Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” 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. The data from Infor Nexus also helps the transportation teams do better carrier sourcing.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 196

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.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 120

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. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

Transportation Management 100

Transportation Management Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies 100

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).

North Carolina 159

North Carolina Logistics Network Optimization Software Memphis Freight 159

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.

Analytics Software 83

Analytics Software Transportation Shipping Supply Chain Network Software 83

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. He is a 2012 graduate of Harvard University where he was a four-year member of the football team.

Transportation 52

Transportation Supply Chain Software Seattle Training 52

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. Most cost-effective ways of decarbonizing logistics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 162

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Sustainability Logistics Network Optimization Software 162

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.

Freight 70

Freight Houston Louisiana Atlanta 70

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? Check out our Related Transportation Pages Below: Freight Consultants. Transport Expert Shares Secrets.

Transportation 40

Transportation Manufacturing Procurement Australia Distribution 40

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.

Optimal Sourcing 92

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 92

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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Rail Software Norway Supply Chain Network Software 130

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. Let’s assume that IP is negative in 2016.

Price Reduction 70

Price Reduction Transportation Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% According to the press release: The SMC³ LTL reference tariff will be accessed directly from LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru and Transportation Guru software and will provide the rate data necessary to help determine the cost and feasibility of new network structures and shipping locations. in May from April.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 122

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics 122

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 183

Mexico Third Party Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 183

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 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Modeling 100

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Seattle Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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. million in FY18, and $5.4

Supply Chain Design Software 84

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 84

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 84

Turkey Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Logistics 84

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

I consider her the best in the biz for transportation management consulting. Ellen’s was to design and execute the transportation planning logic. in to transportation management to drive routing information and booking optimization). How Do We Connect Supply Chain Planning Architectures to Transportation Planning?

Supply Chain Planning Software 167

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 167

CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. As we make our way into 2015, trucking freight volumes look good. That’s fewer than the previous low of 725, set in the second quarter of 2012. Large Scale Market Indicators.

Negotiating Skills 34

Negotiating Skills Transportation Industrial Industry 34

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. percent from last year, which includes contributions from the company’s acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in October 2012. percent in the quarter compared to Q3 2012. million for the same period in 2012. Three of Five Modes Carried More U.S.

United Arab Emirates 142

United Arab Emirates Logistics Network Optimization Software Saudi Arabia Supply Chain Design Software 142

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. At just 44 fleets, it bested the previous low of 70 fleets in 2012. Which transportation indicators or topics are most relevant to your interests? Carrier Capacity .

Transportation 34

Transportation Industrial Industry North America 34

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. When you have Cuban blood, 99 degrees is nothing to complain about (although I reserve the right to change my mind). In this week’s news, new products and services and a couple of acquisitions top the list.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 130

TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due to its dominant position. The Decline and Bankruptcy Customers started pulling their freight rapidly.

Negotiating Skills 88

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Shipping Freight 88

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. The redesign has saved the company €1.2 million a year. percent improvement.

Vendor Strategies 100

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 100

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. These are some of the reasons why I believe that the private and public sectors need to invest more in logistics clusters.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 137

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Massachusetts Supply Chain Network Software 137

Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Part two of a five-part series on the hidden benefits you can expect from working with a digital freight management company like Aborn & Co. I showcased the indirect cost savings you can expect from working with a digital freight management company like Aborn. . Part 5 - Strategic Transportation Tech Stack. In part one.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Seattle Supply Chain Network Software Freight 40

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation Eliminates $1.7 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. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 142

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Predictive Analytics Software 142

Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

Omnitracs’ Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.7.4 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. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

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).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 100

Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Part three of a five-part series on the hidden benefits you can expect from working with a digital freight management company like Aborn & Co. Like most industries, transportation is going through a digital transformation and it is starting with the carriers. Part 5 - Strategic Transportation Tech Stack.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Seattle Supply Chain Software Benchmarking 40

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

As a result, many organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and enhanced transportation management systems (TMS) to deliver the velocity, visibility, predictability and control they need. McGuigan served as the President of Transplace’s Transportation Management and Software as a Service business (SaaS).

Demand Planning Software 100

Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software 3PL Supply Chain Network Software 100

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.

Negotiating Skills 84

Negotiating Skills Exercises Just-in-Time Retail 84

Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Part one of a five-part series on the hidden benefits you can expect from working with a digital freight management company like Aborn & Co. The calculation usually goes something like this: Rate Savings Opportunity + Freight Optimization Cost Reduction Opportunity – Total payable to Aborn & Co = Return on Investment $$.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Expense Reduction Supply Chain Software 40

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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 120

Freightos

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Uber Freight: Another “Uber-for-Trucking”? After news broke last month that Uber was unleashing a trucking offering, it came as no surprise when it launched Uber Freight , an online trucking marketplace for US LTL. Load-matching technology (even the Uber For Freight model) isn’t new. That’s a lot of freight. Established.

Freight 120

Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Cargo 120

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 147

Capacity Vendor Strategies Electronics Cost Reduction Strategies 147