SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Shipping networks may experience delays and disruptions, potentially exacerbated by cost-cutting measures within the logistics sector. During the 2008 recession, Walmart strengthened its supply chain by investing in predictive analytics and real-time demand forecasting.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Amazon has been stockpiling data on customer preferences and buying habits for years and using predictive analytics makes sense to put that data to good use. Customers would essentially be outsourcing some of the more mundane recurring purchases to Amazon’s algorithm and free up their time to do other things.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

According to the press release : The proposed standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1 billion metric tons, cut fuel costs by about $170 billion, and reduce oil consumption by up to 1.8 billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program. I’ve highlighted other case studies over the years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Following this, Mr. Welty purchased a WMS company which became the platform upon which he created a different business called Quiet Logistics, a third-party logistics company focused on picking ecommerce orders with robotic technology. million to support the Quiet Logistics business model. Their metrics just don’t make sense.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

NAFTA Trade in December 2013 than in December 2012. They want an online view of their fleets’ dashboards and reports. Amazon employees then package, label, and ship the items directly to the people who ordered them [online].”. Will Natural Gas Fuel America’s Big Trucks? Shell Treads Carefully ( WSJ – sub req’d).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Reports 2013 Third-Quarter Results. Con-Way this week reported 2013 third-quarter net income of $30.6 million, up almost 21 percent from Q3 2012. The company’s Menlo Worldwide Logistics group reported revenue of $380.5 percent from Q3 2012. However, net revenue, which excludes purchased transportation, increased 8.2

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

Functionality offered through these mobile applications includes: time and attendance, operations and reporting, dashboards and KPIs for managers, employee shift pickups and swaps for unplanned schedule changes, and more. Companies can purchase only the functionality they need, then add more complex features and modules as needed over time.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

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. And yes, it’s not just size; technology plays a key role in keeping those ships operating.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

I started Freightos a decade ago, in 2012. I can walk into a local shop and purchase products from all around the globe. This isn’t just about consumerism; it’s inspiring to think that in purchasing an imported product, we are, in a tiny way, helping provide employment for people across our planet, often in developing countries.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Movers marketplace matching shipping requirement with freelance student drivers. Supply chain platform matching drop-ship retailers, manufacturers, distributors and freight forwarders. Crowdsourcing ride-sharing platform that now also matches shipping requests with spare space in passenger vehicles heading in that direction.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

percent, report having implemented sustainable solutions within the last two years. Some argue sustainability initiatives are solely the result of increasing government regulations, but Modern Materials Handling Staff reports another cause, consumers. percent of supply chain organization. How Important Is Sustainability in Logistics?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

It said that if it takes two months for the ports to become fully operational, the window for shipping this season’s crop will have closed. This dispute has left a damaging effect on our industry—causing extreme delays and millions in lost sales,” the American Apparel & Footwear Association said, as reported in the WSJ. “If

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. The data is shared with suppliers who know when to ship more products. Gilmore, Dan.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Since about 2012 there’s been a massive influx of VC funding that has been poured into startups to revolutionise logistics and supply chains. Otto, a German retailer, is already using AI in this way to predict with 90% accuracy what will be sold in the next 30 days. Today, companies have access to real-time data about customer demand.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

However, predictive analytics and value-added services are being poured into TMS models, and supply chain executives have taken notice. Unfortunately, industry-standard TMS systems are simply not cutting it as more companies look for better ways to improve operations and reduce costs.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Over the past few decades, companies have realized that the way they bring products to market – from sourcing parts and services, to manufacturing, to shipping, to distribution – isn’t just a practical necessity, but an avenue for competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 6, 2014

Launched in 2008 as an initiative of Supply Chain Media in collaboration with BLMC, the Supply Chain Professional Award is an annual event that culminates in a final held aboard a modern Spido ship, James Cook, which sails through Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Erik Botter, Director Purchasing & Logistics at Pearle Benelux (2012).

