Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2018

Like a screwdriver turning a screw, bit by bit, trucking capacity continues to tighten. “By That is the most unbalanced market since October 2005, after Hurricane Katrina, and is up from a roughly 4-to-1 ratio at the end of 2016…The cost to hire the most common type of big rig shot to $2.11 30, a 3½-year high, DAT said.”.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 11, 2022

In such an environment, it is hardly surprising that fixing supply capacity issues is a top priority for companies. Moreover, as our analysis of operational failures underlines, supply capacity losses represent a leading cause of supply chain disruptions in general. how much capacity should we have?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Here I am doing my standard Talking Logistics intro through one of my favorite filters: How awesome would it be to discuss blockchain or the capacity crunch in transportation using this filter for an entire episode? The first moment of truth in retail, as coined in 2005 by former P&G President and CEO A.G.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

The company has been on a supply chain transformation journey since 2005. Changes to the plan are based on changes to the forecast, manufacturing capacity, supplier constraints, and a host of other factors. Customization is provided for 5 different supply chains (for example, make-to-order, make-to-stock, etc.)

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 14, 2015

Basic Concept In the article named " Supply Chain Alliances, Rhetoric and Reality " by Fawcett et al 2005, alliances can be classified as below, 1) Transactional Relationship or Arms Length Relationship (no formal relationship) 2) Basic Alliance (some level of trust and open communication) 3) Operational Alliance (constant communication about capacity (..)

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Sonra 2005 y?l?nda, 2005’te TenCate için üretime ba?lad?k.”. We started to work with them in 2005 and we have been working as a strategic partner for production ever since.”. Yes, in 2007, in order to increase our research and development capacities, we decided to start our brand called Blackspade. Sonuç olarak, biz de i?lemleri

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

In the article named " Supply Chain Alliances, Rhetoric and Reality " by Fawcett et al 2005, alliances can be classified as below, 1) Transactional Relationship or Arms Length Relationship (no formal relationship). 3) Operational Alliance (constant communication about capacity and demand/supply issues).

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Sustainable supply chain management: The original model of Supply Chain Management follows a linear production that hypothesizes the constant input of natural resources and an unlimited capacity to assimilate waste. Swinburne University of Technology. / Abu Dhabi University., Abu Dhabi, UAE.: Queiroz, M.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2015

This time of year, many shippers are reviewing and updating their transportation plan for the back half of the year and many will be considering issuing RFPs for new or changed capacity needs. Known market conditions, risks, or recent changes of capacity availability, such as loss of incumbent carrier(s) capacity.

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The Central Planning Engine is the control point for the flow of material within an organization, and focuses on how to best meet prioritized demand and business policy without violating temporal, asset (WIP and inventory), or capacity constraints. Which Solver for the Central Planning Engine? This will change over the next 5 years.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 15, 2015

It was an appropriate theme for Descartes, a company that has grown and evolved its solution footprint significantly over the past decade, with 28 acquisitions since 2005, including 7 acquisitions since the last user conference in 2013.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The port has since re-opened, as have some portions of the railroads, but some capacity has yet to be restored. Houston is also a major freight hub for rail and sea traffic, as well as trucking, including trade with Mexico by land and with South America and other regions by sea. It could take months.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2013

Working with Ryder, customers have access to unmatched capacity – whether it’s by accessing vehicles from one of the largest commercial fleets in North America or adding the flexibility of using third-party carriers. which ultimately ended up at RedPrairie, now part of JDA Software).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Robinson/BCG report discusses, it’s clear that a growing number of companies are making the shift, not only in response to the labor dispute and capacity issues with the West Coast ports, but also as a risk management strategy. While making the shift from West Coast to East Coast ports makes sense for some products and not others, as the C.H.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The company got its financials back into the black in 2005, and last year it turned over 3.4 I’m responsible for the planning, extending from which Lego end products we manufacture up to delivery to the EU and Asian markets, and for the global capacity planning. And then we have to ensure that our factories can do that.”.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

One of the early pioneers of software-as-a-service (SaaS) transportation management systems (TMS) was Nistevo, which was acquired by Sterling Commerce in May 2006 (Sterling Commerce had become an AT&T company in late 2005).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 11, 2017

Recent less than truckload (LTL) rates and capacity levels have been below the historical levels we saw from 2005-2010. These tools lead carriers to be more accurate in allocating cube and weight, which can affect shared capacity pricing. This can cause capacity that was once readily available to leave the market entirely.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

In 2005, however, the shortage amounted to roughly 20,000 drivers across the country. Those "things" need to be transported via truck, yet the industry lacks the capacity to do so. The concept of a truck driver shortage is nothing new. Flash forward just a few years to 2014 and that number had skyrocketed to 38,000.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

Finally, news from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) raise some red flags about what could happen with trucking capacity and rates if the economy continues to improve. The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2 The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2015

