Talking Logistics

JUNE 11, 2013

At the Manhattan Associates Momentum 2013 conference last month, the answer was a great conversation about transportation trends, challenges, and opportunities. As one panelist put it, many of these non-asset based providers are first and foremost technology companies, and they are outperforming asset-based carriers in this area.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

That was the main theme of a panel session I led at last month’s MercuryGate User Conference 2013 , which included the following 3PL executives: Shelli Austin , VP at Integrated Distribution Services (IDS). Tweet The post 3PL Executive Insights from MercuryGate User Conference 2013 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Over the course of the year, I’ve hosted 40 episodes on a variety of industry topics, and my guests have included supply chain and logistics executives from leading manufacturing and retail companies, professors from leading academic institutions, executives from third party logistics (3PL) and technology companies, and authors.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

In this week’s news… UPS Freight Announces 2013 Rate Adjustment. Cass Freight Index Report for May 2013. The rate adjustment will take effect on June 10, 2013, and applies to minimum charge, less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) rates, and accessorial charges.”. The cloud builds up steam ( Financial Times ).

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2013

As world trade grows, foreign companies often use domestic warehouses to manage their products. These companies aren’t just looking for some empty space for storage; they are looking for partners who can help them conquer a new market. These companies are technology focused and would rather not invest in warehouses. Genco ATC .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters. Most companies are not clear. Congratulations to the 34 winners.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2013

Reports 2013 First-Quarter Results. NAFTA trade in February 2013. Cass Freight Index Report – April 2013. Here is an excerpt from the press release: KSD brings more than 1,300 customers to Descartes’ Global Logistic Network, with the majority of these companies based in Scandinavia. to Increase Central U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013. As I’ve commented in previous postings, if you are a 3PL or transportation company and you’re not involved in cross-border shipping with Mexico, then you are missing out on a growing business opportunity (see Reuters article from December 2012). Be Sociable, Share!

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2013

NAFTA Trade in March 2013. The company has achieved 34 consecutive quarters of profitability, and it has more than 146,000 parties connected to its Logistics Technology Platform exchanging more than 4.5 Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (May 27-31, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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. billion in Q2 2013, up 3 percent from the same period last year, and comparable EPS from continuing operations increased 15 percent to $1.25.

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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 The company’s Menlo Worldwide Logistics group reported revenue of $380.5 It’s interesting how companies refer to money spent on employees as “costs” while money spent on technology are “investments.” million, down 11.0

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 16, 2013

Date: 16-17 October 2013. Driving company profitability through collaboration to enhance Supply Chain efficiencies. In today’s volatile world, as global economies focus on growth recovery, companies need to look at improving efficiencies in their Supply Chain operations in order to increase profitability. URL: [link].

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2013

In the meantime… SAP Announces First Quarter 2013 Results. P&G, Big Companies Pinch Suppliers on Payments ( Wall Street Journal ). SAP reported that total revenues and net profit increased 7 percent and 17 percent, respectively, in Q1 2013 compared to Q1 2012. We’ll learn more in the hours and days ahead.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Several years ago, I interviewed CIOs and IT executives from leading third party logistics (3PL) companies, and one of the most interesting findings was that their teams spent a majority of their time fixing and cleansing data. I’m sure if I conducted those interviews again today, the story would still be the same. Have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

In the enterprise software world, Netsuite is becoming the Pitbull of the industry, with various supply chain and logistics software vendors forming partnerships with the company to help expand their presence in the small and midsize business (SMB) market. In related news, Maersk downgraded its forecast for ocean shipping demand.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

NAFTA Trade in September 2013 than in September 2012. In Home Depot’s case, as discussed in more detail in the WSJ article, the company is working to enable both same-day shipping and same-day delivery. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (December 9-13, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

Date: 12-14 november 2013. Join top supply chain executives from leading companies including John Lewis, Lego, Nokia, British American Tobacco and HP in discussions on omnichannel retail, S&OP, Africa and more. Key Topics to be Discussed at the 2013 CSCO Forum. Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum/ 3PL Summit. URL: [link].

