GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2015

Expected Transportation Capacity Issues. The concern and dialog about the transportation capacity issues for our country have bridged the past two decades and beyond. We have heard so much over the years about a coming capacity crunch crisis , many argue if crisis is the proper terminology. Wide shoulders.

Capacity

Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, with robots and weak freight demand dominating the headlines. More data points this week confirming what we already know: demand for freight transportation is weak, which is leading carriers to cut back on capacity. percent from 3 percent. percent from 3 percent.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 22, 2015

Rules for container traffic between Europe and Asia are being rewritten and this has had profound implications for West European terminals: Supply fluctuations have resulted in a fragmented terminal capacity. Capacity of container ships handled in 2014. Decrease in port calls for big ships since 2009.

Shipping

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Or how about if you need capacity for a shipment – broadcast it across the social media outlets and you are likely to find space for your products to ship. in Labor Savings Per Shipment: Automated booking improves productivity and quality of logistics team’s activities. Site resources are optimized with carrier appointments.

Real-time Visibility

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009. How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. Chain Store Age ). Chain Store Age ).

Material Savings

SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

There is no limit on the order size due to the storage capacity: The warehouse might have two concerns ; the first is related to the capacity of the warehouse. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. 312; Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. References.

Sourcing Strategies

TMC

JANUARY 18, 2017

The global logistics industry was dealt a year full of surprises in 2016, and with that came challenges. While these financial pressures have been ongoing since 2009 due to several factors, overcapacity was certainly one of the most prevalent. Over Capacity and Vessel Scrapping. 2017 Projections. Carrier Consolidation.

Trends

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Outbound Logistics: Keeping Customers Satisfied. What Happens in Your Warehouses?

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

As the nation turns its attention to reasons for gratitude this Thanksgiving season, we here at UltraShipTMS, the Supply Chain Collaborator blog and the logistics industry in general have more than the usual reasons to be thankful. percent higher than the low in April 2009 during the recession.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season.

Panama

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Our approach simply breaks accountabilities and goals across the areas of Manufacturing, Logistics/Network Optimization and Ingredients/Packaging. Weve developed a clear model with specific accountabilities to ensure success in delivering strong cost savings performance year after year. What have you learned?

Case Study

Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

China aims to extend its logistics reach from the Pacific to the Atlantic through its One Belt, One Road initiative. The sheer size of the country’s “One Belt, One Road” logistics initiative, for instance, calls into question the true objective of the regional infrastructure plan. Like the country itself, China’s ambitions are massive.

China

QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The chip manufacturers began shifting their manufacturing capacity to these other industry sectors who were now begging for supply. Very similar to the crisis in 2008-2009 and much to the surprise of industry analysts, automotive demand came back much quicker than expected. Insufficient inventory visibility throughout the supply chain.

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S.

Negotiating Skills

Resilinc

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Some rate increases have been allowed in the last weeks, but it’s unclear how much generation capacity can be increased given the coal shortages. The world’s largest exporter since 2009, Chinese producers shipped $2.5 Energy price increases and shortages are affecting other countries too, including the UK, Europe, and India.

Pharmaceutical

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

More products and a larger audience The layout of customer-free dark stores can be optimised for rapid picking, and improved storage capacity allows for a more extensive range of products. But by investing in more dark stores, Bolt is better placed to maintain control over logistics and product quality as they take on the market leaders.

Case Study

American Global Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

In 2009, Yellow merged with Roadway Express to form YRC Worldwide Inc. With the loss of Yellow, LTL capacity declined. That loss of capacity declined so much that it led to increased rates for shippers. Specifically, it created a 10% gap in capacity. And pricing issues will persist until the capacity gap dissolves.

Price Reduction

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company also increased its use of third-party logistics providers and effectively created a network that could be optimized tactically at any given point in time. Deere & Company also began consolidating shipments and using break-bulk terminals during the seasonal peak.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The company also increased its use of third party logistics providers and effectively created a network which could be tactically optimized at any given point in time. Starbucks had to shake up its third party relationships and increase production capacity. Making Supply Chain Cost Reductions Stick.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background. Parcel Segment. Prediction Implications.

Predictive Analytics Software

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The August report cited new order intakes declining for the second consecutive month with indications that excess capacity may be building among the global manufacturing sector. Barring the initial pandemic lockdown months, this is the steepest downturn in US manufacturing seen since the global financial crisis in 2009.”. Bob Ferrari.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Since its founding in 2009, Kickstarter has raised more than $3 billion to fund almost 125,000 successful projects, for a total of over $5.3 You don’t want to scramble to find a fulfillment warehouse with capacity once you realize the orders are stacking up. Kickstarter Fulfillment. Billion in economic impact! What is your Strategy?

Procurement Solutions

Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. In my capacity as a consultant and having worked in multiple implementations, I have always thought about processes that could have reduced the cost, time and rework and hence would have brought about a high degree of customer satisfaction. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

That will have a direct impact on the dynamics of global container shipping, airfreight and logistics networks. The S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® i ndex was reported as its lowest level since 2009 by the end of October 2022 while the S&P global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® fell to a 29-month low. After the existing U.S.

Supply Chain Software

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Further, in majority of cases, on-premise model is under-utilized as businesses maintains extra capacity to take care of future demand, spikes and month-end processing etc., December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009.

Supply Chain Planning Software

CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

The overall effectiveness of GRIs mainly stem from carrier utilization and market capacity. Carrier utilization ran high in early 2015, and although volumes remained relatively strong year over year, the addition of capacity into the marketplace led to falling utilization levels. in 2015, accounting for the addition of 1.72

Forecasting

Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. The first problem was that of underutilized capacity. The capacity booking corresponding to such backordered orders remained unutilized since, route (of the load which contains backordered order) had already been optimized. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. August 2009.

Optimal Sourcing

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season.

Supply Chain Planning

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 25, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. An electric utility industry being an asset intensive industry the focus of TOC would be more on to reduce the equipment down time to increase the total throughput of the system rather than just adding the extra capacity. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Demand planning is the most critical process in the CPG industry, since it drives all downstream processes (raw material/finished goods inventory planning, procurement planning, capacity planning, manpower planning, transportation planning, etc.) December 2009. November 2009. October 2009.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Inventory and Capacity Visibility to Order Management System. Hence, address can be amended without re-checking inventory and capacity. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

after plummeted to its lowest level since 2009 in October. The signs clearly indicate obvious supply chain business planning and execution challenges for 2023, along with selective component and reduced production capacity and supplier focused challenges in the months to come. Select Highlights- Developing Regions.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

A specific statement that caught our attention indicated: “ Supply chains continued to recover from the immense pressure experienced through much of the past three-and-one-half years, as average vendor lead times shortened to the greatest extent since May 2009.” China’s expansion was noted as marginal by the end of Q1.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2022

Founded in 2009, with the vision of becoming the next iteration of producer Tesla in technologically innovative EV design, production and distribution logistics, the company spent its initial years in designing and developing what is today the Rivian RiT electrically powered pick-up truck, and the Rivian RiS sport utility vehicle.

Supply Chain Network Software

Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. In manufacturing industry, ATP is used to calculate exact delivery date for customer order considering constraints of operation capacity & materials and various supply and delivery side lead times. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009.

Manufacturing Procurement

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 30, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. For this retailers need a carrier capacity management system which can offer narrow delivery window and can monitor capacity availability for the time-slot. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009.

Supply Chain Planning Software

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

There’s no question that innovative technologies aid in logistics and supply chain management, but when it comes to the many labor-intensive processes that take place in the warehouse, some fear that robots could make human warehouse workers obsolete. But what does that mean for industry employment?

Warehousing