Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 3, 2020

This includes food and beverage suppliers, packers, and manufacturers. Indeed, the pandemic and resulting economic downturn have impacted several major organizations, and as a result, led to a domino effect resulting in back orders and food shortages. “The food and beverage industry is ramping up efforts to adjust and adapt.”

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 12, 2022

a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today reported a 400%+ increase in year-over-year growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) from new customers during Q4’21. 203 on Deloitte’s 2021 Technology Fast 500 list of fastest-growing companies in North America. DALLAS, Jan.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2017

This week: Whole Foods is cutting prices and it’s hitting Trader Joe’s hard, Whole Foods has already sold approximately $1.6 This week: Whole Foods is cutting prices and it’s hitting Trader Joe’s hard, Whole Foods has already sold approximately $1.6 Whole Foods’ Sales Soar on Amazon.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing. Billion US Dollars), followed by Europe and potentially Asia.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, one of the things we are thankful for is the food that graces our tables. Their concern is not just the number of turkeys that will be purchased, but the size of turkeys that will be purchased as well. According to Farok J. Department of Agriculture.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

According to a recent report, the company canceled, closed, or delayed 99 fulfillment facilities, impacting nearly 32.3 Analysts say Amazon’s service can help the company retain users of its $139-a-year Amazon Prime subscription, which also provides streaming, discounts at Whole Foods Market and other perks.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Amazon to deliver Whole Foods groceries in two hours for Prime users (CNBC). CX North America Expands Driver Mobile App with Digital Proof of Delivery Update. Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Performance. P&G Remaking Supply Chain Network (WSJ – sub. Shipping with Amazon.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The bellwether metric – spot rates – are pegging the meter. The Value in Orchestrating a Scheduled Transportation Plan”.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2017

This week: Whole Foods is cutting prices and it’s hitting Trader Joe’s hard, Whole Foods has already sold approximately $1.6 This week: Whole Foods is cutting prices and it’s hitting Trader Joe’s hard, Whole Foods has already sold approximately $1.6 Whole Foods’ Sales Soar on Amazon.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 18, 2021

Typical firms will use nutraceutical software to support their own manufacturing, or to manage the process via contract manufacturers – handling purchasing, distribution, and sales and marketing in-house. At present, most products are defined as ‘food’, which has a lower bar of evidence as to health benefits. billion by 2021.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Survey insights reveal that 90% of retail buyers say a supplier’s ability to deliver on time impacts their purchasing behavior of that brand. Ninety-three percent of buyers report having anywhere from four to 20 product choices within a given category – so there’s nothing keeping them from booting a brand that doesn’t offer this.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 25, 2018

(RTi), yesterday, and share thoughts on how should-cost models are being actively used to drive improved visibility into the true costs of resin, paper packaging, and related products. Resin is the most critical cost component in the processors business – ranging from 45 to 85% of the total cost of business.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 This provider describes itself as an AI- enabled procurement Cloud platform built for the sourcing of lower-dollar, non-strategic purchases, commonly referred to as “ tail spend.” Fairmarkit Announces $35.6

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Vinculum

APRIL 8, 2020

When seller brands dream of penetrating the international e-commerce markets, they usually picture North America – and they have justifiable reasons for this: As of 2018, the average revenue per online shopper is the highest for the United States. Food & Drinks. The land of e-commerce. The United States ranks no.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As FreightWaves reports, “UPS has informed its managers not to schedule any paid time off during July and August in case parcels are required to be moved.”. To help shippers save on costs in an increasingly expensive reverse logistics marketplace, FedEx has announced plans to launch a consolidated returns service.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

This year over 20% of purchases are expected to take place online , compared to 17.8% Same-day delivery and last-mile logistics in North America is estimated to grow by $62.71 For growing brands like Ample Foods, partnering with a 3PL can alleviate the pressures of working directly with carriers.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In an uncertain environment, affordability and predictability are at a premium, and a supply-chain organization can deliver these through effective management and oversight of its suppliers. Best in Class” organisations within an industry typically have supply chain costs that are 50% less than the “Average” performers.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Freightera’s CEO, Eric Beckwitt Gives His Predictions on The Trends in Sustainability in 2024. Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 20, 2020

