The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 11, 2022

Drew is a Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix , a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. Prior to founding Transfix in 2013, Drew was the President of Priority Distribution Inc.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Drew is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix , a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. Prior to founding Transfix in 2013, Drew was the President of Priority Distribution Inc.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Here are a few excerpts that caught my attention: “Some people talk about Amazon with their 100 distribution centers, God bless them. We have 2,600 distribution centers,” said Gap Chief Executive Glenn Murphy, referring to the apparel retailer’s network of Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy stores. .

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2017

To handle the growth, and accommodate consumer demand for next-day and same-day delivery, retailers are establishing a larger number of tiered, specialized distribution centers, providing greater redundancy and efficiency within a day’s drive of the nation’s largest metro areas.

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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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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 7, 2014

After years of 9% GDP growth followed by strong job creation and a 10% inflation rate, 2012 and 2013 have seen more modest but stable continuous growth. Dun & Bradstreet studies suggest that Turkish growth will slow down over the period of 2013-2017. The year 2013 shows a 2.7% I accept the Terms & Conditions.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Freight is changing. in 2013, rising costs are pushing for more efficiency, whether by cutting operating costs with improved technology. By 2013, over 33.7 Anticipatory Package Shipping , 2013. Basically, Amazon tracks order patterns and can ships goods to nearby distribution centers…before you even order them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

And in the most emotional finish of the day, Henry Richard finished the race nine years after his brother, Martin, died during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. In the men’s race, Kenya’s Evans Chebet crushed the field over the final 5 miles to capture his first World Marathon Major win. A truly inspiring Marathon Monday as always.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. restaurant industry made in 2013. By 1989, Walmart saw the benefits of its supply chain management when its distribution costs were 1.7% Beyond Technology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. Performance of High Tech and Electronics Supply Chains for the Periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013. Third Phase: 2013-future.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

DHL launches freight capacity management program in the light of rapidly increasing trade volumes. August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Lowenthal calls for innovative approach for freight infrastructure funding (Logistics Management). Finally, the Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.6

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

End-to-End Visibility – Visibility from the manufacturer to the end distribution point. Intelligent Audit is an industry leader in data analytics , business intelligence, and freight audit. Financial Services – UPS Capital’s insurance product and additional financial products are to be added. Exactly What is LaaS?

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 26, 2014

In 2013 Gebrüder Weiss was honoured in the service provider category for developing its control tower concept, a logistics system that provides better information which was established for Hilti CEE distribution. Which improvements did you introduce for Hilti’s CEE distribution? Could you briefly introduce yourself? “My

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

According to a recent report from Evan Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates, the 3pl industry is expected to see even more growth in the coming years than it saw from 2010-2013. percent in 2010-2013. percent from 2013-2016. Here are the details. The growth of the U.S. third party logistics industry was at a healthy 4.5

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Freightos

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Uber Freight: Another “Uber-for-Trucking”? After news broke last month that Uber was unleashing a trucking offering, it came as no surprise when it launched Uber Freight , an online trucking marketplace for US LTL. Load-matching technology (even the Uber For Freight model) isn’t new. That’s a lot of freight. Established.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In the past, articles about blockchain (aka distributed ledger) technology primarily focused on cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin. There are numerous — sometimes hundreds or even thousands — of suppliers, partners, third parties, bankers and lawyers involved in in the process of producing and distributing products for consumers.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2019

million square feet of warehouse and distribution space was absorbed by the market (versus 49.9 markets, most facilities built prior to the mid-2000s have limitations that preclude their use for e-commerce distribution, such as low ceilings, small footprints, uneven floors, and inadequate docking. “E-commerce Tariffs and China.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Denmark’s DSV eyes more big acquisitions in fragmented freight market (Reuters). Wal-Mart in the last four fiscal years has accelerated its investment in e-commerce and digital initiatives, excluding acquisitions, from about $300 million in 2013 to $1.1 Last October, DSV announced its acquisition of UTi for $1.35

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2013

So said the jury that awarded Allison Thomas, supply chain director at PepsiCo Benelux, the title of ‘Supply Chain Professional 2013’. “I 24 | Manufacturing and distribution shift to Eastern Europe. Supply chain is about thinking in terms of processes, customer values and collaboration, which is a word that she used frequently.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 15, 2022

