Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Retailers Turn Store Clerks Into Web Shippers ( Wall Street Journal ). NAFTA Trade in September 2013 than in September 2012. Retail Imports Expected To Be Up 1.8 The WSJ also published an article this week highlighting how Sears and many other retailers are ramping up their “ship from store” capabilities.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

In this week’s news… UPS Freight Announces 2013 Rate Adjustment. Cass Freight Index Report for May 2013. The rate adjustment will take effect on June 10, 2013, and applies to minimum charge, less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) rates, and accessorial charges.”. The cloud builds up steam ( Financial Times ).

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

Date: 12-14 november 2013. Connect with 100+ senior supply chain executives from retailers and manufacturers and build your professional network. Join top supply chain executives from leading companies including John Lewis, Lego, Nokia, British American Tobacco and HP in discussions on omnichannel retail, S&OP, Africa and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 Time slot management helps to organize warehouse resources to prepare for an incoming truck.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

So much for the decline in dependency for business from the retail platform provider that has its own logistics and last mile delivery capabilities. In May of last year, the start-up acquired online retail marketplace provider Shopify’s logistics fulfillment technology capabilities. percent of total revenues in 2023, a 0.5

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

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 Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (November 18-22, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Since its start in 2013, Emma has become one of Europe’s fastest growing companies, with 800+ team members operating in 30 countries worldwide. In Germany, the supply chain is even more complex with three times as many SKUs, more global suppliers, and direct shipment along with warehouse distribution. million in 2020.

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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. Multiple online media reports including GeekWire , FreightWaves, and others, have received confirmation of this action from the company.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

In the first part of this blog series , I talked about the multi-channel retail experience and the critical prerequisite retailers need to fulfill to get started on this journey. In this post, I will explore how retailers can design their bottom line with the customer in mind. Let’s take an online grocery retailer as an example.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2019

With the national warehouse vacancy rate hovering at record lows and warehouses bloated with inventory pulled in from China during 2018 to get ahead of impending tariffs, companies can combine flexible storage options with advanced technology to create an end-to-end supply chain solution that works. The Momentum Continues.

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FLEXE

MARCH 21, 2017

We wanted to know how pricing and usage of on-demand warehousing trended in 2016. On-demand warehousing is no different. FLEXE has been providing easy-to-use, short-term warehousing solutions since 2013. The Demand for New Warehousing Solutions Increases. Here are the numbers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff. In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.”

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RELEX Solutions

JUNE 28, 2019

RELEX is looking for the best Retail and Supply Chain Master’s Thesis submitted in a European university during the year 2019. Are you a recently graduated supply chain specialist or finalizing your master’s thesis with a focus on retail planning? Who can apply?

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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. US start-ups MakeSpace and Omni are leading the way in urban discreet warehousing.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

Despite expectations of an increase in sales, Canada retail sales fell by 0.1% Canada Retail Sales Drop Defies Expectations. Canada Retail Sales Drop Defies Expectations. OTTAWA—Canadian retail sales fell unexpectedly in June due to weaker sales at food, beverage, and general merchandise stores. Supply Chain News.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

This year’s event takes place at the Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel in the United Kingdom and includes a stellar lineup of speakers — renowned experts, practitioners and market leaders — and will showcase leading practices in supply chain, manufacturing, retail, transportation and pricing excellence. Cheers from London!!!

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The final day of FocusConnect 2013 was met with traditional English weather — cold and rainy. However, it was not enough to dampen the spirits of attendees who again packed the General Session to hear Razat Gaurav, JDA SVP, International, explore how multiple retail channels have changed retail and manufacturing supply chains everywhere.

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RELEX Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2018

RELEX is looking for the best Retail and Supply Chain Master’s Thesis submitted in a European university during the year 2018. Are you a recently graduated supply chain specialist or finalizing your master’s thesis with a focus on retail planning? Who can apply? Read more about the winners of the 2016 award.

