Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

Two judges smack down notorious patent holder “Shipping and Transit” in one week (Ars Technica). One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 was that traditional software user interfaces would start migrating toward chatbots and virtual assistants. million since its founding in 2013.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Back in August 2013, I wrote a post titled “ Is the Traditional S&OP Process Outdated and Heading to Extinction? But the privately-held business also has an established business and claims that its shipping marketplace has handled more than 1 million shipments.

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QAD

AUGUST 8, 2019

Industrial production is growing at about 4% annually as of 2017. Regardless of your need to ship by air, water, road or rail, Spain’s infrastructure can support it, so it’s easy to make decisions that meet both cost and speed criteria. as of 2017, but that is down from a high of 26% in 2013. million people as of 2017. .

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

Economists consider Brazil to be one of the strongest countries in emerging markets despite the recession of 2013 to 2016. As you would expect of a country whose coastline stretches for more than 7,000 km, Brazil excels at ocean shipping, but most inland waterways are remote from populated and industrialized areas. percent in 2017.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Cloud Logistics Announces Record Revenue, Growth and Innovation for 2017. Under that strategy, employees take items from a physical store and ship it to customers, which allows Target to ship orders faster and avoid some costs related to distribution and fulfillment centers. Transplace Names Frank McGuigan as CEO.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2017

11 Ways Tech Will Change Logistics in 2017. We’re wrapping up 2016 with a recap of eleven logistics technology trends that shaped the year; and will change how goods are produced, shipped and consumed in 2017. For decades, freight was about bigger ships. With massive shipping spend ($2.9 FREE DOWNLOAD. Money Down.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

Shipping firm CMA CGM to buy 25 pct stake in Ceva Logistics (Reuters). Back in 2013, I wrote the following under the banner of “Siri Comes to Enterprise Apps”: Instead of manually executing tasks with a mouse or touch screen, why not speak them? ’ XPO Logistics unveils voice tracking (Reuters). LLamasoft Names Razat Gaurav CEO.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

A recent Supply Chain Insights study revealed that the number one event impacting supply chains from 2013 to 2018 was cyber attacks or computer hacking. Blockchain has the potential to help enable us to manage and track a ‘digital twin’ of shipping containers across the world.”[2] ”[1]. ”[3]. Footnotes.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2018

“We may still be a long way away from a future where trucks and ships will be controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) alone,” he writes. There were only a handful of e-commerce companies offering this feature in 2017 but the trend will pick up in 2018.” ”[8]. Last Mile Delivery. Footnotes. [1] 10] David Z.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 17, 2020

Collapsing demand from coronavirus pandemic restrictions adds pressure to container lines operating half-empty ships. Ocean carriers have canceled hundreds of services, parked ships and sent vessels on longer voyages to eat up capacity and preserve their finances amid diving trade volumes. PHOTO: JERRY LAMPEN/SHUTTERSTOCK.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

” “What happens when we have another glitch,” she asked, like the polar vortex in 2013-14 or the West Coast port slowdown. I think 2016 and 2017 will make 2014 look like child’s play,” Albrecht said. However, many 3PL providers also have long-standing agreements with several shipping providers.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

But the latest analytics tools, powered by machine learning algorithms, can help companies predict demand more effectively, enabling them to adjust production and shipping operations.”[8]. eft, 1 February 2013. [6] Goods need to be produced and moved from point to point. ”[8]. Not People ,” LinkedIn, 19 December 2018. [2]

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

By 2017, the market research company expects the number of global smartphone users to increase to 2.50bn and represent 33.8% The UPS Store (@TheUPSStore) July 31, 2013. million units shipped. In 2013, UPS became the first logistics provider to offer 3D printing services at select UPS Stores. This represented about 24.4%

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

A 2017 survey from KPMG found 45% of companies had already invested upwards of $50 million in IT and technological infrastructure to support compliance. Congress in November 2013 moved to strengthen this supply chain through the enactment of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, which is part of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA).

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2013, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act is three years into its decade-long fight against counterfeit prescription drugs. These products are typically either shipped from Canada or sold in venues like retail stores or flea markets. According to the U.S. An Overview of the Law.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2013, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act is three years into its decade-long fight against counterfeit prescription drugs. These products are typically either shipped from Canada or sold in venues like retail stores or flea markets. According to the U.S. An Overview of the Law.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. Establishing new hours-of-service supporting document (shipping documents, fuel purchase receipts, etc.) European and Chinese regulators).

