Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

For most 3PLs, their customers — across a variety of industries — are growing their presence in Mexico, either manufacturing there or growing their supplier base there, so 3PLs need to align their services and capabilities accordingly to the changing supply chain networks of their customers. percent and truck by 8.8

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. Møller Mærsk Group.

Warehousing 111

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Recently, I spoke to a major European retailer that lost 5% of their grocery revenues to Amazon in the first quarter of 2014. In a similar vein, a major 3PL that I spoke to last week at Eye for Transport is considering discontinuing the traditional storage of spare parts and initiating a new service to do 3D printing of parts on demand.

Supply Chain Design Software 290

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: Cerasis is a 3PL focused on transportation management. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. No Purchase Orders were used.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Third party logistics (3PL) and outsourcing of nearly every conceivable logistics function is a known, proven, and highly mature strategy that delivers near immediate financial and operational performance efficiencies that assist companies to reduce costs and improve supply chain performance. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

Transportation Management 100

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels. But, the most significant impacts of 2017 will be felt in these four areas. . Capacity Will Grow Tighter.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We’ll cover: Different Shopify fulfillment options available to you How Shopify fulfillment works Top Shopify fulfillment services Benefits of partnering with a third-party logistics ( 3PL ) partner What is Shopify Fulfillment Network? If you opt for dropshipping, the order fulfillment process is entirely managed by the manufacturer.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the 3PL industry remains hot, with another large deal announced this week: XPO Logistics is acquiring Norbert Dentressangle SA for €3.24 billion USD) in pro-forma trailing 12-month revenue for the year-ended December 31, 2014. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Con-way Inc. Talks on EU-U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. Venture Funding: $25M U.S. Series B Funding: $75.5M Series B Funding: $48.5M Inventory Planner.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2016

Here are some details from the press release: Today, over 210 global brands from multinational manufacturers including Newell Brands, Del Monte, and General Mills, and their omni-channel retail partners rely on Orchestro’s analytics to improve on-shelf availability, promotional effectiveness, new product introductions, and forecast accuracy.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? percent in Q3 2015 compared to Q3 2014 in the United States). Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows. But, absolute gains in LTL freight volumes have been decent, such that tonnage in 2014 passed the pre-recession highs. to three percent.

Purchasing Skills 120

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Last updated on December 16th , 2014. eWorld Purchasing & Supply. 9th Edition Global Procurement and Supply Chain Management for the Oil and Gas Industry. Food Manufacturing & Safety Summit. CSCO & 3PL Summit. So mark your calendar with the relevant supply chain conferences. 26-29 January. WB Research.

Gartner 107

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

As the world is more distributed and players within the supply chain in transportation, manufacturing, and distribution are varied, applying a supplier quality management system in your business may allow you to stay more strategic and collaborative. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 9, 2015

In a Forbes blog post last week, Kate Vitasek highlighted an issue that continues to negatively affect 3PL-customer relationships: Procurement organizations looking to shift more and more risk on third-party logistics providers — while, of course, also demanding lower costs. Positive reviews declined 3.5

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Negotiating Skills 100

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

(By the way, to put “150 containers since October” into perspective: Walmart imported 775,400 TEUs in 2014, which works out to 2,124 TEUs imported per day.). companies that move manufacturing operations overseas? Mexico trade and relations, which is not only a concern for manufacturers and retailers, but also logistics companies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs. PST will ship the same day.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. It measures the cost incurred by an organization to manufacture a quality product. Cost of quality. 3: Review of Frequency Suppliers Are Audited.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Quality Supply Chain Planning Software 120

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 19, 2015

China’s logistics industry is gaining in importance and developing rapidly to support the nation’s manufacturing sector. Currently, there is very limited knowledge about the Chinese 3PL industry, and the study provides unique insights for foreign companies planning to expand their logistics operations in the country.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In their effort to successfully acquire new customer contracts and deliver quality products through SQM, medical device manufacturers face the following challenges. Quickly detecting design and manufacturing process flaws and launch the necessary recurrence prevention actions. 2: Medical devices. 3: Consumer goods.