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AFFLINK

APRIL 18, 2018

Today’s Warehouses Are Much Different Due To E-Commerce. This website shows that retail e-commerce sales grew roughly 25 percent annually worldwide from 2014 to 2017. Statista , a statistics website, also reports that e-commerce’s share of retail sales has risen from 5.8 percent in 2013 to a projected 10 percent in 2018.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

RELEX is looking for the best Retail and Supply Chain Master’s Thesis submitted in a European university during the year 2017. Are you a recently graduated supply chain specialist or finalizing your master’s thesis with a focus on retail planning? Improving efficiency of store logistics – A case study based on a retail company.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 1, 2013

I was one of those fortunate enough to attend the RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference – Logistics 2013 event in Orlando a few weeks back. Top 3 Ways the Retail Revolution Impacts the Supply Chain, Supply Chain Professionals. Supply Chains Require Integrated Planning and Execution.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The sustainable purchase becomes easier through the year with fewer barriers as customers increase their demands for environmentally friendly goods (Vishal Gupta, 2013). Vishal Gupta, 2013). Green Retailing: A New Paradigm in Supply Chain Management. 2013, January). Cardwell, 2014). Los Angeles Times. Ali Esfahbodi, Y.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands (WSJ – sub. So if you can provide warehousing, transportation and/or material handling equipment to support disaster relief efforts, I encourage you to contact ALAN. Alexa in the Warehouse.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

Is deploying warehouse robotics to automate piece picking for fulfillment operations at an inflection point? Using warehouse robotics to improve today’s fulfillment industry is not at a simple inflection point. I just returned from a trip to Europe where I met with the executive team from one of the country’s largest retailers.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 20, 2014

In 2013, the German E-Commerce and Direct Selling Trade Association (BEVH) reports a growth of 22 percent, with a turnover of €48.4 In 2013, German consumers spent a total of €165.5 On the supply side, startups and established retailers are hesitant in developing a nationwide network due to already narrow profit margins.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

I was intrigued by the on-demand warehousing concept (or “Airbnb for warehousing” as some are calling it) and the business model and technology behind it. Could FLEXE build a network of warehouse providers that would buy into the model? It made a lot of sense, but would it work? Will these ventures work?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2015

According to reports on 3DPrint.com and the Wall Street Journal , Amazon filed for a patent in Novmeber 2013 titled, “Providing Services Related to Item Delivery via 3D Manufacturing On Demand.” Here’s the abstract plus a drawing from the patent : Methods and systems can be provided for providing items manufactured on demand to users.

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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. 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. Decades in the Making.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

The UPS Store (@TheUPSStore) July 31, 2013. In 2013, UPS became the first logistics provider to offer 3D printing services at select UPS Stores. UPS is targeting start–ups, small businesses and retail customers. The service was originally launched in the Netherlands and Belgium in early 2013 and called “Staples Easy 3D.”

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 9, 2022

Traditionally, inventory counts were a complex exercise done manually about once a year but RFDI technology enables retailers such as Macy’s to monitor stock monthly bringing accuracy from 60% to over 90%. NFC reader is a tool that can be integrated into the warehouse management picking verification system.

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Repl Group

OCTOBER 2, 2018

There’s no rest for retailers in the run-up to the Holidays. From forecasting and ordering to warehouse and supply chain. Understand the Retail Landscape. on the previous year – economic uncertainty saw retail sales increase by just 1.9% The lowest annual growth since 2013. Preparation is key.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2016

It doesn’t matter if you are a retailer, manufacturer or logistics service provider, or if you have the latest and greatest warehouse management system. Just to reiterate, you may have the best warehouse staff on the planet, but if they are following manual repetitive tasks, errors will unfortunately occur. Why not 100%?

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

As a result, the emphasis on packaging systems has been growing substantially as of recent (Regattieri, 2013). Regattieri, 2013). An unprotected product could cause product waste which can be negative from an environmental and economic point of view (Regattieri, 2013). 5 Examples of Innovative Uses for RFID Technology in Retail.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2021

Dave is the Chief Technology Officer at Flexe , a market place for matching shippers who need fulfillment or distribution capacity with 3PLs who have existing capacity in their existing warehouses. Flexe solves the hardest omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands. About Dave Glick.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

JDA Announces New Workforce Management Capabilities to Empower Retail Managers to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions. Here are some other excerpts from the article: The new agreements mean a larger number of vendors will likely start paying fees, passing some of the retailer’s costs onto suppliers, analysts said.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2014

The world of retail has changed, dramatically. With Amazon on one end of the spectrum and boutique start-up retailers on the other, this puts traditional brick-and-mortar retailers in a challenging position. On December 1, 2013, 60 Minutes aired a segment featuring online retail giant Amazon. Leverage the network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

To highlight the scale of the issue in the retail sector without a suite of statistical decision and visibility tools offered with RFID, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) suggests average losses incurred through inefficient supply chains stand at: • Out-of-stocks = 4% loss of sales (approximately $17.5 billion to retailers).

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