The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Before joining Coyote in 2006, Chris spent his early career in supply chain software development and network design – and studied at as many Eastern US tech schools as he could: earning a B.S. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

The traditional supply chain leader focused only on cost reduction. Snow fell last night as I worked on my last Supply Chain Metrics That Matter report. And, to manage cash-to-cash, the supplier increased their payables passing cost and waste downward in the supply chain. Sounds good? Think again.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice!

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. But we got it down to ten logistics and supply chain books you’ll actually want to read.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

The Supply Chain Index is the rate of supply chain improvement. Therefore, a company like BASF with a mature supply chain ranks 25 out of 30 for the post-recession period of 2010-2016. Not supply chain excellence… ) Post recession growth rates slowed 57% when compared to pre-recession.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. Meanwhile, cloud technology enables companies to expand infrastructure without significant investment or use of resources, reports AXIT of Supply Chain 24/7.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Retail was slow to adopt supply chain processes to drive new business models; and as a result, traditional retail redefinition of supply chain processes got caught in the omni-channel hype while Amazon worked its magic to become a market leader. A Closer Look at Consumer Value Chains and the Value of the EACH.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This year, as in the past five years, our supply chain index contributed to the overall ranking of firms in the top 250 best managed companies , as ranked by the Drucker Institute. However, during our current state of supply chain shortages, there are definitely some benefits to owning your own supply chains!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks. History of Supply Chain Management: Roots.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

History of Supply Chain Management. Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

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Demand Solutions

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Are you tired of seeing “business as usual” in supply chain management? But at least I finally had a chance to right the ship. Too many supply chains have been stuck in a “mid-’90s” way of doing business for, well, nearly 20 years. I know the feeling. We did our first ABC analysis.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2019

To stay successful, supply chain leaders need to understand a few things about preparing omnichannel retail supply chain processes to succeed in peak season. The challenges associated with the peak season for the supply chain are debated in great detail in many supply chain and retail publications.

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Supply Chain Challenges: Freight Volume Rising, Driver Shortage Growing The shipping industry plays a critical role in world economics. Its immense power stems from its ubiquity–in every sector, you will find shipping and a supply chain. This confluence caused a problem that persists today.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

The confusion starts when a supply chain leader states the need for improved visibility without a clear definition. Well-seasoned supply chain leaders understand that visibility is a capability not an IT taxonomy. The IT taxonomy for visibility is supply chain analytics. Supply chains are complex.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Author’s Note: Below is an excerpt from Keeping Up with the Retail Consumer: 6 Supply Chain Disciplines Retailers Must Master , an ebook published earlier this year by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services (see previous post for additional details). percent in 2006 to 3.4 percent in 2014.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Supply & Demand Chain Executive recently announced its annual list of the best 100 supply chain transformations and projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across a wide range of supply chain functions. Highlights from SanDisk’s supply chain transformation.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has given the world a wake-up call about resiliency in supply chain. In spite of the increased spend, production has not risen but declined 6% between 2006 and 2012. The post Why Energy Supply Chains are Transitioning to Renewables appeared first on Requis. The rise of microgrids.

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QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Thailand’s transportation and communication pathways are well-developed for manufacturing supply chains. Laem Chabang, another major seaport, is also a container port, making it easy to ship goods by sea. Tourism and services account for 55.6% of the workforce.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

“We live in a world where supply chains, not companies, compete for market dominance. But companies often have diverging incentives and interests from their supply chain partners, so when they independently strive to optimize their individual objectives, the expected result can be compromised. ”. What Is Value?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

As supply chain clichés take flight, clients struggle with execution. One of these concepts that I hear a lot; but see few tangible examples, is the idea of “customer-segmented supply chain.” The discussion of customer-segmented supply chains happens often. How do they buy from you?”

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Freightos

APRIL 12, 2016

NASA awarded the company a commercial orbital transportation services contract in 2006, to design and demonstrate a launch system to resupply cargo to the ISS. Dragon is the name of the space cargo ship that just delivered 7,000 pounds of freight, including the inflatable room. A Space cargo ship sounds like science fiction.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

GDP has changed since 2006. However, less-than-truckload shipping revenue rose 7 percent and small package shipping rose by 8 percent. However, less-than-truckload shipping revenue rose 7 percent and small package shipping rose by 8 percent. Transportation and Storage Cost Insights From the 2016 State of Logistics.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. Happy new year!

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 5, 2015

Two early pilots were facilitated by Supply Chain Network and carried out in 2003 and 2006 with both representing successful demonstrations of the potential supply chain benefits available through ‘Internet of Things’ implementations. SCN Office Products Pilot.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition. Supply Chain Operating Networks Accelerate Business Cycles. As I wrote earlier this year in Is Your Business Model Safe? ,

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. We have been studying truck freight attributes and strategies since 2006. This can include developing regional calendars in advance of peak shipping weeks with demand forecasts and making commitments to pricing and volumes in advance.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. Shipping startup Shyp comes to New York and soon Miami (VentureBeat). UPS, FedEx Want Retailers to Get Real on Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub. The MetaPack Group Acquires U.S. enVista Launches 350West Through Joint Venture with Fredman Design.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2013

UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog. Ship Mate App Finds Smooth Sailing » 12/09/2013. She spent six years teaching high school English in southeast Los Angeles, including her 2006 stint as a Teach For America corps member. November 2013. October 2013. Wall Street Journal. UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 7, 2013

Tales of forbidden items like artillery shells and wind-resistance matches being shipped by plane are emerging. Even in the last 5-year plan period during 2006 to 2010, logistics industry is regarded as one of the pillars supporting the growth of economy. China Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Retail Logistics'

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Global Trade Management

MAY 22, 2017

In combination with the latest technology hypes like IoT, the chain of custody is magnified to address everything from supply chain security to regulatory compliance. What is chain of custody? How and why is it relevant for supply chains? All of them take a slightly different viewpoint on the topic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. For supply chain leaders, this market downturn defines a new set of opportunities and risks. They respond. This is a major disconnect.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

For example, the widening of the Panama Canal will change the conditions here in North Carolina, as enormous container ships will be circumnavigating the globe. And in Panama a huge transshipment area will grow where they will will do break bulk, put cargo onto smaller ships and send to North America.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Green Supply Chain. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Supply Chain Agility/Flexibili. Supply Chain Network Design. Supply Chain Network Design. Supply Chain Optimization. Supply Chain Risk. ToolsGroup.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Green Supply Chain. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Supply Chain Agility/Flexibili. Supply Chain Network Design. Supply Chain Network Design. Supply Chain Optimization. Supply Chain Risk. ToolsGroup.

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Green Supply Chain. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Supply Chain Agility/Flexibili. Supply Chain Network Design. Supply Chain Network Design. Supply Chain Optimization. Supply Chain Risk. ToolsGroup.

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