Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2014

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics to Acquire New Breed Logistics. Reports 2014 Second-quarter Results. XPO Logistics continues its roll-up strategy with its announced acquisition of New Breed Logistics this week for $615 million. billion bill last night to keep the Highway Trust Fund afloat through May 2015.

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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. enVista Announces Record Revenue for 2014. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – January 2015. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers : U.S.-NAFTA

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index June 2014. Another driving force, from my perspective, is the opportunity to become the dominant logistics solution provider for the mid-market, including third-party logistics providers. Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. Here are some details from the press release: Airclic’s cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex ‘last mile’ logistics processes.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Why we liked it: “This will be a very hot topic for the manufacturing industry in 2015. Check out words of wisdom from some of the business leaders who spoke at the Quintiq World Tour 2014. Some good sound bites to take us into 2015. But your best plans mean little if you can’t stick to them. Planning for the future?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). UPS Brings Technology and Logistics Expertise to Study of Drone Use in Humanitarian Response. Manhattan Associates Reports Record First Quarter 2015 Performance.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 13, 2015

Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: January 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index – February 2015. Institute for Supply Management data indicated that growth in production, orders, and inventory slowed in January…January 2015 freight shipments were up 5.6

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Pentant provides its shipper and logistics service provider customers with a reliable and secure connection to both CHIEF (the central UK Revenue & Customs system) and ICS (the European Union Import Control System) to streamline declaration, cargo security and clearance processes.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Wal-Mart to impose charges on suppliers as its costs mount (Reuters). April 2015 North American Freight Numbers. World trade registers modest growth in first quarter of 2015. April 2015 North American Freight : “U.S.-NAFTA

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

A transportation management software (TMS) is a subset of Supply Chain Management (SCM) software focused on transport logistics. The TMS serves as the logistics hub in a collaborative network of shippers, carriers and customers. 53% of the companies in the study are 3rd party logistics companies (3PL). TMS Study – Key Findings.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

On this last day in 2014, from everyone at Cerasis, we wish you a Happy New Year and great success in 2015 for all those in business. Top 11 Most Popular Blog Posts on Business in 2014 by Page View. We also want to provide some of the best content from us and guest bloggers around general business trends and practices.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We are coming down the homestretch with our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2015.So So Far" that we are running this week.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2015

With no time to spare, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Web-Shopping Deluge Boxes In Landlords (WSJ – sub. Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Third Quarter 2015 Results. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.7%

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. Walmart Supply Chain and Transportation Trends for 2015. Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry. Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results. Norbert Dentressangle has leading capabilities in high-growth reverse logistics.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2015

As you read this, I’ll be flying back home from Mexico City where I presented at the Logistic Summit & Expo 2015 , arguably the largest supply chain and logistics event in Mexico. 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Since it’s late and I have a 3 a.m. Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.6.9 pre-clearance agreement.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. One month in, here are our predictions for freight brokers in 2015: Manufacturing Comes Home. Shipments may have fewer miles to travel, but there will almost certainly be more to organize in terms of logistics.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2015

Friday, July 10, 2015. Now, for this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: JDA Unleashes Powerful New Capabilities to Enable the Seamless Supply Chain. May 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Note: JDA Software is a Talking Logistics sponsor. reshoring drive (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Now, this week’s supply chain and logistics news, which was dominated by transportation-related items: Are Imports Moving to the East Coast? Driver Turnover Falls in First Quarter of 2015. Cass Freight Index June 2015 Report. House approves $8 billion highway funding extension (The Hill). North American railroads bet on U.S.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2014 Results and Provides 2015 Forecast. Reports 2014 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. West Coast shippers invoke specter of port shutdowns (Reuters). Con-way Inc.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. August 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Furthermore, DSV will now be truly global within contract logistics and expand into road freight activities outside Europe. SMC³ Acquires Transportation Costing Group.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2014

I learned that logistics executives are truly concerned about truckload capacity, with some even considering buying their own trucks or expanding their existing fleets (and they’re making the case to their CFOs). For related commentary, see Putting Leadership Development Back on Your Calendar , What’s Missing from Your 2014 Budget? ,

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SCM Research

JULY 24, 2015

Some time ago, the winners of the annual Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2015 have been presented. and Scholten et al. ), logistics integration ( Alam et al. See also: Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2014.). Griffin et al. Schaltegger & Burritt and Varsei et al. Griffin et al.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Supply Chain Movement based the editorial theme planning 2014 on numerous interviews with supply chain professionals. Editorial Program Supply Chain Movement 2015*. Logistics Outsourcing (3PL & 4PL). + Trends 2015 calendar edition Editorial planning Supply Chain Movement theme' Closing Date. Publication Date.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Multimodal 2015. Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. Exhibitors at Multimodal represent every logistics sector – road, rail, aviation, maritime, warehousing, storage services. Venue: NEC Birmingham.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). million, respectively, for the full year 2014. Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor. Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. million and $8.2

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

2015 was a different year for the logistics industry. The logistics industry had become accustomed to a steady compounded annual growth rate ( CAGR ) of approximately 4.6 percent annually between 2010 and 2014. Yet, the CAGR of 2015 fell by 2 percent. As a result, logistics in the U.S. trillion in 2014.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2015

I’m on limited time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: enVista Launches New Business Entity, Enspire Commerce®. In 2014, 26% said they prefer to have packages delivered to locations other than their home, this year it rose to 33%.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 2, 2015

Logitrans 2015. Date: 18-20 November 2015. Join Logitrans International Transport Logistics Exhibition that will be organized in Istanbul for the 9th time from 18th to 20th November 2015 and take the opportunity of meeting executives from the logistics and supply chain management sectors. URL: www.logitrans.com.tr/english

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2015

My daughter’s second grade class is sharing their work this morning, so in the interest of time, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Descartes Acquires Oz Development, Inc. Final ‘Driver Coercion’ rule is published in Federal Register, will take effect in January (Logistics Management).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I also shared my perspective on this topic back in July 2014 (“ The Driver Shortage Problem in Trucking: Time for Plan B ”), where I argued that paying drivers more, which some trucking companies have started to do, won’t necessarily correct the imbalance. Customs moves back compliance deadline (Logistics Management).

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Supply Chain Movement helps you along with an overview of the most important European supply chain events in 2015. Last updated on December 16th , 2014. 14th annual Cool Chain & Controlled Room Temperature Logistics Europe. ARC European Industry Forum 2015. Multichannel Supply Chain 2015. RLCON 2015.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

But the world of logistics has not changed radically compared with last year,” says Patrick Haex from Buck Consultants. Logistically speaking the location of this manufacturing facility, which produces the Peugeot 508 and the Citroën C5, makes little sense.” SCM Map Europe 2014-2015. Slight shift in European networks.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We conclude our “Most Popular” Blog posts series, where we have been giving you the most viewed blog posts in 2014 from our main content categories. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. Look out for great stuff in 2015! The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts from 2014.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

On June 23, 2015, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) released the “State of Logistics Report,” which happens to be in its 26 th year. Some of the key points within the State of Logistics Report include the cost of logistics in the US, managing capacity, and addressing the trucker shortage.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

Last year around this time I made a lot of predictions about what 2014 would hold in store…Let’s revisit some of these, and see what has happened (or what hasn’t!) Here are my predictions from 2014, and an update on what I think will happen in these areas. This is the biggest opportunity I see for 2015.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The inaugural post appeared on March 4, 2014, and was about the rising status of the supply chain profession. Some events and trends driving the supply chain’s standing back in 2014 remain just as influential in 2023. Decisive phase But some of the 2014 challenges we still witness today have become more urgent. billion).

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