Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

That will be in 2015, after the peak of oil [supply].”. 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.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. There are many driving forces behind the automation trend, from rising labor costs to rapid growth in ecommerce sales and a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment , such as two-day and even same-day delivery.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 20, 2023

ICON 2023 is Blue Yonder’s annual customer conference and premier supply chain event, where practitioners and decision-makers exchange insights about their transformation journeys. If you are in the logistics field, why should you attend this year’s event? Terence: What are the top current issues facing the logistics industries?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. Prediction Background.

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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

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. Why this Supply Chain & Logistics Book List Rocks.

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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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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.

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Resilinc

JUNE 15, 2021

Container ships are the backbone of world trade. According to Statista, the world’s merchant container ship fleet grew from 11 million metric tons (mt) of deadweight tonnage (a measure of a vessel’s weight-carrying capacity) to 275 million mt in 2020—a 2500% increase. It’s] a strategic imperative to solve this problem.”.

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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. SAP Is the First Enterprise Software Vendor to Receive U.S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers. Significance.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. What’s changed in a year?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

is bringing a piece of its supply-chain operations in-house as the company reviews broader operations and management of its distribution.” an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into But the nature of logistics outsourcing is changing. As reported last week in the Wall Street Journal , “Ralph Lauren Corp.

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Requis

JULY 14, 2020

Venture capital (VC) investor, columnist and educator Brian Aoaeh is part of the new generation of investors who are unlocking the opportunities in supply chain. Steeped in the investment world since 2008, Brian decided very early on to focus on supply chain and operations investment. That stayed with me.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. Prediction Background.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

For most companies with supply chains to manage, the holiday season from Halloween through New Year’s Eve is an incredibly busy time. Shipping companies in particular are looking to hire extra workers. Three Disruptive Forces Impacting Logistics. To meet this increased demand, businesses employ a number of tactics.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

As explained by Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , industrywide statistics indicate adoption rates have remained fixed near 33 percent for nearly two decades. In 2008, statistics involving TMS adoption rates ranged from 20 to 30 percent. However, the adoption rates remain perplexing. Now, consider another factor.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A common challenge for procurement and supply chain professionals is obtaining support from C-level leaders to invest in a robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. On the investment side, a detailed budget for staffing, training, software, cloud subscriptions, consulting fees, etc.,

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

When the housing market collapsed in 2008 , the US and global economies went into a tailspin. However, the economy is on the mend, and the need for immediate cost savings and lean solutions is starting to take the backburner to how 3PL Logistics Companies could benefit shippers through long-term relationships.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In 2008, Dr. Raymond Panko published a paper detailing examples of human error in data entry. One solution is to turn to big shipping data. Shippers can get a handle on their expenses by tracking freight invoices and improving their logistics strategy. . What is Big Data in Logistics & Supply Chain Management?

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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. This is our personal take on logistics news trends. Looking for broader news or supply chain social media influencers? Check out our Top Logistics Providers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

While flexibility increased as technology accelerated throughout the 2010s, business cultures of presenteeism and profit persisted. Unlike any other cohort before them, Gen Z are natives to technology. Their formative years are guided more by technology rather than tradition, cultural or rudimentary closed door education system.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 5, 2022

Last mile carrier tracking shows the status and often location of a package from the moment the shipping information is sent to the carrier. By adopting a distributed fulfillment network, merchants can offer their customers 1 to 2-day ground shipping. What is a Last Mile Carrier? The Importance of Last Mile Carrier Tracking.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

LLamasoft Introduces Supply Chain Sherpa Mobile Design and Visualization Modeling Tool. HighJump Software, TrueCommerce EDI Solutions Group Announces Strategic Partnership with ProcessPro. FedEx Introduces Enhancements to Deep Frozen Shipping. Menlo Worldwide Logistics reported net revenue of $161.8

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Menlo Continues its Support of Degree Course in Supply Chain Management. The company’s Menlo Worldwide Logistics group reported revenue of $380.5 It’s interesting how companies refer to money spent on employees as “costs” while money spent on technology are “investments.” million, up almost 21 percent from Q3 2012.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights Amazon CEO ’s latest letter to shareholders outlining performance, operational and strategic business goals moving forward in 2023 and beyond. 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.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 17, 2022

Supply chain professionals are rapidly trying to understand what this means for their businesses. As rising parcel carrier fuel surcharges change the dynamics for shipping companies, owners and decision-makers need to stay level-headed and informed to make the best business decisions. recorded in 2008 by the EIA.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.

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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. Parcel delivery has been transformed by technology and the impact of e-commerce on last mile delivery. 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. Parcel delivery has been transformed by technology and the impact of e-commerce on last mile delivery. It’s a bad time to sell for scrap, so more ships are idle.

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. “Supply and demand are so closely matched right now, there’s no room in the industry for one glitch,” she said.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill. The PCA Corporation lost their case in the court of public opinion in 2008, but the federal conviction is seven years later. We are watching the redefinition of the principles of safe and secure supply chains and corporate liability. In 2008, the company manufactured 2.5%

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. 13 Small Package Shipping or Parcel Shipping Best Practices. Yet, shippers can reduce costs in small package shipping by following these best practices. >>>Read

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. The economy was on the road to recovery, and more technology was being developed and deployed to increase the productivity and efficiency of fleets. Automation Is Becoming a Major Part of the Supply Chain.

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