Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. export regulations led to supply chain disruptions. technology from helping China’s military. technology from helping China’s military.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Artificial intelligence has been applied to just about every supply chain application imaginable, including transportation management and execution, demand planning, supply chain planning, warehouse management, and order management. There are myriad applications outside of the supply chain world as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. store operations by 9 percent over the past year, slashing hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from their balance sheets and suggesting space is opening up in their jammed supply chains. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas. Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. Ongoing global supply chain disruptions have many companies shifting supply chain strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

Supply chain shortages have caused prices to rise globally on just about every consumer good imaginable. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics hiring slowed in May amid shifts in retail sector. Descartes acquires XPS Technologies. As a result, logistics hiring in May has slowed down.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

According to the website, its debut vehicle, the 21C, is designed by both human and AI technologies and uses a hybrid powertrain system which combines a twin-turbo 2.88-liter While all of this technology sounds pretty amazing, it should be said that this type of performance comes with a price tag. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon has launched Amazon Air , its dedicated air cargo fleet, in India as the e-commerce giant bulks up its logistics infrastructure in the key overseas market where it has deployed more than $6.5 India is the third market where Amazon has launched its freight service.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Leading supply chain collaboration application Turvo recently announced a new partnership with North America’s leading provider of live carrier and API connectivity for transportation management, Banyan Technology. Banyan Tech’s API integration with Turvo aims to help shippers across various touchpoints of the supply chain.

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Stord

APRIL 5, 2024

With over 30 years of experience, ProPack has established itself as a trusted partner for world-class multichannel fulfillment, last-mile shipping, and value-added and reverse logistics services. In total, Stord now operates 1.6MM square feet of fulfillment centers across ten markets, shipping over 25MM DTC and B2B orders annually.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. According to a release from Panasonic, the acquisition brings together Blue Yonder’s end-to-end supply chain software, which uses artificial intelligence, with Panasonic’s autonomous solutions, to form “autonomous enhancement of the whole supply chain.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2022

Mark is the Co-founder and CEO of GoBolt , a tech-enabled, sustainably-focused logistics provider for local ecommerce shops and national brands. Mark Ang co-founded GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) out of the University of Toronto, where he obtained his Bachelor of Commerce. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

But, while chip demand is receding, it is not enough to spell the end of the shortage as supply challenges will likely remain in place into 2023. And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories. The largest U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

As drones and other advanced technologies become more commonplace, the question becomes, will we enter the world of the Jetsons? And now on to this week’s logistics news. In the next 40 years, the answer is (most likely) a definitive no. But are the Jetsons just a few centuries before their time? We will have to wait and see.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Cardinal Health starts Zipline drone deliveries of drugs and medical supplies. US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. Cardinal Health started air delivery of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies via Zipline drone in North Carolina.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Inside of a large facility in the Dallas area, they fill thousands of prescriptions for customers who take medications to manage or treat high blood pressure, diabetes, or other conditions. Walgreens is opening the automated, centralized hubs to keep up in the fast-changing pharmacy industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Nick is the founder and CEO of a 3PL that uses technology to deliver a superior customer experience and gain a competitive advantage. Jeff is the co-founder of a technology company that developed the collaborative logistics platform used by Nick’s company. About Nicholas Reasoner , Founder & CEO of Transloop.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. In January of 2022, Dallas-based o9 Solutions was valued at $2.7 The company that pioneered this was i2 Technologies. billion after a funding round.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. Merchandise financial planning software (MFP) provides the solution, enabling you to model the return rate specific to your retail brand. Image source: Shipping Easy.

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CargoBarn

MAY 18, 2022

Pioneering technology drives added expansions in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno. As the nation’s supply chain challenges continue, one Georgia logistics company is quietly expanding its footprint to help calm the chaos. CargoBarn’s offices in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno also are expanding.

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Turvo

MARCH 1, 2022

With the emergence of e-commerce and globalized supply chains, competent Global Supply Chain (GSC) management is now crucial for multinational corporations seeking market dominance. Worldwide third-party logistics (3PL) has emerged as a viable option for meeting global distribution demands.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. First, for all of you who have asked for podcast versions of our Talking Logistics episodes , they are now available on our iTunes Podcast channel ! E2open Acquires Terra Technology.

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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. Apple Tells Congress That Global Supply Chain Wasn’t Compromised (Bloomberg). Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. How could Stagflation impact Supply Chain?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? Staying current in the world of shipping and freight also takes strong networking and communication. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015. As you know, the atmosphere for freight brokers is only getting more competitive.

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ShipBob

JUNE 2, 2021

What makes it all possible is on-demand logistics — getting products delivered to customers when they need them. The ability to fulfill and ship orders to the customer’s door quickly has led to the term “convenience economy,” since convenience has become the leading driver of buying behavior. .

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

“FedEx and UPS have ground to a complete standstill today due to what they say is a virus in their logistics shipping software…blaming the hacking group Anonymous after they declared their intention to punish shipping companies for halting shipments of flu vaccines into China.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 10, 2020

Even more, WooCommerce offers flexible shipping options and settings, including the opportunity to work with tech-driven order fulfillment companies and other platforms that can help you grow your business. Shipping on WordPress: your top 3 options. You have less time to spend on strategy since your focus goes to logistics.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Pitney Bowes Expands Cross-Border Ecommerce Capabilities with the Acquisition of Borderfree. Industrial Scale 3D Printing Operation on UPS Supply Chain Solutions Campus. XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2015 Results. Gateway Ports (WSJ – sub.

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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). Cloud Logistics Announces Industry’s First Same Day TMS.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Descartes Unveils Same-Day Delivery Optimization Technology. University of Maryland Selects Resilinc as Supply Chain Risk Partner. First, Descartes unveiled new optimization technology at its user conference that “helps retailers and distributors make deliveries the same day an order is taken.” in September from August.

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Turvo

MARCH 15, 2022

Due to the rapid growth of e-commerce, the global demand for 3PL (third-party logistics) services is expanding. Challenges like COVID, the Russia-Ukraine war, global inflation, and the ‘great resignation’ wave lead to significant supply chain issues that keep 3PL managers in constant worry. trillion by 2026. .

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o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX — :o9 Solutions, a premier AI-driven integrated planning and operations solution provider, extends it partner eco-system with project44, the global leader in supply chain visibility. Global supply chains continue to experience immense pressure from constant market disruption.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Online shoppers expect a fast, effortless, and inexpensive experience with your brand, which requires a fulfillment center that picks , packs, and ships accurate orders at lightning speeds. Logistics Operations Manager. 5+ years of industry experience in fulfillment, supply chain operations, or warehouse management.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

And with that, let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: ELD mandate upheld in court, compliance date remains December 2017 (Commercial Carrier Journal). Dallas Morning News). More Pain Ahead for Ocean Shipping (WSJ – sub. 3Gtms Opens European Office.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Only 8 days to go before I (along with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates) cycle 100 miles at the JDRF Ride for the Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY. Now, let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. Chinese logistics firm Best, backed by Alibaba, launches $930 million U.S. IPO (Reuters).

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Bristlecone

JULY 25, 2019

Here’s a scenario: You, the Chief Supply Chain Officer, just received a call from your flagship store in Ohio saying they are running short of inventory. You call your supplier in Dallas, who mumbles something about the shipment being delayed. This would be a nightmare for any supply chain professional, right?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

And now on this week’s logistics news. China-US container shipping rates sail past $20,000 to record. Amazon has been pushing its same-day delivery model for Prime members over the last year, making large investments in its supply chain infrastructure. Amazon plans to cut waste. USPS proposes holiday surcharges.

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