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. They totally got that.”.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Third Quarter 2015 Results. Earlier this week I wrote about how e-commerce is contributing to the demise of malls and forcing retailers and third-party logistics providers to build new types of distribution facilities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The post Webinar: How to Measure LTL Carrier Performance and Save Money (November 21, 2012) appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Please contact Joe@TheLogisticsofLogistics.com with questions or concerns. How to Measure LTL Carrier Performance and Save Money – Registration [link].

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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. Do you ever watch Undercover Boss?

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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.

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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 joined Transplace during the acquisition of SCO Logistics in April 2011, where he was President and CEO.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

With more than 75 percent of consumers accepting delivery from third-parties, including third-party logistics providers (3PLs), the demand in the logistics industry for better self-driving technology has been great. Multiple Companies Sought to Replace the Deficit Left by Amazon Robotics.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The solutions help customers across a number of industry verticals, including third-party logistics (3PL), food and beverage, retail and healthcare, improve transportation efficiency and reduce the cost of delivering goods. When Amazon acquired Kiva in March 2012, the big question was, Why? Think again.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

But, by the end of 2012, eCommerce logistics had grown to 5 percent. Today, eCommerce is the primary driver of small package logistics. billion of the logistics industry, and that number will only grow from here. Logistics Providers and Truckers Move to 3PL-Based Operations. Warehousing Expansion Is a Must.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

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. The outlook for 2017 with respect to this mandate is not likely to change either. So, its legislative nature is likely to remain in effect. It takes time, resources and may not pay off.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 17, 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012. Long before UPS and third-party logistics companies, these historic logisticians were laying the groundwork that powers commerce today. Over the next several weeks I will unveil seven of historys most innovative logisticians as told by Philip Rudy a contractor for Diakon Logistics.

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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.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 31, 2012

Friday, August 31, 2012. Long before UPS and third-party logistics companies, these historic logisticians were laying the groundwork that powers commerce today. Over the next several weeks I will unveil seven of historys most innovative logisticians as told by Philip Rudy a contractor for Diakon Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

The relationship between a shipper and a logistics provider often starts as a transactional process. The shipper has an immediate need, which leads to a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) process then ultimately selects a third-party logistics (3PL) supplier to execute on that need.

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

Early in January of 2012 I found myself struggling with the current terms around multi-channel, cross channel and omni-channel to adequately describe the current retail and e-commerce marketplace reality we all face.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2014

Almost all of these national fulfillment centres are run as separate operations from retailer’s store distribution networks and a number of them are operated for retailers by third party logistics providers. Advantages, Disadvantages and Benefits – Pick Up Centre / Lockerboxes.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

© 2012 ACI Ltd. Emerging Trends Environment Information Technology Matrix Commerce New Ideas Professional Communications social media Social SC Synergy Third Party Logistics brand CMO CSCO marketing partners protection supply chain' Jeff Ashcroft. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2013

2012 was their fourth consecutive year of making improvements in inventory management. We are working with third-party logistics solution providers to implement collaborative shipping. Each faces four years of deterioration on this important supply chain metric. An Interview with Rick Sather.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 14, 2014

Almost all of these national fulfillment centres are run as separate operations from retailer’s store distribution networks and a number of them are operated for retailers by third party logistics providers. Advantages, Disadvantages and Benefits – Pick Up Centre / Lockerboxes.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Amazon’s Innovation in Logistics Faster Deliveries with “Anticipatory Package Shipping” (Filed August 2012) Imagine Amazon predicting what you’ll buy before you do! Amazon likely relies on a combination of its own facilities and partnerships with existing cargo hubs at airports.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

We started in 2012 and we are currently in the roll-out phase across the regions in terms of processes, organisational structures, measures, developing the roles and responsibilities of the players, educating and training and implementing technology. We’ve completed I believe about one third of the journey with another four years to go.”.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. Talent Management as the Core of a Supply Chain Strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 14, 2017

In fact as at 2017, 90% of Fortune 500 companies in the United States alone are working with third-party logistics providers, according to a recently released report from Armstrong & Associates. The 3PL market has grown strongly since this post was originally published in 2012 and consolidation is a continuing trend.

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FLEXE

MARCH 5, 2017

In 2012, things began to pick up even more. In spite of product quality and customer loyalty, Nasty Gal’s sales jumped from $28 million to $128 million between 2011 and 2012. Her social savvy resulted in demand outweighing supply. By then she had a brand, an eCommerce website, and the start of an online empire.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 12, 2019

Since 2012, about a quarter of total annual retail ecommerce revenue has been generated during the holiday season. Working with a third-party logistics or 3PL provider that offers complete inventory management can help. Believe it or not, the busiest shopping season of the year is nearly here.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

Data from Avondale Partners indicates that from 2008-2012, the four largest TL carriers (Hunt, Schneider, Swift and Werner) reduced capacity more quickly than the next 7 largest carriers during the recession and then added capacity more slowly through the tepid post-recession recovery. Time will tell.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 4, 2013

15 Biggest LTL Carriers – 2012 Sales (Est.) % of Market. Carriers are beginning to rationalize the number of third-party logistics companies that they do business with in an effort to limit exposure in the market to the 3PL sales vertical. The 15 biggest LTL carriers had $27.5 Fedex Freight $5.2B 14.9%.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 9, 2015

In a Forbes blog post last week, Kate Vitasek highlighted an issue that continues to negatively affect 3PL-customer relationships: Procurement organizations looking to shift more and more risk on third-party logistics providers — while, of course, also demanding lower costs.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

As rapid change takes place in online ordering and fulfillment for retail, consumer goods, distribution, and third-party logistics (3PLs), the needs for real estate space change too. Forrester Research also says that in 2012, nearly a quarter of all CPG companies sold products online. You bet it can.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

In the building of global supply chains, in the last decade, across value networks, outsourcing to third-party logistics, and contract manufacturing accelerated. Similarly, the Worldwide Retail Exchange (WWRE) sold to Neogrid in 2012. Current State of B2B Connectivity. In 2004 Compuware purchased Covisint.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 21, 2014

With the holidays coming, playing board games is not only a fun social activity – with kids learning about the importance of math and creative thinking, for instance – but also a way to share your love of 3PLs and logistical strategies with your family. Planet Planning Transport & Logistics' Contributed by Kelli Saunders.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

Providing an unparalleled platform and scalability, CommerceHub in 2012 processed over 34 million orders for the top online retailers in the US and Canada, enabling them to achieve more than $6 Billion in retail sales through drop-ship fulfillment.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Kelli Saunders started Morai Logistics Inc,in 2010 as an agent for Mode Transportation, a leading third-party logistics company. Offering a full range of logistics services, the company provides domestic, cross-border (Mexico, US, Canada), and international logistics. Contributed by Kelli Saunders.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2016

Lionel acquired the NASCAR collectibles business in 2010 and merged the two operations in 2012, which greatly increased the scale and complexity of its order fulfillment and logistics processes.

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2023

With omni-channel fulfillment, automation, labor, and sustainability trends accelerating, we believe that this placement reflects our innovation-driven culture that is inspired by our customers in the manufacturing, retail, and third-party logistics (3PL) industries.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2015

I have to admit, I don’t know much about Transfrieght, and the company’s website hasn’t been updated in almost three years (the most recent press release listed under “What’s New” is from July 2012).

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

After its founding in 2014, the tech provider indicates that it is now targeting third party logistics, manufacturing, and retail industry prospects, with a combined footprint of over 1,500 warehouses.

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