Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. UPS Sets 2014 Rates. Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). This week, for example, C.H. By now, most companies should have their transportation budgets in place for 2014.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

Air cargo is used by global importers and exporters when they need to get goods somewhere rapidly and reliably. While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean, air connects the world faster, cutting China-US freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only 3 days by air cargo. Why Ship Cargo by Air?

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

In our example, that’s.99 transportation modes, inventory deployment, and policies) by balancing the trade-offs between customer service requirements, assets and costs. Capture transportation, distribution, and service costs. That’s because scores are calculated by multiplying the scores in all four categories.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 13, 2022

The best Fulfillment companies make use of the most innovative technologies such as IoT (Internet of things) e.g., temperature sensors for Cargo loads, AVG (Automated Guided Vehicles) to maximize warehouse efficiency. An example would be bulk transport contracting. 2014, 25 juni). This has many reasons behind it.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

The recent West Coast ports cargo-handling disruption is an example of the butterfly effect. US trade deficits rose to a massive $46 billion in December 2014. Labor disputes, bad weather, and IT outages are just some examples of disruptions that could affect an otherwise well-designed supply chain.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

For example, only 1% of China’s 560 million city residents breathe air that is considered safe by the EU. Transportation ’s share of global emissions: 14%. Aviation share of total emissions (EU): 3% (most movements are passenger transport). Freight was on the agenda, as part of the 15 transport initiatives up for discussion.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. The company’s overall share of container volume has grown from 22% in 2014 to 24% in recent months. Another example of how transportation technology and managed services are merging: Transervice Logistics Inc.

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Savi

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The pivot point has moved from production to customer delivery, and the primary constraint has moved from manufacturing to transportation. This shift is hard to handle because the CPG industry spends at least 5% of revenue on transportation. Given that most freight is transported over the road, this is a serious concern.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 15, 2015

The Lab is part of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. Airlink, the NGO that provided the air transportation, collaborated with the ACCEL logistics team to secure cargo space. This facility feeds forward logistics bases throughout the country and provides transportation capacity where there are gaps.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2014

In addition, the way cargo handling facilities are owned and governed, and port-related investment policies, add to the complexity of a system that is inherently fragmented. But perhaps one of the most surprising reasons for the vulnerability of the US maritime transportation system is the way port facilities are distributed.

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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. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2014

If a truck breaks down, for example, the company might send another driver or swap the cargo out of one truck onto another. The Last-Mile Delivery Roundtable took place on May 21, 2014, on the MIT campus. Strategy Transportation delivery vehicles e-commerce last mile megacities MIT CTL MIT roundtable truck drivers'

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. million and $8.2

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2014

Two companies that attended the Last-Mile Delivery Roundtable organized by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics explained their experiences. The roundtable took place on May 21, 2014, on the MIT campus. For example, deliveries made before 1:00 pm face parking constraints in the center of Madrid.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

For example, this year, Chinese New Year occurred later in the season than usual, so we started planning with customers in mid-January, not mid-December, as we do in some years. In 2014, a port strike at Los Angeles-Long Beach caused severe congestion and freight delays. This is a week-long celebration in China. Union labor contracts.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Perishables represent a particularly important segment of the Miami air cargo market, because Miami International Airport is a primary hub for perishables moving between Latin America, the Caribbean islands, and North America. The problem comes in transport. We can eliminate this.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

For example, RFgen works with a variety of military contractors that must guard against fraudulent parts and supplies – especially sent from particular regions in Asia. The Hapag-Lloyd transportation company reported a 65 percent increase in hazardous cargo mislabeling between 2014 and 2015, according to JOC.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

For example, RFgen works with a variety of military contractors that must guard against fraudulent parts and supplies – especially sent from particular regions in Asia. The Hapag-Lloyd transportation company reported a 65 percent increase in hazardous cargo mislabeling between 2014 and 2015, according to JOC.

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Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

Joyce Brenny, head of Brenny Transportation in Minnesota, tells. At last month's CONECT 22nd Annual Trade & Transportation Conference it was clear just how wide sweeping the issue was. truck driver retirement rates jumped to 33% last year, up from 22% in 2014. The Washington Post. According to. FleetOwner. That's real.".

