Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Micro Supply Chain Management (Micro-SCM) could then be construed as the non-global activities concerned with planning and controlling the rates of purchasing, production, distribution and related capacity resources to achieve targeted customer service levels within a company. Below is her top ten list of supply chain worries in 2012: 1.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2017

More importantly, it highlights the incredibly complex and yet necessary disaster logistics required to help clean up and support communities after major disasters. Disaster Logistics is also about the management of those supplies going in and out of affected areas. Puerto Rico and the islands, unfortunately, were not so fortuitous.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Logistics startups are popping up everywhere. Logistics start-ups investments shot up from 0.1% of total tech investments in 2012 to 1.37% in the first half of 2014. We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

Last year, the technology trends in logistics seemed straightforward, and many of our technology predictions came true. Technology in logistics grew beyond imagination in 2016, and you need to understand how and why. The TMS Became More Than What It Was: TMSaaS. Multiple Companies Sought to Replace the Deficit Left by Amazon Robotics.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Today’s logistics empire is not your grandfather’s or even your father’s logistics operation. Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

We’ve found we needed to serve our customers at peak; we needed more of our own logistics to supplement partners,” said [Amazon Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky] in a call with analysts. Those carriers are just no longer able to handle all of our capacity that we need at peak.”. Mahaney said. According to the press release: C.H.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

Finally, news from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) raise some red flags about what could happen with trucking capacity and rates if the economy continues to improve. Note: Ryder is a Talking Logistics Sponsor. The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Now, on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica. Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand (WSJ – sub. Of course, Amazon has been using robots for years in its distribution centers, since its acquisition of Kiva Systems in 2012.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Plans must also take into account employment regulations, maintenance requirements and capacity constraints. The first phase of the project involved modelling NTV’s operations, including the number of crew and station staff that would be required for operations in 2012. Transport & Logistics' Got a comment?

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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. Note: Descartes, HighJump Software, and LeanLogistics are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

The relationship between a shipper and a logistics provider often starts as a transactional process. The shipper has an immediate need, which leads to a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) process then ultimately selects a third-party logistics (3PL) supplier to execute on that need.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The combination of inclement weather, capacity shortages, and stiff marketplace competition had many companies spending more than budgeted. He joined the company in 1993 and became senior vice president in May 2012. The post Strategically Managing Your Spend: An Infographic appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

As explained by Clint Raiser of Logistics Viewpoints , e-commerce retail sales have grown at 15% annually, doubling in size since 2012. To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2014

NAFTA Trade in November 2013 than in November 2012. Ratings for President Obama’s “State of the Union” address were the lowest since 2000 , but if you tuned in, he raised a couple of points related to supply chain and logistics. Robinson and UltraShipTMS are Talking Logistics sponsors. Three of Five Modes Carried More U.S.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

Department of Defense (DoD), and your product is critical logistics technology for the Army National Guard’s first responders and warfighters, however, failing to deliver is simply not an option. How 3 Organizations Worked Together to Get New Logistics Equipment to the Army National Guard – in the Midst of A Pandemic.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Labor and management work out deal at Port of LA/Long Beach ( Logistics Management ). Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Robinson, Con-way, and Transplace are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors).

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Freightos

AUGUST 8, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis August General Rate Increases (GRI) pushed ex-Asia ocean rates up sharply to start the month on a combination of demand rebounds and stricter capacity reductions by carriers.

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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. How much excess capacity is there today?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. 4) MakeSpace and Omni.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

China aims to extend its logistics reach from the Pacific to the Atlantic through its One Belt, One Road initiative. The sheer size of the country’s “One Belt, One Road” logistics initiative, for instance, calls into question the true objective of the regional infrastructure plan. Like the country itself, China’s ambitions are massive.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics. Managing Carrier Capacity in an Improving Economy.

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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. Note: 3Gtms, Descartes, and Ryder are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors). Have a great weekend! Be Sociable, Share!

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

In 2012, 75% of UK retailers offered one to three delivery options. Vehicle configuration and capacity leveling. capacity, number of stops, customer time windows, service level agreements, etc). Quintiq shows the content, assignment, number of stops, and capacity utilization of each route with opportunities for manual changes.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

This report compiles data on more than 370 suppliers to Apple noting their changes in factory locations and plans for new capacity in regions other than China. For the latter, no suppliers existing in 2012 and now India is the home of 14 suppliers including iPhone assembly operations accounting for a reported 7 percent of shipments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

They built them between 2012 and 2014, and then enhanced them when better supply chain risk management solutions became available. Changes to the plan are based on changes to the forecast, manufacturing capacity, supplier constraints, and a host of other factors. The company has built Control Towers for this purpose.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

The mandate for the clearing house and other critical trucking regulations were listed in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century Act in 2012. Moreover, testing for sleep apnea and other sleep-deprived disorders can soon become reality for more drivers, further choking capacity in the industry. The Big Picture.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

For example, in the life sciences industry, biopharma companies increasingly rely on contract manufacturing and development organizations (CDMOs) to address biologics manufacturing production and capacity demand. This AI monitors disruptions happening at logistics waypoints and connects the dots back to historic disruptions and delays.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

On November 2012, the executives of Wal-Mart awoke to find that they were front page news. Port infrastructure and logistics capacity are growing issues. ” Let me start by giving three reasons–brand protection, business continuity and growth. Fires in a Bangladesh sewing factory resulted in 112 deaths.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

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. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. million a year.

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Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

The evolution of eCommerce has had a dramatic impact on both retail and logistics. Many customers now want their packages next-day, same-day, or even within one hour and as a result logistics networks have evolved to reflect these changing customer preferences. Fast and free shipping raised the stakes. Fresh may make that possible.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Following an acknowledgement by CEO Andy Jassy that the retail platform provider may have overexpanded capacity needs related to supporting online commerce logistics and customer fulfilment needs and restoring operational profitability levels, a series of swift realignment actions are now underway.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Among distribution centers with three or more buildings, 28% had six or more buildings in 2016, 22% had six or more buildings in 2017, and 27% had six or more buildings in 2018, according to Logistics Management. According to Logistics Management , the average clear height of distribution centers was 32.7 feet in 2016. “As U.S.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Those same words were said when the ports were shut down for 10 days in 2002 , and again in December 2012 when 600 clerks went on strike , shutting down the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for 8 days. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. We cannot let this happen again. Any ideas on what to do?

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The port has since re-opened, as have some portions of the railroads, but some capacity has yet to be restored. It will take a very long time for freight transportation and logistics to return to normal, after two such monstrous storms in the same month. It could take months.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 20, 2014

per person online, a 2012 statistic shows their neighbours in Britain and France are spending far more at €108 and €76 per person respectively. will disable the option to select delivery windows when delivery capacity is full. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics' Route planning for success.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Amazon is on the forefront of automation in the warehouse , currently using 45,000 Kiva Robots, after purchasing the company Kiva Systems in 2012 (they’re now renamed “Amazon robots”). This would also increase visibility, and improve the capacity to predict and plan for driver traffic and patterns.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 22, 2013

How can the region build the capacity it needs to respond effectively to these crises? This was one of the main talking points at the 2013 Health & Humanitarian Logistics Conference, hosted by the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) in Malaysia this June. Malaysia is the hub for humanitarian logistics in Asia.

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