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Simply put, omnichannel operations aim to provide consumers with a seamless and positive shopping experience regardless of the path to purchase they take (i.e., Retail specialist Laura Heller ( @lfheller ) reports, “Retail CEOs say internal silos are holding back omnichannel success. ” Supply Chain Shaman , 25 July 2012.

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USC Consulting Group

JULY 7, 2020

From rising unemployment rates to businesses large and small struggling to stay afloat and entire industries in virtual standstill due to social distancing measures and shutdown restrictions, most reported news was pretty bleak. In fact, the company chose to take a hit on profit margin s in order to expedite shipping.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. alone, colleges and universities awarded 83,263 bachelor’s degrees in engineering in 2012, a 37% increase over the 60,605 degrees conferred in 2002. Breaking it down In the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Last year, reports the U.S. ”[1] The USDA also reports that, in 2022, the number of live poinsettia imports “totaled 2.2 According to reporter Marina E. While there, he failed in an attempt to purchase Texas and became a persona non grata for meddling in the country’s internal affairs. homes are imported.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Procurement costs.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Revenue: JP¥ 1,829 billion/ $16.5

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 18, 2015

Overly focused on efficiency and cost savings, i.e. on the “O,” the “S” in S&OP now seems to have become an afterthought. Indeed, a 2012 survey by the Aberdeen group found that reducing supply chain costs is no longer the biggest operational challenge faced by supply chain professionals.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out Is Your Supply Chain A Cost Centre or a Value Creator? Whereas different Supply Chain functions used to be siloed (planning, operations, procurement, etc.), Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The technologies and business models supporting these platforms are also being applied to logistics and supply chain management, especially across activities such as warehousing, transportation, and shipping—with astonishing success. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. Leaning on AI Technology.

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RFgen

APRIL 1, 2013

In an effort to be more competitive against ecommerce retailers such as Amazon.com, Walmart is considering adopting a new inventory management system in which customers ship goods to other customers. Reuters reported last month that the company is turning to a crowdsourcing model for fulfilling ecommerce orders.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

“It sort of depends upon what we are purchasing from the supplier as to the approach we should take…” Commodity Strategic The first level, for components or typical commodity type products, we will at least want to perform a supplier evaluation of some sort. with a backup plan as part of contingency planning.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Financial Results. Speaking of Amazon, the company is raising the bar again on delivery in response to Walmart testing a free, three-day shipping service. per-order fee for goods purchased by noon, provided their order size is at least $35. March 2015 North American Freight Numbers.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Amazon is on the forefront of automation in the warehouse , currently using 45,000 Kiva Robots, after purchasing the company Kiva Systems in 2012 (they’re now renamed “Amazon robots”). For every crate, the journey from shelf to shipping is adjusted and configured through an algorithm.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. Jebel Ali Port is the world’s largest fabricated port, and is serviced by over 100 shipping lines. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport? Changi Airport serves over 100 airlines flying to around 100 countries and territories.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. cities with these lockers in-place are located in states that already collect sales taxes for online purchases. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources. Banking Suite.

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RFgen

APRIL 1, 2013

In an effort to be more competitive against ecommerce retailers such as Amazon.com, Walmart is considering adopting a new inventory management system in which customers ship goods to other customers. Reuters reported last month that the company is turning to a crowdsourcing model for fulfilling ecommerce orders.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The 2020 edition of the US Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute’s report on energy security risk couldn’t be more clear: “Countries around the world must still diversify their energy sources, suppliers, and routes to reduce vulnerability to shocks and political manipulation.” ” Other sources agree.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

A naval ship at sea loses navigation abilities. After several recent investigations revealed the extent of counterfeit infiltration in the defense supply chain, Congress took action, modifying the rules for contractors concerning the detection and avoidance of counterfeit parts as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (NDAA).

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. However, it took a pandemic to 'discover' the last mile as many providers failed to deliver on time, and shipping costs increased.

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