Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

dollars) in 2012 – a 9.9% In the United States alone, 3PL gross revenue increased 3.2% (a rate greater than our GDP) from 2012 to 2013 to $146.4 For example, a 3PL can combine the freight of 30, 40 or 50 clients to give shippers far more buying power than they would command “going it alone” in these trying times. billion (U.S.

Transportation Management

Freightos

AUGUST 19, 2024

This is a huge step in our journey to digitalize global freight and build a more modern foundation for world trade. Crossing one million bookings annually in 2023, we’ve made significant headway in digitizing spot freight pricing and bookings, especially in air cargo.

Optimal Sourcing

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

About Andy Johnston Andy Johnston joined GEODIS in 2012 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Innovation for the Americas region. GEODIS offers a wide range of services, including freight forwarding, supply chain management, customs clearance, and warehousing. 6 in its sector across the world. The Greenscreens.ai

Warehousing

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 8, 2013

New logistics hubs are emerging in Central Europe and more goods flows from Asia will travel via the Black Sea or, as land freight, via the Trans-Siberian rail route. SCM Map Europe 2012. These developments are clearly visible on the European supply chain map which has been co-produced by Buck Consultants and Supply Chain Movement.

Europe

Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

of total tech investments in 2012 to 1.37% in the first half of 2014. Faster service, great capacity usage and direct connectivity with freight companies means better access to service providers. Freight Marketplaces : Cargomatic is a prime example of the rebirth of freight marketplaces. We know how you feel. Let us know!

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freightos

MARCH 31, 2016

In 2012, The Economist assessed the impact that technology developments will have had on business by 2020, surveying and interviewing global technology and business leaders. But What About The Future of Freight? Last year, we wrote about how 2016 is the year the freight industry goes online. Brave New Freight World.

Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2013

LTL Carrier Profile: Con-Way Freight. Con-Way Freight is the second largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $3.3B in sales (estimated 2012). Con-Way Freight has 9.4% Con-Way Freight is the largest of three 3 operating units owned by Con-Way Inc. The 2012 results were 5.5% Con-Way Inc.

Puerto Rico

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. a rkansasbusiness.com. Gilmore, Dan. “50

Gartner

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

freight rail industry. Jefferies also led the successful development, negotiation and reauthorization of major infrastructure legislation and managed the successful conference of Committee legislation relating to the 2012 surface transportation reauthorization law, MAP 21. freight rail industry. freight rail network.

Negotiating Skills

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2013

LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight. UPS Freight is the fourth largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $2.4B in sales (estimated 2012). UPS Freight has 6.9% UPS Freight is based in Richmond, Virginia. UPS Freight is a business segment of United Parcel Service, Inc. in sales in 2012.

Puerto Rico

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

Worst Case Scenarios for Freight Brokers with Lisa Bruno. Lisa Bruno and Joe Lynch talk about the worst case scenarios for freight brokers. Key Takeaways: Worst Case Scenarios for Freight Brokers. In the podcast interview, Lisa Bruno and Joe Lynch discuss some of the worst-case scenarios for freight brokers.

Scenario Planning

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Andy Bahr is the Founder and President of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in refrigerated freight. Andy completed his undergrad at Miami of Ohio, and his masters at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 2012. Key Takeaways: Cold Chain Basics.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The recently-published 2015 Third Party Logistics Study includes a special section on Mexico, and 40 percent of the study respondents said “they have already moved some of their operations to Mexico, citing reduced freight transportation time and closer proximity to sources as the most important factors as the primary drivers of the change.”

Mexico

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2022

He has leadership and P&L responsibility for XPO’s asset-light North American truck brokerage business and complementary brokered services of managed transportation, last mile logistics and global freight forwarding. The corporate headquarters will be in Charlotte, North Carolina. On July 12, 2022, XPO Logistics, Inc.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

The program has evolved into one of national prominence with recent rankings by leading organizations and mediums including Gartner (2014 and 2011), US News & World Report (2012) and Bloomberg Business Week (2011). Supply Chain supply chain management'

Gartner

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. By 2012 they had implemented this multi-enterprise supply chain network (MSCN) solution. You would call up the freight forwarders, and they would send an Excel spreadsheet” that contained all the shipments for Molex in the coming days or weeks.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Here’s an excerpt from the article (emphasis mine): In 2012, IKEA lowered the price of its Textur lamp by 34% after slimming down the number of components to nine from 33. For related commentary, see Transportation Collaboration: Optimizing Freight Costs by Sharing Capacity and 5 Principles for Greener Freight. million a year.

