Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

He was one of my instructors at Northeastern as part of the supply chain certificate program I completed almost 15 years ago. The case studies we analyzed and discussed in his class opened my eyes and mind to the beauty of supply chain management, a field that was still relatively new to me at the time.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 9, 2016

The company has developed a patented supply chain and logistics network in key verticals such as chemicals, tire & rubber and other process industries, provides mission-critical applications for its customers, and is run by a world class management team led by John Blyzinskyj, with whom we are thrilled to be partnered.”. “The

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Carriers are not shipping as much freight, alluding to pressure relief on the LTL sector.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide a capsule synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. Spot freight availability was 74 percent higher than in September 2016. Bpost to Buy Radial for $820 Million (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2015

Casey and Paul Vigna – that opened my eyes to bitcoin’s true potential: as a new operating system for supply chain networks. A supply chain blockchain application, therefore, could be used to record the balances and transfers of inventory across a distributed supply chain network.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Fleets Are Expanding.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

However, the main growth in freight flows lies on the periphery of Europe and the Middle East is also continuing to develop, both for domestic supply and for distribution to Africa. This is the third time that Supply Chain Movement and Buck Consultants International have produced a Supply Chain Map of Europe.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

A thorough analysis provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals , (CSCMP) in its “ State of Logistics ” report, indicates that by 2017, shippers in the U.S. The 2014 winter weather triggered a trucking capacity problem. In 2014 utilization was 100% of capacity, a crisis phase.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Here’s what ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello had to say: “Clearly, 2016 started soft for truck tonnage. There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. So, that tells me that the inventory situation continues to weigh on truck freight volumes.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

During the fourth quarter each year, transportation managers and executives can be found budget planning for the year – however this year, supply chain professionals are also faced with myriad matters nationwide that will impact their capacity and carrier rates well into 2017 and beyond. The 2016 Race for the White House.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

After launching in 2014 and raising a total of $63 million, this “Uber for Shipping” venture (as investors and the press liked to call Shyp) never found a sustainable business model. It’s pretty silly,” he told me in early 2016. “We In August 2014, in a post titled Uber, the Next Amazon? , And all items are not created equal.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. NAFTA freight totaled $88.0 percent increase from January 2016. Mexico freight flows increased by 6.3 in February.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. As a bonus, at the Imagine 2014 Magento e-commerce Conference, Malcolm Gladwell spoke about Malcolm McLean (just as he did in this Inc. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. Malcom McLean.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. US Army uses the “Transporter” container, developed four years earlier for removals, for Korean War supply movements.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). JDA Unleashes New Levels of Supply Chain Visibility Across its Portfolio with TransVoyant. premiums tracked in 2016 compared with 9% the year before. in an email.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Over the past few weeks, freight rates have surged to multi-year highs and capacity was diverted, causing truck shortages in some key markets. The van rate hasn't been that high since late 2014. The van rate hasn't been that high since late 2014. The past couple months have churned up a perfect storm of supply chain pressure.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 30, 2022

food price index to rise more than 14% higher than its average between 2014 and 2016.” Without ubiquitous, complete supply-chain visibility insights , the food distribution industry will likely continue to struggle with allocation issues. . But at the same time, inflation has caused the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Throughout the freight transportation industry, the impact of drivers cannot be overstated. Reshoring Initiative. Driver Expenses.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

Economists consider Brazil to be one of the strongest countries in emerging markets despite the recession of 2013 to 2016. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Manufacturing in Brazil. Brazil is one of the world’s largest producers of oil and gas and one of the leading producers of hydroelectric power.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 12, 2014

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. Large Scale Market Indicators. Carrier Capacity.

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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. UPS Sets 2016 Rates. 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.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The recent decision by Japan’s three largest container companies to merge their shipping operations is yet another symptom of the volatility that is roiling the freight business. The enlarged waterway opened in June 2016, and is capable of handling container ships up to 13,000 TEU’s in size. Balance risk in your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 6, 2015

Guest Blogger, Rich Chrzanowski — Container volume at US ports hit an all-time high in 2014 and a DOT transportation study projects volume to more than triple in coming years. Shipping delays are expected to cost the retail industry $7 billion this year and as much as $37 billion by 2016. More Proactive Carrier Management.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

I look at freight transportation statistics all day long, and I am astonished by the rapid growth of the past few months, especially in the truckload spot market. Anticipate Freight Rate Changes. Prices on the spot market change quickly, but with freight rate tools like DAT RateView , your business won't be caught off guard.

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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. Infor Announces Major Enhancements to Supply Chain Management. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. You deserve it. Con-way Inc. billion ($3.53

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg. Next up: The Role of Traceability in the Pharma Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

At Transplace’s recent Shipper Symposium, a diverse group of shippers, logistics experts and analysts came together to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles faced by supply chain and transportation professionals, and identify strategies for addressing these issues and improving operations. It was negative in 2015.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. The data published by MAPI in December 2014 shows that industrial production increased at an annual rate of 3.9% in 2016 and 3.1%

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Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

In 2018 shippers are paying more for freight that takes longer to move. truck driver retirement rates jumped to 33% last year, up from 22% in 2014. that in 2016 the United States was short 36,000 truck drivers. Drastic cost increases in the freight market can have a butterfly effect throughout the economy. "I FleetOwner.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

It will take two to six months for supply chains to get back to normal, and some industries will suffer permanent losses, especially farmers. However, President Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal 2016 allocates about $1 billion less than what is needed for dredging projects. But there’s little time to celebrate.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. Large Scale Market Indicators .

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

While it feels like supply is well outpacing demand, today’s freight market is still very balanced. According to Rolling Strong, a company designed to help drivers stay healthy, the trucking industry lost more than 150,000 drivers because of elevated blood pressure and blood sugar levels since May 2014. Carrier Capacity.

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Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart Explores Mexico’s Supply Chain. The country’s underdeveloped intermodal freight transportation system is consistently outperformed by its faster and better integrated U.S. Despite these drawbacks, Walmart is continuing to bank on Mexico’s supply chain. Mexico’s $5 Billion Port Facelift.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

After a lackluster 2014, optimism is back in the market. From 2016 until 2019, the growth rate is projected to average 2.5% After China, other regions that have growth potential, according to 3PL and supply chain executives, are North America, Asia (not including China and India) and Western Europe, in that order.

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