Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% My cousin Lenny shared this photo on Facebook (the boys are not us, although the socks and shorts look familiar) with the following comment: “If u know about this game, u lived a great childhood.” CargoSphere Tackles Carrier Contract Complexity and Wins with SUDS Technology. in May from April.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

But it’s not just limited to large corporations. 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 It’s simply not viewed as core competency or they lack the significant technical infrastructure to do so effectively or efficiently.

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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. Technology and Culture. Risk Aversion.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

SAP Readies a Big Business Marketplace ( New York Times ). October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Parcels surge hits Christmas deliveries in UK ( Financial Times – sub. SAP Fuels New Era of Social Collaboration to Transform Work. Esri and E2open Partner to Deliver Market-Leading Supply Chain Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

As a result, you need to understand where the industry stands now compared to this time one year ago and why today’s facts might indicate easing tensions in the industry are around the corner. Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. Trucking Regulations Exploded in 2016. and 5 a.m.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

But this time we prevailed, scoring the winning run in the bottom of the 8th inning. 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). It’s why I coach.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Like most sectors of the gig economy, drivers are paid purely for the jobs they do (in this case deliveries) and have none of the benefits enjoyed by full-time workers, such as medical and pension assistance, or paid holiday and sick leave. It works like this: A poster, for example, needs someone to assemble furniture bought from Ikea.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Those carriers are just no longer able to handle all of our capacity that we need at peak.”. More than half the time, when a delivery truck or van comes down my street, I usually see this (taken across the street from my house) instead of UPS or FedEx. Robinson Opens Second Air Freight Screening Facility. from 10.9%

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

project44 Introduces Transit Time API to their Portfolio of LTL Products. 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. Dematic Acquires NDC Automation. in February.

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 1, 2011

RILA Urges Congressional Action to Avert National Railroad Shutdown: Work stoppage could disrupt retail supply chains well into 2012. The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is calling on Congress to step in to avert a work stoppage that would disrupt retail supply chains during the holiday shopping season and well into 2012.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 18, 2018

This predicament was a long time coming. But by 2012, with the U.S. freight and generated $719bn in revenue in 2017, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “We This isn’t something we just woke up to.” Even Amazon and its Prime members are feeling the pinch. economy strengthening, fissures began to show.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. You just have to be shameless enough to stand in line with the thing you killed.” HOW WE GOT HERE For a long time, a shocking percentage of online returns were simply junked. Petco takes back dead fish,” Demer said.

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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? What’s Happening with Wearable Technology in the Supply Chain?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

” It adds: “We believe a business should strive for not just the lowest prices, but the lowest true cost for all. However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. ” Walmart states early on.

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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. Focus on the “hot spots” and “hot times.” But consumers are not the only victims.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

This next-generation TMS technology provides a comprehensive, graphical view of all shipments and dynamic dashboards of key performance indicators, while also incorporating relevant information from the web, including weather and traffic alerts, to give organizations a 360-degree view of their entire transportation network at all times.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 9, 2016

This acquisition will accelerate the time to market for solutions that automate and orchestrate mission critical supply chain processes across a global community of buyers, suppliers and logistics providers. Yes, this is the same Thoma Bravo that just acquired Elemica. SAP’s acquisition of Ariba (May 2012).

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The vaccination program had only just begun. Every quick response, every on-time in-full shipment, every fast onboarding of a new carrier (less than 20 minutes), and every quick payment increased their reputation and built trust across the supply chain. New daily cases of COVID-19 were increasing at an alarming rate.

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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. Clearly, making an app and calling yourself the “Uber for [INSERT INDUSTRY HERE]” is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to actually creating something truly “disruptive”. Understanding Platforms. Sounds foolproof right?

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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. Clearly, making an app and calling yourself the “Uber for [INSERT INDUSTRY HERE]” is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to actually creating something truly “disruptive”. Understanding Platforms. Sounds foolproof right?

