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. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets. The Google TMS?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers. Significance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

(Included in this post is Cummins’ digital award for the 2016 Supply Chains to Admire. I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. All too often supply chain leaders are good at high level vision, but weak at connecting the vision to execution.

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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. Prediction Background.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 21, 2015

A few weeks ago I witnessed supply chain history in the making. The Port of Rotterdam signed a contract for a system that will enable inland shipping companies to take supply chain collaboration to the next level. The inland shipping community (i.e. There were at least two barriers: trust and technology.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 12, 2021

But China is the top concern for supply chain managers. The world’s largest exporter since 2009, Chinese producers shipped $2.5 The power crisis gives ammunition to company leaders and supply chain managers who argue for moving some manufacturing out of China. “On year-on-year in August.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters). Blockchain Makes Inroads in Shipping (WSJ – sub. UPS And CyPhy Works Test Drone For Urgent Commercial Delivery.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. Economic and Business Challenges Expected in 2023. Overall Themes for the Year 2023.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A common challenge for procurement and supply chain professionals is obtaining support from C-level leaders to invest in a robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. Coronavirus = new perspective on risk management in supply chains. Ready for a more resilient supply chain?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Driverless vehicles and package delivery dominated the supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it: Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks ( Quartz ). Amazon expands logistics reach in China ( Reuters ). USPS reports Q1 revenue gains ( Logistics Management ).

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Most companies push the improvement of functional measurements that throw the supply chain out of balance. The result?

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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. Honeywell To Acquire Intelligrated, A Leader In Supply Chain And Warehouse Automation Technologies. Global trade volumes fell for the first time since 2009 by 1.7 Woolworths Ltd.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

The title of my presentation is “A Brave New World: How to Achieve Optimum Supply Chain Performance in a World of Drones, Driverless Trucks, 3D Printing, and Other Emerging Technologies.” I used that hypothetical headline to highlight a trend I saw in the industry: the convergence of logistics services, technology, and consulting.

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Oracle SCM

JANUARY 23, 2019

The same speed that’s brought consumers lightning-fast shipping has also wreaked havoc on poorly-prepared supply chains worldwide. Modern supply chains should be fully digitized and connected to compete in a world where full connectivity is now a starting point, rather than an endpoint, for many retailers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2015

My daughter’s second grade class is sharing their work this morning, so in the interest of time, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Descartes Acquires Oz Development, Inc. Acquisitions in the logistics space continue. Note: Descartes is a Talking Logistics sponsor.

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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. For most ocean carriers, the first three quarters were extremely challenging financially.

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Supply Chains Rock

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Thursday, February 05, 2009. Shipping my stuff one more time. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog.

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Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 5, 2009

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Monday, January 05, 2009. How would you ship 500 trees to Iraq? About.com - Martins Logistics Blog.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

For December 2015, retail sales were the lowest since 2009. Retail was slow to adopt supply chain processes to drive new business models; and as a result, traditional retail redefinition of supply chain processes got caught in the omni-channel hype while Amazon worked its magic to become a market leader.

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Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 19, 2009

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Monday, January 19, 2009. Transporter 3: Logistics future or Hollywood tricks? EU Logistics Hub Blog.

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Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

Not that long ago, they were the only way people listened to music, peaking at 23 million units sold in Q1 2009. There’s one group of people who know the answer better than anyone – the logistics providers and BCOs who literally spend their lives on tenders. Remember iPods? Six years later, that number had dropped to zero.

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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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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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Supply Chains Rock

MAY 4, 2009

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Monday, May 04, 2009. Supply Chain Transformers. 4 comments: The supply chain is the key.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics is therefore worth doing, and worth doing properly.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. ” 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 Chains Rock

APRIL 16, 2009

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Thursday, April 16, 2009. They ship to about 15 countries including Switzerland. Subscribe To.

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TMC

MAY 26, 2016

Five Ways to Drive a High-Performance, Cross-Border Automotive Supply Chain.Connect. Where are you likely to encounter the worst bottlenecks when shipping product between the U.S. Pinpointing and fixing the real causes of delays by analyzing cross-border supply chains is more important than ever. Since 2009, U.S.

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TMC

OCTOBER 20, 2016

TMS-Enabled Omnichannel Supply Chains Gearing Up for the Peak Season Challenge.Connect. The 2016 holiday shopping season is expected to deliver increased sales volumes—and new challenges for retailers as they continue to develop omnichannel supply chain models in response to changing consumer buying patterns. since 2009.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights Amazon CEO ’s latest letter to shareholders outlining performance, operational and strategic business goals moving forward in 2023 and beyond. He indicated that if the company had not significantly invested in this unit in 2008-2009, Amazon would be a far different and likely less profitable company.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

But WMS only really came into its own after the 2009 recession , as the economic rebound prompted the beginning of the e-commerce boom and renewed consumer spending. WMS helps to manage the four main tasks of a warehouse: receiving, storing, picking and shipping. 2] " Supply chain execution systems ", John Hill presentation, MHI. [3]

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Supply Chains Rock

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Monday, December 14, 2009. Swisscom Doesnt Get Customer Fulfillment or Green Supply Chains.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 10, 2009

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Monday, August 10, 2009. The supply chain of marble. Subscribe To. Christopher Sciacca.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 13, 2011

My first CSCMP Annual Conference was in 1989 and I always try to get there every year to catch up with all my logistics and supply chain friends! New of course, in it’s second year, is The CSCMP Supply Chain of the Future exhibition.

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