Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 19, 2009

Monday, January 19, 2009. Transporter 3: Logistics future or Hollywood tricks? This weekend I watched " Transporter 3 " the action movie about an ex-military expert that uses his superior driving skills and an Audi A8 to deliver "packages" for clients in remote areas in record time. To check out one of the vendors offering such a solution, visit [link] As for the movie itself, if you have seen Transporter 1 and 2, 3 doesnt prove to be much different.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 10, 2009

Monday, August 10, 2009. They are then transported onto flatbed trucks and driven across this bridge (see photo below). 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. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle.

Italy 100

Italy SCM Journal India 100

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. The electronic version of the 16-page Supply Chain Digest Letter on Supply Chain Performance Management 2009. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology.

Lean 32

Lean Policies Video Supply Chain Visibility 32

Cerasis

APRIL 9, 2015

Expected Transportation Capacity Issues. The concern and dialog about the transportation capacity issues for our country have bridged the past two decades and beyond. Among the most discussed catalysts for the next approaching transportation capacity crunch, we have to look at collaboratio n between all the players in the myriad of logistics layers. 4 Drivers of the Looming Transportation Capacity Crisis of 2017. Capacity Crunch Transportation transportation capacity

Capacity 261

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Lean 32

Lean Policies Video Supply Chain Visibility 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Lean 32

Lean Policies Video Supply Chain Visibility 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Lean 32

Lean Policies Forecasting Video 32

Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Lean 32

Lean Policies Supply Chain Visibility Consumer Goods 32

Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 6, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Lean 32

Lean Policies Video Supply Chain Visibility 32

Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Supply Chain Performance 32

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 31, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Lean 32

Lean Policies Video Supply Chain Visibility 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Policies 32

Policies Video Supply Chain Visibility Consumer Goods 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Lean 32

Lean Policies Video Supply Chain Visibility 32

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Gaining end-to-end visibility across your transportation processes delivers: $32.00 Rich is responsible for directing Elemica’s Product Management and Development activities, joining Elemica in 2009 through the merger with RubberNetwork. Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - Elemica Supply Chain Technology Trends Transportation Management Elemica predictive analytics supply chain operating network supply chain visibility transportation management

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3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, digitization really became mainstream around 2009 when there were officially more “things” than people connected to the internet. While the Logistics transactional activities – such as freight quotation management, freight contract management, shipment execution and transportation tracking – are important, in and of themselves, these individual activities fail to deliver to their potential if they are not orchestrated, synchronized and communicated.

Transportation 62

Transportation Logistics Data Freight 62

EcoVadis

APRIL 5, 2009

Is sourced, manufactured, transported, and recycled using renewable energy; D. The Sustainable Packaging Coallition announced the availability of a new tool, “ Compass ” allowing companies to benchmark the environmental impact of packaging.

Tools 40

Tools Packaging Sustainability Benchmarking 40

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

I’m kind of happy to say that the blog I wrote in 2009 outlining when and why companies should choose to deploy private and dedicated fleets remains largely accurate today. Guest Commentary Transportation Transportation Management Systems Chainalytics fleet management transportation mangagementAn additional six years of economic, supply chain, and logistical changes have effected how all companies and us at Chainalytics evaluate fleet deployment practices.

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3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, digitization really became mainstream around 2009 when there were officially more “things” than people connected to the internet. While the Logistics transactional activities – such as freight quotation management, freight contract management, shipment execution and transportation tracking – are important, in and of themselves, these individual activities fail to deliver to their potential if they are not orchestrated, synchronized and communicated.

Transportation 40

Transportation Data Freight Logistics 40

CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Read this month’s Market Update for highlights on some of the key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America. per gallon—which is now the lowest weekly average price since July 2009. The post Market Update: Transportation Industry News appeared first on Transportfolio. Business Over the Road Supply Chain Consulting industry update Transportation Industry Transportation Policy

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Industrial Industry Transportation North America 41

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. During the event, we had the opportunity to examine how the transportation world is shifting and what it all means to attendees’ business strategy.

Transportation 80

Transportation Industrial Industry Third Party Logistics 80

Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

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Transportation 32

Transportation Logistics 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Case Study 32

Case Study Lean Supply Chain Policies 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Lean 32

Lean Supply Chain Policies Video 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

Lean 32

Lean Supply Chain Policies Video 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

Transportation Management Syst. Search. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Packaging Optimization. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Sales & Operations Planning.

DC 32

DC Lean Supply Chain Policies 32

PLS Logistics

MAY 17, 2016

Transportation rates are near their lowest point and are expected to rise later this year. Larry Gross, a partner at freight transportation consultancy FTR , says, “We are now experiencing the first sustained period of favorable shipping conditions since 2009.”. Right now, and the next couple of months, are the best time for shippers to lock in low transportation rates. Transportation Solutions Transportation Rates

Transportation 116

Transportation Sustainability Forecasting Report 116

Cerasis

JUNE 15, 2015

Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. The American Transportation Research Institute has already identified a problematic decline in trucking capacity over recent years. 2009 was an exception due to the 2008–2009 recession.) FTR’s Director of Transportation Analysis, Johnathan Starks warns that that the problem can be expected to intensify later this year if the economy strengthens.

Capacity 260

Capacity Strategy Resources Analysis 260

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. Fortunately, as the supply chain has evolved, so too has transportation management technology – now providing organizations with greater visibility and control over their supply chain than ever before.

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3PL Industrial Industry Six Sigma 151

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. Read on for more on influencers impacting the transportation industry, and then share your thoughts on these topics. Diesel prices are at the lowest weekly average price since October 2009, marking the longest decline in 2015.

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Transportation North America Industrial Industry 52

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2012

The latest Master of Logistics 20 th Annual Study of Transportation and Trends Study reports that in 2011 the highest percent of transportation costs was ground freight at 76.1%, of which US long haul trucking holds a major position at 64.4%. Ground freight, especially long haul trucking, is a major portion of transportation activity and costs. In 2008, the rate reached a high of $2.50/mile and then plummeted to a low of $1.82/mile in January 2009.

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Freight Guidelines Pharmaceutical Study 148

Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2015

It was a theme echoed throughout the event, starting with the morning keynote presentation by Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III , the US Airways pilot who back in January 2009 safely landed an Airbus A320 on the Hudson River after the plane collided with birds shortly after takeoff and both engines failed.

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America Conference Food San Antonio 162

Cerasis

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. This post got us and many others thinking about the more entrenched possibility of the Internet of Things and the rise of the “Hyperconnected Era” and it’s impact on transportation and logistics.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Funding for the Highway Trust Fund is set to expire next Thursday, October 29th, and for the 35th time since 2009, Congress is expected to pass yet another short-term extension. In other transportation news, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) unveiled its list of the top ten critical issues facing the North American trucking industry. I forgot to set my alarm last night, so I woke up late this morning.

Third Party Logistics 135

Third Party Logistics Logistics Packaging Survey 135

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 21, 2015

As recently as 2009, The Economist Guide to Supply Chain Management doubted that intensive collaboration was possible in the real world: Theoretically, the ideal solution would be to assign an omnipotent player to gather and optimize information from all the players in the supply chain… This party would be in a position to ensure that optimal decisions were made…’. Transport & LogisticsA few weeks ago I witnessed supply chain history in the making.

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Supply Chain Europe System Course 175

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, dropped 0.4 A few years ago, when the market was similar to today, I wrote about a Fortune 500 company that could have saved millions of dollars in transportation costs by putting its freight out to bid. How should shippers and carriers respond to the ebbs and flows of the transportation market?

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