The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 4, 2022

Ben is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital , a private equity firm investing in the applied supply chain. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies. Benjamin led the firm’s efforts, advising on over $1 billion worth of supply chain transactions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2012

<strong><em>If you think the price of fuel is the only element driving freight costs higher – </em><em>Think again! </em></strong> Introduction. Ground freight was then followed by 8.7% The best indicator of ground freight cost is the US Freight Rate Index, CPM (cost per mile).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. As a goal, it is easier to say than to define.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

A thorough analysis provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals , (CSCMP) in its “ State of Logistics ” report, indicates that by 2017, shippers in the U.S. 2009 was an exception due to the 2008–2009 recession.) Strategies for Surviving the Capacity and Trucker Shortage.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2018

Why Thinking “Global, Yet Local” Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy | C.H. Earlier this year, my colleague, Bogen Chi, wrote a blog about the top 3 global market trends to watch this year in the air freight market: capacity shortages, peak season pressures, and the bright spot of consolidation. Peak seasons have returned.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

This and much more, in your Monday supply chain briefing from Arkieva. Supply Chain News. Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. Supply Chain Strategy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2021

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies.

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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. Global trade forecasts point to slowing to 1.1

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

With visibility as the key driver for an effective supply chain improvement strategy, businesses today must rely on building collaborative relationships in their extended supply chains to gain visibility from end-to-end. Freight Cost Management eliminates post-audits and disputes.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy? as of this morning — a lower price than 5 years ago! The Google TMS?

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2013

Managing End-to-End Supply Chain Security Like A Pro. While this remains valid, the new treats such as terrorist activities demand more comprehensive supply chain security beyond the four walls perspective. This article will explain to you how to implement the end-to-end supply chain security program.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 9, 2014

A growing number of scenes in films and television programmes – and even entire films and TV series – are about logistics and supply chain management, and media productions are going ever deeper into those business roles. This opening scene presents the supply chain, in this case of a bullet, very effectively.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Production growth reportedly was weighted down by ongoing severe supply chain disruptions widespread materials and component shortages. China’s Specific Impact.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

trucking industry and supply chains. In 2009, Yellow merged with Roadway Express to form YRC Worldwide Inc. Yellow’s financial struggles would continue affecting the trucking industry and supply chains. With the loss of Yellow, supply chain managers had to scramble to find other carriers.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many. Tony Sciarrotta, executive managing director of the RLA describes it as “the dark side” of supply chains. billion pounds since 2009. million or 98.3%

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. Supply chains are now ready for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases.

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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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GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2015

If the many components of logistics and supply chain management do not engage effectively with the transport workforce and manufacturing skills gap of the U.S., Well, basically, because getting freight in a smooth matter is clearly important to helping combat the capacity crunch as it is and of course, moving forward.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

These demands put increasing pressure on retailers, who in turn, pass that burden onto their suppliers – further increasing complexity and intensifying pressure on supply chains. This has created what some in the industry are referring to as “supply chain impatience.”. You need the right strategy and processes behind it.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (GSCM).

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book?

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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. The sooner the supply chain cleans out the excess stocks, the better for trucking.”.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. It has radically transformed supply chains, fundamentally changed domestic and international economies across the world, and changed societies in the process – all the while driving trillions dollars in annual trade.

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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. Remembering 9/11 seems more important to me, even if it doesn’t directly relate to supply chain and logistics. Today is September 11. I never forget.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2017

The 28th Annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) 2017 State of Logistics Report, published by A.T. logistics costs fell last year for the first time since 2009, reflecting concern within the industry. Supply chain costs have been quite low for the past few years. Kearney , is out.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management. Supply Chain Matters.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. View all Infosys blogs. Features & Opinions. |.

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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. But it all starts with truly understanding your business, budgeting, and creating a solution that is in line with your purchasing strategies. Consolidations. Sri Laxmana has been with C.H.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

At Transplace’s recent Shipper Symposium, a diverse group of shippers, logistics experts and analysts came together to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles faced by supply chain and transportation professionals, and identify strategies for addressing these issues and improving operations. It was negative in 2015.

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Elementum

JULY 20, 2015

Congress is under pressure to quickly deliberate on effective measures that resolve the seemingly chronic problem of transportation money, but it’s following a pattern of putting things off: there have 34 short-term funding bills like last week’s passed since 2009. cents per gallon.

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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 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 What is your Strategy? . Logistics #Transportation #SCM #SupplyChain #Crowdfunding #Distribution #Freight #ECommerce. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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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. But it all starts with truly understanding your business, budgeting, and creating a solution that is in line with your purchasing strategies. Consolidations.

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