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. Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

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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. Nordstrom Buys Stake in Software Firm (WSJ – sub. Global trade volumes fell for the first time since 2009 by 1.7 Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Fall to Lowest Since 2010 (WSJ – sub.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 8, 2024

We at the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and our affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog have been honored to be a part of this partnership and journey since 2009.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’ve spent most of this week in Dorking, England (not far from London) meeting with executives from Paragon Software Systems and several of its customers (I’ll share my takeaways from the visit, including my video interviews with clients, in a future post). Note: Kewill is a Talking Logistics sponsor. That prediction never came true.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2015

With no time to spare, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Web-Shopping Deluge Boxes In Landlords (WSJ – sub. If apartment mailrooms are indeed turning into receiving centers, maybe software can help. I forgot to set my alarm last night, so I woke up late this morning.

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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. Million Investment to Power Warehouse Management Software in the Cloud. 3PL Central Receives $17.5

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2020

With supply chain planning software you can automate the achievement of service levels, even under changing constraints resulting from major disruptions. As COVID-19 continues its malevolent spread around the world, concerns grow regarding the continued impact on supply chains and business continuity.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2013

Choice Logistics Named Top 100 Learning Organization. On the technology front, Oracle introduced this week Oracle In- Memory Logistics Command Center , which provides “the means to perform rapid simulations and what-if analyses of your logistics network using real-world operational data, rules and constraints.” Version 3.6.3

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Tim is the CEO of AscendTMS, the world’s most popular TMS software, with over 56,197 customers in over 30 countries. About Tim Higham Tim Higham is a leading visionary in the logistics and transportation field, running the highly successful InMotion Global, Inc. AscendTMS). After selling his company, IRC, Inc.,

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). 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. 5 Min Read.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

This week, Dallas, Texas based supply chain planning and advanced analytics software technology provider o9 Solutions announced an added round of private equity funding amounting to $116 million. Thus, by our lens, the o9 Solutions added investment implies a broader and more sustained momentum in this direction.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. Reverse logistics is therefore worth doing, and worth doing properly.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. » Impact of SMAC on Enterprise Software Applications. This new technology stack has started transforming tomorrows enterprise and has impact on each of the areas of an enterprise, hence subsequently on all the software applications used within and by the organizations. Communication Services.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2017

The near-infinite processing power Cloud computing provides (along with other technological innovations) will cause everyone in the supply chain and logistics field to unlearn the way we’ve always done things, everything from the way we design software applications to how we design and manage supply chain processes.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 28, 2023

Being a good programmer had a lot to do with understanding software architecture, APIs, etc… But being a better programmer meant understanding the world in which the software was actually put into practice. I used aspects of the Gemba Walk to help design a software system for lab technicians at a major national laboratory.

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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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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

As a result, many organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and enhanced transportation management systems (TMS) to deliver the velocity, visibility, predictability and control they need. 3PL market has grown by roughly 7% annually since 2009 and is expected to reach $170 billion by the end of 2016.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

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

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

On the investment side, a detailed budget for staffing, training, software, cloud subscriptions, consulting fees, etc., A strong business case will articulate clear goals aligned with the company’s strategy as well as providing answers to anticipated objections. But the core is the ROI analysis.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

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. placement and logistics software, processes, physical operations) to create eight interconnected regions in smaller geographic areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Verity’s system then delivers that information to the client’s existing warehouse management system (WMS) software product. UPS is preparing for a slowdown in global delivery volumes as it advised that annual revenue could decline for the first time since 2009. billion last year.

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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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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 24, 2018

He’s been with Logistics Bureau as a Manager since 2009. Keiran, you started out as a technician working on heavy machinery and now you’re close to celebrating ten years with Logistics Bureau. Planning, logistics and inventory management became my life. Tell us a little bit about your job at Logistics Bureau.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

For December 2015, retail sales were the lowest since 2009. Their processes cannot ship and track the EACH and the outsourcing to third-party logistics is too expensive. In addition, Macy’s announced the closure of 36 stores and K-Mart followed suite with announcements of 27 store closings. What does this mean?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Apart from Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, LinkedIn; various Enterprise social software (as a part of Enterprise 2.0) December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Billion Deal for Ceva Logistics (WSJ – sub. Billion Deal for Ceva Logistics (WSJ – sub. Billion Deal for Ceva Logistics (WSJ – sub. NEMF Files for Bankruptcy, XPO Warns on 2019: Is the Party in Transportation and Logistics Ending? But we have the movie to look forward to. What should we watch next?

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Oracle SCM

JANUARY 23, 2019

Cloud software allows this formerly exclusive connectivity to benefit startups and small businesses as well as multinational enterprises. Since Zappos was bought out in 2009, four major footwear retailers with significant brick-and-mortar footprints have gone bankrupt: Rockport, The Walking Company, Aerosoles, and Payless ShoeSource.

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Supply Chain Trend

MAY 17, 2022

Palmatier and Crum (2002), Coldrick, Ling, and Turner (2003) and Bob Stahl (2009) all assert that S&OP is first and foremost an executive decision-making process. Kuehne Logistics University research on next generation supply chain planning , identified that more holistic strategic roles will emerge for planners.

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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. Hunt Logistics (now Transplace).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 28, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. « Lubrication Management - An Integral part of Asset Management - Part I | Main | Impact of SMAC on Enterprise Software Applications » Gamification - An EAM perspective. Impact of SMAC on Enterprise Software Applications. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. One of the leading WMS Software provider has pioneered this breakthrough, which is changing the market dynamics of Supply Chain Execution. Many customers who have implemented this software in their shop have benefitted from its architecture. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Agile", a very well-known business jargon in the software industry has changed the way software development was executed in the modern times. This new methodology has paved the path for delivering software within schedule and with exceptional quality adopting agile practices. December 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 1, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. That made me getting into discussing with product managers of couple of Asset Management software providers, about the market trends, technical feasibility, clients preferences etc. These are the people whose exposure to software applications is limited as compared to Procurement, Finance, CRM users.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Most alert software tools offer customization, allowing companies to specify alert thresholds for each type of facility based on event severity and distance from the facility. In 2009, the United States boosted import duties on Chinese tires from 4% to 35%, and did so with only 15 days’ notice.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Organizations trying to bring process standardization and harmonization using enterprise software applications often take a "Global Template" approach; where they model their global business processes, with permissible localization, in these software applications. December 2009. November 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 2, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Also this technology does not require each user to train the voice software before use for individual voice profile recognition. Since the data is exchanged in real time whenever an item of stock is moved, synergies can even be leveraged in logistics, order management and shop floor manufacturing systems.

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