Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The theme of this year’s conference was “The Transportation Revolution: In It Together” — an appropriate theme considering all of the forces impacting the transportation industry today (everything from new technologies to new regulations to ever-present challenges such as driver shortage) and how shippers, logistics service providers, and consignees need to work more collaboratively together to succeed.

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Conference Transportation Logistics Philadelphia 116

Cerasis

MARCH 28, 2018

(Eagan, MN) – North American third-party logistics (3PL) company, Cerasis, in partnership with Pierbridge , a leading transportation management software development company, announces the addition of multi-parcel carrier shipping management to the Cerasis Rater, a web-based transportation management system (TMS). This mirrors Cerasis longstanding goal of providing shippers with more transportation choices. . Transportation visibility thru tracking and automatic alerts.

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Shipping Transportation Management System North America 136

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

In the real world of transportation and logistics, it’s not just about visiting a list of cities. There are pick-ups and deliveries to be performed, there are disparate vehicle types and transportation modes, there are time windows, mixture rules, and other assorted side constraints. It takes ongoing investment alongside significant expertise and a passion for innovation to continue to offer transportation optimization solutions that deliver the most optimal results.

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Transportation Research Quality Capacity 158

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

If you’ve attended any logistics conferences lately, or just tried covering a load in recent weeks, you know that the tide is turning in the transportation market. Those were just some of the questions I discussed with Mike Finn, VP of Transportation at Kenco Group in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. So, what is Mike seeing and hearing from shippers and carriers in the transportation market? Is the transportation market heading into unprecedented territory?

Transportation 116

Transportation Conference Capacity Survey 116

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Likewise for those shopping for a transportation management system (TMS). Buyers want to know all about the features and functionality that will help them optimize the transportation portion of their supply chains.

Asia 237

Asia Exercises Benchmarking System 237

Quintiq

JUNE 6, 2016

It was a record store chain in the UK, which closed down in 2004 in the wake of digital music consumption. Planet Planning Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics Workforce OptimizationWhat does the future hold for your business?

Company 212

Company Strategy Manufacturing Distribution 212

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

A LeanLogistics employee since 2004, Chris served as the lead technologist of several initiatives including optimization, LeanFleet®, LeanSource®, and LeanDex® before taking his current role. Cloud/SaaS Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - LeanLogistics Supply Chain Technology Trends Transportation Management Systems benchmarking LeanLogistics multi-tenant Robert Fulghum TMS transportation management system

Supply Chain Technology 164

Supply Chain Technology Supply Chain Software Benchmarking 164

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

the highest level since April 2004. Manufacturing Strategies Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Strategy Transportation and Logistics Supply chain Matters blog U.S. Business media is alive with today’s headlines concerning the August report of U.S. manufacturing activity. The ISM PMI Index for August was reported as 59, almost two points higher than the July reading and the highest level in three years. Even more optimistic, the all-important New Orders index increased to 66.7,

Manufacturing 116

Manufacturing Survey Report Trends 116

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

How is transportation management different today? The challenge for companies now is to automate and streamline both the inbound and outbound transportation processes to ensure that goods can be shipped anywhere at any time and drive additional business.

Asia 166

Asia Supply Chain Execution Internet of things Supply Chain 166

Quintiq

DECEMBER 20, 2014

French retailer Chronodrive has been doing this since 2004 and has since gained a steady following of 130,000 customers. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics

Germany 156

Germany Switzerland France Japan 156

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 11, 2016

We are also more advanced on transportation and warehouse planning than supply chain planning. As shown in Figure 3, while the adoption of SAAS was 5% in 2004 it is currently the deployment preference for the Line of Business Leader.

Research 271

Research Supply Chain Planning Survey Metrics 271

Cerasis

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Following the last major LTL strike in 1994, as well as the most robust demand for LTL freight since 2004, UPS Freight has managed to meet capacity demand and offer competitive rates. Freight LTL Transportation Management

Freight 225

Freight Boston Third Party Logistics Journal 225

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2013

Now, UPS has aggressively grown into freight and other transportation solutions through a series of strategic acquisitions. The latest addition to this portfolio includes LTL and truckload freight services, which complements UPS’s global capabilities to provide customers a single source for multiple modes of transportation. In 2004, UPS entered the heavy freight business with the purchase of Menlo Worldwide Forwarding, a former subsidiary of Menlo Worldwide.

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Freight Puerto Rico Connecticut Virgin Islands 100

Cerasis

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

factory activity has risen to the highest levels since 2004, in response to the active hurricane season as well. Hunt Transportation Services has advised clients rates could rise more than 10 percent within the next two months alone.

Capacity 193

Capacity Shipping Houston DC 193

Cerasis

MAY 14, 2015

As a transportation management solutions provider offering both technology solutions and managed services , our goal as a business is to provide a streamlined processes and allow core business focus for our shipper customers who are manufacturers and distributors.

Guidelines 338

Guidelines Journal Training Education 338

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2017

When I started doing business in China back in 2004, a general factory worker used to earn around RMB2,600 a month. 4 “Transportation time is too long and no longer competitive”. In other words, the location itself – and hence the transportation time – is the same as it was. If you choose China as a production location, it shouldn’t be for the transportation time; I don’t believe it ever has been.