Procurement Analytics 120

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2014

Things that make you go “hmm”… In more relevant news… Descartes Reports Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. On the 3PL front, Ryder announced the launch of its new Ryder On-Demand maintenance solution in Canada. Operations will begin by mid-2014 and be completed early next year. .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 122

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

Can you remember your first online purchase? Today, for many of us, shopping online happens more frequently than in-store purchases. Keeping up with industry titans has forced retailers of all sizes to improve online shopping experiences—because it all plays a role in completing a purchase. Seems like forever ago. They were $79.3

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Here are some more details from the article: Don Hnatyshin, Jabil’s chief supply chain and procurement officer, said software could eventually generate $100 million annually for Jabil, which reported $17.9 Back in February 2014, for example, Flextronics spun off its internal software into a startup called Elementum.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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20Cube Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Also, India’s ranking has reached the 44 th position in 2018 as compared to 54 th ranking in 2014. Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index 2018 ). At present, many industries in India like retail, manufacturing, automotive, etc have started using digital supply chain processes.

Supply Chain Software 40

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

Spot market rates, by definition, are paid by a broker or 3PL, who is paid by the shipper or receiver to arrange transportation. That hasn't happened since 2014, probably because of lower crop yields during the multi-year drought in California, but before then, it was a typical pattern. Why is this trend so important?

Freight 70

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

percent, the most since June 2014. This week, Ng announced the launch of Landing.ai , a new startup that focuses on bringing artificial intelligence to the manufacturing industry. Bloomberg reports that U.S. These numbers follow early accounts of this year’s Thanksgiving weekend which had suggested consumers were ready to spend more.

Forecasting 40

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

Deere & Company (brand name John Deere) is well known for the manufacture and supply of machinery used in agriculture, construction, and forestry, as well as diesel engines and lawn care equipment. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of computer chips, Intel needs little introduction. Deere & Company.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 40

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

companies that move manufacturing operations overseas? If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response? Will he impose tariffs on imports from U.S. Will he declare China a currency manipulator ?

Predictive Analytics Software 50

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2015

Are manufacturers and retailers “joint employers” of the contract workers hired by their third-party logistics (3PL) partners? In May 2014, Walmart and Schneider Logistics settled with the workers for $21 million , with Schneider reportedly paying the total amount without any contribution from Walmart.

Purchasing Training 100

Purchasing Training 3PL Negotiating Skills California 100

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. Top 16 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

Expense Reduction 232

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line. They can also be used to track the provenance of adulterated products to identify the source.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

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Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

With e-Commerce sales approaching and soon surpassing 10% of total retail sales and growing, how and where purchases get made are forever changed. Online purchases will only become more a part of everyday life. Overall, warehouse employment has risen 50% from 2014 to 2018 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Warehousing 40

Warehousing Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Price Reduction 40

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We started the series first by " 9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL." We then followed that with the wildly popular " 7 Strategic Performance Business Practices with 3PL KPIs and 4 KPI Problems to Solve " and shared how to use the S.M.A.R.T.

Case Study 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

A means of optimizing Supply Chain performance in which the manufacturer is responsible for maintaining the distributor’s inventory levels. The manufacturer has access to the distributor’s inventory data and is responsible for generating purchase orders. Under VMI, the manufacturer generates the order*, not the distributor.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 120

GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Distribution center utilization of 5S, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma and transportation cost reduction: example: use your or your Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider partner’s Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize your freight so you add value and reduce costs by using the most effective lanes and routes.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Deere & Company (brand name John Deere) is famed for the manufacture and supply of machinery used in agriculture, construction, and forestry, as well as diesel engines and lawn care equipment. In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and was 307th in the 2013 Fortune Global 500 ranking.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2015

If you are a manufacturing company or distributor, you most likely are using a warehouse or distribution center to make sure you are able to store inventory, replinish store fronts, and easily send goods to customers or receive goods for manufacture or distribution. Let me know in the comments below!

DC 120

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