The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Prior to Flock, he played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics – a UPS Company, a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. in Logistics from MIT, and an MBA from Georgia Tech.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

FTR Shippers Condition Index notes pending HOS changes could cut productivity ( Logistics Management ). There is an increasing need to extend these applications beyond the enterprise to improve supply chain and logistics execution. In related news, Maersk downgraded its forecast for ocean shipping demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe. Mr. van den Eijnden is the director of global logistics operations planning and systems at Molex.

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Ever wonder what its like to be a package shipped by FedEx? About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Latin American Logistics. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be. Subscribe To. Dictaphone Parcel from Lauri Warsta on Vimeo. Newer Post.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

It is not free by any means, and failure to understand this term can lead to discrepancies when shipping products abroad and additional problems. Although the word free is used in the term, it does not negate the shipping cost for goods. So, the receiver pays for shipping by paying the bill on a more expensive invoice.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

Introduction – logistics visibility advanced to early mainstream. The past years have brought with them immense challenges for carriers, logistics operators and supply chain managers. Gartner estimates that “logistics visibility” has already reached “early mainstream” maturity, with up to 20% penetration in industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Graig is the Co-Founder and President of Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics. In 2010, Graig met the love of his life, Christine, and her four-legged side kick, Lily. For the past 19 years, Graig has dreamed of owning and operating a driver friendly transportation and logistics company. million miles.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

More than 10 years pass and this article is considered the "classic" article and got republished in 2010. For example, in 2011 Amazon initiated a program called Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping and discounted 1-day shipping). 2) Customize Logistics Network. 1) Adapt Supply Chain to Customers Needs.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

DHL launches new logistics service for life sciences products handled at extremely low temperatures. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. I wrote those words in December 2010 , one of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2011. Note: Transplace is a Talking Logistics sponsor.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

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Freight Waves

JULY 10, 2025

The event, a premier gathering for freight and logistics leaders, promises to equip attendees with forward-looking strategies amid ongoing U.S.-China administrations, or internal challenges like property sector woes—directly impact freight volumes, shipping rates, and inventory strategies.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. CSX customers demand end to shipping bottlenecks as CEO apologizes (Reuters). Bpost to Buy Radial for $820 Million (WSJ – sub.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 17, 2025

Consumers have embraced e-commerce for price comparisons, ease of purchase anytime and anywhere, and for those participating in subscription services such as Amazon Prime, free shipping, and other benefits. However, transportation and logistics costs can be prohibitive. fulfillment center network. fulfillment center network.

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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. Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Fall to Lowest Since 2010 (WSJ – sub. a solution provider that facilitates the drop-shipping process between manufacturers and retailers. According to the article: DS Co.,

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 21, 2014

When a company decides to outsource its logistical needs to a 3PL, the success or failure of the venture will be determined by how well the two companies work together. Admittedly, to anyone who has never attended business school, most concepts in supply chain logistics can seem really foreign. This is exciting stuff!

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 7, 2013

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shows pictures of logistics couriers in China riding scooters, with stacks of deliveries teetering six feet up in the air, parked outside of office buildings in downtown Shanghai. Tales of forbidden items like artillery shells and wind-resistance matches being shipped by plane are emerging.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. We can no longer assume that government policy is rational, variability is low or logistics are available. increase in 2010, eleven years ago. This reset is not an evolution.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition. Herman Woltjes, Shell Chemicals – “Logistics Execution”. As I wrote earlier this year in Is Your Business Model Safe? ,

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

the only railway that serves Prince Rupert and one of three major railroads serving Port Metro Vancouver, has spent C$3 billion since 2010 to cut travel times along its western corridor, and has added new container terminals in Joliet, Ill., appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Canadian National Railway Co.,

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Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 26, 2010

Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Vintage IBM Logistics. A few years ago I came across some vintage photos of IBM shipping hardware in Italy , including on a gondola in Venice. Computers and logistics nowadays being a part of each other too. Glasgow Logistics. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. Subscribe To.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The Regulation’s Impact on Ocean Shipping and Data Management. They are also ensuring that a VGM is received from forwarders/NVOCCs and shippers as part of a shipping document. Over the last 10 years, Eric has built significant experience in maritime logistics and customs compliance software, electronic messaging and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

In DSD, instead of shipping truckload quantities of goods directly to a retailer’s regional distribution center every few weeks, a manufacturer has their own account representatives that sell to and service individual stores. The post Peet’s Coffee and the Roasted Bean Supply Chain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2018

It has the potential to be not only be a powerful, industry-leading storage and shipping center, but also the literal hub of your logistics — including returns, reshipments, and other nuanced supply chain tasks. Since the start of 2010, vacancy rates of industrial real estate have been cut in half. To Sum It Up.

