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. So, first and foremost, communicate the potential impact of changing transportation plans to your leadership team.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Higher Costs and Lower Profits: While recession may incur low demand, operational costs such as energy and transportation can remain high or fluctuate unpredictably. Diversify and Strengthen Your Supplier Network for Reliable Sourcing Overreliance on a single supplier or geographic region increases vulnerability during economic disruptions.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities like smaller vehicle sizes and less-than-full loads. Balancing consumer preferences for locally sourced products with logistical efficiency is crucial.

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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? Lanehub Adds Backhaul Assist to Collaborative Transportation Network. Anybody want to join me as a guest?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 124

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 5, 2017

In the period of 2005-2010 I created research on the topic of demand-driven value networks as an analyst at AMR Research. Streaming data architectures are evolving, and there are few sources of definitive data. A reverse bill of material optimization in sourcing based on market cost. It is often out of sync with the market.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2023

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published a report on transportation sector emissions in December of 2022. The largest source of emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2, the most common greenhouse gas) in the United States is the transportation sector. Most emissions in the transportation sector come from cars and trucks.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] Logistics also creates jobs in the transportation industry, helping to stimulate economic growth.”

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. They don’t have an internal power source, so range and data storage is sacrificed to gain cost efficiency and lifespan. What is RFID Technology?

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Amazon’s trucking fleet is expanding rapidly; it launched in 2005 with the purchase of thousands of trailers used to shift goods between fulfillment centers. Source: Amazon.com. Amazon currently lists about 17,700 full-time vacancies on its website, about 920 in the logistics and transportation sector.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

The product naming convention changed to Demand Sensing (DS) in 2005. In 2007-2014 Terra added inventory management, multi-tier demand sensing, transportation forecasting, and long-term forecasting. There is greater dependency on third parties for manufacturing and sourcing. The Company has a checkered past.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

The Supply Chain Operating Network technology market evolved from the trading exchange market in 2000-2005. This can include demand sensing into Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Demand-Driven Materials Requirement Planning (DDMRP), the Internet of Things sensing, and the use of independent demand into transportation planning.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2016

A decade ago, Descartes’ solution footprint was relatively small: route planning solutions, a domestic transportation management system (TMS), and its Global Logistics Network for trading partner connectivity. Enhanced transportation management for more complex planning and tendering requirements.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2017

Amazon’s because of their breath in physical and digital supply chain, innovation in material handling, transportation, etc and their vision completely disrupting the industry. Traditionally, the focus has been on building efficient organizational silos for make, source or deliver. The reason why? A Closer Look at Wal-Mart.

Sourcing Strategies 170

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

Purchasing Skills 130

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3rdwave

MAY 24, 2019

In 2005, the IMO passed regulations to limit the amount of Sulphur Dioxide (SOx) emissions from maritime vessels. It will directly impact internationally sourced product landed costs through increased transportation cost. Higher transportation cost. What is the IMO low-sulfur requirement? Increased Carrier Risk.

Cost Reduction Strategies 88

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Mini Case Study: Whirlpool Following its acquisition of competitor Maytag in 2005, Whirlpool found itself entering an unprecedented period of growth, at which point the management team recognised the need to continuously optimise its supply chain design and make it more flexible and adaptive to ride out economic fluctuations.

Inventory Reduction 74

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

While this is bad news for oil producers, it is good news for US manufacturers who will see a significant fall in the cost of manufacturing and transportation. The only time it was higher was in December 2005, when it had briefly crossed $15. Since then, it has taken a big tumble and remained below $5 for the most part.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Since most companies invested in the automation of the enterprise, not the value network, visibility within the company and the transportation network is a strength. The process industry’s reliance on the 3PL transportation model is a similar dilemma. State of Industries. A Critical Review of the Contract Manufacturing Model.

Supply Chain Software 150

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

And customers, many of whom are Millennials, want to know the sourcing of the products they buy and will make decisions based on a company’s sustainability record. This is where it gets tricky, according to Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. Last-Mile Delivery.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

As a result, unit picking, shipping and returns is redefining warehouse management and transportation processes. This was not true in 2000-2005 where eCommerce capabilities by a manufacturer were seen as too competitive to retailers. eCommerce in manufacturing is accepted as a way of doing business for manufacturers.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Most companies even allocate some budget solely for the transportation of their solid wastes to landfills or recycling plants and the manpower and equipment needed to do so. To address these issues, companies are now looking to integrate Zero Waste solutions into their businesses.