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 8, 2013

International Supply Chain Summit Istanbul 2013. Date: 25-26 September 2013. Therefore, on September 25-26, 2013 the first edition of the International Supply Chain Summit Istanbul will be held. Venue: Doubletree By Hilton / Moda-?stanbul. Organisation: Slimstock, Supply Chain Movement, MP Objects, DSV and The Fresh Connection.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. Over the past 20 years, the company has built a network of 52 offices with over 1,000 employees throughout Europe. The company will offer the HighJump® Supply Chain Advantage suite to customers in the region. Robinson Enters Switzerland Marketplace.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2013

Meanwhile, Con-way Truckload announced that it is investing $2 million “in three state-of-the-art safety technology systems for all of the 525 new tractors it will take delivery of in 2013.” Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (August 5-9, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Be Sociable, Share!

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

by John Sicard Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Best Ottawa Business Awards in Ottawa, Canada where Kinaxis was recognized for Deal of the Year and as an Outstanding Company. Our success can be seen in the 20% increase in head count over the last year – And we are continuing to grow! Awards General News Miscellanea'

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

This public company (OSE:AUTO) headquartered in Norway achieved revenues of nearly $650 million in less than 20 years. The company continued to grow during COVID even as the industry shrank. The company has made significant investments in their supply chain. Medline’s first AutoStore went live in 2013.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

To survive in today’s competitive global manufacturing industry, companies need to incorporate various security compliance measures in their operations. Regulatory compliance requirements should be built into a company’s internal control systems. Primary Cybersecurity Threats Facing Manufacturing Companies. ISO/IEC 27001:2013.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2013

billion in sales and $168 million in profit next year for the company, according to [estimates by Gary Balter, an analyst at Credit Suisse]. . Already, 10% of the items ordered on Walmart.com are shipped from stores and the majority of those packages are delivered in two days or less, according to the company. Be Sociable, Share!

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SCM Research

DECEMBER 12, 2012

strategic procurement, sales and operations planning and research and development); (5) Companies in emerging markets should introduce differentiating processes; (6) Companies are increasingly interested in next-generation technologies and sustainable supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

As I highlighted in my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2013 , tablets and smartphones are quickly becoming the preferred computing platform for business professionals, which is why technology providers are designing and optimizing their applications for these devices. Song of the Week: “Miracle Mile” by Cold War Kids.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2013

December 2013. November 2013. October 2013. Times Money and Company. Final GAP Presentations Fill Strategic Needs » 12/16/2013. Congratulations to UCLA Anderson MFE Class of 2013. Posted by UCLA Anderson on 12/16/2013 at 04:37 PM | Permalink. UCLA Anderson School of Management Blog. April 2014.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In 2022, I frequently ask companies to draw their river of demand. The process designed to help companies manage constraints outside of lead time took on a life of its own. Orchestration enables companies to effectively manage trade-offs between source, make, deliver and sell.) The process mistakes include: Mistake #1.

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BlueYonder

MAY 7, 2013

More than 2,600 JDA Software and RedPrairie customers came together yesterday as JDA FOCUS 2013 began showcasing its supply chain, retail merchandising, store operations and all-channel commerce solutions at the industry’s premier event of the year. — JDASoftware (@JDASoftware) May 6, 2013. See the action from #JDAFOCUS13 !

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2013

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. But here’s the part that caught my attention: according to the press release, the company has “more than 164,000 parties connected to the Logistics Technology Platform exchanging more than 4.5 Ryder Relaunches Dedicated Transportation Solution.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 19, 2013

I learned today that one of the articles I published with colleagues from the University of Tennessee, Oxford University, and Manchester University was cited for the 2013 Emerald citation of Excellence award. The theoretical model was tested based on a survey of 113 UK companies. A two-tier selection process.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Leading passenger rail companies recognize that yesterday’s scheduling methods no longer meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry. Overcoming complexity in passenger rail planning is not easy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

Dusty is the CEO of Red Stag Fulfillment is a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. About Red Stag Fulfillment Red Stag Fulfillment is a rapidly growing third-party logistics company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, founded in 2013 by Ryan Kelly and Eric McCollom.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Congrats to George Vincent, who took 1st place in the 2013 Student Poster Competition at the APICS Conference in Orlando. He established a scorecard that agrochemical companies could use to measure suppliers. I asked George what were some of the benefits of attending the APICS conference this year.

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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. In 2013, UPS became the first logistics provider to offer 3D printing services at select UPS Stores. This represented about 24.4% of the total population.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2015

The business landscape is ever changing, numerous innovations have allowed companies to transcend borders and become global entities. While the opportunities are numerous so are the challenges; in this fiercely competitive global marketplace success requires companies to pay closer attention to supplier relations. trillion US dollars.

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