In my post last week about Descartes’ user conference , I commented on how the company had made 28 acquisitions since 2005, including 7 acquisitions since 2013, and how global trade content was a growing focus for the company (evidenced by its acquisition of Customs Info). and Convergence is the Word for 3PLs.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Unfortunately, the LTL segment, which routinely serves to absorb capacity overflows in full truckload, is starting to experience problems. For shippers, issues with drivers and high turnover rates are about capacity. percent, and increasing the number of miles driven by 1000 miles a month could increase capacity by 11.8

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

In April of 2005, just a month after completing my first half marathon (and vowing I would never run a full marathon in my life), I went to the finish line at the Boston Marathon and saw Team Hoyt for the first time. When I saw Team Hoyt cross the finish line in 2005, I turned to my now-wife and said “I want to run next year.”

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Since 2005, U.S. Premium freight capacity improves. Wages have increased in some foreign markets much faster than in the U.S. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000. Overall, from 2001 to 2008 average Asian wages increased 7.1-7.8%, 7.8%, and currently meet or exceed U.S. manufacturing wages have dropped 2.2%.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Back in 2012, for example, Walmart highlighted in its 2012 Global Responsibility Report how it improved the efficiency of its private fleet by almost 69 percent in 2011 compared to its 2005 baseline. For related commentary, see Transportation Collaboration: Optimizing Freight Costs by Sharing Capacity and 5 Principles for Greener Freight.

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Aera Technology

OCTOBER 12, 2018

not a person’s full intellectual capacity. With a cognitive operating system, AI augments human intelligence with its own capacity to learn and predict, paving the way for employees to be more knowledgeable, efficient and effective. As it is, these professionals spend untold hours collecting data and crunching numbers.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2017

Growing woes over a forthcoming capacity crunch are not going away anytime soon. But, the capacity crunch may have a major impact on the freight driver shortage and vice versa. In a sense, fewer drivers mean that capacity will grow tighter. Yet, as capacity shrinks, the incentive for drivers increases. In a Nutshell.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

In fact, the company helps its supply chain both measure its carbon impact but also provides solutions, such as right-sizing packages to maximize trailer capacity and thus reduce the number of deliveries. That is part of an overall vehicle efficiency goal of a 50% reduction (from a 2005 baseline) by 2025.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

In the old model, forward buying distribution services assisted pharmaceutical companies to manage the complexities of unpredictable demand, lumpy capacity, and served as a key transition element for distributing pharmaceutical products to a wide array of fragmented hospitals and pharmacies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2017

However, although this was signed into law by former President Bush as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 , it was not accompanied by a mandate. However, be aware that state laws can change, so drivers and fleet professionals should always check weight allowances before traveling at or near the maximum weight capacity.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

We’re facing capacity restrictions like those experienced in 2004-2005. There is a plethora of information out there about the current transportation market and freight rates. To help synthesize the information for our audience, we’ve developed a breakdown of what’s most important, right now.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

Orbit Chart Comparing Syngenta and Monsanto Progress on the Effective Frontier – Balancing Inventory Turns and Operating Margin for the Period of 2005-2014. We were out of capacity, needed to build it, and needed to redefine the supply chain.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

Purchase of USF in 2005: The acquisition of USF, though appearing promising on paper, led to integration complications and further increased Yellow’s debt. ’s exit from the market could lead to a temporary increase in LTL shipping rates, as there’s less capacity available.

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

In 2005, department stores alone sold $60 billion in apparel; in 2015, it was half with nearly $28 billion shifting to online retailers like Amazon. Adding Capacity: Old Concept, New Twist. But traditional methods for adding capacity have been clunky and expensive. This has been happening for years.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Dave joined Campbell Soup Company in 2005 after a 24-year career in product supply at Procter & Gamble. On July 24th, I interviewed the Campbell team –under the leadership of Dave Biegger, SVP of Global Supply Chain, to gain insights on the Index, and their journey. Dave asked his team to join him for the discussion.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Between 2005 and 2008, the average annual number of robots sold was about 115,000 units. Growing consumer markets require expansion of production capacities. Between 2010 and 2014, the average robot sales increase was at 17% per year (CAGR). The number of robot installations had never increased so heavily before. Decline in products?

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Elementum

OCTOBER 29, 2015

He published Resilient Enterprise: Overcoming Vulnerability for Competitive Advantage in 2005, which focused on preparing supply chains for catastrophic events. Shippers often face the most stress when it comes to holiday shopping, as the last-mile logistics can be held up by under-capacity or bad weather. It’s expectation of a 12.4

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Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

Amazon Prime Prime was introduced in 2005 and for $79 (now $99), customers got unlimited free two-day delivery. It’s likely a strategic play to build even more scale and give them further capacity to offer convenient same-day delivery. The program fundamentally shaped consumer expectations of the new normal for shipping.

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