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). Jane Sandifeer , VP Business Solutions at Advanced Shipping Technologies. Michael Bartz , CIO at ReTrans.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

Now, this week’s news… LLamasoft Announces New Reference Rate Tariff Powered by SMC³ for Use in Strategic Supply Chain Design. Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions Acquires RT&T Truckload Brokerage Division. Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% Truckload and LTL Driver Turnover Rises in First Quarter of 2013.

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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. in 2013, rising costs are pushing for more efficiency, whether by cutting operating costs with improved technology. Supply chains are changing. The Shipping Container.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Since we live and breath freight, we constantly come across information that’s critical for our customers – logistic providers, shippers and carriers. And as freight innovators ourselves, we love seeing more innovation. Looking for broader news or supply chain social media influencers? Freight index jitters.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Intermediaries may include financial experts, data analysts, freight auditors, and more. Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Why Tech Giants Are Focusing on Trucks and Ships. The takeaway is clear – companies that have focused on ecommerce and fulfillment are expanding across the supply chain, leveraging vast amounts of capital to expand their future business. to ship a 5 lb package the full distance from Shenzhen to Los Angeles.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Same-day delivery (or is it shipping?) Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% NAFTA Trade in September 2013 than in September 2012. German shipping banks face $22 billion in losses: Moody’s ( Reuters ). and global trade dominated the news this week, so let’s take a look. XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

LLamasoft Introduces Supply Chain Sherpa Mobile Design and Visualization Modeling Tool. FedEx Introduces Enhancements to Deep Frozen Shipping. New ISF (10+2) Rule May Be Coming in May ( Supply Chain Management Review ). Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. Loaded miles declined 3.7

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2013

While the stalemate continues in Washington, things keep moving forward in the world of supply chain and logistics. Retail stores become shipping hubs to battle Amazon ( USA Today ). Neiman Marcus goes to year-round free shipping ( USA Today ). Shipping online orders from Best Buy stores could generate an extra $5.8

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

Retail supply chain management has always been a complicated and complex process. But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. 5) Freightos, Shipa Freight, Convoy. million (AUD), up from $11.4

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

FedEx, UPS, and DHL all claim to have been the first to switch to DIM pricing in 2013, but all packages were swapped over into the DIM pricing model in 2015. In reality, the current rates and practices in determining the shipping cost for LTL carriers are unsustainable. e-Book] 8 Big Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Green Corridor: Food for Thought Origin Transparency and Revolutionary Substitution for Supply Chains in a Fragmented yet Increasingly Digital World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio In our LogiSYM Magazine, there are many articles and adverts which help to provide transparency on the flow of goods from supplier and to the final customer.

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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.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Over the past month, we’ve been posting supply chain predictions, brought to you by some of the most creative thinkers in the industry, including Joel Clum of CarrierDirect , Martijn Graat of LogisticsMatter.com and Steve Brady of Supply Chain Innovations Today. What roles will this play in supply chain?

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Increasingly, however, articles about blockchain technology focus on how it can help improve supply chain operations. Today’s supply chains are mindbogglingly complex and blockchain has the potential to address some of that complexity. Addressing supply chain complexity. ”[1]. ”[3].

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager. Mexico shipping, which is particularly timely as more companies locate manufacturing and distribution operations in Mexico and the need for capacity and reliable cross-border shipping services accelerates. Mexico trade. Be Sociable, Share!

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

According to the American Trucking Association, this is happening in an industry that already faced an average annual driver turnover rate of 99% in 2013, as well as hiring and training costs that range from $3,500 to $5,000 per driver, depending on experience. Understand the full range of shipping alternatives your carriers can offer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Amazon says its prepared for supply chain snarls for holiday season. As the holiday season approaches there are many concerns about the global supply chain. Hasbro has announced this week that its toys will be ready for the holiday season despite the ongoing supply chain crisis.

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Elementum

MAY 22, 2015

In the past, China has happily relied on trucks and ships to transport freight; however, the burgeoning amount of freight being moved across the country has risen dramatically in recent years. China Railway Corporation, China’s national rail operator, began reforms in 2013. Don’t Stop Believing. Largely good things.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. ” Walmart states early on.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2016

Freight tons moving on the nation’s transportation network will grow 40 percent in the next three decades while the value of the freight will almost double, increasing by 92 percent, according to the latest projections by the U.S. trillion in 2015). That is the “hundreds of billions of dollars” question.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. More companies will treat Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. as of this morning — a lower price than 5 years ago!

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Advanced Capabilities – Help shippers figure out how to optimize supply chains, including warehousing fulfillment and shipping. These services are designed for individual combinability in a cloud marketplace and offer comprehensive support from design and planning to operational management of supply chains.”

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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. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. DHL launches next phase Resilience360 risk management tool to help customers avoid global disasters. enVista Announces Record Revenue for 2014.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Why aren’t we using more rail freight in Australia? According to logistics theory, rail freight comes into its own over greater geographical distances. I seem to recall learning back in my Cranfield days that 600 km was the magic number above which rail freight made economic sense. Rail Freight Australia.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Bottom line: Machine learning makes it possible to discover patterns in supply chain management data by relying on algorithms that quickly pinpoint the most influential factors to a supply networks’ success, while constantly learning in the process. How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

The source pointed to several trends that are encouraging the adoption of TMS, including better control of data, more comprehensive analysis and the need to support omni-channel supply chains. Inform yourself on these trends by downloading the Capgemini/Penn State/Panalpnia 2013 18th Annual 3PL Study.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Shipping expenses increased 36 percent in the quarter to over $4.5 Moving on, here’s the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Freight-Booking Startup Convoy Raises $62 Million (WSJ – sub. Norway Takes Lead in Race to Build Autonomous Cargo Ships (WSJ – sub. View Results. Total Votes 11.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Throughout the freight transportation industry, the impact of drivers cannot be overstated. Reshoring Initiative. Driver Expenses.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2019

In fact, in 2018 we saw investments go up across the entire supply chain technology spectrum.” parcel shipping. Costs in 6 major Texas urban areas skyrocket from $1 billion in 2013 to $6.3 FedEx Freight drivers are now delivering large items to homes in 5 cities as part of the pilot program. Logistics Management.

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GTG Technology Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

In the transportation industry, augmented reality is poised to change the way companies think about supply-chain management. Google tried its hand at augmented reality with the launch of the first generation of Google Glass in 2013. The post Augmented Reality and the Future of Shipping appeared first on GTG Technology Group.

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