The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. But spiking rates led many ocean carriers to skyrocketing profits while the drop in trade volumes led to bankruptcies, bailouts, and financial pain for most other parts of the logistics industry. It starts back in 2008.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Shipping containers are like scotch. . But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. But spiking rates led many ocean carriers to skyrocketing profits while the drop in trade volumes led to bankruptcies, bailouts, and financial pain for most other parts of the logistics industry.

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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. Empire State Buildings.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

The logistics industry globally is more competitive, volatile, uncertain and interconnected than ever. A commitment to innovation, which can be measured by the percentage of research and development undertaken or provided to employees at the company, is crucial. Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. What will happen in 2016?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). XPO Logistics Trucking Subsidiaries Sued Over Driver Classification (WSJ – sub. Amazon could be moving into the $350B ocean freight market (USA Today).

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Since we live and breath freight, we constantly come across information that’s critical for our customers – logistic providers, shippers and carriers. And as freight innovators ourselves, we love seeing more innovation. This is our personal take on logistics news trends. Check out our Top Logistics Providers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has annually published a series of supply chain management focused predictions since its inception in 2008. In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. Background. Prediction Background.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

Logistics on the move. The logistics role is changing according to John Wiehoff, CEO of C. The logistics business has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Robinson (CHR), the world’s largest provider of truckload transportation services, visited MIT CTL recently to give his view of the changing face of logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Gen Z do not necessarily follow that the education is the ONLY core of career growth especially after a few economic debacles like 2008 financial crisis, the Japan nuclear crisis and the tsunami. Opportunities for innovation abound and the first step for Organisations is to listen and respond to the voices of Gen Z.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The article goes on to say [emphasis mine]: The shift, part of what Ralph Lauren says is a long-planned action, will move warehousing and inventory management service from a North Carolina distribution center run by XPO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.—an an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into But the nature of logistics outsourcing is changing.

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Requis

JULY 14, 2020

Steeped in the investment world since 2008, Brian decided very early on to focus on supply chain and operations investment. After graduation in 2008 I joined Jeff Citron at KEC Ventures (noted for stock trading platform Island ECN and Vonage; Jeff is also known for Datek Online). That stayed with me.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Bureau of Labor Statistics , there are 18,182 private warehousing establishments as of 2018, up from 15,203 in 2008. Among distribution centers with three or more buildings, 28% had six or more buildings in 2016, 22% had six or more buildings in 2017, and 27% had six or more buildings in 2018, according to Logistics Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

He indicated that if the company had not significantly invested in this unit in 2008-2009, Amazon would be a far different and likely less profitable company. placement and logistics software, processes, physical operations) to create eight interconnected regions in smaller geographic areas. We made significant internal changes (e.g.,

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. Tech giants thrive on opportunity, and more are exploring logistics opportunities. Forwarders have their innovation heads in cloud technology, so that they move data as well as they move freight. It’s a bad time to sell for scrap, so more ships are idle.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. Tech giants thrive on opportunity, and more are exploring logistics opportunities. Forwarders have their innovation heads in cloud technology, so that they move data as well as they move freight. It’s a bad time to sell for scrap, so more ships are idle.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. Among the most discussed catalysts for the next approaching transportation capacity crunch, we have to look at collaboration between all the players in the myriad of logistics layers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. « Oil operators and Oil services firms - time to dissolve internal walls | Main | Enabling individual item picking in tomorrows warehouses » Rapid Innovation will Differentiate the Future of Retail Industry. Christensen book, The Innovators Dilemma. Communication Services. Healthcare.

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RFgen

AUGUST 29, 2016

A Past of Innovation. Additionally, the plant has dropped energy and water consumption by 27 and 15 percent respectively since 2008. As Digital Supply Chain explained, revamping the logistics portion of supply chain management has also slashed its energy use. It also reduced its packaging by 28 percent in the same time frame.

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RFgen

AUGUST 29, 2016

A Past of Innovation. Additionally, the plant has dropped energy and water consumption by 27 and 15 percent respectively since 2008. As Digital Supply Chain explained, revamping the logistics portion of supply chain management has also slashed its energy use. It also reduced its packaging by 28 percent in the same time frame.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Mikael Lind and Robert Ward Illustration: Sandra Haraldson, RISE 7 July 2023 marked a historic day for the shipping sector when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted its 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 Strategy).

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

However, there is no evidence that America’s manufacturing woes have magically worked themselves out, or that a significant number of jobs that left for China and Mexico are being shipped back. In 2011, the United States was home to 10 percent fewer manufacturing firms and manufacturing establishments than in 2008.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Todays WMS is a tightly integrated code between the intrinsic WMS functions like receiving, put away, inventory, picking, packing and shipping, which are the primary functionalities. This is an interesting and innovative concept. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. Creating more sustainable logistics is even more important for the trucking industry. Sustainable Logistics | Quantifying Sustainability Measures of Your Logistics. That’s potentially frustrating.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s get started… Transplace Introduces Preferred Shipper Checklist. Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions Announces Acquisition of Global Distribution & Logistics. Kewill users will now have access to an end-to-end ocean shipping solution beginning with scheduling the voyage.

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CargoBarn

MAY 18, 2022

As the nation’s supply chain challenges continue, one Georgia logistics company is quietly expanding its footprint to help calm the chaos. CargoBarn , a proven logistics innovator in freight brokerage, recently tripled its Atlanta footprint as the company sprints to 1,000 employees across multiple offices nationwide.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: As an older Millennial who landed in Transportation Management & Logistics marketing, our target audience are manufacturers who ship freight. Unfortunately, the passion began to fall through when the oldest millennials entered the workforce in 2007 and saw a huge economic collapse in 2008.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. As our Indian E-Retailers try out new and innovative ways to make customers shop on the net perhaps very soon we will have our own Amazon!! In some countries (US being one of them) the revenue can be recognized by the etailer as soon as the product is shipped to the customer. December 2008.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. « Indicators from the 2012 Holiday Buying Period Point to Significant Change and Fulfillment Challenges | Main | Information Driven Innovation in Supply Chain » The Learning from the 2012 Holiday Buying Season: Balanced Investments in Online and Physical Supply Chain Fulfillment Capabilities.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. The ongoing recession has forced retailers to innovate and encourage customer s to shop and spend. Once the item is paid for completely, the item is shipped to the customer or picked up at store. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 28, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. In fact, Infosys itself has done significant work in this area and has adopted many innovative technologies in its own buildings ( Going green: A little disruption can go a long way ). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Communication Services. Healthcare.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. LTL gets even trickier according to a report by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. . The answer, frankly, is after the product passes through the literal and figurative wall from the manufacturing to logistics realm.

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Requis

JULY 24, 2020

You can start with things like logistics, and see how much things have changed in just the past five years. He agrees that 10 years ago, it would have been difficult to do things that we see innovators doing now, because technologies weren’t as advanced. “If Aoaeh finds Floyd’s scepticism understandable.

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Monday, September 08, 2008. I caught a video this weekend on HPs new strategy in shipping its laptops. Instead of packing them in cardboard boxes, which then sit on the shelves of retailers they have begun to ship them in 100% recyclable laptop cases (see photo). About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Amazon getting closer to reduce delivery lead time with their patented speculative shipping model. They are coming up with innovative offers which targets various age groups, flexible payment options and especially deals designed for women to boost sales. December 2008. November 2008.

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