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2018

2017 was a wild year, as freight transportation faced one disruption after another. By January 2017, I saw clear signals that the 18-month freight recession was over , and spot market rates started to climb in earnest. E-Commerce Changes Shipping Patterns. The biggest influences were the Four Es: Economic growth. E-commerce.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 8, 2018

It still takes a long time for cargo ships to transit the vast expanses of ocean. 2] Kevin O’Marah, “ Ten Timeless Truths of Supply Chain ,” Forbes , 10 August 2017. [3] Only for turkeys.” eft , 1 February 2013. [4] Failures in cold chain logistics can still cause spoilage. Footnotes. [1]

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

In the five years between 2013-17, investors sunk $13 billion in venture capital into the industry. That number has again only increased as funding in 2018 doubled that of 2017. Specifically, one that is built to traverse the challenging world of retail shipping. Work with a Retail Specialized Logistics Partner.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

GameStop expects fewer price markdowns with ship from store service ( Dallas Business Journal ). billion annually starting 2017, mainly to upgrade its supply chain and technology infrastructure, as it races to reduce stock shortages and pushes for online growth.” Now, we’re shipping from stores.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. Truckers applaud move to revert to pre-2013 Hours of Service regulations (Logistics Management). First UPS U.S.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

James Winebrake, Dean of College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology There are a number of important trends happening in the freight industry, spanning all modes of transportation: trucking, shipping, rail, pipeline, and air. In the U.S.,

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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. million (AUD), up from $11.4 million in FY17.

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Convey

AUGUST 29, 2017

Year-to-date company highlights include: Bookings growth: 340 percent increase in new bookings, and 157 percent growth in new customers year-over-year through August 2017. Convey enables businesses worldwide to take control of shipping and delivery. About Convey. Learn more at: www.getconvey.com. About Techstars.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Back in 2013, in a post titled “Siri Comes to Enterprise Apps,” I wrote the following: Instead of manually executing tasks with a mouse or touch screen, why not speak them? Then in December 2016, one of the my predictions for 2017 was that “The Migration from Traditional User Interfaces to Chatbots and Virtual Assistants Begins.”.

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Elementum

MARCH 23, 2018

In an ironic twist, melting ice caps and rising sea levels may translate to new business opportunities and reduced greenhouse gas emissions for the shipping industry. Many studies now predict that the thick sheets of ice which prevented ships from passing through in the past will thaw by the year 2030. An Upside to Global Warming?

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Enterra Insights

JULY 31, 2019

Multinational enterprises deal with a dizzying array of paperwork involving procurement deals, purchase orders, shipping data, etc. 1] Trevor Miles, “ Let’s be clear: Digitization is not the same as Digital Transformation ,” Kinaxis Blog , 8 December 2017. [2] Only for turkeys. ” eft , 1 February 2013.

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Elementum

MARCH 23, 2018

In an ironic twist, melting ice caps and rising sea levels may translate to new business opportunities and reduced greenhouse gas emissions for the shipping industry. Many studies now predict that the thick sheets of ice which prevented ships from passing through in the past will thaw by the year 2030. An Upside to Global Warming?

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

15th, 2017 (PDF., The machine learning algorithms in IBM’s Watson platform were able to determine if a shipping container and.or IDC, Digital Transformation Drives Supply Chain Restructuring Imperative, July 2017. no opt-in). Watson combines visual and systems-based data to track, report and make recommendations in real-time.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

When Mr. Wilson, 59, was released in 2013 he sought out training at Goodwill, where he learned to drive a forklift. He was promoted to a full-time job in 2017, and is now earning more than $16 an hour. Those skills led him to a part-time job at a FedEx Corp. facility at an Indianapolis, Ind.,

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

The Index, in its ninth year, ranks 50 emerging markets countries by factors that make them attractive to logistics providers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, air cargo carriers and distributors. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No. 9, falling below No. GDP growth. GDP gain in 2010.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2017

This past October, the American Trucking Associations warned that the trucking industry could be short 50,000 drivers by the end of 2017. In the report, ATA projects the shortage to reach 50,000 by the end of 2017 and if current trends hold the shortage could grow to more than 174,000 by 2026. Confusing, isn’t it?

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Warehouse Automation.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2017

Amazon Prime Day 2017 was a major success. Ship-From-Store Will Enable Competition With Amazon. Consumers are willing to pay an annual fee to take advantage of free, fast shipping options, Amazon Prime, reports Steve Banker of Forbes. Entice Shoppers With Free-Shipping Programs.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 22, 2020

Fisher founded her company SOLS in 2013 with a goal of making mass customized footwear affordable and accessible for everyone. In a 2016 interview in TechCrunch, Fisher stated that “Nike is deciding what shoes they’re going to ship in 18 months. I want to decide what product I’m going to ship this week.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

In 2017, the company began to look at new options for warehousing, knowing it would need to start placing inventory closer to customers if it wanted to compete in the challenging omnichannel retail space. Expedite deliveries, but not returns (because it is cheaper to ship slowly and customers are not looking for expedited return shipping).

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