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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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Featuring research by Arash Azadegan (Ph.D, In the Fleetowner article, author Sean Kilcarr discusses a textbook example of a massive supply chain crisis: Hurricane Sandy, which devastated large parts of the United States back in October 2012. As Anne Strauss-Weider (from A. Strauss-Weider Inc.,

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

in the first of its kind relationship to bring innovation and new research to the supply chain field. Whitman’s award-winning SCM faculty is renowned for teaching, research and outreach partnerships. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management at the Martin J. 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. I wear a number of hats these days. Stay tuned, a new website coming soon!

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

That income was generated by more than 4,100 stores and fed by a sprawling supply chain, ranked 14th in 2014 by research and analyst company Gartner. 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.

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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? Stock research that was not readily available to investors. Could the Discount Pricing Model Work in Freight Brokerage? Pricing and industry research that is not readily available to shippers. Hutton, etc.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

The 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study is based on over 2,250 responses from both shippers and logistics service. the Center for Supply Chain Research, Penn State University. “As About the 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study. SC&IS) academic department and the Center for Supply Chain Research (CSCR). said Dr. C.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Professor Solomon’s research was a bit on the technical side, which is why he didn’t have a high profile outside of academia, but his contributions to the industry were well recognized. August 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Wal-Mart focuses on online order pickup in stores, lower prices. Robinson Reports Third Quarter Results.

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Supply Chains Rock

APRIL 3, 2012

Tuesday, April 03, 2012. After integrating a few services like freight forwarding, warehousing, inventory management and IT, these “alleged” logistics providers stopped there. SCM Research. Introducing the 10PL. A hysterical video from Dedola for April Fools Day. Latin American Logistics. MIT Supply Chain 2020.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2013

“The academic element is crucially important,” says Professor Yossi Sheffi, Director of MIT CTL, and author of the book on the growth of logistics clusters, Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth (MIT Press, October 2012). In the case of PLAZA, the Aragón government partnered with MIT CTL to execute its economic strategy.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The next thing to do is to research the software companies, their general pricing (to obtain an average price range for what you need), and if it fits your budget. After you’ve narrowed down the options as much as possible from research, request live demos. Author Bio: Jayesh Mehta is the Director of Marketing at Fortress Mobile.

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

Also featured are multinational cheese manufacturer Bel Group , Chinese luxury footwear and handbag designer/distributor Longhao , European vehicle manufacturer Renault as well as the eight 2012 JDA Real Results Award winners.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 28, 2018

Today, such heavy freight orders are commonplace. For example, according to a survey conducted by AlixPartners in 2016, 88% of consumers are willing to purchase an appliance online – a vast increase over the comparatively lower 62% that were open to it in 2012.

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Supply Chains Rock

JULY 12, 2012

Thursday, July 12, 2012. From a business decision for us, its about optimizing our supply chain and being able to minimize the cost associated with bringing freight here,” explained Anthony Connelly, Senior VP and CFO of Disney’s Parks and Resorts. SCM Research. Subscribe To. Ben Benjabutr. Chuck Wisener.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

in the past 3 years, (about 60% from China), per research by BCG and others, there’s no indication that a great number of additional jobs will soon return from Mexico and China. Sales increased in 2012, but productivity ran far below projections in their new U.S. can seize up reshoring efforts. Customers canceled orders.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 8, 2013

Meanwhile, here is a nugget from our research on the subject: cloud-enabled, cross-industry collaboration that unlocks new levels of efficiency. According to the research firm Gartner, Inc., percent in 2013 to total $131 billion worldwide, up from $111 billion in 2012. the public cloud services market is forecast to grow 18.5

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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. researchers. Indicators are that the worker deficit could rise to over 2 million unfilled jobs in the next decade. skilled production workers. machinists. scientists.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 22, 2013

Titled Chartering vs Commercial Air-Freight from UNHRD Subang in Response to Disaster in South East Asia, the research was conducted by student Song Yang and supervised by MISI Assistant Professor Dr. Ioannis Lagoudis. Brussels: CRED; 2012. And MISI is making an important contribution to this effort.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. Ultimately all these practices have to be sustainable and should keep improving continuously by researching and innovating new ideas. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012. April 2012.

