Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

After reports last week indicating that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy was preparing for a possible sale or winding down of business operations there are indications that freight logistics platform provider Flexport will be the acquirer of Convoy’s underlying technology. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight two significant developments involving supply chain management focused technology involving providers Shopify and Panasonic Corporation. Major Acquisition by Shopify. wide fulfillment centers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Emma is a Senior Reporter on the transportation desk at Business Insider , a global news and lifestyle publication with hundreds of journalists in London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore and beyond. Emma Cosgrove is a Senior Reporter on Business Insider ‘s transportation team. About Emma Cosgrove.

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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. About Transloop.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 22, 2021

Adam Compain is the Founder & CEO of ClearMetal, a software company that specializes in international freight visibility, dynamic planning, and customer experience. Prior to ClearMetal, Adam spent 5 years at Google, launching the company’s latest GeoCommerce and Mobile technology. ClearMetal is based in San Francisco, CA.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. This concludes our February 10, 2023 Edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech.

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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. Effective deployment of Collaborative TMS can achieve greater distribution flexibility and reduce supply chain management inefficiencies.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog reflects and provides added context to the announcement that Shopify and Amazon will collaborate on merchant parcel shipping options. In May of 2022, Shopify announced its acquisition of end-to-end online logistics San Francisco based fulfillment provider Deliverr for a reported $2.1

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. And yes, it’s not just size; technology plays a key role in keeping those ships operating. The next step? One example?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

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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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Free Shipping Is Going to Cost You More (WSJ – sub. Target Offers Free Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub. The Postal Service wins approval to deliver groceries in San Francisco (Internet Retailer). Transplace Releases New Transportation Optimization Technology.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaning on AI Technology.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. Supply Chain and Design. This was the beginning of my journey from manufacturing to understanding larger supply chain concepts. Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. The year was 1985.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The logistics and transportation industry is transforming at a rapid rate, with factors like e-commerce shopping fueling the fire. It’s never been more important for businesses to have effective supply chain processes. Connected Supply Chains. Crowd-Sourced Logistics. Layered Services. Layered Services.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 4, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights breaking logistics technology news regarding Flexport’s i ntent to acquire the logistics and last mile customer fulfillment services of Shopify, including existing fulfillment centers.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. expecting same day delivery, two-day shipping, etc.) Technology and processes may not be as advanced.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

Shyp is a startup that “picks up, packages, and ships anything at the best price, through major international carriers like USPS, UPS and FedEx, for business and everyday use.”. Shipping your shoes versus shipping your TV, it actually doesn’t sound like it makes a lot of business or financial sense. It doesn’t.”.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2015

My daughter’s second grade class is sharing their work this morning, so in the interest of time, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Descartes Acquires Oz Development, Inc. Million Investment to Power Warehouse Management Software in the Cloud. 3PL Central Receives $17.5

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters). Flexport Raises $65 Million in Venture Capital to Expand Operations (Transport Topics). and global operations.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Mercedes Plans More Drone Deliveries After 100 Perfect Flights (Bloomberg Technology).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Shipping expenses increased 36 percent in the quarter to over $4.5 Moving on, here’s the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Freight-Booking Startup Convoy Raises $62 Million (WSJ – sub. Norway Takes Lead in Race to Build Autonomous Cargo Ships (WSJ – sub. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. ” Walmart states early on.

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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. 5+ years of industry experience in fulfillment, supply chain operations, or warehouse management. Submitting periodic progress reports.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

In this week’s news… HighJump Software Acquires Atlas Products International, Expands Global Trading Partner Network in Europe. UPS Capital – Sponsored Study Shows Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies Lacking. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. SAP Launches 2.0

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crisp

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While supply chain disruptions that have defined previous years are showing signs of improvement , the current market faces a new set of challenges. Amidst the economic challenges, new retail technologies offer a silver lining, giving brands powerful new tools to adapt.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. Cosco, China Shipping Group in Advanced Merger Talks (WSJ – sub. SMC³ Acquires Transportation Costing Group. August 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Infor Announces Infor CloudSuite™ Retail.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. Back in June, I wrote about how mobile technologies (along with continuous optimization) are transforming home delivery , which was a topic I had discussed with Andrew Roszko, Senior Vice President at Descartes, earlier this year on the talk show.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. Foxconn’s plans to use driverless vehicles points to potential of emerging technology (Journal Sentinel).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

It’s the last Friday of school and my kids are showing off their work this morning, so as I fill my coffee mug and get ready for the walk to school, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Next Delivery Drone: You (WSJ – sub. The $50 Billion Question: Can Uber Deliver?

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

Supply chains are suddenly under threat. But some fast movers have begun taking important steps to improve their agility and reduce their exposure to supply risk. As inflation and shifting trade relations begin to affect historically stable supply chains, here’s what to watch for among the companies that come out ahead.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Kraus, Chairman and CEO of EXPAK Logistics, explains, “One of the businesses that technology has been slowly pushing itself into is the last mile delivery business. In logistics, last mile delivery is defined as being the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination. miles, respectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When my fiance heard about the price, he advised that I find a local hairdresser and set up a frequent-shopper account with them for a few months until the tool is back in stock. When the pandemic started in 2020, no one could foresee the impacts of the global supply chain disturbances would last this long.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This price reduction was to be applied not only to future shipments, but indeed to all shipments that had been committed to, whether in transit, or even in the buyer’s warehouse which had already been shipped. That is the nature of the volatile supply chain ecosystem that we find ourselves in going into 2023.

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

But what is it and how does tracking shipments with IoT benefits your supply chain? In 1990, John Romkey showed a toaster at the INTEROP internet conference in San Jose, California, that could be turned on and off over the internet. Everyone talks about the Internet of Things, or IoT. Gartner Inc., IoT in Logistics.

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

But what is it and how does tracking shipments with IoT benefits your supply chain? In 1990, John Romkey showed a toaster at the INTEROP internet conference in San Jose, California, that could be turned on and off over the internet. Everyone talks about the Internet of Things, or IoT. Gartner Inc., IoT in Logistics.

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