Target and Amazon Sharpen Their Delivery Weapons
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Read more The post Target and Amazon Sharpen Their Delivery Weapons appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
SCM Best Paper Award Winners 2014
SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
This year, the CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference 2014 was held in San Antonio, Texas. Journal of Business Logistics, 34 (4), 301-318 DOI: 10.1111/jbl.12028. A Comparison of the Effect of Logistic Strategy and Logistics Integration on Firm Competitiveness in the USA and China. Congratulations to all the winners.
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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2022
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 11, 2023
Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4
Top 10 Talking Logistics Episodes of 2013
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2013
What if there was a talk show focused on supply chain and logistics topics? I asked myself that question a little more than a year ago, which ultimately led me to launch Talking Logistics this past January. Without them, Talking Logistics would not be possible. I couldn’t agree more.
Transportation and Logistics Industry Trends of 2014
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2014
Transportation and Logistics Industry Trends. These trends stand to impact the transportation and logistics industry, with some already taking hold and others unfolding gradually. Each trend has the potential to transform the logistics industry. Cloud computing shows promise for further growth and transformation in 2014.
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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. Choice Logistics Opens Service Parts Distribution Center in Dubai Free Trade Zone.
This Week in Logistics News (June 3-7, 2013)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 7, 2013
We’re quickly approaching the midpoint of the year, which means it’s time to start planning for 2014 — at least that’s what I heard at my sister’s surprise birthday party last weekend, where some of her co-workers in finance were talking about getting started with 2014 budgets. Cass Freight Index Report for May 2013.
This Week in Logistics News (October 20-24, 2014)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 24, 2014
Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Revenue and Earnings. SAP Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 Results. Ryder Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Results. August 2014 North American Freight Numbers. The company reported record non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q3 2014 of $0.32
Insights from Elemica reveal 2014 Frankfurt
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
That was my opening question to the executives attending last month’s Elemica reveal 2014 Conference in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, the Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, going from worst to first in one year — and then back to worst in 2014. Herman Woltjes, Shell Chemicals – “Logistics Execution”.
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This Week in Logistics News (November 18-22, 2013)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 22, 2013
In this week’s news… XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions. UPS Sets 2014 Rates. In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6
This Week in Logistics News (May 27-31, 2013)
Talking Logistics
MAY 31, 2013
It was a relatively quiet week for news, but here’s what caught my attention: Descartes Reports Fiscal 2014 First Quarter Financial Results. NAFTA Trade in March 2013. Note: Descartes and Transplace are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. Transplace Selects New Equity Partner Greenbriar Equity Group. Trucks Transported 60% of U.S.-NAFTA
This Week in Logistics News (July 22-26, 2013)
Talking Logistics
JULY 26, 2013
No time to waste this Friday, so let’s go straight to the news… Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2013 Revenue and Earnings. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results. Choice Logistics Named Top 100 Learning Organization. Infor Simplifies Supply Chain Demand Planning. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.1%
This Week in Logistics News (October 6-10, 2014)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 10, 2014
Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Lowenthal calls for innovative approach for freight infrastructure funding (Logistics Management). August 2014 freight shipments were up 3.8
This Week in Logistics News (November 17-21, 2014)
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.
This Week in Logistics News (December 9-13, 2013)
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 13, 2013
XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM. NAFTA Trade in September 2013 than in September 2012. I’m guessing, however, that many supply chain and logistics software vendors (and probably many 3PLs too) rushed to their phones yesterday to call Home Depot’s SVP of Supply Chain Management in hopes of getting a piece of that $300 million pie.
Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2014
SCM Research
APRIL 29, 2014
These selections form part of the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2014. The winning articles are now freely available until the end of May, 2014. See also: Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.). This year’s winners have now been announced. and services operations management ( Heaslip ) [JHLSCM].
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This Week in Logistics News (December 8-12, 2014)
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 12, 2014
October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). I’ll write more about this in a future post, but I view SAP’s plans as an extension of the network effect in supply chain and logistics that I’ve been talking about for years. Esri and E2open Partner to Deliver Market-Leading Supply Chain Solutions.
This Week in Logistics News (July 27 – August 1)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 1, 2014
Our beloved baseball team managed to go from last place in 2012 to World Series champs in 2013, only to fall back to last place in 2014. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 27 – August 1) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and 3PL Executives. This Week in News'
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This Week in Logistics News (January 27-31, 2014)
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2014
NAFTA Trade in November 2013 than in November 2012. Ratings for President Obama’s “State of the Union” address were the lowest since 2000 , but if you tuned in, he raised a couple of points related to supply chain and logistics. Now it’s 2014. Robinson and UltraShipTMS are Talking Logistics sponsors. Be Sociable, Share!
Takeaways from Roadnet perform 2014 User Conference
Talking Logistics
JULY 2, 2014
I’ve been using the word convergence to describe many of the trends occurring in the supply chain and logistics field today, and convergence was certainly evident at Roadnet’s perform 2014 User Conference a few weeks ago. ——– Excerpt of presentation delivered at Roadnet Perform 2014.
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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 26, 2022
ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 In my own defense, things kind of took off after 2014. Vanderlande is a member of Toyota Industries Corporation within the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group.
A Complete Breakdown of the 26th State of Logistics Report
GlobalTranz
JULY 10, 2015
On June 23, 2015, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) released the “State of Logistics Report,” which happens to be in its 26 th year. Some of the key points within the State of Logistics Report include the cost of logistics in the US, managing capacity, and addressing the trucker shortage.
4th Annual Pharmaceutical Logistics & Cold Chain Forum
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 20, 2014
4th Annual Pharmaceutical Logistics & Cold Chain Forum. Date: 2-4 April 2014. JOIN THE PHARMACEUTICAL LOGISTICS & COLD CHAIN FORUM. Senior Manager Plasma Logistics & Dispositioning. HOT TOPICS FOR 2014. 4th Annual Pharmaceutical Logistics & Cold Chain Forum. Day 1 | April 2, 2013.