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Here are three examples to consider. These examples illustrate how attackers are capable of gaining access to internal systems to not only steal operational information that drives the supply chain, but also to control the targeted operations. Sadly, software updates provided by the manufacturer failed to rectify the vulnerability.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

This week, for example, JDA Software announced the release date for JDA® In-Store Picking , “a solution designed to enable retailers to accurately and efficiently pick e-commerce orders in a store (in-store).” Truckload net revenues, however, decreased 1.3 percent in the quarter compared to Q3 2012. I wonder if the U.S. Be Sociable, Share!

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. The UAW, for example, is now a shadow of its former self owing to the trade union’s over-reaching tactics.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

A study triggered by the change indicated how the company can adapt to the new rules, and provided fresh insights into the pros and cons of using private fleet versus common carrier transportation options. PepsiCo’s labor costs now account for about 37% of total transportation costs compared to 32% before the legislation was implemented.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 19, 2014

Two companies that attended the Last-Mile Delivery Roundtable organized by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics explained their experiences. The roundtable took place on May 21, 2014, on the MIT campus. For example, deliveries made before 1:00 p.m. tons of cargo—50% more than a standard, four-wheel vehicle.

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Requis

JANUARY 9, 2020

Let’s zoom in on some potential examples so you can see why people are so excited about the potential of digital twins. This example could apply to any collection of physical equipment, like a drilling rig or a refinery. Imagine a production line in which every piece of equipment transmits information about its current status.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Infor Aligns With MercuryGate To Strengthen Transportation Management. Oracle Introduces New Cloud Solutions for Transportation and Global Trade Management. Thirteen Years After 9/11, A New Attempt To Screen 100 Percent of Cargo Containers ( Roll Call ). SAP Ushers in New Era of Collaborative Supply Chain Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) Strategy and leadership teams might elect to be alerted to production line disruptions, for example, so they receive details about every impacted order. So, what is it going to take to enable better inventory management?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

For example, this year, Chinese New Year occurred later in the season than usual, so we started planning with customers in mid-January, not mid-December, as we do in some years. In 2014, a port strike at Los Angeles-Long Beach caused severe congestion and freight delays. This is a week-long celebration in China. Union labor contracts.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. You also are reducing risk for the manufacturer, because the 3PL will even cover the cargo insurance for shipments. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

As reported by The Guardian : The items included lithium-ion batteries and flammable aerosols, which were flown in and out of the UK between January 2014 and June 2015. It outlines how dangerous goods must be handled when transported by air. For example, CEOs and CFOs are very focused on growth these days.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

White House Directs the EPA and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to Set the Next Round of Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles. Government to import or export cargo. This is not only leading to stockouts, but also higher transportation rates. Song of the Week: “Bullet” by Franz Ferdinand.

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BlueYonder

MAY 30, 2014

Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) were the center of the cargo transportation universe and the shippers were fully reliant on them for all their logistics needs. A true cargo pricing bazaar was the result. But the transportation modes are being increasingly determined by the shippers themselves.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 24, 2014

April 2014. March 2014. February 2014. January 2014. International Studies - Hong Kong, Day 2 » 04/24/2014. International Studies - Hong Kong, Day 2 » 04/24/2014. Tse’s lecture was a brilliant example of that last point. Posted by: hkmatrix | 06/01/2014 at 07:24 PM. FEMBA Speaks.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 22, 2015

Capacity of container ships handled in 2014. In 2014, 39% of all container ships travelling worldwide had capacities of over 14,000 TEUs and the number of megaships continues to grow. As Graph 3 shows, the number of port calls in 2014 was the lowest in the past 10 years – more than 50% decline since 2009.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

A European Commission (EC) initiative called Horizon 2020 – 2105 Smart, Green and Integrated Transport will facilitate collaboration between logistics clusters on developing supply chain solutions, particularly projects that promote environmental sustainability. Much effort has already gone into developing logistics clusters in Europe.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

January 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). For example, goods from Schneider Electric were transported on a Maersk Line container vessel from the Port of Rotterdam to the Port of Newark in a pilot with the Customs Administration of the Netherlands under an EU research project. Department of Transportation.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

” Companies have historically overlooked B2B Connectivity when evaluating supply chain software solutions, such as transportation management systems. The Certification also recognized Ryder’s risk assessment processes; cargo security methods; physical security systems; on-board technologies; and suspicious activity targeting program.

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