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. About FreightVana FreightVana is a Digital Logistics Partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. dollars) in 2012 – a 9.9% But it’s not just limited to large corporations. billion (U.S.

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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.

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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.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 17, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. This concludes our latest edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech. All rights reserved.

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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. Still ‘low hanging fruit’ to be harvested.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

For most 3PLs, their customers — across a variety of industries — are growing their presence in Mexico, either manufacturing there or growing their supplier base there, so 3PLs need to align their services and capabilities accordingly to the changing supply chain networks of their customers. Role of Mexico in Supply Chains.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Taimen Transport LLC is a rapidly growing logistics company located in Chattanooga, TN specializing in over-the-road transportation. Taimen Transport had previously implemented Turvo , replacing a number of legacy systems and processes. Chris Wang, CEO of Taimen Transport. When opportunity called, Taimen answered.

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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. The Wall Street Journal, Erica E.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 16, 2013

Largest LTL Carrier: FedEx Freight. FedEx Freight is the largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $5.3B in sales (estimated 2012). FedEx Freight has a market share of 14.9%. FedEx Freight’s revenue includes FedEx Custom Critical. in revenues in 2012. in sales (estimated 2012).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. Obviously, supply chain entities providing less-than-truckload and other modes of transportation do not want drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Big Data Became Essential to Transportation Management.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Part five of a five-part series on the hidden benefits you can expect from working with a digital freight management company like Aborn & Co. There are a lot of emerging technologies in the transportation industry. in Seattle where he was responsible for inventory and supply chain management. What does all this cost?

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

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2017

What is Transportation? Well, I asked John Cole one of our transport experts, exactly that question, and a few others related to transport! How Would you Define “Transport” and Transportation? In a supply chain, it’s the movement of goods from one location to another. Transport Expert Shares Secrets.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Less than ten days after Hurricane Harvey, trucks are already moving freight out of Houston, with almost the same volume as before the storm. Houston is also a major freight hub for rail and sea traffic, as well as trucking, including trade with Mexico by land and with South America and other regions by sea. It's just not safe.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

I consider her the best in the biz for transportation management consulting. My goal was to implement demand and supply planning. Ellen’s was to design and execute the transportation planning logic. Together, we sat on the bed and tried to map the process flows from supply planning. I celebrated a supply chain IPO.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 9, 2016

The company has developed a patented supply chain and logistics network in key verticals such as chemicals, tire & rubber and other process industries, provides mission-critical applications for its customers, and is run by a world class management team led by John Blyzinskyj, with whom we are thrilled to be partnered.”. “The

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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. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management at the Martin J. We hope you enjoy!

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Supply Chain Network

AUGUST 6, 2012

According to the latest American Shipper benchmark survey, transportation spending increased in 2012 – according to 75 percent of respondents – remaining unscathed by budget cuts. Shockingly, though, companies are failing to invest in the necessary procurement tools to manage spend and optimize their transportation networks.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. as of this morning — a lower price than 5 years ago!

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

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. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. ” Walmart states early on.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. FedEx Corporation FedEx , previously known as Federal Express, is an American multinational freight company founded in 1971 as a system for urgent deliveries. Kuehne + Nagel Inc. Revenue: €17 billion/ $19.42

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Transplace Acquires Canadian 3PL Lakeside Logistics. Trump to nominate Elaine Chao for transportation post (Reuters). Mahindra and IBM to Develop Blockchain Solution for Supply Chain Finance. Cargobase goes Ocean Freight.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

Now, this week’s news… LLamasoft Announces New Reference Rate Tariff Powered by SMC³ for Use in Strategic Supply Chain Design. Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions Acquires RT&T Truckload Brokerage Division. Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2013

Trucks transported 59% of U.S.-NAFTA Cass Freight Index Report – April 2013. KSD provides its customers with customs declaration, security filing, transportation management and freight forwarding technology solutions. percent in the quarter, while Con-way Freight reported a 0.4 Con-way Inc.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Contents Supply Chain Movement 22 – 2016 Q3. 8 | Snapshots: Launch Supply Chain Executive Club. these are the main conclusions from supply Chain movement’s annual study as the basis for the 3pl Subway Map Europe 2016, which shows the specific services of the most important logistics service providers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Reports 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. LLamasoft Introduces Supply Chain Sherpa Mobile Design and Visualization Modeling Tool. New ISF (10+2) Rule May Be Coming in May ( Supply Chain Management Review ). Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. percent in Q4 2012. Con-way Inc.

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2012

The supply chain and software industries have several high-profile awards and distinctions. The Sailing to New Heights with Logility recognizes a company who has demonstrated exceptional innovation in its efforts to develop and implement a collaborative supply chain process that significantly improves operations.

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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. It was negative in 2015.

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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%

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Part four of a five-part series on the hidden benefits you can expect from working with a digital freight management company like Aborn & Co. One of the greatest values a shipper with integrated transportation technology has is the ability to get in front of problem shipments. Part 5 - Strategic Transportation Tech Stack.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Logistics clusters play an increasingly important part in logistics & supply chain management. 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. Thank you for contributing to my blog.

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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. LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community. In this week’s news, new products and services and a couple of acquisitions top the list.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. supply chain activity. imports peaked at 21.6 percent in 2022.

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

In each issue we aim to cover a cross-section of topics that span regions, industry verticals and business functions with a goal of introducing strategies and best practices that resonate with a broad cross-section of supply chain practitioners.

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