This Week in Logistics News (March 28 – April 1, 2016)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 1, 2016
So, I’ll just point you to my past April 1 posts in case you missed them the first time: 2015: Netflix Developing Original Series About Logistics Called “D is for Drones”. 2014: Facebook, Google, and eBay Announce “Internet of Lost Things” Partnership. 2013: Amazon Ups the Ante, Delivers Goods to Customers Before They Order Them.
Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2014
Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets. Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?
Sustainable Supply Chain Management.
ModusLink Corporation
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Four fundamental practices: Based on (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016) research, Chinese and Iranian governments have focused their fight for SSCM based on four fundamental practices: sustainable procurement, sustainable production along with sustainable distribution , and reverse logistics. Vishal Gupta, 2013). Cardwell, 2014). consulting.
This Week in Logistics News (February 23-27, 2015)
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Target Lowers Free Shipping Minimum to $25 for Online Orders. enVista Announces Record Revenue for 2014. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers : U.S.-NAFTA ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 1.2% in January.
Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014
Supply Chain View from the Field
DECEMBER 16, 2013
2013 has certainly been an interesting year! I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.
Ranking Master’s Programs in Supply Chain Management
SCM Research
MAY 30, 2014
One of such rankings is the 2013/2014 Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking, provided by SMBG, a French consulting company, and based on a global survey of recruiters, students and representatives of academic institutions. The full list can be found on the webpage of Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking in Supply Chain and Logistics.
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The Network Effect
AUGUST 26, 2014
Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics. In the years to come, the FDA expects domestic GMP inspections to decrease and more inspections in the foreign arena (FDA 2013) reflecting the trend towards more globalized supply chains.
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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. But we got it down to ten logistics and supply chain books you’ll actually want to read. Empire State Buildings.
Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow
GlobalTranz
MAY 13, 2015
This “invisible” part of Walmart’s business is a logistical and supply chain management and the practices they employ should give supply chain managers pause to take a bit out of their day and inspect what Walmart is doing in order to mimic into the supply chain manager’s own practice. restaurant industry made in 2013.
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120 This Week in Logistics News (March 20-24, 2017)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 24, 2017
Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). MercuryGate Launches Industry First – A Logistics Integrator Program to Address Specific Shipper Requirements around Design, Delivery, Operation and Transfer of TMS Capabilities.
This Week in Logistics News (March 9-13, 2015)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 13, 2015
percent from January 2014. percent over February 2014. percent over February 2014. DAT Freight Index : Spot market freight availability declined for a second consecutive month in February, a seasonal pattern that mimics the first quarter of 2013, but at higher volume. month slump…The number of shipments increased 5.5
This Week in Logistics News (February 2-6, 2015)
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Manhattan Associates Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2014 Results and Provides 2015 Forecast. Reports 2014 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. West Coast shippers invoke specter of port shutdowns (Reuters). Con-way Inc. The latest entrant: Alibaba.
This Week in Logistics News (June 22-26, 2015)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 26, 2015
Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Wal-Mart to impose charges on suppliers as its costs mount (Reuters). in May…Compared with May 2014, the seasonally-adjusted index increased just 1.8%, which was well below the 2.7% Note: JDA Software is a Talking Logistics sponsor.
JDA FocusConnect 2013 – All Good Things Must Come to an End
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
The final day of FocusConnect 2013 was met with traditional English weather — cold and rainy. For those of you unable to attend, we hope you might find your way to Las Vegas for FOCUS 2014 the last week of April.
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This Week in Logistics News (February 9-13, 2015)
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). million, respectively, for the full year 2014. Back in July 2013, the company acquired 3PD (now XPO Last Mile) for about $365 million. million and $8.2
Imagine the Supply Chain of the Future
Supply Chain Insights
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
On September 9–11, 2014, 110 supply chain visionaries will gather in the desert at the Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona to think differently and define the future of supply chain. Will your UPS store or Third-party Logistics (3PL) provider, through printing on-demand, become the new provider of parts for industrial equipment?
New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015
Supply Chain Movement
APRIL 22, 2015
But the world of logistics has not changed radically compared with last year,” says Patrick Haex from Buck Consultants. Logistically speaking the location of this manufacturing facility, which produces the Peugeot 508 and the Citroën C5, makes little sense.” SCM Map Europe 2014-2015. Slight shift in European networks.
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60 Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?
Freightos
MARCH 3, 2015
In fact, according to eMarketer, there were estimated 1.75bn smartphone users worldwide in 2014. During the 2014 holiday season in the US, IBM Digital Analytics estimated that 25% of US online sales were via mobile. Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments.
How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?
Talking Logistics
MAY 8, 2013
Coincidentally, at the Ariba LIVE 2013 conference yesterday, I attended a presentation by Justin Dillon, Founder and CEO of Made in a Free World , a nonprofit group that is “building a coalition of consumers, businesses, and governments to disrupt the system of slavery.” appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
2014 Transportation Resolutions for the New World of Retail
BlueYonder
JANUARY 12, 2014
On December 1, 2013, 60 Minutes aired a segment featuring online retail giant Amazon. 2014 will become the year of integrated planning and execution. Fulfillment Retail Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics Domains fulfillment Network retail transportation' And where does transportation fit? Leverage the network.
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60 This Week in Logistics News (February 22-26, 2016)
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Same-Day Delivery Startup Deliv Gets Funding Boost From UPS (WSJ – sub. XPO Logistics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results. Now Amazon’s Free Shipping Will Cost You at Least $49 (Wired).
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