Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Reports 2013 Third-Quarter Results. Con-Way this week reported 2013 third-quarter net income of $30.6 However, net revenue, which excludes purchased transportation, increased 8.2 One of my predictions for 2013 was that we would see increased adoption of alternative fuel vehicles. Oz Development Announces OzLINK Channel.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

restaurant industry made in 2013. Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said. The data is shared with suppliers who know when to ship more products. About 81% of Walmart merchandise passed through those centers in 2013, the website said. May 22, 2013.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

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. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Meanwhile, the Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, going from worst to first in one year — and then back to worst in 2014. Specifically, the company deployed a Vendor Interaction Portal (VIP) powered by Elemica to exchange documents like purchase orders and invoices with suppliers (for direct procurement).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

And yet, prior to replacing a legacy inventory management system and implementing a supply chain analytics solution from FusionOps , the share of merchandise the company delivered on-time and in-full was a dismal 28 percent! in December and January, the FusionOps software automatically notified Columbia staff to order more.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. As of November 2013, there were 31 GPS satellites in operation. IT systems and tools truly enhance the Supply Chain, but without PEOPLE communicating and collaborating, there is no Supply Chain Management success.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I have a plane to catch this morning, so let’s go straight to the news… 3Gtms Announces the Inaugural Release of 3GTM Transportation Software. XPO Logistics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Results. NAFTA Trade in December 2013 than in December 2012. Obama pitches plan to fix crumbling U.S.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 The language and documents of shipping are complicated and immense. The moment you start shipping with a 3PL as your partner, you already have EDI built in! and a remittance is $12.96.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 While time slot management applications work as a stand-alone application, it is more valuable when it is integrated into with other applications on a common platform such as warehouse- and yard management or visibility solutions. billion globally, and I forecast it to grow to $9.9

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

” Institute for Manufacturing, 2013. __. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus. This purchase increases E2open’s capabilities for visibility into the processes of the outsourced semiconductor network of foundries. The Kinaxis model is an enterprise solution. Tipping points are fascinating to watch.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process. Inform yourself on these trends by downloading the Capgemini/Penn State/Panalpnia 2013 18th Annual 3PL Study.

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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. DHL launches next phase Resilience360 risk management tool to help customers avoid global disasters. The company announced this week enhanced new capabilities to its risk management solution Resilience360.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record. ”[1].

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2016

The empowered consumers of today are beginning to expect this option for all of their purchases. Earlier this year, we wrote about Amazon’s secret plan, dubbed “ Operation Dragon Boat ,” which outlined their goal of becoming a full-fledged shipping company. Amazon Will Continue to Expand on “Operation Dragon Boat.”.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. Roadnet® Technologies Introduces Advanced Business Intelligence Tool, Insight. With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. UX had revenue and adjusted EBITDA of $113.2

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Oracle Introduces New Cloud Solutions for Transportation and Global Trade Management. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates. When it comes to omnichannel, Macy’s is arguably pushing the envelope the most, with a broad array of initiatives in the works, including same-day delivery, mobile point-of sale solutions, and RFID deployments.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. MercuryGate extends invoicing and document management solution with HubTran integration. Paragon Software Systems Introduces Route Control.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Quintiq’s solution enables multi-channel retailers to become more customer-centric in three stages of the customer’s retail journey: choice, delivery, and aftersales care. The shipping options and costs are unacceptable. Today, shoppers can choose from up to nine shipping options. Providing wide choice and flexibility.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

Fortunately, supply chain systems have come a long way since many companies last implemented their solutions. There are no longer stores and e-commerce and m-commerce channels—it is all just commerce, with the consumer deciding which path to purchase they will take at any point in time. It is now “connect and conquer.”

