Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

” Ricaurte reports it takes dozens of Boeing 767 temperature-controlled cargo planes to ensure “retailers can be properly stocked with 8 million pounds of fresh cut blossoms in time for Cupid’s big day.” The company said it made more than a billion candy hearts in 2017, including sugar-free and Spanish versions.”

Dominican Republic 100

Dominican Republic Costa Rica Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 100

QAD

MARCH 21, 2019

percent annually as of 2017, but that increased to about 4 percent in 2018. has 5,054 airports, most of which have paved runways long enough to handle large jets and cargo planes. Cargo transportation in the U.S. has nine container ports, 11 cargo ports and 11 liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. percent in 2017.

United States 99

United States Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii 99

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. Ocean Alliance: The Ocean Alliance was formed in 2017 and consists of four major shipping companies: CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, Evergreen Line, and OOCL. The 2M alliance will be disbanded in 2025.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

percent, the most since June 2014. Target has been ramping up same-day delivery offerings in 2017; in August, it acquired Grand Junction, a startup that connects retailers to carriers. Bloomberg reports that U.S. Andrew Ng Bringing AI to New Industries. Holiday Hiring in Flux as Shoppers’ Habits Shift.

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Retail Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 40

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

While many projects funded by the bill could take years to be completed, senior administration officials said they are working to accelerate that process, including a change in how grant money is allocated that will allow the Port of Savannah in Georgia, which has been snarled by congestion, to move cargo quicker.

Price Reduction 221

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Inventory Reduction 221

QAD

JULY 16, 2020

With its GDP of $9.474 trillion as of 2017, India is the third-largest economy in the world, behind China and the US. India has 253 airports with paved runways and most are able to support cargo traffic. India has 1,731 vessels in its merchant marine, including bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo ships and oil tankers.

India 52

India Saudi Arabia Burma UAE 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a bonus, at the Imagine 2014 Magento e-commerce Conference, Malcolm Gladwell spoke about Malcolm McLean (just as he did in this Inc. Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck).

Shipping 120

Shipping Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 120

Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Small trucker, Malcom McLean, fumes at slow loading of cargo aboard ship – “There has to be a better way.”. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). Significance.

Shipping 120

Shipping Cargo Supply Chain Design Software Asia 120

Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

The Forbes team explains, “Decades ago, trucking, rail and sea cargo began being tracked by satellite via telematics, and versions of electronic driver logs have been around for nearly 20 years. ” Apptricity Blog , 25 November 2014. [2] Footnotes. [1] 1] Staff, “ Is Technology the Answer to Logistics Perfection?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Network Software 100

DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

Even with all those records and peaks, one statistic stands out for me: As 2017 drew to a close, national average rates were higher for spot market trucks than for their contract fleet counterparts , for all equipment types. Spot market rates rose slowly at first, then rocketed up in the summer of 2017, surpassing contract rates in December.

Freight 70

Freight Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Trends 70

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

2 percent annually as of 2017, making Belgium the 168 th country in the world for industrial growth rates. In fact, 23 percent of its GDP in 2017 went to investments in fixed capital and inventories. Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft. billion in imports.

Belgium 66

Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands France 66

Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Miami, November 2, 2017 —Ryder System, Inc. The Chanje all-electric large delivery style van is equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 580 cubic feet of cargo, all with zero vehicle exhaust emissions. Inbound Logistics magazine has included Ryder in its “Green Partners” listing for eight years in a row.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software San Jose 0

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

The 9 th annual BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit is being held in Xiamen September 3-5, 2017 (the summit location rotates between its member countries). In 2014, a port strike at Los Angeles-Long Beach caused severe congestion and freight delays. BRICS summit. Union labor contracts.

Scenario Planning 106

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Freight BRIC 106

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

In a 2017 survey by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), 65 percent of respondents had experienced at least one supply chain disruption in the last year, with 44 percent of the disruptions occurring at Tier 1. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes.

Pharmaceutical 94

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 94

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 21, 2014

increase in containerized cargo volumes in May 2014 from the previous year. The port has been taking some action to improve its position in this way which can be seen in its 2012-2017 strategic plan. LA’s economic outlook is improving and a key aspect of maintaining that trajectory will be for the port to keep its supremacy.

Los Angeles 60

Los Angeles Nicaragua Long Beach Panama 60

Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

truck driver retirement rates jumped to 33% last year, up from 22% in 2014. That number grew to a shortage of 51,000 drivers in 2017 and it only looks to be higher at the end of this year. For example, Uberized freight would use app based technology to match cargo with empty space on trucks. According to. FleetOwner.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Washington United States Minnesota 40

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

In a 2017 survey by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), 65 percent of respondents had experienced at least one supply chain disruption in the last year, with 44 percent of the disruptions occurring at Tier 1. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 60

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 12, 2018

After a strong finish in 2017, flatbed demand has continued to soar in 2018 resulting in historic supply and demand imbalances across North America. Securing and protecting cargo. Flatbed shipping is known for its cyclical and seasonal trends, fragmented marketplace and carrier demographics, and variability in demand.

Supply and Demand 34

Supply and Demand Shipping North America Price Reduction 34

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In 2017, Coyote announced plans to put a 50,000 square foot hub at Atlanta’s Armour Yards, and the company has accumulated numerous accolades, from being named a Top 3PL provider in the TMS category of Logistics Management’s Quest for Quality awards to landing a spot on Inbound Logistics’ list of the 2018 Top 100 3PL Providers and more.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

The 9 th annual BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit is being held in Xiamen September 3-5, 2017 (the summit location rotates between its member countries). In 2014, a port strike at Los Angeles-Long Beach caused severe congestion and freight delays. BRICS summit. Union labor contracts.

Scenario Planning 34

Scenario Planning Freight Supply Chain Planning BRIC 34

Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

There were 94 total losses reported around the shipping world in 2017, down 4% year-on-year -- the second lowest in 10 years after 2014. In 2017 the downward trend of large shipping losses continued, according to a new survey, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review.

Shipping 49

Shipping South Korea Philippines Indonesia 49

Elementum

AUGUST 11, 2016

The Semi, set to be unveiled in 2017, is a large electric-powered, long-haul trucking vehicle that Musk says will “deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport, while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate.”. from 2004 to 2014, with HCVs comprising 67% of market share.

Industrial 60

Industrial Industry Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 60

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 3, 2014

The draft rule to mandate Electronic Logging Devices for all carriers was released on March 28, 2014, with comments due May 27, 2014. Beginning May 21, 2014, all truck driver medical examinations must be performed by an examiner who is on the official registry of approved examiners. Medical Examiner Registry. Driver Coercion.

Transportation 57

Transportation Policies Food Electronics 57

Elementum

MAY 29, 2015

The first 20,000 TEU ships should be arriving in 2017, and are expected to cut costs and increase efficiency by making fewer trips. Huge ships contain too much cargo to be removed in a timely matter. The ships will also be more fuel efficient. The newest and most worrisome threat to many is that of cyberterrorism.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Shipping Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 60