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. Currently, a measly 1.3% Don’t Stop Believing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Holds a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and holds a Global MSc. I joined Schneider Electric Schneider Electric in Singapore with Global responsibility for Logistics and Network Design in 2013. Sustainability in Supply Chain Logistics is at the heart of our company’s operations and values”.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Spot market freight was stuck in neutral for most of the third quarter , with some pockets of seasonal activity. Recognizing that 2014 was extraordinary in many ways, the past month looks anemic even when compared to the more typical freight movement of September 2013. In October 2014, the gap was much narrower at 8%.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

has become a major oil and gas producer , which has been to the advantage of fabricators that serve not only drilling and extraction, but also heavy transportation. Inform yourself on these trends by downloading the Capgemini/Penn State/Panalpnia 2013 18th Annual 3PL Study. They’re building that capacity with more equipment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The 2013 LTL trends that will likely impact LTL shippers are listed below. . The current freight class shipment pricing is antiqued and overly complex. The LTL freight class system is based on density, stowability, handling and liability. LTL Trend # 3 – Sustainability will influence shipper buying behavior.

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Freightos

MARCH 29, 2017

At JOC ’s TPM in Long Beach last month, no less than fifteen sessions featured technology, digitalization, and freight future-proofing. The venture capital industry is a key player in driving freight digitalization. with enhanced sustainability. 2: (Freight) Data Is The New Oil. 2: (Freight) Data Is The New Oil.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

Producing “theme” editions quarterly, it is filled with articles written by industry leaders in their chosen field including commercial, data, efficiency, technology, green sustainability, and more. Logistics Websites – 2013. Best Logistics Websites – 2013. More Info : About SOLE. The Logistics of Logistics.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. For a long time now, corporations and their supply chains have been required to prove that they are acting in a sustainable, environmentally-friendly way. Consumers won’t trade quality and performance for sustainability.”.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2013

This post will be published in the fall 2013 issue of MIT CTL’s online newsletter Supply Chain Frontiers. Fast forward to 2013, and the strategy’s success is plainly visible. In addition, “there is a strong push in Europe to build logistics parks for sustainability reasons,” notes Sheffi. Subscribe to Frontiers here.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Not only has Walmart excelled over the decades in traditional supply chain management but with recent news as of late, Walmart is also focused on continuous improvement by investing more into emerging technologies to capture more of the e-commerce market as well as a focus on sustainability. restaurant industry made in 2013.

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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. Electric Trucking Charges Up (WSJ – sub. First UPS U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2016

Since 2013, politicians and Former Speaker John Boehner touched on the need to “preventing infrastructure failures,” reports Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”. By February, FHWA issued guidance on the National Highway Freight Program. America’s infrastructure , which ranges from bridges to potholes, has an average rating of a “D+.”

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The difference between BlackBerry in 2007— with a net worth of US $40B and BlackBerry in 2013—willing to be sold for a measly a tenth of its 2007 figure—has a lot to do with a failure to identify and deal with its competitors in the correct way. Co-opetition can Save the Freight Industry. Keep Your Friends Close….

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions , announced today it has started to take delivery of 125 medium-duty electric panel vans, the first of their kind in North America, now available for lease or rent. Miami, November 2, 2017 —Ryder System, Inc. About Ryder.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from Lance Surety Bond , a provider of freight broker bonds, among many others. Cerasis holds a $250,000 freight broker bond, and all 3PLs who handle transportation management must have a freight broker bond in order to do business. Too many liabilities before applying.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

2013 has certainly been an interesting year! As 2013 comes to a close, here are some of my thoughts regarding the supply chain trends we are likely to see emerge in 2014. Such providers understand domestic transportation issues, and can plan to develop long-term solutions to complex local distribution challenges.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant. Sustainability. Media Type.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Sustainability Services. It should not be hazardous during storage, transportation and also while disposing once it reaches end of its product life cycle. Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. Reducing pollution during transportation are important activities of reverse logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

billion in 2013. One thing Fedex is known for is having transported two pandas as part of a global conservation program ( Fedex ). million tons of cargo in the 2012-2013 financial year, earning $2.8 In 2012, its air transportation business sector revenue (including passenger revenue) was 116,327 hundred million won, and 1.54

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

He changed the course of the 2013 playoffs with his game-tying grand slam against the Tigers that sent Tori Hunter tumbling over the right field wall and into the Red Sox bullpen. With the move, Walmart is looking to bring farm produce closer to customers’ kitchen tables to boost freshness, limit waste, and promote sustainability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

If we take a closer look, we can see that global aviation, including domestic and international; passenger and freight accounts for 2.5% Quicker transports have, in turn, helped the expansion of international trade and globalization. Today about 90% of non-bulk cargo worldwide is transported by a container. Coming clean.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Acquisitions are a driving force in this convergence, with Omnitracs (which acquired Roadnet in late 2013) making another acquisition this week, XRS Corporation. Why is global demand for freight audit and payment growing? Mobile is the peanut butter to routing’s jelly. What factors go into the outsource vs. insource decision?

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 11, 2016

Spot market rates were higher in 2015 than in 2013, the most recent "normal" year. Load volume in 2015 was on par with 2013 , due entirely to heavier demand in the first half of the year. A sustained increase in spot market rates typically leads to an increase in contract rates. 2015 Looks Like 2013, but With More Trucks.

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Elementum

AUGUST 11, 2016

The global trucking industry is currently facing two great challenges for sustainability: to transport a significantly higher volume of goods, and to further develop new means of delivery concepts. Trucking is the main means for freight transportation in the United States. Overview of Trucking in the U.S.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

A European Commission (EC) initiative called Horizon 2020 – 2105 Smart, Green and Integrated Transport will facilitate collaboration between logistics clusters on developing supply chain solutions, particularly projects that promote environmental sustainability. Subscribe for free to Frontiers here.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

More companies are raising expectations of environmental sustainability. Some massive companies have pledged to eliminate excess waste in their supply chains entirely in the coming years, and there’s a lot of talk that sustainability helps the bottom line by improving sales and lowering costs (e.g. Check out Supply Chain 4.0!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2015

It is that time of year again where we feature the most viewed articles on the Cerasis blog in each of the six main categories we write about: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. . Since we started the blog in January 2013, we have published over 650 blog posts. Get the e-book. .

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Supply Chain is just one of our five main categories we are covering all this week, which consist of: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Freight, and Transportation. Sustainability. Top Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2013. We continue our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So Same-Day Delivery. Automation. Online Retail.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2019

3PLs aren’t used exclusively by major enterprises; in fact, smaller companies often find it more financially sustainable to outsource activities such as warehousing and distribution to 3PLs compared to building and maintaining in-house business units dedicated to these functions. 3PL use is prevalent (and growing).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The complexity of planning, transportation, collaboration, time and labor that went into the supply chain of that banana?—?being There are resource-consuming elements required such as refrigeration, ripening centers, proper transportation and distribution centers. Transportation, Logistics and Ripening. Transportation?—?shipping,

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2016

As a transportation management 3PL, the United States Infrastructure and the evolution of and investment of our infrastructure is of great importance to us and our carrier partners. In order for our freight economy to stay healthy, it requires a stable infrastructure, specifically in the transportation sector.

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