Vendor Strategies

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With an educational and professional background in finance, Shannon joined the logistics industry in 2012 with Knight Transportation out of Phoenix, Arizona.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2 The rate was the highest it has been since the third quarter of 2012 when it was 104% and just below the average rate in 2012 of 98%. . “If CargoSphere Tackles Carrier Contract Complexity and Wins with SUDS Technology. in May from April.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

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.

Price Reduction

GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

Think back to 2012 when Sam Taylor, CEO of Oriental Trading Company , went undercover in his own company. Well, this example shows how wearable technology in the supply chain was being used 3 and a half years ago in 2012. Do you ever watch Undercover Boss? Improved Safety and Quality.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. Overcapacity in the global air freight market, increasing customer preference for lower-yielding shipping solutions, and a slowing U.S. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

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. Indicators are that the worker deficit could rise to over 2 million unfilled jobs in the next decade.

Buyer Training

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

The ELD mandate is a portion of the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century” bill, which was passed by the United States Congress in 2012, explains ELDFacts.com. To help prevent the worsening of the capacity crunch, let ’s take a closer look at how the ELD mandate and other regulations may affect capacity. What Is the ELD Mandate?

Capacity

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. The serious and negative impacts this dispute left on the economy demonstrates why we cannot let this happen again.”.

Long Beach

SCM Research

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

As I argue in my new book Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth (MIT Press, October 2012), these entities have a number of unique, and generally underestimated, attributes.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

March 2015 North American Freight Numbers. NAFTA freight totaled $96.1 NAFTA freight flows by all modes decreased by 5.3 Mexico freight totaled $45.2 Mexico freight totaled $45.2 Mexico freight than in March 2014. Mexico air freight rose 15.7 Freight carried by rail increased by 7.5

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

But as I wrote back in April 2013 , “If you look closely, Amazon’s real advantage comes from its logistics assets — the 89 distribution centers it [had at the time], including 20 opened [in 2012], with more scheduled to open in the months ahead. Shippers and carriers continue to shift away from long-haul trucking and one-way freight.

Predictive Analytics Software

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Reports 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. Robinson and Con-way both reported Q4 and full-year 2012 results this week. percent in 2012 compared to 2011 (including contribution from acquisitions). percent in Q4 2012. While we wait for the storm… C.H.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

Rethink Robotics introduced Sawyer in 2015 and pioneered the “friendly” robot game with the introduction of Baxter in 2012, which will make the integration of human workers and robots seamless.

Manufacturing Procurement

Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

ATA Releases Latest Freight Forecast, Projecting Strong Trucking Growth. Freight Forecast to 2024 , which projects an overall increase in freight volumes for all modes of more than 20 percent and an increase in the amount of freight moved by trucks. According to the forecast, overall freight revenue will grow by 63.6

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freightos

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. By 2012, the company was worth just $23 billion. Risk Aversion. Living on the Edge.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Here are some excerpts from the press releases: Originally opened in 2012 with a focus on the fast growing temperature controlled transportation segment, the C.H. Esri and E2open Partner to Deliver Market-Leading Supply Chain Solutions. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

Then the con artists offer low bids to freight brokers who handle shipping for numerous companies. And of the 1,192 cargo theft incidents reported to CargoNet in 2012, 73 were described as fictitious pick-ups, a 25 percent increase over 2011. That lets them pretend to be a long-established firm with a seemingly good safety record.

Cargo

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

Cost Reduction Strategies

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Transportation optimization is more than moving freight at the lowest cost or finding a short-term performance boost; it’s about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution. McGuigan joined Transplace during the acquisition of SCO Logistics in April 2011, where he was President and CEO.

Demand Planning Software

Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 7, 2014

After years of 9% GDP growth followed by strong job creation and a 10% inflation rate, 2012 and 2013 have seen more modest but stable continuous growth. increase in private spending compared to 2012 and imports are up 7% for the same period. Market Monitor: Turkish domestic Freight and Distribution. The year 2013 shows a 2.7%

Turkey