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Applying blockchain in logistics and supply chain management is about doing more with less, a common concept in business, and shippers need to know a few things about how it could add value to the shipping ecosystem. managing contracts with simple office tools is impossible. With more than 500,00 trucking companies in the U.S.,

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. Truckers applaud move to revert to pre-2013 Hours of Service regulations (Logistics Management). First UPS U.S.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

” One of the first things Enterra Solutions ® does when we engage with a new client (or begin a new project), is to help them identify the data needed to achieve desired goals. For some, leveraging data and analytics tools is proving to be an effective way to address the challenges. ” And, as Bain analysts, Michael C.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Four fundamental practices: Based on (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016) research, Chinese and Iranian governments have focused their fight for SSCM based on four fundamental practices: sustainable procurement, sustainable production along with sustainable distribution , and reverse logistics. Vishal Gupta, 2013). Cardwell, 2014).

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

2013 has certainly been an interesting year! I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 7, 2019

have tripled since 2013 and are expected to quadruple in the next five years. This new avenue allows for parents to purchase items and have them delivered right to their student’s dorm room or apartment.”[5]. That’s good news for grocers, who then avoid the cost of shipping.” ”[5]. The way ahead. They are: 1.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

With downtime costing its customers 72,000 euros per hour, ASML has invested heavily in refi ned planning tools and exeptionally close collaborative relationships with its customers and suppliers. In 2013 ASML won the VLM Dutch Logistics Award for supply chain leadership, concurrent engineering and aftersales service.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 6, 2014

Launched in 2008 as an initiative of Supply Chain Media in collaboration with BLMC, the Supply Chain Professional Award is an annual event that culminates in a final held aboard a modern Spido ship, James Cook, which sails through Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Erik Botter, Director Purchasing & Logistics at Pearle Benelux (2012).

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Following on from its other two highly popular subway maps of supply chain software vendors and logistics service providers, the quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement has now published the third edition of the Consulting Subway Map Europe showing the European supply chain consultancy sector. 26 | Global Trade Map.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The rise in eCommerce and a decline of in-store purchasing predated Covid, but the pandemic occasioned a surge in eCommerce growth that now has many businesses re-evaluating their use of retail space. Shutdowns and shipping disruptions could suspend production on the other side of the world, leading to supply shortages.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 31, 2019

Multinational enterprises deal with a dizzying array of paperwork involving procurement deals, purchase orders, shipping data, etc. Of course, the best analytics software will still sell if inaccurate data is part of the equation. Only for turkeys. ” eft , 1 February 2013. The modern supply chain is mind-boggling.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

. “These days,” writes journalist Susan Caminiti ( @SusanCaminiti ), “everything from the seemingly random shortages of items in the grocery store to the small-print warnings that your online purchases could experience shipping delays can all be traced back to a woefully out-of-whack supply chain.”[4]

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Here we help you answer these questions with an overview of the B2B landscape, including: How B2B marketplaces work The pros and cons of B2B marketplaces The range of types of B2B marketplace The top B2B marketplaces around the world Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What are B2B marketplaces?

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

2) Ship to the US and Western Europe. This expansion occurred at the same time products were becoming more complex and modularized, and also as supply chain management became increasingly software-dependent. Today they want to know exactly when their product ships and where it is on the delivery journey. 1) Build in China; .

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Expedite deliveries, but not returns (because it is cheaper to ship slowly and customers are not looking for expedited return shipping). Procurement costs. There is also the question of ethical procurement and purchasing to consider. . Ethical Procurement and Corporate Responsibility.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

A recent Supply Chain Insights study revealed that the number one event impacting supply chains from 2013 to 2018 was cyber attacks or computer hacking. Richard Howells, SAP’s Vice President for Solution Management for the Digital Supply Chain, believes blockchain will not only help address complexity but will reduce costs as well.

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Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

Digital transformation is delivering benefits to many of the world’s leading fashion companies, especially in Italy, where roughly half of the leading fashion concerns have implemented JAGGAER solutions. For these and many other reasons, the role of purchasing and supplier management is highly strategic in the fashion industry.

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SupplyPike

JUNE 22, 2020

Learn all about: What Retail Link is and who can use it The challenges of Retail Link What reports and tools Retail Link has to offer. Research and purchasing market intelligence were costly affairs and smaller enterprises could not access data using which bigger businesses made data-determined decisions. The Challenges of Retail Link.

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