These benefits can also add to your ability to precisely address metrics that retailers use to gauge performance, which leads to fewer missed delivery appointments and reduced out of stock incidents. Robinson also has the largest network of contract carriers in North America and nationwide consolidation services.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The last mile delivery market size in North America is expected to grow by USD 59.81 Technavio, Last Mile Delivery Market in North America by Service and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025, Jan 2021. . The growth in e-commerce purchases has increased the demand for returns through the same channel.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

The shutdown resulted from a federal investigation following four cases of infant bacterial infections in babies who consumed formula from the plant, with the FDA reporting two deaths. The CDC typically receives reports of 2-4 infant infections per year. Image source: Sturgis Journal. Image source: MTL Blog.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Following the outbreak of Covid-19, 93% of senior supply-chain executives reported their intent to make their supply chains more flexible, agile, and resilient. Chain Store Age ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Mr. Govindarajan is the Senior Director, Supply Chain (Systems, Processes & Analytics) at KeHE. KeHE is a national wholesale food distributor that has been in business for 70 years. Our mission to SERVE and feed America is fueled by an obsession with natural & organic, specialty, and fresh products.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

She reports, “I have exciting news for you. It’s essential that a consumer’s path to purchase on digital channels is smooth, enjoyable, and memorable for the right reasons.”[2]. Frommer adds, “You’ll get the bulk of your purchases online, so you’ll stroll through the store largely to explore what’s new.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Looking at the share of total weekly sailings being blanked on the Asia-North America West Coast trade, blank sailings clearly improved during 2023 and dropped below 10% in June with a slight uptick in early July., Companies still need to allocate working capital to build safety stocks considering the unreliable transit time.

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The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

While yard tractors carry out their regular duties, attached GPS-enabled RFID readers recognize trailers by the tags, and report the location data in real time. RTLS also enables management to monitor yard operations’ key performance indicators (KPIs) based on quantifiable productivity metrics measured by the actions of the yard trucks.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 24, 2019

Hande explains, “Whether it is travel, food delivery, online fashion, or media OTT, today, AI can help marketers make the most relevant product or content suggestions based on their past browsing, purchase, or viewing activity. ” Her opinion is mirrored by the former CEO of GroupM North America, Rob Norman.

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

These certifications are voluntary guidelines and standards that address environmental, social, ethical, and food safety concerns. Much as a food label explains the nutritional content of the food you eat, an EPD describes the environmental impact of the products you buy or use. What are the best sustainability certifications?

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Tender rejections, a metric used to determine how much contracted freight is rejected and sent to the spot market, have been hovering around 25% for the past few months. Costco has reported strong sales since the spring, which currently shows no signs of slowing down. That means making your goals our goals and working to meet them.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Unintended inventory excess can also be an indication of deeper problems within the business, such as poor forecasting, low sales, over-purchasing of undesirable goods, and so on. And not only do these items tie up their initial purchase cost, but also the utilities fees, staffing, and any other costs associated with running your facilities.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 21, 2023

North America segment operating income was $3.2 Q3 revenues will include the reported very successful two-day Prime Day shopping promotional held in July. reported a 6.4 The retailer indicated increased market share in groceries as shoppers seek lower costs in food purchasers in the current period.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Americans prefer to purchase a product that was made in the U.S. In an Associated Press-GFK poll in 2017 year found nearly 75% of Americans prefer to purchase American-made goods. According to a 2015 report from the Economic Policy Institute, the U.S. However, price does still matter. How much more? lost a total of 5.7

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Some you will find reasonably affordable and fast to implement, while others require significant investment and planning, but if nothing else, they should provide you with some food for thought. If so, you’re missing out on substantial energy savings from more energy-efficient options such as LED or induction lights.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

The transaction will enhance XPO’s range of supply chain solutions by making XPO the second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in North America, and will expand the company’s global contract logistics platform. XPO and Con-way both have e-fulfillment contract logistics platforms in North America and Europe.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

CX North America Integrates Its Freight Collaboration Platform With Active Aero Group’s Technology. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. Those who become independent contractors sign lease-to-own deals to purchase their vehicles, often with those same companies. WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

First, let’s define TMS – this is the software used to manage purchased transportation. Please involve procurement/purchasing, materials management, the planning and forecasting group, warehouse operations, facilities, finance / accounting, IT, customer service / sales, and anyone else that will touch this implementation.

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