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. 5) Freightos, Shipa Freight, Convoy. Leaning on AI Technology.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

In many cases, we look at recent trends and simply project them forward, but this assumes that the factors impacting that trend, either directly or indirectly, will remain the same, which is often a false assumption. Shippers and carriers continue to shift away from long-haul trucking and one-way freight.

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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. 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.

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Freightos

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 9, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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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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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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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As you will see, Seth discusses four retail ecommerce trends that will force supply chains to become more efficient. The trend here is undeniable: consumers like ecommerce and it’s here to stay. What are the ecommerce trends forcing retail supply chain efficiency? Is the ecommerce operations model sustainable?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

What do you get when you mix two of the hottest IT trends together, namely social collaboration and wearable devices? Looking ahead, Costello is concerned “about the high level of inventories throughout the supply chain [that] could have a negative impact on truck freight volumes over the next few months.”.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 9, 2016

SAP’s acquisition of Ariba (May 2012). There is another emerging factor/trend that is fueling these investments, something I plan to explore in more detail in a future post: the convergence of commerce, logistics, and technology. Enabling Labor, Freight, and Cash-to-Cash Savings with Supply Chain Operating Networks.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The report’s conclusions are especially noteworthy: “ Rather than signaling a trend towards deglobalization, the available data hints at a looming “great reallocation” of U.S. At the same time the authors qualify that while China ’s share of U.S. supply chain activity. This shift is marked by a decline in direct U.S.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). s improvement of employee collaboration is just the latest in a growing trend of businesses transforming collaboration through the use of social tools. Esri and E2open Partner to Deliver Market-Leading Supply Chain Solutions. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

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. Here are some details from the press release: The total value of cross-border freight carried on all modes fell 7.7 in February.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 31, 2018

In the first half of the year, the spot market in Texas was boiling over, with not nearly enough trucks to cover the growing demand for freight. Regional van markets like Dallas and Memphis —which send freight to Houston—seem to be impacted by the slowdown in oil drilling as well. What happened?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The reason is simple: companies want their 3PL partners to provide them with insights about leading industry practices and trends, as well as to facilitate networking and knowledge-exchange opportunities with other shippers in the 3PL’s community. Walmart Supply Chain and Transportation Trends for 2015.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2016

Over the last few years, three major trends have transformed distribution in many diverse industries: e-commerce, cloud applications and mobile devices. He joined Oz Development in 2012, and is chartered with increasing customer value, expanding solutions, markets and driving growth. Agility Requires Integration.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

These trends held true throughout the year and led to innovative solutions, including greater emphasis on new technologies and software applications. The mandate for the clearing house and other critical trucking regulations were listed in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century Act in 2012. Schulz of Logistics Management.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Riding a rising five-year trend, retail juggernaut Walmart® grossed $476 billion in the fiscal year that ended in January 2014, up from $408 billion in fiscal 2010, according to The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch. Arkansas Business Limited Partnership, July 2, 2012. Supply Chain Digest, July 26, 2012. a rkansasbusiness.com.

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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.”.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In 2012, for example, he was elected as a fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), where he served as chair of the Sections and Societies Subcommittee and as president of the Transportation Science and Logistics Section. August 2016 North American Freight Numbers.

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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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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% NAFTA Trade in September 2013 than in September 2012. And who are among the biggest beneficiaries of this trend? Global Trade Management Retail Retail Trends This Week in News Bali Package FedEx Home Depot Sears TPP Trans-Pacific Partnership UPS WTO' XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM.

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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. added services to provide true value to shippers to help reverse this trend.”. About the 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study. world such as the Middle East and Australia. 3plstudy.com. web-based survey. About Capgemini.

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

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Strong results for air freight, container shipping and export orders in particular suggest that, while the trade recovery may moderate in due course, it will likely continue in the coming months and remain above trend,” the report says. If we’re going to see higher freight rates, we’ll need demand growth to outstrip supply growth.”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Sourcing decisions are guided by reported historical performance; the company uses established performance trends and data to review vendor relationships, rationalize vendor decisions, and determine whether new vendors should be considered to replace poor performers. Clark Petersen, Director of Global Forwarding at C.H. He joined C.H.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Construction of the warehouse is scheduled to be completed in early 2012. Emerging Trends Environment Freight & Transportation News & Info Supply Chain Management green supply chain sustainability sustainable' For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com. Media Contact: Anne Kreuser. Phone: 212.704.4593.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 4, 2013

15 Biggest LTL Carriers – 2012 Sales (Est.) % of Market. Fedex Freight $5.2B 14.9%. Con-way Freight $3.3B 9.4%. YRC Freight $3.2B 9.2%. UPS Freight $2.4B 6.9%. ABF Freight Line $2.1B 5.1%. SAIA Motor Freight $1.1B 3.1%. Important Trends – Biggest LTL Carriers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

According to Forbes magazine , The greatest reshoring will occur in industries that benefit most from cheap natural gas and have access to global markets… [industries such as] chemicals and metals… for products that change rapidly, including fashion apparel and technology… whose product value/weight ratios do not justify air freight.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

The article, written by Shay Scott of the Global Supply Chain Institute, describes how the trend of Supply Chain Professionals rising to the CEO position at major companies is only increasing. Supply Chain leaders should cultivate an understanding of global trends, political and economic developments, and social changes.

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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. freight imports anytime soon. Lazaro Cardenas Port.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012. April 2012.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

Trend Metrics Collected per Product: Confirmed Product Quality Complaint Rate by Product. Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Self-assessment processes including risk assessments, trending and audits. Recommended Metrics for FDA Collection & a 6 Step Process for SQM Review. Batch Reject Rate by Product. 2: Medical devices.

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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). This trend bodes well for the future of PLAZA.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2014

One thing I can say is there seems to be a lot of angst, confusion, and misinformation out there, so I thought it might be helpful to share some of the best practice options, opinions and trends that seem to be emerging. Next day seems to be becoming the new standard service with same day or ASAP / immediate delivery the premium service.

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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. Averting this outcome depends upon business leaders and government policymakers to actually implement measures to reverse the present trend.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 14, 2014

One thing I can say is there seems to be a lot of angst, confusion, and misinformation out there, so I thought it might be helpful to share some of the best practice options, opinions and trends that seem to be emerging. Please see the below chart to get an idea of the advantages and disadvantages of operating a national fulfillment centre.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. 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. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! December 2012.

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