In 2013 I saw an episode on 60 Minutes showcasing Amazon, Jeff Bezos, and Amazon’s new paradigm of home delivery by drone. A drone flew out of the Amazon Distribution Centre directly to a residential home dropped off a package on the ground, and took off while the home owner came out to pick up their package. It was fascinating.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Before 2013, any organization could claim to be a non-asset-based 3PL provider. That changed when the DOT mandated a $75,000 freight broker surety bond for all non-asset-based providers in 2013, explains PLS Logistics. Non-Assets Have Paid to Be Recognized by the DOT, Proving Compliance-Driven Resolve.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

A demand surge in the US-led to shortages in cargo space, shipping containers, and other equipment, leading to skyrocketing ocean freight prices.” Retail supply chain management and continued growth and recovery depend on freight analytics and applying data to the modern supply chain network. . billion tons.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Truckers applaud move to revert to pre-2013 Hours of Service regulations (Logistics Management). DAT’s Accelerated Freight Matching Launches with New Load Board App for Carriers and Paperless Onboarding Service for Brokers. R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. as its exclusive nationwide distribution and maintenance provider.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

December 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). In more traditional distribution news, Kellogg’s is pulling the plug on its direct store delivery (DSD) model for snacks, opting instead to use its “more widely used warehouse model to cut costs and adapt to a changing retail landscape.”

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Industry data for 2004 - 2013 shows an annual loss of at least $17 billion due to vacant positions, with shocking losses of around $45 billion in both 2012 and 2013. For example, job training grants totaling $450 million were distributed among approximately 270 community colleges in 2014. Annually, 3.2 - 3.5

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections. As I discussed in a May 2013 Talking Logistics episode, Revisiting Transportation Forecasting , there are many benefits to transportation forecasting, but also some “change management” hurdles to overcome. regulators seek more input on truck fuel efficiency rules ( Reuters ).

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 17, 2020

Also, as offshoring makes modern supply chains more complicated, multi-channel distribution and global marketplace emphasize on the importance of SCM.”[2] Only for turkeys. ” eft , 1 February 2013. [4] ”[2] Clearly, supply chain management is critical to a business’ success. ”[3]. Footnotes. [1]

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

The results have been tabulated for the 68th annual Survey of Distribution Operations. This report is crucial in determining the direction in which the distribution business is headed. Consistency has always been at a premium in the distribution industry. Internet sales is still trending upward, up over 7% since 2013.

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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. Lastly, air freight has been increasing rapidly over the past decade - a trend I suspect will continue.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2014

August 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Transplace announced the release of Optimize Prime, “a comprehensive platform that designs, analyzes and optimizes transportation distribution networks in order to eliminate waste and reduce transportation costs.” in Q3 2013, on license revenue of $16.9 compared to $0.26

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GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2015

Our aim at Cerasis continues and will always be to provide the most important information to those in the manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and logistics industry. Twitter The post [Infographic]: How Visual Aids Can Improve Safety in the Workplace appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

When you look at the potential benefits in inventory savings, freight savings, and on-time fulfillment improvements, it’s not that difficult to build the business case. billion in sales in 2013) has 3,200 small footprint stores and 20 regional distribution centers. So, what’s been the problem? A key constraint has been speed.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. s robot-trucking division, several startups are showing off their own efforts toward self-driving delivery vehicles that would reinvent the freight business. QuestaWeb Launches TradeGear Product Line.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

I joined Schneider Electric Schneider Electric in Singapore with Global responsibility for Logistics and Network Design in 2013. Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS), Supply and Distribution Group Launches Global Logistics Service Provider Benchmarking Index. Synopsis: IQAX Webinar 29th Sept 2021. Green Skies?

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Billal Chouli explains, “A supply chain is a network of suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, as well as intermediaries including freight companies, warehousing companies, and brokers, who transfer goods, services, money, and information amongst one another. Only for turkeys. ” eft , 1 February 2013. [4]

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

“Instead of having conversations about what the detention rates are going to be, I’d rather focus on not having detention at all,” Rob Roberson, director of logistics at steelmaker Nucor, said at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference. We’ve used our transportation management system to make load times a critical metric for us.”.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Usually the most expensive and difficult leg of a package’s journey, last mile delivery makes up roughly 50% of the total cost of distribution. The implementation of drone technology could optimise last mile delivery by transporting packages from nearby warehouses or distribution centres to a specific address. AMAZON PRIME AIR.

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