Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2013

Reports 2013 First-Quarter Results. NAFTA trade in February 2013. Cass Freight Index Report – April 2013. Overcapacity, Fuel Costs Hit Shipping Industry ( Fox Business ). million for Q1 2013, compared to $25.6 Net revenue for Menlo Worldwide Logistics increased 0.9 Acquires Miles Technologies, Inc.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

FTR Shippers Condition Index notes pending HOS changes could cut productivity ( Logistics Management ). There is an increasing need to extend these applications beyond the enterprise to improve supply chain and logistics execution. Note: Descartes, HighJump Software, and LeanLogistics are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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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 And in fact, Menlo is investing in people, in developing supply chain and logistics talent, as another press release issued this week shows.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2014

Transportation and Logistics Industry Trends. These trends stand to impact the transportation and logistics industry, with some already taking hold and others unfolding gradually. Each trend has the potential to transform the logistics industry. What other trends do you see transforming logistics in 2014?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2013

In the meantime… SAP Announces First Quarter 2013 Results. SAP reported that total revenues and net profit increased 7 percent and 17 percent, respectively, in Q1 2013 compared to Q1 2012. This is yet another indication of how cloud deployments are driving growth in the enterprise software industry today.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2013

Court of Appeals upholds nearly all of new HOS regulations ( Logistics Management ). Secretary Foxx Announces Proposal to Save Trucking Industry $1.7 slowly opening up commercial drone industry ( Reuters ). Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor. I gotta get packing, so let’s go straight to the news… U.S.

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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. Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. What are the odds I’ll use them again?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions. In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6 Be Sociable, Share!

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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). Note: MercuryGate is a Talking Logistics sponsor). What is the path to building successful and lasting 3PL-customer relationships?

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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. But as I wrote about in a recent blog posting , somebody has to own the trucks and other assets that make logistics — and the whole non-asset 3PL industry — possible.

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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. As a leader in a dynamic industry, his focus as CEO is on three things: delivering exceptional value for our clients, operational excellence, and curating an exceptional people first culture.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2017

These podcasts bring the latest news and thought leadership in the supply chain and logistics industries right to your earbuds. If you’re looking to increase your podcast listening , here are five that highlight topics of interest to supply chain and logistics professionals. 5 supply chain and logistics podcasts.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

ILA, USMX reach tentative labor contract agreement ( Logistics Management ). Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. Menlo Worldwide Logistics reported net revenue of $161.8 2013 is off to a slow start for freight shipments, according to the Cass Freight Index Report for January. million, up 18.2 million, up 2.7

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2013

“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics…” Sun Tzu. The warehousing industry has become very high tech. Ceva Logistics. Kenco Logistics Services. Neovia Logistics. The post Top Warehouses in North America 2013 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Exel (DHL Supply Chain).

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Nicole Lewis who talks about embracing the idea of women in logistics for top-level talent. When a young lady turns into grown up, and it is time to make a decision about a future career, how many parents will consider the logistic profession as a good choice? Why work in logistics? .

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Labor and management work out deal at Port of LA/Long Beach ( Logistics Management ). Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Robinson, Con-way, and Transplace are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors).

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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 Note: 3Gtms, Descartes, and Ryder are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

With extensive experience in transportation, logistics and supply chain, Hollister’s leadership and institutional expertise solidify SwanLeap’s position as the leading provider of end-to-end transportation technology. Transportation Insight was founded in 2000 as a non-asset based third-party logistics (3PL) provider focused on your success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 Well, how often do you hear industry analysts say they underestimated a market’s growth rate? Vanderlande is a member of Toyota Industries Corporation within the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group. KNAPP offers integrated warehouse systems and logistics software solutions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

freight rail industry. Jefferies advocates for and works with member railroads to ensure the continued viability of America’s railroad industry. From 2009 to 2013, Jefferies served as a senior policy advisor to the Chairman of the U.S. freight rail industry. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. AAR LinkedIn.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 15, 2021

Back in April 2013, I asked the question, “Will Supply Chain Software Vendors Start Competing On Design?” This was true 15 years ago when I started as an industry analyst, and it’s true. The post The Big Cost of Poorly Designed Software User Interfaces appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

Date: 12-14 november 2013. Key Topics to be Discussed at the 2013 CSCO Forum. The Industry Leaders Helping You Shape Your Supply Chain. Here is a selection of supply chain executives that will be sharing their insight in 2013: Dino Rocos, Operations Director & Management Board Member, John Lewis. URL: [link].

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

100 Top Logistics Websites. The fine folks over at Logisticsdegree.net have created a great list of the 100 top logistics websites. For the complete list of the 100 top logistics websites, check out 100 Elite Resources for Logistics. Blogs in Logistics. More Info : Blogs in Logistics. Inbound Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

The company continued to grow during COVID even as the industry shrank. Medline’s first AutoStore went live in 2013. The post Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 11, 2022

After seeding the idea of the first freight marketplace, Drew has helped Transfix mature from an industry upstart into Forbes’ “Next Billion Dollar company. Prior to founding Transfix in 2013, Drew was the President of Priority Distribution Inc. PDI), a mid-market transportation management and third-party logistics provider (3PL).

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

After seeding the idea of the first freight marketplace, Drew has helped Transfix mature from an industry upstart into Forbes’ “Next Billion Dollar company. Prior to founding Transfix in 2013, Drew was the President of Priority Distribution Inc. PDI), a mid-market transportation management and third-party logistics provider (3PL).

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Freightos

MARCH 29, 2017

Behind the $5 billion dollars in logistics technology investments. In the five years since Freightos launched, logistics and technology have increasingly converged. The venture capital industry is a key player in driving freight digitalization. Logistics checks all of those boxes. 1: The World Is Getting Busier.

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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. Transport & Logistics' Overcoming complexity in passenger rail planning is not easy. Got a comment? Tell us below or drop us a tweet @Quintiq.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

The focus of our session is “Today’s New Normal” — a discussion about emerging trends and technologies in the industry, everything from e-commerce to blockchain, and what it means for supply chain and logistics professionals. ’ XPO Logistics unveils voice tracking (Reuters). LLamasoft Names Razat Gaurav CEO.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In so doing, UPS will combine capabilities from its stand-alone digital services, including Roadie, Coyote, Delivery Solutions, UPS Capital, and its partnership with CommerceHub, to create what it calls a “Logistics as a Service” (LaaS). The 5 Pillars of Logistics as a Service. LaaS: A Growing Trend? Exactly What is LaaS?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 1, 2016

So, I’ll just point you to my past April 1 posts in case you missed them the first time: 2015: Netflix Developing Original Series About Logistics Called “D is for Drones”. 2013: Amazon Ups the Ante, Delivers Goods to Customers Before They Order Them. E-Commerce Boom Roils Trucking Industry (WSJ – sub.

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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. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

On demand warehousing and logistics services Cloud platform provider Flexe has initiated a layoff reportedly involving upwards of a third of its workforce. Broader Perspectives The ongoing dramatic cutback in logistics and freight activity volumes reached an all time low in May of this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. Nevertheless, the 490,000 industry openings the Department of Labor reported clearly understates the number of warehouse workers needed.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights added reports of headcount reductions occurring across various supply chain industry services sectors. Executives pointed to declines in industrial production across Europe and caution related to China’s industrial output this year. UPS guidance for 2024 revenues of between $92 billion and $94.5

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