Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, dropped 0.4 The data stream continues to trend negatively in regard to freight, capacity, and freight rates,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

Prior to that, Phil held a variety of other logistics roles in both Germany and the United States. For forwarders, just as the 2009 financial crisis ended, another crisis began. There has been a massive increase in the capacity of the global container fleet. Then, in November 2015, Phil joined Freightos. Increasing Visibility.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The cost of transporting a container by ship has tripled since extreme confinement was lifted. Despite the crisis, the market rules out seeing the low prices that helped the economy and international trade recover after the 2009 crash, which will give inflation a boost. Why is freight pricing reaching historical records?

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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.

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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.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2013

Transport Reaches for the Sun ( Wall Street Journal ). Transplace is among the relatively few 3PLs that use and provide to clients their own internally-developed transportation management system (for related commentary, see “ The IT Dilemma for 3PLs ”). Speaking of transportation, the Freight TSI Index fell 1.2

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due to its dominant position. The bankruptcy of Yellow Corp.,

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

after plummeted to its lowest level since 2009 in October. Report authors again noted that the ongoing rate of Covid infections, a consequent zero tolerance policy on the part of local government officials, and subsequent challenges related to production and transportation activities all contributed to declines in output.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

By now, you’ve probably thought about all the logistical details like: what items are required to bring the meal together; who’s responsible for bringing each dish; what time guests should arrive; and where dinner should be served so there’s enough room for everyone. The same is true for logistics planning. I hope you enjoy! - Adam.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 7, 2016

The CSCMP issued its annual “State of Logistics Report” which insistently urged shippers to take immediate action on deployment of automation technologies like TMS, optimizers, YMS and other logistics IT solutions. US business logistics spending was up by 2.6% The case for striking at this particular moment couldn’t be stronger.

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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.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 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. Chain Store Age ). Chain Store Age ).

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2014

CarrierDirect works with the top transportation and logistics companies so they definitely have their fingers on the pulse of the LTL industry. Tonnage shipped via LTL has steadily risen since the market lows of 2009. The increased tonnage, the driver shortage along with better asset utilization has reduced capacity.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2017

The global transportation 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. This action will continue to accelerate the carrier acquisition activities in 2017.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

The latter has been reinforced by the April GSPI Index from the New York Federal Reserve , and now, the reported May GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index which indicated that “ for the first time since June 2020, global chain capacity is now underutilized, indicating a shift to a buyers’ market.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2014

A note from Adrian Gonzalez: When I read this post by Kate, I was reminded of a post I wrote back in 2009 ago titled, “In Search of a Smart 3PL Request-for-Proposal.” It was clear, however, that the consultant in charge of the project was relatively clueless about the logistics industry.

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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

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The October S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® plummeted to its lowest level since 2009. The ocean container industry has now acknowledged not only the end of the global trade boom, but dramatically reduced fleet capacity needs for 2023. Noticeably, the Backlog of Orders sub-index declined 5.6

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2013

The report begins with a few slides dedicated to the financial collapse of 2008-2009 and it’s lasting impact on the over the road (OTR) industry. Shippers, carriers and logistics service providers will all be affected by these changes. The coming capacity truck capacity crunch. The report has four sections.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

Whereas 2009 saw the control of transportation industry profits in the hands of the shippers, two years later a shift occurred in the favor of carriers. This shift resulted from the reduced shipment volumes of the recession that forced carriers to streamline their transportation assets to save themselves from going under.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Route optimization process determines the sequence in which orders are delivered to customer, so as to reduce overall cost of transportation. The first problem was that of underutilized capacity. And Delivered Cost = product cost + handling cost + transportation cost + return allowance + X.

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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.

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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. April 2009.

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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.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Third, it was the fifth-largest transportation company with over ^5 market share. 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. to stave off bankruptcy.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2017

Carrier Alliances: Alliances cover multiple VSAs and carrier members jointly operate and decide on major service routes, new services being introduced, transit/service levels and capacity controls. During the Great Recession of 2007-2009, demand decreased rapidly for container shipping, causing a chain reaction for carriers.

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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?

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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. Gaining end-to-end visibility across your transportation processes delivers: $32.00 in Freight Cost Savings Per Shipment: Logistics Sourcing activities improve negotiated rates.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Here’s what I wrote back on this date in 2009, as I recalled the events of that tragic day eight years earlier: I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, near Red Hook and the docks. I was in a meeting with folks from Manugistics (now part of JDA) getting an update on the company and its transportation management system. Today is September 11.

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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. A third-party delivery partner transports orders by bike, so some weight and size restrictions apply to the service.

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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.

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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?

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