Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

by Kevin McGowan A recent article in Fleetowner shed some light on the human aspects of supply chain management. Professor of Supply Chain Procurement at Rutgers University), the article discusses some key traits held by the best supply chain managers. Featuring research by Arash Azadegan (Ph.D, Would all the dominoes fall?

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Freightos

AUGUST 6, 2016

A version of this article originally appeared in The Journal of Commerce (August 6, 2016). Plummeting freight rates mean that under 50% of logistics providers turn a profit on ocean shipping, while threatening competition from industry newcomers like Amazon and Alibaba spell out unprecedented challenges for the logistics industry.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Coincidentally, the Wall Street Journal published an article last week (two days before the EPA announcement) highlighting how IKEA is designing its packaging with shipping in mind , which for one product alone is translating into almost 7,500 trucks being removed from the road annually. The redesign has saved the company €1.2 million a year.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). According to an article in the New York Times , “SAP…is readying an ambitious plan to build a global marketplace for business products and services, according to senior company executives.” Esri and E2open Partner to Deliver Market-Leading Supply Chain Solutions.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 18, 2018

But by 2012, with the U.S. freight and generated $719bn in revenue in 2017, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “We Read full article. The Great Recession and the years of recovery that followed largely masked the problem. economy strengthening, fissures began to show.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand (WSJ – sub. April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). million (TechCrunch).

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The company launched in Sydney in 2012 and has since expanded its global reach into New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, counting a total of more than two million users —with an employee count of just 209. There are many other instances of the shared economy within the supply chain domain, including the following: 1) Uber Freight.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

January 2016 North American Freight Numbers. The share of revenue from the unit that sells and leases postage machines is still just over 50% of the total, though that’s down from nearly 60% in 2012. Here are some details from the press release: The total value of cross-border freight carried on all modes fell 7.7 in February.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

The evolution of Walmart’s supply chain includes three elements, according to a 2012 article from Arkansas Business: distribution practices, operating its own fleet of trucks, and technology. Arkansas Business Limited Partnership, July 2, 2012. Supply Chain Digest, July 26, 2012. Decades in the Making. Gilmore, Dan. “50

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Looking ahead, Costello is concerned “about the high level of inventories throughout the supply chain [that] could have a negative impact on truck freight volumes over the next few months.”. and as Gwen Manto, the former chief merchandising officer of Sports Authority, comments in the WSJ article: [Ms.

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

A survey of readers following our last issue indicated that articles focused on customer case studies and business strategies were of greatest interest. The award-winning magazine offers strategies and perspectives on current business trends through multiple articles by JDA thought leaders.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In 2012, for example, he was elected as a fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), where he served as chair of the Sections and Societies Subcommittee and as president of the Transportation Science and Logistics Section. August 2016 North American Freight Numbers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). Three years later, he stayed with his $300-a-barrel prediction, but shifted the timeframe to 2020 (see the CBS News article, Another $300 Oil Prediction — and Why This One Matters ). Further “consumerization” of business IT.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

Will freight brokerage pricing evolve toward a discounted, transparent fee model like stock brokerage pricing? Could the Discount Pricing Model Work in Freight Brokerage? The stock brokerage business and the freight brokerage business are clearly different, but they also have enough characteristics in common, that we can compare them.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% NAFTA Trade in September 2013 than in September 2012. In Home Depot’s case, as discussed in more detail in the WSJ article, the company is working to enable both same-day shipping and same-day delivery. -Japan Impasse Dogs Pan-Pacific Trade Talks ( Wall Street Journal ). in October from September.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

Editor’s Note : It is clear from several articles around the Skills Gap that we need programs that keep the next generations interested in one of the most vital parts of business today: mastering the supply chain. Supply Chain supply chain management'

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

UPS Meanwhile, UPS touts its On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation (ORION) platform, a proprietary technology that uses advanced algorithms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning introduced in 2012. For daily thoughts and shares, be sure to follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

