Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Third Quarter 2015 Results. Earlier this week I wrote about how e-commerce is contributing to the demise of malls and forcing retailers and third-party logistics providers to build new types of distribution facilities.

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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 Special Commodities, Inc.,

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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. As a result, unit picking, shipping and returns is redefining warehouse management and transportation processes. What does this mean? I think yes.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Since 2009 I have been writing and presenting on the same, in fact Social is one of The Seven S’s of Supply Chain Management which highlights seven key trends emerging to support future state SCM. Not chump change and funnily enough quite close to the projected 58 cents projected savings for a similar network called NonStop Logistics.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2024

Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. Prior to 3PLex, Benjamin advised transportation and logistics clients at Mercer Management Consulting. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk.

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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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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

For example, before Uber started in 2009, Amazon’s Mechanical Turk system was already functioning in 2007. In other parts of the logistics chain, the possibilities may be less clear cut. Cost-efficient bulk transport to regional distribution centres requires larger vehicles, whether trucks, trains, or boats.

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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 As your company grows and matures, you’ll want a reliable third-party logistics company to handle your fulfillment. Kickstarter Fulfillment. Billion in economic impact!

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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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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The company also increased its use of third party logistics providers and effectively created a network which could be tactically optimized at any given point in time. Deere & Company also began consolidating shipments and using break-bulk terminals during the seasonal peak. Making Supply Chain Cost Reductions Stick.

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