Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation.

Predictive Analytics Software 201

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Prior to starting AscendTMS, Tim co-founded and ran a national 3PL, where he invited Palm Beach Capital LLC to become minority equity shareholder in July, 2009 in order to speed both internal growth and outside acquisitions. The 3PL grew yearly, including during the “great recession”, with load counts being the most robust ever.

Analytics Software 246

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

A substantial 2,342 industry executives provided usable responses to the survey, including users and nonusers of 3PL services as well as 3PL providers. Nearly three in five (58%) shippers are reducing or consolidating the number of 3PLs they use. Many 3PL-shipper relationships are not set up to support innovation.

Third Party Logistics 60

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Shipping during the holidays does not have to be a source of frustration; however, smooth holiday shipping requires significant planning ahead of time. Holiday joy has come early this year with Americans likely to pay the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices since 2009. They keyword, is planning! How can shippers stay ahead?

Turkey 120

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2020

Founded in 2009, Forerunner Ventures specializes in investing in commerce-related businesses including Warby Parker, Away, Jet, Hims, Hers, Glossier, Bonobos, and others. Product sourcing. Product sourcing is the process of purchasing or creating products that you can sell. Its latest fund (made in 2018) was $250 million.

Trends 105

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 9, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Cloud & Big Data. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Hence there arises a need to implement a system/process that can collaborate and obtain information from various sources, analyze and help formulate strategies for a more visible supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 29

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering. DB Schenker @DBSchenkerUSA DB Schenker boasts more than 2,000 locations in 130 countries and employs more than 66,000 people.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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