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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. Clearly, making an app and calling yourself the “Uber for [INSERT INDUSTRY HERE]” is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to actually creating something truly “disruptive”. Understanding Platforms. Sounds foolproof right?

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Elementum

JULY 28, 2015

This strike is just the latest addition to the laundry list of problems the trucking industry is facing, most of which stem from poor working conditions and a lack of new drivers. The trucking industry is hugely important for the United States’ supply chain— 67% of all freight in the U.S. was moved by truck in 2014.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I limited myself to just six predictions, although I believe many of the predictions I made last year (and the year before that ) will continue to play out in 2015 and beyond, so I encourage you to revisit those predictions too (I listed them below for quick reference). If you want that oil, that’s what you will have to pay for it.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Nothing as delicious as a Reese’s peanut butter cup just yet, but Infor is taking steps to find out. The Infor BI application will provide mobile users with the ability to process actionable insights in real-time, allowing for easier and more accurate decision-making. ™ and Business Intelligence For Apple Watch.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

It was clearly urgent that the Army National Guard get its new equipment on time. The Army National Guard’s order for 221 PDK IIIs was no different – but this time, my team was working to pull together complex technology in the middle of a global pandemic. Supporting the U.S. DoD’s Mission with Asset Tracking Technology.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

And then there are the fulfillment trends: free and fast delivery, buy online and pick-up at store, and the ability to schedule a specific delivery day and time. As Wal-Mart Stores President and CEO Doug McMillon recently commented , “There is a growing consensus that the future of retail is not just in-store and not just online.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Tracking vehicles and assets gives you information about travel time and alerts you to any potential delays in the arrival of deliveries or vehicles. Software solutions for managing a fleet should accurately tell the fleet manager where either assets or vehicles are in real-time. Capture Data. as well as unloading and loading.

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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? At the time, if you wanted to buy an individual stock, you bought it through a broker. Could the Discount Pricing Model Work in Freight Brokerage? The Evolution from Full-Service to Discount Stock Brokers. Hutton, etc.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

At that time, the market was short about 4-5% of trucking capacity. Freight volumes are up a little with lackluster economic growth, which leaves an implied excess capacity of 2-4%. The second tier have added 3% to their collective capacity over that time frame, but have not added as many trucks as the largest carriers have cut.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% NAFTA Trade in September 2013 than in September 2012. -Japan Impasse Dogs Pan-Pacific Trade Talks ( Wall Street Journal ). XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM. in October from September. Three of Five Modes Carried More U.S. Retail Imports Expected To Be Up 1.8 Percent For December, 2.3 Percent For The Year.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

At the same time, the report indicates an average of 42 percent of total logistics expenditures being spent on outsourcing, the same as last year’s study. The 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study is based on over 2,250 responses from both shippers and logistics service. However just 68 percent of shippers judge their 3PLs as.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In March 2020, Real Estate Investor/Tax Analyst Carlos Colon (a Philadelphia native, raised in Puerto Rico) decided to bring an idea of his to life; one which was building in his heart for a long period of time. Carlos believes that it is spiritually important that we know how to say “thank you” – beyond just words!

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In 2012, American software company and makers of popular products such as Photoshop & Acrobat, Adobe completely redesigned their packaging to be environmentally sensitive. Green thinking isn't just about how something is made but what it is made from and how those resources are acquired. Raw Materials / Sourcing –.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Future Outlook of Reshoring in America. Jobs & The Slow Movement of Reshoring.

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Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

The country’s underdeveloped intermodal freight transportation system is consistently outperformed by its faster and better integrated U.S. The move may be risky, but the mega retailer’s play may also be indicative of an emerging trend in North American maritime freight.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The plan led to the creation of Europe’s largest logistics park, PLAZA, located just outside the city of Zaragoza. The plan led to the creation of Europe’s largest logistics park, PLAZA, located just outside the city of Zaragoza. Mutual benefits. Subscribe to Frontiers here. PLAZA employs an estimated 12,000 people.

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