Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Freight Volumes Up and Rising. According to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, “For-hire freight shipments in August 2017 were 38.0 percent higher than the low in April 2009 during the recession.” And this year alone “for -hire freight shipments measured by the index were up 4.9

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. So, that tells me that the inventory situation continues to weigh on truck freight volumes. percent in December from November , with December 2015 freight shipments down 2.0 percent from December 2014.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Further concerning was that the volume of warehouse finished goods inventories rose to the greatest extent in four months. percentage point increase in March while the Inventories sub-index dipped to the contraction value of 47.5,

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

You get on the M25 and before long you have a front seat view of the biggest transportation challenge facing companies in England and many other countries around the world: traffic congestion. Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Mention the M25 to anyone there and you get the same reaction: Ugh!

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

Authored by transportation consultant Rosalyn Wilson of Delcan, Inc., trillion, an increase of $114 billion from 2009. Inventory carrying costs increased 10.3 Transportation costs were up 10.3 percent from 2009 levels, with trucking lagging behind the performance of other modes, rising only 9.3 About CSCMP.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Since 2009, when ScottsMiracle-Gro began implementing its new distribution model, the Company has reduced the number of miles traveled to ship products to home center customers by approximately one-third. Improve inventory turns at retail by reducing fertilizer order minimums. For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Why is freight pricing reaching historical records? 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.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

December 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report January 2016. Back in June 2009, I wrote the following in a post titled Amazon.com: A Customer-Centric 3PL : “You won’t find Amazon.com on any ‘Top 25 3PLs’ list, but the company is a leading 3PL in my book.” Will it succeed?

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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. Moving and planning inventories on both fixed and spot—or even pegging rates to an index—are options. Sri is responsible for the global strategy, volumes and revenue for the ocean transportation. Consolidations.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

As supply chain and transportation visibility is a hot topic for Logistics Managers and Directors, 3rd party logistics providers , who adopt this type of technology, are surely to reap the rewards of highly satisfied customers. ” Ashton added that IoT had grown a lot since 2009, but he claimed it has still has much further to go.

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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. Prediction Implications.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Managing adverse weather conditions is part and parcel of transportation planning. A major freight company employs a team of meteorologists that works closely with its flight dispatchers and contingency coordinators, for example. Professor Yossi Sheffi is Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

It is the best practice to be followed since it reduces inventory, saves space and energy. It should not be hazardous during storage, transportation and also while disposing once it reaches end of its product life cycle. Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. December 2009. November 2009.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. The portion of the index tracking ground parcel rates per package in Q1 was 29.5 percent for Q4.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Deloitte Global).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2015

This month’s Market Update highlights some of the key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America, including the most recent Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) reading, which shows signs of improvement in overall market conditions. The post Market Update: Transportation Industry News appeared first on Transportfolio.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

Outsourcing accounts for 54% of shippers’ transportation spend and 39% of warehouse operations spend. As found in past Annual 3PL Study surveys, transactional, operational, and repetitive activities such as transportation, warehousing, and freight forwarding tend to be the most frequently outsourced. Supply Chain Disruption.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 7, 2016

in 2015, while at the same time five key issues favorable to shippers are manifesting in the transportation market today. Kearney’s Sean Monahan who wrote the CSCMP report the five major issues for transportation logistics in 2016 are. US business logistics spending was up by 2.6% According to A.T.

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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. Moving and planning inventories on both fixed and spot—or even pegging rates to an index—are options. You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. Consolidations.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

If you’re not able to clearly see, examine, impact and manage every aspect of your supply chain and inventory processes – order status, shipments, in-transit goods, trade documents, costs, exceptions and more – you might as well be operating with blinders on. Gaining end-to-end visibility across your transportation processes delivers: $32.00

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

66% of respondents reported an expansion of business when asked if they had contracted, expanded, or stayed constant with the inventory they distribute. About a third of the respondents report using cutting edge technology like warehouse and transportation management systems , demand forecasting, and ERP. Employment.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. The only option was to try to reduce levels of inventory, which, up to that point, had been kept very high to support a nine-week order cycle.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

After the development of bitcoin invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, computer scientists, software industry, and the banking industry were intrigued by the potential applications of bitcoin’s underlying “blockchain” process. In the ocean freight industry, many steps are conducted manually with lots of paper work. .

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

After the development of bitcoin invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, computer scientists, software industry, and the banking industry were intrigued by the potential applications of bitcoin’s underlying “blockchain” process. In the ocean freight industry, many steps are conducted manually with lots of paper work. .

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. Bed Bath & Beyond is also implementing inventory reduction strategies and is on track for a 5% reduction year-over-year by the end of the current fiscal year.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2017

logistics costs fell last year for the first time since 2009, reflecting concern within the industry. Despite the fears noted in the 2017 State of Logistics Report, some areas of the transportation industry are growing at excellent rates. Freight Fragmentation and Spread Are Causing Issues in Carrier Networks.

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Elementum

JULY 20, 2015

The bridge, built in 1967, had been labeled “functionally obsolete” by the National Bridge Inventory in 2014. The five-month extension is meant to temporarily shore up government funding for transportation programs while lawmakers work on a long-term bill. No plans had been made for its repair. House Ways and Means Chairman, Rep.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2021

Normally, a presidential inauguration will have hundreds of thousands of attendees; Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration had close to 1.8 According to the FAA’s statement, the drones could bring efficiencies to many of the industries that fuel our economy such as agriculture, mining, transportation and non-durable manufacturing.”

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