Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

But by 2014, the U.S. One area where significant waste exists is transportation management. Simply put, many oil and gas companies manage their transportation operations in a highly decentralized and fragmented manner with little or no technology. As the table below shows, back in 2008, the U.S.

Waste Reduction 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Note the elongation of the cash-to-cash cycle in the chemical industry of 38 additional days when comparing the 2014-2019 averages to the pre-recession period of 2004-2006. Do you find it ironic that the companies with the highest margins like pharmaceuticals, beverage and beauty increased payables the most?

Optimal Sourcing 229

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2015

Their 2014 report lists 190 companies. I took a look at the 21 companies listed in the Consumer Staples category, a mix of food & beverage and retail corporations. I was curious how many of these companies were using a transportation […]. Food & Beverage Industry Sustainability Transportation Management Systems'

Transportation Management 100

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2014

At a beverage and snack products company, delivery drivers for some product lines have three jobs: deliver the order to the retailer, replenish store shelves, and take orders. The Last-Mile Delivery Roundtable took place on May 21, 2014, on the MIT campus. The last-mile driver is a key player in this changing retail universe.

Expense Reduction 102

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 26, 2014

Janine Olariu (@JanineOlariu) June 12, 2014. I sip on a cool beverage while looking over a now much calmer Rhine river, still thinking about the day’s many insights and lessons. Planet Planning Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics Workforce Optimization' Looking back, looking ahead.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

Over the last decade the use of Terra Technology’s DS product improved short-term demand forecasts by 37% at 13 consumer products, and food and beverage companies. In 2007-2014 Terra added inventory management, multi-tier demand sensing, transportation forecasting, and long-term forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. Uber Is Quietly Testing A Massive Merchant Delivery Program (TechCrunch). billion ($5.5

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Matt Elenjickal is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FourKites.

Expense Reduction 222

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

There are numerous factors that must be considered at all times to secure the integrity of the temperature sensitive products being transported. The science behind transporting materials at specific temperatures to maintain or extend their shelf life is an ongoing process. The Cold Chain and its Logistics.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 58

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

All places of employment require lavatories unless they are staffed by mobile crews or if workers at those locations have transportation available to nearby lavatories that meet OSHA requirements. These rules do not apply to mobile crews if they have transportation to nearby washing facilities available. Washing Facilities.

United States 61

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EcoVadis

MARCH 13, 2018

higher than Food & Beverage (43.8), Transport (42.5) A 2014 study from Verité , commissioned by the U.S. The report found that the Manufacturing Advanced category (which includes the manufacturing of electronic, computer machinery and other equipment) scored a 44.7, and Wholesale, Services and Professionals (42.2).

Electronics 64

Electronics Manufacturing Procurement Chemicals Malaysia 64

Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy. Expiring Inventory : In food and beverage supply chains, there is the potential to reduce food waste and spoilage while maximizing profit.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Instead, it sends the order directly to a manufacturer or another type of supplier, who then transports the order directly to the customer. In essence, this tells you the most cost-efficient amount to order so your holding and transport costs are in balance. Read more: Cross Docking 101: What, Why and How? with case studies] 16.

Inventory Reduction 95

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BlueYonder

MAY 4, 2018

Adding more competition to the alternative-fueled transportation industry, Anheuser-Busch will buy up to 800 hydrogen-fueled trucks from Nikola Motor Co. for beverage delivery. The company, created by Skype’s co-founders Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis in 2014, has reportedly raised around $17 million in venture capital funding.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 3, 2020

For instance, a beverage company realized that recycling its tea packaging using methods it was already familiar with was unrealistic. 2] Alexis Bateman, Eva Ponce, and Inma Borrella, “ Linear to Circular: Reshaping Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future ,” MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, 21 January 2020. [3]

Waste Reduction 100

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BlueYonder

MAY 4, 2018

Adding more competition to the alternative-fueled transportation industry, Anheuser-Busch will buy up to 800 hydrogen-fueled trucks from Nikola Motor Co. for beverage delivery. The company, created by Skype’s co-founders Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis in 2014, has reportedly raised around $17 million in venture capital funding.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust.

Belgium 66

Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands France 66

Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy. Expiring Inventory : In food and beverage supply chains, there is the potential to reduce food waste and spoilage while maximizing profit.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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RFgen

JULY 24, 2019

Companies that transport dairy have to keep it cold and make sure customers receive a fresh supply on a regular basis. In 2014, U.S. Milk and other dairy products must remain cold from packaging to transport. If you asked customers which product in their fridge is constantly on the verge of expiring, many would answer: milk.

