Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Logistics startups are popping up everywhere. Logistics start-ups investments shot up from 0.1% of total tech investments in 2012 to 1.37% in the first half of 2014. We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Shannon is Co-CEO & Founder of FreightVana , a digital logistics partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency About Shannon Breen Shannon Breen is the Co-CEO & Founder at FreightVana, a digital logistics partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

Despite the significant amount of effort involved in going from running a business on Excel spreadsheets to implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP), they are very grateful that their efforts to improve their supply chain agility were underway when the pandemic hit. The Peet’s Coffee Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

What is the #1 technology topic Descartes CEO Ed Ryan gets asked about? Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. million in FY 2012 to $203.8 Will this include drone deliveries? DescartesEvolution keynote by Ed Ryan, complete with drone!

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. Why this Supply Chain & Logistics Book List Rocks.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

As the CEO of a supply chain visibility technology company, I am well aware of the irony of my own firm becoming a victim of supply chain disruption. But as the world deals with the immense and unprecedented impact of the coronavirus, even Savi was not able to avoid supply chain issues.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. There are many driving forces behind the automation trend, from rising labor costs to rapid growth in ecommerce sales and a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment , such as two-day and even same-day delivery.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Most companies push the improvement of functional measurements that throw the supply chain out of balance. The reason?

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). These systems are the brains that help retail operations stay ahead of the competition, by enabling the addition of new automated systems. Warehouse Control Systems (WCS).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2016

Mobile technology has transformed how customers order, and how goods are fulfilled from the store or warehouse. Poor Integration Leaves Gaps in Automation. This often leads to pockets of manual work or gaps in automation, which creates labor-intensive clerical tasks, error-prone data entry and compromised customer service.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Now, on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica. For my comments on Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of Elemica, see yesterday’s post, Follow the Money: Investments Rise in Supply Chain Operating Networks. It’s why I coach.

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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. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Supply chain management is hot. Investment is flowing into supply chain companies. In 2021, more than $25 billion was invested in supply chain companies in just the first three quarters of the year. Mr. Welty understands both private equity and supply chain management. Fail Until You Win.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

Last year, the technology trends in logistics seemed straightforward, and many of our technology predictions came true. Technology in logistics grew beyond imagination in 2016, and you need to understand how and why. The TMS Became More Than What It Was: TMSaaS.

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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. 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.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

He was one of my instructors at Northeastern as part of the supply chain certificate program I completed almost 15 years ago. The case studies we analyzed and discussed in his class opened my eyes and mind to the beauty of supply chain management, a field that was still relatively new to me at the time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Shipping costs are always an item of interest, and as the Wall Street Journal reported : . In the quarter, shipping costs jumped 37% to $4.17 As a percentage of sales, shipping costs rose to 12.5% In other supply chain and logistics news… This is How Google’s Project Wing Drone Delivery Service Could Work (Fast Company).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

HighJump Software Announces New Partnership With NetSuite. UPS App For iPad Advances Suite Of Customer Technology Offerings. FTR Shippers Condition Index notes pending HOS changes could cut productivity ( Logistics Management ). This week, both Descartes and HighJump Software announced agreements with NetSuite.

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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. HighJump Software, TrueCommerce EDI Solutions Group Announces Strategic Partnership with ProcessPro. FedEx Introduces Enhancements to Deep Frozen Shipping. Con-way Inc.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and their supply, contract packaging and distribution partners are under constant pressure to comply with government requirements while maintaining high standards for patient safety, product quality and innovation. What is the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)? consumers.”.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2013

In other news… Descartes Acquires Scandinavia-Based KSD Software. Acquires Miles Technologies, Inc. Overcapacity, Fuel Costs Hit Shipping Industry ( Fox Business ). KSD provides its customers with customs declaration, security filing, transportation management and freight forwarding technology solutions.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

With today being a holiday for many, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: FedEx Introduces Global E-Commerce Solutions Under FedEx CrossBorder. Dematic Acquires NDC Automation. FusionOps Introduces Prescriptive Analytics For Supply Chain. in February.

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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. Leaning on AI Technology.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

Crafting an integrated supply chain strategy that helps retailers deliver on their promise and keep prices competitive is at the heart of this challenge. There is reduced margin for error or disruption across supply chains because consumers are demanding goods faster than ever. In 2012, they were willing to wait 5.5

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2017

No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. While this trend isn’t new, retailers and manufacturers are still evolving their supply chains to keep pace with customer demand and gain a competitive advantage. The Rise of DTC.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Today’s logistics empire is not your grandfather’s or even your father’s logistics operation. Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. Warehousing Expansion Is a Must.

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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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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. 4 Due to their low cost and simple design, cobots are also becoming widely used in supply chain management.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Same-day delivery (or is it shipping?) XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM. NAFTA Trade in September 2013 than in September 2012. German shipping banks face $22 billion in losses: Moody’s ( Reuters ). and global trade dominated the news this week, so let’s take a look. Freight Shipments Fell 0.7%

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. Here are some details from the press release: Airclic’s cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex ‘last mile’ logistics processes.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

On the other hand, offshoring growth has fuelled the need for warehousing as part of the elongated supply chain. Logistics services provider TNT runs a large distribution hub in Belgium. Technological Advances and Benefits. Information technology allows the WMS to talk to other systems in the organisation.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In addition to new product hardware and some services announcements, the lead up to the event has provided some supply chain related news. The Lightening port was first introduced with iPhone 5 in 2012. restrictions on companies selling advanced technology to China’s high tech companies. market for the new iPhone lineup.

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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. Obviously, supply chain entities providing less-than-truckload and other modes of transportation do not want drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. and 5 a.m.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. Will they help or hurt more?”

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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. CargoSphere Tackles Carrier Contract Complexity and Wins with SUDS Technology. Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions Acquires RT&T Truckload Brokerage Division. in May from April.

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