China 97

China North Korea Bangladesh Vietnam 97

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

According to research released earlier this year by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), traffic congestion on the U.S. All of this follows research published in February 2004 by the Brookings Institution and RAND Corporation on behalf of the U.S. Estimates by the Texas Transportation Institute suggest that the annual cost of congestion to motorists amounts to more than $50 billion, but they are based on a high value of travel time.

New York City 116

New York City Texas New York Policies 116

FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

As well as cut transportation costs, which helps cover the expense of free shipping. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. On-demand Transportation.

Capacity 69

Capacity Distribution Comparison Retail 69

Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Between 2004 and 2014, China imported $13.52 Each claims they can do any job in China because they have connections with brokers and transportation providers. Most companies meet monthly, quarterly, or annually with their transportation service providers.

China 70

China South Korea Global North America 70

Supply Chain Movement

MAY 15, 2013

In the USA, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launched the Supply Chain 2020 project back in 2004. New markets, rising energy prices, growing raw materials shortages and mass individualisation are all widespread trends which will change the world we live in.

Massachusetts 106

Massachusetts Supply Chain Netherlands Government 106

Cerasis

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. As each year comes to a close, we all look back on the year that was in reflection.

Manufacturing 334

Manufacturing Czech Republic Mexico Poland 334

Talking Logistics

JUNE 16, 2015

Rather than optimizing individual operations – transportation, warehousing, and others independently – it optimizes the entire flow to get the most benefit. Supply chain execution convergence is a topic that has been gaining in popularity.

Supply Chain Execution 239

Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Asia Supply Chain Visibility 239

FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

As well as cut transportation costs, which helps cover the expense of free shipping. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. On-demand Transportation.

Capacity 50

Capacity Distribution Comparison Retail 50

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

Founded in 2002 under the name of Agilisys, Infor rebranded in 2004. GT Nexus is one of the strongest providers of transportation visibility for the global ecosystem. As an analyst, when technology providers acquire and divest companies, I get invited to pre-announcement conferences.

Supply Chain Visibility 367

Supply Chain Visibility Risk Management Analytics Benchmarking 367

FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

As well as cut transportation costs, which helps cover the expense of free shipping. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. On-demand Transportation.

Capacity 45

Capacity Distribution Supply Chain Technology Comparison 45

Cerasis

AUGUST 20, 2015

Industry data for 2004 - 2013 shows an annual loss of at least $17 billion due to vacant positions, with shocking losses of around $45 billion in both 2012 and 2013. Top success in transportation services, logistics, the transport components of reverse logistics systems , and reaching financial goals set for transportation management demands a complete commitment of professionals passionate exclusively about excelling in the freight transportation field.

Manufacturing 262

Manufacturing Illinois Training Education 262

Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2015

speed, simplicity and predictability of formalities) by border control agencies, including customs; Quality of trade and transport related infrastructure (e.g., When I visited Cuba with my father in 2004, we drove several hours from Cienfuegos to Camaguey to visit my aunt Z and her family.

Cuba 209

Cuba Logistics Somalia Panama 209

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

This impact declined at the start of the last decade, and the impact of the third-industrial revolution stopped in 2004. Last week I spoke at the CLX Logistics Conference in Philadelphia on the future of Supply Chain Management.

Big Data 227

Big Data Iraq Afghanistan Philadelphia 227

Talking Logistics

JULY 21, 2016

Although most of Paragon’s clients are in Europe (its solutions are deployed in 1,000 customer sites in 59 countries), the company has operated in the United States since 2004, where it currently has over 100 clients.

System 144

System Software Case Study Ireland 144

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

I have worked with this client since 2004. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver. Use of third-party data for transportation lane and drayage times by day/time of week. It was a sultry day in Philadelphia. Last week, it felt like August not May. I found myself counting the street signs to be sure that I was on track for my 8:00 a.m. client meeting.

Supply Chain Planning 216

Supply Chain Planning South Africa Metrics Supply Chain 216

Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

Inputs, expressed as supplier deliveries, inventories and imports, were negatively impacted by weather conditions; Asian holidays; lead time extensions; steel and aluminum disruptions across many industries; supplier labor issues; and transportation difficulties due to driver and equipment shortages.

Chemicals 72

Chemicals Currency Beverage Electronics 72

3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

One of the organizations currently assisting victims of Hurricane Harvey is the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), which was formed to provide humanitarian relief after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2004. Those seeking to procure humanitarian services in the form of transportation, local warehouse space, material handling equipment, and other essentials are able to request these needs through the web portal, which is also a clearinghouse for those goods and amenities.

Texas 50

Texas Transportation Procurement Groups 50

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

It’s not unusual for a company’s transportation management system (TMS) and warehouse management system (WMS) to not be fully integrated, or for a degree of manual processing or reprocessing to be necessary to process customer orders. Evan has been with Kewill since 2004 in senior Marketing and Product Management roles, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for Kewill Asia Pacific.

Asia 149

Asia System Supply Chain Warehousing 149

AFFLINK

AUGUST 21, 2018

The transportation company may be using a depreciated copy of Excel on a PC from 2004. Throughout the food supply chain, food supplies come from many places, travel for long distances, and are handled by many people.

Beverage 62

Beverage Food Industrial Industry 62

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2014

When I visited Cuba with my father in 2004, we drove several hours from Cienfuegos to Camaguey to visit my aunt Z and her family. Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.6.8

Cuba 233

Cuba Logistics Reverse Logistics Chemicals 233