Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Descartes is a global leader in providing on-demand, SaaS solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. The Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN) is the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics messaging network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago. McCormick Place North Entering the grand concourse and riding the escalator up one floor, we will take a left hand turn into the North Hall, home to the North Manufacturing and Assembly Solution Center and the Robotics and Automation Solution Center. First stop, Manhattan.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. What is Manufacturing?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

In Part 1 , we covered the complexities of logistics management in the automotive industries and the change in thinking about how to manage logistics. Disruptions and Remedies Terence: Let’s continue discussing how automotive supply chain executives can better manage logistics needs/requirements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain. According to McKinsey, an auto manufacturer, on average, has around 250 tier-one suppliers – and 18,000 across the full value chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. He lives in Chicago. The impact? But we have to go further. We should know how much product is sitting in the port of origin.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2018

While I thaw out a bit, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Tight Trucking Market Has Retailers, Manufacturers Paying Steep Prices (WSJ – sub. One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2018 was that companies will focus on integrating the long tail of supply chains.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Noticeably, supply chain pressures made the jump out of the realm of logistics and into mainstream financial markets. We refined our data, limiting it to actual pricing used by logistics service providers to ship containers, to ensure validity. Take a global manufacturer and retailer of mattresses.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. Lowenthal calls for innovative approach for freight infrastructure funding (Logistics Management). This includes nine unstaffed lockers in Chicago…UPS said its 4,400 U.S. Nulogy Raises $7.5

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs for winning the World Series after going 108 years without a championship. Probably the same guy who predicted it 23 years ago, Michael Lee, who wrote in his 1993 high school yearbook , “Chicago Cubs 2016 World Champions. Cloud Logistics Brings TMS to Europe Through Partnership with Inolog.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

The most memorable participant from that season, aside from the winner Richard Hatch, was Susan Hawk , a truck driver from Chicago who gave the infamous “rats and snakes” speech in the final episode. Unions set sights on e-commerce and manufacturing firms after NLRB ruling (Reuters). HighJump Acquires Wesupply.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 26, 2023

Dez is the President of Bear Down Logistics , an asset-based transportation company based in Orlando, Florida. Dez played in the NFL for 12 years, 8 years with the Chicago Bears – hence the company name. About Desmond (Dez) Clark Desmond Clark is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of experiences.

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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 ). London’s Delivery Cube “pauses” logistics operations to focus on tech platform ( TechCrunch ). Note: Descartes and GT Nexus are Talking Logistics sponsors. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

As the ecommerce industry grows, the logistics of getting orders to customers has become more complicated — especially with the novel coronavirus impacting entire supply chains. But the ecommerce logistics infrastructure needed to meet consumers’ demands is not easy to achieve by yourself. What is ecommerce logistics?

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I missed sending out a post last week and really am sorry about that but…here’s my excuse…I was at the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Leadership Conference last week. Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many. Hey there! by industry and lots more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Every day has felt like a major squall, from natural disasters closing down manufacturing facilities and ports, to container shortages and labor issues, to rising costs and the ongoing pandemic. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 10, 2021

Volumes remain high and with import volumes remaining elevated and domestic manufacturing continuing it’s bull run, there’s no foreseeable light at the end of the tunnel in 2021. The UP stopped moving containers for a week in SoCal for boxes moving to Chicago. The acquisition comes at a time of accelerated transformation in logistics.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Because Russia and Ukraine are leading exporters of grain, wheat futures in Chicago rose by almost 6% to $9.26

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

I am writing this post from a hotel room in Chicago. Supply chain leaders managed through disruption after disruption including increased weather impacts, energy outages, labor shortages, geopolitical shifts, and supply/logistics constraints. My feet are swollen, and my luggage overflows with dirty laundry.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The findings in the report mirror what we wrote about in January in regards to how emerging technology will forever impact the manufacturing and logistics space. If you are a shipper, we encourage you to download the full report to get a sense of what other shippers are expecting from their logistics service provider.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) brings an extensive network of warehouse logistics leaders together with warehousing suppliers in this three-day trade show. If you’re looking to improve your warehouse logistics, this event is the right choice for you! McCormick Place, Chicago. www.scmworld.com.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago , Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone , a U.S.-based This SaaS software provider has a noted 7,000 customer with a vertical industry presence spanning chemicals and life science , government , manufacturing and metals and mining industry sectors.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

For more on this topic, as well as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, I invite you to participate in our upcoming Talking Logistics episode with Pete Mento, Director Global Customs and Trade Policy at C.H. Robinson and Transplace are Talking Logistics sponsors. Probably not, but it certainly makes the EU’s position “very clear.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Meanwhile, turbulence is the norm for manufacturing supply chains. As I sign into the front desk-after-front desk at manufacturers, and open the signature book, I notice a large number of system integrators diligently working on the implementation of traditional enterprise technologies. I watch in amusement. What is cycle stock?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Not the Chicago Cubs, of course, but the Little League Cubs of our city. Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Wal-Mart seeks to test drones for home delivery, pickup ( Reuters ). The Cubs finally made it to the World Series. My Dodgers team faces them tonight in the championship game.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. In an interview with Supply Chain Brain, Intel highlights its new program to eliminate waste from its manufacturing process and prevent all used and returned materials from ending up in landfill. US trade deficit dips to $68.9

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

This year, Fabtech was at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL from November 6th through the 9th. The event covered more than 750,000 net square feet and hosted over 50,000 attendees and 1,700 exhibiting companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The trade group says a rail strike of one-month could result in an economic impact of up to $160 billion, and within one week many chemicals manufacturing plants could shut down, lowering GDP and leading to more inflation. Boston, and Chicago. How Walmart automated supplier negotiations.

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Supply Chain Network

JULY 27, 2011

Purolator, Canada’s leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded Logistics Quarterly’s 2011 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Sustainability Award for demonstrating leadership in sustainable supply chain practices. About Echo Global Logistics.

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o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Integrating o9’s Supply Chain Control Tower with project44’s high-quality logistics data helps clients identify potential supply chain risks and make real-time decisions to mitigate disruptions . DALLAS, Dec. DALLAS, Dec. Using project44, shippers and carriers across the globe drive greater predictability, resiliency and sustainability.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. Freeing procurement personnel from mundane, day-to-day activities lets them focus on developing strategic relationships with logistics partners.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

In attendance are manufacturing representatives from BASF, BerryGlobal, Corning, Covestro, Grace, Evonik, Intel, Monsanto, and Smith’s Detection. Technologists and manufacturers working together to try to define multi-tier processes to redefine B2B. Stuck, only 10% of manufacturers are driving improvement. (90%

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. In reality, it may not be softening demand at the root of manufacturers’ slowdown in the bookings for new trucks, trailers and other equipment. No fewer than three major transportation hubs in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

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