Waste Reduction 74

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The best application of CPFR I’ve encountered was in 2005, when working for a meat manufacturer that received point-of-sale (POS) data four times a day (10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm) from over 600 stores from the largest retailer in the Netherlands. Recently, data-centric businesses like Fourkites and Project44 have been growing at a very fast pace.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 19, 2020

Even though many of the same ingredients are used in both food services and grocery stores, the ways products are sourced, packaged, and delivered through the two supply chains are very different. Since over half of the fruits and vegetables in the U.S. Food Industry Exchange. Food Business Status Reporting System for Crisis Management.

Food 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 16, 2020

Such information streamlined transactions and improved decision-making, but the ERP data did not initially permit connecting and compiling cross-functional data sources. People were introduced to the concept of big data in 2005. Supply chains did not widely adopt the earliest versions of big data products, however.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Logistics and Transportation Managers at manufacturers will have reports at their fingertips on how to continue to reduce transportation costs, a heavy portion of the expense budget, by leaning on data to continually improve. Between 2005 and 2008, the average annual number of robots sold was about 115,000 units.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

Further analysis shows that 2010 was about on par with 2005, and still well below the pre-recession years. Authored by transportation consultant Rosalyn Wilson of Delcan, Inc., Transportation costs were up 10.3 Department of Transportation, Penske Logistics, Macy’s, Adelante SCM Corporation, BNSF Rail and Fortna, Inc.,

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 9, 2020

Patrick Van Hull ( @PatrickVanHull1 ), a thought leader in the Kinaxis Strategy Office, points out, “In July 2005, epidemiologist Dr. Michael T. ” Moritz warns, “Supply chain leaders should prepare for additional disruptions in supply and transportation.” … Second, be flexible and encourage flexibility.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Ikea is a good example as it has sourced close to 50 percent of its wood from sustainable foresters and hundred percent of its cotton from farms that meet better cotton standards (Ikea, n.d.). Sustainable production: is the production process that uses inputs with low environmental impact, is greatly effective and provoke no waste pollution.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 4, 2024

Report authors additionally noted that India manufacturing employment growth rose “ to one of the greatest extents since data collection started in March 2005.” While supply pressures have reportedly eased slightly, transport capacity related shortages increased in excess of their long-run averages.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 12, 2021

Insect protein Insects are a highly nutritious, dense source of protein. But attitudes are shifting – evidence of insects’ nutritional value, alongside the efficiency and sustainability of farming them, is contributing to their rise in popularity as a food source. Innovative food manufacturers are creating novel plant-based goods.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 17, 2021

For example, the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruption in Iceland caused a primary loss of freight transportation capacity, but that loss also robbed many companies of supply capacity. Source: James B. Global fallout not the rule Hurricane Katrina in 2005 did not have a high, global impact. Disruption comparison matrix?—?Source:

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2023

Spirit , which was spun off from Boeing in 2005, is a key supplier to both major aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus. Added Thoughts We have noted that labor activism should not be a surprise within deemed critical industry supply networks along with global and national services transportation and logistics services firms.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Wegkamp explained that in the Netherlands, as in many places, railways have traditionally been the most sustainable form of transportation… until now. Electric cars are bringing a new threshold of low carbon transport. L’Oreal recently achieved a goal to reduce carbon footprint by 50% between 2005 and 2015.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 1, 2024

Reports point to a three-way transaction that will return Boeing’s fuselage structural component production back to direct Boeing control, in essence ending a major outsourcing strategy that was initiated in 2005. The report notes that Boeing has since formally apologized to the safety agency.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Spirit , which was spun off from Boeing in 2005, is a key supplier to both major aircraft manufacturers, Boeing, and Airbu s. The existing labor contract was scheduled to expire at midnight this Friday and both parties have been negotiating since the beginning of May.

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