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Supply Chains Rock

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Monday, October 18, 2010. Local equals less shipping, sorry logistics guys. As you can read, the label points out that they use plastic instead of glass since its lighter to ship. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Latin American Logistics. Simple, yet effective. Newer Post.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

mpg for tractor trailers (compared to 6 mpg for 2010 tractor trailers). Regardless of your point of view on truck fuel efficiency standards, the reality is that it only addresses part of the opportunity available to shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The shipping options and costs are unacceptable. Today, shoppers can choose from up to nine shipping options. Capgemini Consulting (2010), A Framework for Enabling Multi-Channel Retailing. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics' More choice = fewer abandoned shopping baskets. Subscribe now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Online shopping has been on a steady rise since 2010. between 2010 and 2020. Omnichannel capabilities allow them to fulfill the orders using store inventory and give customers options to pick-up online orders in stores and return them at a location that is convenient for them, instead of shipping back to e-commerce fulfillment centers.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 19, 2016

Graves of Inbound Logistics , accounting for nearly one-half of $1 trillion by 2010. It stands to reason that compliance requirements , such as the EDI 856 Advanced Shipping Notice, will continue to become more important. Each of these metrics relates directly to consumer promises, such as free two-day shipping.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Now, after eight months of increasingly bitter contract negotiations and lobbying by Congressional representatives, President Obama has ordered his Secretary of Labor, Tom Perez, to jump-start stalled labor talks between shipping companies and the dockworkers’ union. All modes of the logistics industry are seeing a shortage of drivers.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2016

That’s how Rick Gemereth, CIO at Lionel Racing , set the stage for describing his company’s omni-channel strategy and journey in a video interview I conducted with him a few weeks ago at the Descartes’ Evolution 2016 conference (Descartes is a Talking Logistics sponsor). a 116 year old company known for its model trains and railroad sets.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 23, 2025

According to its announcement from last year introducing its expansion to Europe, “FedEx Surround monitoring and intervention technologies predict potential disruptions in the shipping process, allowing FedEx and its customers to swiftly make informed decisions.” The two visibility tools seem to operate separately.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years. third party logistics industry was at a healthy 4.5 percent in 2010-2013. Here are the details. The growth of the U.S. percent from 2013-2016.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 15, 2010

Sunday, August 15, 2010. Granted it took a few years and several blog posts of me complaining, but finally Gap Inc has partnered with a global logistics company to ship its clothing lines from Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy to 50 countries worldwide, with more coming soon. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2013

Oracle, the world’s third-largest software maker by revenue, has spent over eight years refining its logistics and transportation software and now offers the most extensive supply chain suite in the market. Transportation Management Systems. Oracle E-Business Suite. IBM Sterling TMS package. Pitney Bowes Package Management System.

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Kinaxis

JULY 4, 2017

In the meantime, Sears hasn’t turned an annual profit since 2010, with losses in the billions. Traditional operations are full of silos, with separate teams managing logistics, merchandising and store operations. In this case, it’s build product, ship, stock and wait for purchase. Time will tell.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In today’s blog we’re taking a look at what this means for shipping costs, and how retailers can fortify their operations against price hikes. Why are shipping costs growing? Response of shipping companies. Shipping costs hit an all-time high earlier this year. Logistics providers also investing in new equipment.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 6, 2014

Launched in 2008 as an initiative of Supply Chain Media in collaboration with BLMC, the Supply Chain Professional Award is an annual event that culminates in a final held aboard a modern Spido ship, James Cook, which sails through Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Erik Botter, Director Purchasing & Logistics at Pearle Benelux (2012).

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