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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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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The chain has lost 500 milion restaurant visits since 2012, according to CIPS, as customers have flocked to more fast-casual alternatives. The brand has taken a hit, and now the company is relying on its prodigious Supply Chain to innovate and turn things around.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2015

billion in Cyber Monday ecommerce fueled by a 53% surge in mobile device spending according to research firm comScore. The end result is that shippers will be seeing freight costs rise in 2016, and that will drive straight to their bottom line. VISA reported that U.S. account holders increased their online shopping by 22% to $1.5

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

percent will or have researched products and compared prices with their tablets. As in the past, the biggest beneficiaries will likely be parcel and air freight carriers such as FedEx and UPS who will become the last mile fulfillment agents of the holiday sale. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 27, 2015

They communicate the importance of policies and programs that encourage research, innovation , and the development of educational initiatives to create future manufacturing technologists. What is the USMTO Data Report? As we all remember recovery was in full swing in 2011, but since then we see a slow downward trend in equipment sales.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2014

Simply put Omni-Commerce is allowing your customers to effectively access, research and purchase your products in any manner they choose PC, mobile, tablet, kiosk, virtual store, in-store; and then deliver them, or have them available for pick up, when and where your customer would like. Jeff Ashcroft.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 14, 2014

Simply put Omni-Commerce is allowing your customers to effectively access, research and purchase your products in any manner they choose PC, mobile, tablet, kiosk, virtual store, in-store; and then deliver them, or have them available for pick up, when and where your customer would like. Jeff Ashcroft.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

percent more than similar workers in the rest of the economy in 2012–2013. percent) in 2012–2013. trade deficit, other structural problems in manufacturing are the stagnation of public investment in infrastructure and in research and development, and inadequate tax, education, and energy policies. per hour (or 10.9 employment.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2013

A research initiative called the Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce (CSR) launched in 2007 by the US Department of Homeland Security is addressing this lack of awareness. The research carried out by CSR is now producing actionable results, including an application called Port Mapper that was developed by the MIT CTL team.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Walmart saves $1 billion per year through freight efficiency. According to research, 64% of millennials won’t take a job if a company isn’t strong on CSR. . Resource Efficiency: Since 2010, Unilever has saved $680 million in energy efficiency and $260 million from waste reduction.

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Global Trade Management

JANUARY 14, 2008

Researchers and studies have found that price and quality being equal, consumers prefer products and companies that are ecological, ethical and socially responsible. That is over five million fewer lorry miles and 180,000 freight tones off the road each year. ► 2012. (1). Forbes.com: Global Trade Management. Blog Archive.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

The short-term strategy to build resilience, is to focus on three major elements, essential to keep freight moving. . Boost agility in logistics: multimodal solutions to combat increased freight costs and limited capacity. Her main research interest is sustainability and supply chain resilience. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Amazon introduced its B2B marketplace in 2012, AmazonSupply, and then in 2015, renamed it Amazon Business. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

Freightos Cuts Revenue Forecast Cloud based freight booking and payments tech provider Freightos slashed its 2023 growth forecast amid continued reductions in global trade volumes and freight rates. We anticipate that we may well be highlighting other reduced revenue forecasts from digital freight start ups in the coming weeks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

million to a $1 billion industry in the five years between 2012 to 2017. Last mile delivery by drones: an estimation of viable market potential and access to citizens across European cities” , European Transport Research Review (2019). This is fuelling investment and innovation in the area, which in turn is creating a sizeable market.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 27, 2021

These advantages are enabled by a couple key capabilities: Technology : Technology advancements and our collective supply chain knowledge has come a very long way since my blog post from 2012. New Gartner research shows that only 21% of supply chain organizations believe they have a highly resilient network today*.

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