Here’s how the scheme works, as described in an AP article published last October ( Thieves Pose as Truckers to Steal Huge Cargo Loads ): Thieves assume the identity of a trucking company, often by reactivating a dormant Department of Transportation carrier number from a government website for as little as $300.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Fleet Management Software article and permission to publish here provided by Korey Kashmer. He is also the author of “Rogue’s Guide to Acquisition: Principles from the Final Frontier” listed on Bill Gates Recommended Summer Reading of 2012. Article originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on September 16, 2021.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

(. Listen to this article. ). In 2012, American software company and makers of popular products such as Photoshop & Acrobat, Adobe completely redesigned their packaging to be environmentally sensitive. By 2012 they already reached their 2020 target of reducing CO2 emissions by 25 percent per container from 2007 levels.

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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Internet Truck Stop and Freight Quote have been connecting supply and demand in the trucking industry for over a decade. Some have raised millions in venture capital from some of the top names in the tech industry.

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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Internet Truck Stop and Freight Quote have been connecting supply and demand in the trucking industry for over a decade. Some have raised millions in venture capital from some of the top names in the tech industry.

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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Internet Truck Stop and Freight Quote have been connecting supply and demand in the trucking industry for over a decade. Some have raised millions in venture capital from some of the top names in the tech industry.

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Supply Chains Rock

JULY 12, 2012

Thursday, July 12, 2012. My trial of contributed articles to this blog continues this time a nicely written piece by Pete Kontakos who writes about multiple subjects, including supply chain management online and online education. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be. Subscribe To.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Strong results for air freight, container shipping and export orders in particular suggest that, while the trade recovery may moderate in due course, it will likely continue in the coming months and remain above trend,” the report says. “It If we’re going to see higher freight rates, we’ll need demand growth to outstrip supply growth.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

An article in the Wall Street Journal called Supply Chain the hot new MBA , outlines how more and more future business leaders are also coming around to seeing the function as a career of the future. This great article provided some great perspective on the topic.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 21, 2014

Its proximity to the Port of Long Beach creates a maritime cluster that supports flexible supply chains with ready access to 14 major freight hubs across the US. The port has been taking some action to improve its position in this way which can be seen in its 2012-2017 strategic plan. It saw an 8.2%

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. As I stated back in December , in response to a Reuters article highlighting how U.S.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Taimen has an extensive background in time-critical delivery and expedited shipments going back to 2012. Internally, confidence increased across the sales floor and Taimen was able to close more strategic hires, who brought their own valuable network of contacts. It was a virtuous cycle of compounding improvements and growth.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Industry data for 2004 - 2013 shows an annual loss of at least $17 billion due to vacant positions, with shocking losses of around $45 billion in both 2012 and 2013. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. This is good article and emphasizes on greener commerce. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. Post a comment. (If

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

ThankX article and permission to publish here provided by Bruce Leto Jr. In 2012, Colon branched out into another venture by becoming a franchisee with Los Taxes Franchise Corp., Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Last Mile Delivery! What is your Strategy?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics). Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

When it started, it was a lot of discussion about over the road trucking and freight brokerage. They cover both fulfillment and freight logistics. I saw an article, but I sent him a message on LinkedIn. and was featured on the cover of Trade Show Executive in 2012. You ask about the future of logistics.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2013

Descartes reported an 11 percent increase in total revenues, a 33 percent increase in net income, and a 27 percent increase in cash provided by operating activities in its Fiscal Year 2012 compared to the previous year. Part of this growth was driven through several acquisitions, including Infodis, Integrated Export Systems, and Exentra.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The current outlook for the rail freight industry is, at best, mixed. Where rail freight once was the price-competitive transport mode of choice, low fuel prices and increased availability of trucks in the spot market have resulted in low freight rates that are expected to remain low¹. However, there is one that isn’t ― pricing.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

An article published in USA Today on Friday (paid subscription or metered view required) observes that retailers and shoppers are both experimenting this holiday season to figure out the most effective and useful ways to shop. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012.

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