Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights added reports of headcount reductions occurring across various supply chain industry services sectors. The post Supply Chain Services Headcount Reductions Continue first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

When referring to supply chain resilience, the causes of disruption vary widely in scale and emphasize the unpredictability and severity of the events. Some of the strategies companies use to minimize the impacts of hurricanes and floods on their supply chain can be applied to transportation disruptions as well.

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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. Arne Gonzales , Director, Supply Chain at C&S Wholesale Grocer. Brett Suma , Vice President of Operations at Knight Transportation.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

We live in a digital age in which, according to Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, big data is an organization’s most valuable asset. 2] As a result, experts have, for years, encouraged businesses to transform into digital enterprises and employ digital supply chains.

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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). Brad Stewart , President at Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions. Michael Bartz , CIO at ReTrans.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Green supply chain history: The origin of Supply Chain Management can be dated back to the early 20th with Henry Ford who vertically integrates the automotive supply chain and organizational practices. The purpose of going green is shown in the table.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. SwanLeap was acquired by Transportation Insight HoldCo in November, 2021. About Transportation Insight HoldCo.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. Forget cloud, social, and mobile.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

In this week’s news… UPS Freight Announces 2013 Rate Adjustment. 3Gtms and Tompkins International Partner to Provide Transportation Management Systems Solutions to Strengthen Supply Chain Management. Cass Freight Index Report for May 2013. Rates have still remained quite flat as they have most of 2013.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community. Oracle Delivers Transformational Capabilities with New In-Memory Applications for Oracle Value Chain Planning. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2013

No time to waste this Friday, so let’s go straight to the news… Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2013 Revenue and Earnings. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results. Oracle Brings Extreme Supply Chain Performance to Customers with New In-Memory Application. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.1%

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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. Truckload and LTL Driver Turnover Rises in First Quarter of 2013. Freight Shipments Rose 1.2%

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Currently, however, the supply chain, like many other economic areas, is suffering from a different kind of labor pain — a pain unlikely to result in much joy unless companies can attract a new generation of supply chain professionals. Labor Woes are Contributing to Supply Chain Woes. Desperately.”[1]

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2013

Reports 2013 First-Quarter Results. Trucks transported 59% of U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA trade in February 2013. Cass Freight Index Report – April 2013. KSD provides its customers with customs declaration, security filing, transportation management and freight forwarding technology solutions. to Increase Central U.S.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A recent episode of CBS’s “60 Minutes” ran a segment on some of the issues involved in the current global supply chain crisis — focusing primarily on U.S. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2022

I believe we’re witnessing the birth of a new transportation mode, one that will take many years to develop and mature (but will probably happen sooner than we think), and one that will make our current discussions about driverless cars and same-day delivery sound silly in retrospect. I wrote that back in February 2013 in.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2013

Supply Vision Partners with FindMyFreight.com. Department of Transportation Releases Policy on Automated Vehicle Development. Trucks Transported 60% of U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA Trade in March 2013. billion messages each year — a statistic that underscores the ongoing rise of supply chain operating networks.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It took years of wandering for the supply chain to end up in the morass in which it currently finds itself. Although portions of the supply chain are functioning well, many consultants believe a true transformation is needed in order to make the global supply chain more resilient.

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SCM Research

JULY 18, 2013

We all know that economic, ecological, social, and ethical aspects need to be considered when managing global supply chains. 2013), recently published in Ecology Letters, discusses the risk of marine bioinvasion caused by global shipping. This includes topics such as resource scarcity , climate change , and labor conditions.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 13, 2022

Do month-end or quarter-end freight surges affect your transportation costs? Those familiar with transportation know that month-end or quarter-end freight surges commonly occur, and that your routing guide may not work as well as it usually does during those times. You’re certainly not alone in asking this age-old question!

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 26, 2014

Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics. In the years to come, the FDA expects domestic GMP inspections to decrease and more inspections in the foreign arena (FDA 2013) reflecting the trend towards more globalized supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

In the enterprise software world, Netsuite is becoming the Pitbull of the industry, with various supply chain and logistics software vendors forming partnerships with the company to help expand their presence in the small and midsize business (SMB) market.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. Years from now, when we look back at 2013, we might say this was the year where logistics truly became a strategic weapon for companies. and “What is a transportation provider?” In other news… Descartes Launches Updated Advanced Home Delivery Solution.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum/ 3PL Summit. Date: 12-14 november 2013. Smarten Your Supply Chain to Reduce Costs and Drive Growth. The Annual meeting of Leading Supply Chain Executives in Europe. The Annual meeting of Leading Supply Chain Executives in Europe. URL: [link].

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

LLamasoft Introduces Supply Chain Sherpa Mobile Design and Visualization Modeling Tool. New ISF (10+2) Rule May Be Coming in May ( Supply Chain Management Review ). Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. While we wait for the storm… C.H. Robinson Reports Fourth Quarter Results. Con-way Inc.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Reports 2013 Third-Quarter Results. Menlo Continues its Support of Degree Course in Supply Chain Management. Menlo Continues its Support of Degree Course in Supply Chain Management. Con-Way this week reported 2013 third-quarter net income of $30.6 In other news this week… Con-way Inc. million, down 11.0

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2013

Which will have a greater negative impact on transportation operations in the months ahead: the new Hours of Service rules or CSA? Meanwhile, Con-way Truckload announced that it is investing $2 million “in three state-of-the-art safety technology systems for all of the 525 new tractors it will take delivery of in 2013.”

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

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. In general, today’s supply chain executives and managers continue using outdated, manual data entry processes, which will increase risk.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. The company will offer the HighJump® Supply Chain Advantage suite to customers in the region. In other transportation-related news, UPS announced that UPS Ground, Air and International, and Air Freight rates within and between the U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2017

According to recent polls, both men and women believe, that female approach to the supply chain management , which is sometimes more efficient. . Why are women  in logistics and supply chain management jobs handled efficiently? . In 2013 only 25% of women were employed there. Each member can create a local group.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 11, 2022

Drew is a Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix , a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. Prior to founding Transfix in 2013, Drew was the President of Priority Distribution Inc.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. But it’s not just limited to large corporations.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 11, 2021

”[3] Despite existing cynicism, businesses, and the supply chains that support them, cannot rely on sarcasm and denial to secure the future against the inevitable risks that climate change presents. But the climate science profession has seen entire specialties emerge and mature since the IPCC’s previous mega-report in 2013.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2023

Cyber Security For Supply Chain Management has the potential to become a more significant issue. However, what does “supply chain cybersecurity” actually mean? What is a Supply Chain Attack? And a supply chain attack might target any link in this chain.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

In recognition of the innovative solution Quintiq provided, we were recently awarded the Passenger Service Product of the Year by Urban Transport Agenda, a leading publication in transportation intelligence. Transport & Logistics' Got a comment? Tell us below or drop us a tweet @Quintiq.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

In this special Supply Chain Matters supply network risk advisory, we highlight the initial implications of today’s major earthquake that has impacted the island of Taiwan. Need for Assessments Since Supply Chain Matters inception, we have highlighted previous occurrences of major earthquakes occurring in Taiwan, including a 6.4

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