Supply Chain Design Software 54

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RFgen

JULY 24, 2019

Companies that transport dairy have to keep it cold and make sure customers receive a fresh supply on a regular basis. In 2014, U.S. Milk and other dairy products must remain cold from packaging to transport. If you asked customers which product in their fridge is constantly on the verge of expiring, many would answer: milk.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization, demand companies provide temperature data during transport. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S.

Inventory 52

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization, demand companies provide temperature data during transport. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S.

Inventory 52

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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. This is a critical metric in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food and beverages.

Procurement Analytics 120

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Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

billion in 2015 (up 125% from 2014). billion in 2014 (up 31%). Amazon also made the headlines when its Chinese subsidiary registered as a licensed ocean transportation intermediary. On-Demand Delivery – Food and Beverage. Overview | Industry Research | Tech Giants | Logistics | On-Demand | On-Demand Food.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

The Business for Social Responsibility nonprofit organization compiled a report in 2014 that found 63 percent of food manufacturers feel there are major problems preventing them from reducing inventory waste. Obstacles Involved With Donating Food. Donating food inventory is noble, but not always easy.

Food 52

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RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

The Business for Social Responsibility nonprofit organization compiled a report in 2014 that found 63 percent of food manufacturers feel there are major problems preventing them from reducing inventory waste. Obstacles Involved With Donating Food. Donating food inventory is noble, but not always easy.

Food 52

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Grocery includes Food items, Home and Personal care, Beverages, Staples etc which are the daily use items. Being a very huge initiative with manpower and transportation involved it would take some months to cater in whole city. January 2014. Copyright © 2014 Infosys Limited. Multi-Channel Selling & Fulfillment (76).

Manufacturing Procurement 25

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

As I noted in an earlier post, the food sector is now learning what companies in other sectors (like entertainment and transportation) learned several years ago. Marchat notes, “The first year of research predicted that consumer online food and beverage spend could reach $100 billion by 2025. The digital era is disruptive.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

In industries like beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods, and medical device, the industry averages have gone backwards (inventory turns have decreased, not increased) during the period of 2006-2014. What Drives Inventory Effectiveness? In the last year we completed a study on inventory optimization.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

XPO will also capitalize on synergies from the combination with Con-way’s managed transportation, truckload and freight brokerage businesses. Con-way is a Fortune 500 company with a transportation and logistics network of 582 locations and approximately 30,000 employees serving over 36,000 customers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

manufacturing facility in 2014. Penske Logistics @PenskeLogistics In early 2018, Penske Logistics gained entry into the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), which encourages the development of blockchain applications in the transportation industry.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

The top categories are food, beverages, apparel / accessories, and decorations. helps it facilitate the rapid transport of packages. It strives to reduce waste and increase energy efficiency at its facilities and transportation fleet. Consumers plan to spend a total of $6.9 per person. But I see one missing category: live music.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 232

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

billion in 2014. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Florida embraces a multimodal transportation system, moving over 770 tons of freight annually. Most freight shipments into the state of Connecticut go by way of truck ( 94% ). Massachusetts. Washington.

Shipping 40

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

billion in 2014. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Florida embraces a multimodal transportation system, moving over 770 tons of freight annually. Most freight shipments into the state of Connecticut go by way of truck ( 94% ). Massachusetts. Washington.

Shipping 40

Shipping Freight Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

billion in 2014. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Florida embraces a multimodal transportation system, moving over 770 tons of freight annually. Most freight shipments into the state of Connecticut go by way of truck ( 94% ). Massachusetts. Washington.

Freight 40

Freight Shipping Rhode Island South Dakota 40

FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

So if you have 5,000 pallets of overflow for a big national beverage company that’s building up inventory for the summer. And back in 2014, it was probably the market was having a professional peak. .” And, maybe I want to keep the best park rate through occupied. I know I can handle it. I can handle it well.

Modeling Software 31

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The early results from the ASU study will be featured in the book Metrics that Matter and it will be the core of the upcoming Supply Chain Global Summit on September 10-11, 2014 in Scottsdale AZ at the Phoenician. (We We would love to see you there!). Capturing the Voice of the Supply Chain Leaders. In this process, I have learned a lot.

Metrics 283

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