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Which will have a greater negative impact on transportation operations in the months ahead: the new Hours of Service rules or CSA? A baby step toward drones becoming a new transportation mode — but a step nonetheless. MORE
Regulatory compliance is top supply chain challenge for healthcare executives; Ohio’s transportation funding plan pays dividends with bridge repair program; GM saves $40 million a year by co-locating stamping and assembly facilities; Collaboration is the key to sustained procurement savings; U.S. MORE
Transport – excessive conveyance among facilities and companies. Guiding Principles in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Creating the Lean Fulfillment Stream. Why does fulfillment stream management require guiding principles? MORE
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. percent is the magic number in the transportation industry these days, especially in the LTL sector. Rates have still remained quite flat as they have most of 2013. Welcome to June. MORE
TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. On the technology front, TomTom Business Solutions launched “new road toll reporting functionality for its fleet management platform, providing transport companies with greater cost transparency for all European routes.” MORE
Reports 2013 First-Quarter Results. Trucks transported 59% of U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA trade in February 2013. Cass Freight Index Report – April 2013. million for Q1 2013, compared to $25.6 and its NAFTA partners by all modes of transportation decreased by 1.0 MORE
Many companies have collaborative planning and forecasting processes with suppliers and manufacturing partners, but very few companies translate demand and production forecasts into transportation capacity requirements. In this episode, Adrian discusses the key challenges and opportunities associated with transportation forecasting. Watch as Adrian discusses: Two key reasons why transportation forecasting has been a challenge to implement. MORE
There are 11 transportation service offerings. The article listed 11 different types of transportation services and I decided to write an overview of those 11 transportation service offerings described in the article. Transportation Service Offering 1 – Small Package. Transportation Service Offering 2 – Air Cargo. Air transportation is used to transport air cargo by plane. Air transport ais a vital part of international commerce. MORE
Modern Bulk Transporter – bulktransporter.com. Transport Topics – trucking.org. Refrigerated Transporter – refrigeratedtrans.com. The post Logistics Websites 2013 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Below is a list of useful logistics websites. There is also a list of great logistics blogs and supply chain websites. Logistics Websites. Air Cargo World - aircargoworld.com. MORE
SKU’s that are low in volume and velocity, yet high in value, may only be stored in a single location and rely on more expensive transportation strategies than SKU’s with lower values and greater movement patterns. Transportation costs and capacity constraints must be considered. MORE
Descartes’ GLN, route planning and transportation management solutions and deep domain expertise can help our retail, distribution and manufacturing customers in managing their global and local inbound logistics and delivery operations.”. . MORE
Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) September 24, 2013. Kewill Reinvents Supply Chain Execution Market with Introduction of Multi-modal Transportation Platform. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (September 23-27, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) reached its second highest level in history in August, rising 0.4 Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (October 7-11, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
Current logistics and supply chain management trends are discussed very often on social media sites. How can we identify them really? This article will show you some trends in the past and reveal what the future holds. MORE
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. Roadnet Technologies announced the launch of Roadnet Transportation Suite version 3.6.3 MORE
Dedicated transportation is getting a lot of attention these days from both shippers and 3PLs. And companies have traditionally viewed dedicated as “an exception” or a “special case” – that is, separate from the rest of their transportation operations. Tweet The post A New Perspective on Dedicated Transportation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
When this happens, proxy metrics like Return on Assets (ROA), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Days of Payables (DOP), Material Costs, Transportation Costs or Sales and General Administrative Costs (SG&A) can be discussed and trade-offs can be made easily cross-functionally. MORE
Applications that operate in this horizon are manufacturing or production planning, demand sensing, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Yesterday, I finished a post on supply chain planning maturity. MORE
Kewill and CarrierWeb Penetrate China Transportation Market with Mobility and Data Management Solutions. Meanwhile, Kewill and CarrierWeb announced that they are collaborating to develop the Transportation Management System (TMS) market in China. MORE
Early 2012 marked the end of the third decade and 2013 finds us into the fourth. Today, I spoke at the Chief Supply Chain Officer conference in Chicago at the Eye for Transport event on the results of the research. MORE
At the Manhattan Associates Momentum 2013 conference last month, the answer was a great conversation about transportation trends, challenges, and opportunities. Brett Suma , Vice President of Operations at Knight Transportation. MORE
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 Overcoming complexity in passenger rail planning is not easy. Leading passenger rail companies recognize that yesterday’s scheduling methods no longer meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry. MORE
Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (November 11-15, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. transportation trucking USPS Lots of interesting news to discuss today, so let’s go straight to it. Descartes Unveils Same-Day Delivery Optimization Technology. MORE
Department of Transportation Releases Policy on Automated Vehicle Development. Trucks Transported 60% of U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA Trade in March 2013. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (May 27-31, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013. industrial economy drove revenue and operating profit below expectations [in Q2 2013],” said the company in the press release. “In MORE
XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. JDA is targeting Grocery, Hardline, and Fashion/Apparel retailers with this solution, which will be generally available December 26, 2013. Forget cloud, social, and mobile. MORE
Trucks Transported 60.6% NAFTA Trade in April 2013. Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Temasek Polytechnic Establish Scholarship Programme, Announce 2013 Winners. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (June 24-28, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
“Transportation expense can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively.” Transportation cost drains drive up costs. Many companies are experiencing dramatic increases in transportation expense that have turned into cash and quality drains for their organization. Savvy financial managers know transportation cost can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively. MORE
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). What is the path to building successful and lasting 3PL-customer relationships? MORE
Manhattan Associates Launches 2013 Inventory Optimization Release. Ryder Announces New Transportation Solutions for Oil and Gas Industry. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (August 19-23, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
I have a short list of retailers that I am watching that I think will fail in 2013 due to the lack of this understanding. Recently, I was facilitating a session at a Retail Connections conference on the “Role of the Store in 2013.” MORE
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. Simply put, retailers and others are taking a fresh look at their supply chain networks (and those of their partners) to better balance inventory and transportation costs with service levels that are becoming more stringent. and “What is a transportation provider?” MORE
Date: 12-14 november 2013. Key Topics to be Discussed at the 2013 CSCO Forum. Breaking the Barriers – Collaborate with your Competitors to Reduce Transportation Costs – Review top ways to identify key partners and opportunities for horizontal collaboration and achieve 5-20% cost reductions through increased vehicle utilization and better use of warehouse space. Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum/ 3PL Summit. Venue: Steigenberger Airport Hotel, Amsterdam. MORE
Truckload and LTL Driver Turnover Rises in First Quarter of 2013. Shell and Travel Centers of America announced on April 15th an agreement to develop a nationwide network of liquefied natural gas fueling centers for heavy-duty road transport customers. MORE
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. MORE
It will be launched during a webinar on April 25, 2013 and through a series of reports that will run in our May newsletter and throughout the summer. Selection of our Global Summit speakers: On September 11-12, 2013, we will be holding our first Global Summit. MORE
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Modern Bulk Transporter – bulktransporter.com. Transport Topics – trucking.org. Refrigerated Transporter – refrigeratedtrans.com. The post Logistics Websites 2013 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Below is a list of useful logistics websites. There is also a list of great logistics blogs and supply chain websites. Logistics Websites. Air Cargo World - aircargoworld.com.
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). What is the path to building successful and lasting 3PL-customer relationships?
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. Brett Suma , Vice President of Operations at Knight Transportation.
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 Overcoming complexity in passenger rail planning is not easy. Leading passenger rail companies recognize that yesterday’s scheduling methods no longer meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. JDA is targeting Grocery, Hardline, and Fashion/Apparel retailers with this solution, which will be generally available December 26, 2013. Forget cloud, social, and mobile.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2013
Manhattan Associates Launches 2013 Inventory Optimization Release. Ryder Announces New Transportation Solutions for Oil and Gas Industry. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (August 19-23, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Kewill and CarrierWeb Penetrate China Transportation Market with Mobility and Data Management Solutions. Meanwhile, Kewill and CarrierWeb announced that they are collaborating to develop the Transportation Management System (TMS) market in China.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 28, 2013
Trucks Transported 60.6% NAFTA Trade in April 2013. Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Temasek Polytechnic Establish Scholarship Programme, Announce 2013 Winners. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (June 24-28, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (November 11-15, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. transportation trucking USPS Lots of interesting news to discuss today, so let’s go straight to it. Descartes Unveils Same-Day Delivery Optimization Technology.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 22, 2013
TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. On the technology front, TomTom Business Solutions launched “new road toll reporting functionality for its fleet management platform, providing transport companies with greater cost transparency for all European routes.”
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. Roadnet Technologies announced the launch of Roadnet Transportation Suite version 3.6.3
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Talking Logistics
MAY 31, 2013
Department of Transportation Releases Policy on Automated Vehicle Development. Trucks Transported 60% of U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA Trade in March 2013. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (May 27-31, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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.
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. million for Q1 2013, compared to $25.6 and its NAFTA partners by all modes of transportation decreased by 1.0
Talking Logistics
MAY 17, 2013
Descartes’ GLN, route planning and transportation management solutions and deep domain expertise can help our retail, distribution and manufacturing customers in managing their global and local inbound logistics and delivery operations.”. .
