry faces extraordinary pressures, maintaining a culture of compliance is more critical than ever.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

Given the swiftly changing logistics environment, those who navigate the new world we live in need a roadmap to guide their actions. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' annual State of Logistics report attempts to offer just such a map -- accompanied by some timely warnings. The research, done by A.T.

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