Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Hundreds of Cafe Bustelo cans washed ashore in Florida this week. Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. MercuryGate extends invoicing and document management solution with HubTran integration. Source: Laurie Cus.

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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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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 31, 2020

It measures on-time delivery performance and tracks metrics through a supplier scorecard given to all vendors working with Publix. . Publix calculates this metric monthly and reported to vendors. . Reports estimate that 24 percent of Amazon’s online revenue comes from this issue alone. .

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

California, Florida, and New York are leaders in the CBD market within the United States. However, in Florida, hemp-derived CBD products are legal while cannabis-derived CBD is only legal medicinally. Registration usually costs about $100 in most cases. CBD laws by state CBD laws vary by state in the United States.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and direct materials when primary sources fail. Sourcing and supply chains working in a siloed manner can cause significant delays, resulting in lost revenue upside while escalating costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Confused on solution capabilities–the differences and commonalities of these solutions– she had no idea where to start to connect them together. Today, retired and tan, Maddy calls me from time-to-time from Florida. Each technology solution operates within well-defined functional silos. None had the answer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. Customer sentiment technologies mine the patterns of unstructured text and use new forms of analytics to guide discovery on what matters to the customer.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 19, 2020

It spans the purchase of raw materials to the final delivery of the merchandise to the customer, including the intermediate processing of the goods. One of the activities within supply chain operations is logistics. The Interlake Mecalux staff explains, “Logistics forms part of the supply chain. Logistic 4.0

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Marc Tuinier.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A cold spring in the Northeast that delayed seasonal purchases. Devastating hurricanes in Houston and Florida, and the ongoing recovery efforts that will tie up capacity. Add more carrier choices for each lane , but avoid risk by using a trusted carrier management solution to onboard these new carriers.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

The Risk of Outdated Forecasting Software. Supply chain shortages, global events, and inflation all make it harder than ever for companies to accurately predict customer demand. Outdated forecasting software only increases the risks surrounding a disrupted supply chain. Image source: Sturgis Journal.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The best solution is to find a outsourced fulfillment partner who can ease your logistical and delivery burdens while also helping expand your reach and optimize your inventory carry costs. Justin Seigel further noted that they “realized that we have no business being in the logistics business.”

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Featured names in this latest edition include Jabil and ProcureAbility , JAGGAER and Trustpair, Coupa and project44 executive hires and a newly issued Biden Administration Executive Order addressing Generative AI technology development and threats. has announced completion of the acquisition of procurement services provider ProcureAbility.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

The year’s struggles were pervasive and felt by most carriers, but as the year closes it leads us to the question, what is the logistics market outlook for 2020? The question is unfortunately not straightforward nor easy to predict as there are many factors that will influence 2020 freight rates. Trucking Insurance Costs on the Rise.

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Lucas

JULY 17, 2019

The example of Baptist Health South Florida shows why. The operations team at Baptist Health South Florida faced a dilemma. The inventory management system provided by their ERP was more than adequate, but they needed better warehouse management tools to improve efficiency, accuracy and customer service.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

With corrected vision, here is the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Longshoreman Union Leader Stalls Planned Work Shutdown (WSJ – sub. Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). How did I get here? Mexico Warns U.S.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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