Talking Logistics
JULY 12, 2013
Truckload and LTL Driver Turnover Rises in First Quarter of 2013. Shell and Travel Centers of America announced on April 15th an agreement to develop a nationwide network of liquefied natural gas fueling centers for heavy-duty road transport customers.
Talking Logistics
JULY 19, 2013
SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013. industrial economy drove revenue and operating profit below expectations [in Q2 2013],” said the company in the press release. “In
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? A baby step toward drones becoming a new transportation mode — but a step nonetheless.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 6, 2013
“Transportation expense can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively.” Transportation cost drains drive up costs. Many companies are experiencing dramatic increases in transportation expense that have turned into cash and quality drains for their organization. Savvy financial managers know transportation cost can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) September 24, 2013. Kewill Reinvents Supply Chain Execution Market with Introduction of Multi-modal Transportation Platform. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (September 23-27, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 19, 2013
Early 2012 marked the end of the third decade and 2013 finds us into the fourth. Today, I spoke at the Chief Supply Chain Officer conference in Chicago at the Eye for Transport event on the results of the research.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 6, 2013
There are 11 transportation service offerings. The article listed 11 different types of transportation services and I decided to write an overview of those 11 transportation service offerings described in the article. Transportation Service Offering 1 – Small Package. Transportation Service Offering 2 – Air Cargo. Air transportation is used to transport air cargo by plane. Air transport ais a vital part of international commerce.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 6, 2013
Applications that operate in this horizon are manufacturing or production planning, demand sensing, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Yesterday, I finished a post on supply chain planning maturity.
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. percent is the magic number in the transportation industry these days, especially in the LTL sector. Rates have still remained quite flat as they have most of 2013. Welcome to June.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2013
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. Simply put, retailers and others are taking a fresh look at their supply chain networks (and those of their partners) to better balance inventory and transportation costs with service levels that are becoming more stringent. and “What is a transportation provider?”
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 14, 2013
Date: 12-14 november 2013. Key Topics to be Discussed at the 2013 CSCO Forum. Breaking the Barriers – Collaborate with your Competitors to Reduce Transportation Costs – Review top ways to identify key partners and opportunities for horizontal collaboration and achieve 5-20% cost reductions through increased vehicle utilization and better use of warehouse space. Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum/ 3PL Summit. Venue: Steigenberger Airport Hotel, Amsterdam.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 14, 2013
It will be launched during a webinar on April 25, 2013 and through a series of reports that will run in our May newsletter and throughout the summer. Selection of our Global Summit speakers: On September 11-12, 2013, we will be holding our first Global Summit.
Talking Logistics
MAY 20, 2013
Many companies have collaborative planning and forecasting processes with suppliers and manufacturing partners, but very few companies translate demand and production forecasts into transportation capacity requirements. In this episode, Adrian discusses the key challenges and opportunities associated with transportation forecasting. Watch as Adrian discusses: Two key reasons why transportation forecasting has been a challenge to implement.
Inbound Logistics
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
Regulatory compliance is top supply chain challenge for healthcare executives; Ohio’s transportation funding plan pays dividends with bridge repair program; GM saves $40 million a year by co-locating stamping and assembly facilities; Collaboration is the key to sustained procurement savings; U.S.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 2, 2013
Current logistics and supply chain management trends are discussed very often on social media sites. How can we identify them really? This article will show you some trends in the past and reveal what the future holds.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
Dedicated transportation is getting a lot of attention these days from both shippers and 3PLs. And companies have traditionally viewed dedicated as “an exception” or a “special case” – that is, separate from the rest of their transportation operations. Tweet The post A New Perspective on Dedicated Transportation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
LeanCor
AUGUST 15, 2013
Transport – excessive conveyance among facilities and companies. Guiding Principles in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Creating the Lean Fulfillment Stream. Why does fulfillment stream management require guiding principles?
LeanCor
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
SKU’s that are low in volume and velocity, yet high in value, may only be stored in a single location and rely on more expensive transportation strategies than SKU’s with lower values and greater movement patterns. Transportation costs and capacity constraints must be considered.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 22, 2013
I have a short list of retailers that I am watching that I think will fail in 2013 due to the lack of this understanding. Recently, I was facilitating a session at a Retail Connections conference on the “Role of the Store in 2013.”
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 14, 2013
When this happens, proxy metrics like Return on Assets (ROA), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Days of Payables (DOP), Material Costs, Transportation Costs or Sales and General Administrative Costs (SG&A) can be discussed and trade-offs can be made easily cross-functionally.
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