Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

Manufacturing is gaining steam not only in the US but around the world as businesses return to a COVID-19 type of redefined normalcy. The overall expansion was supported by the sharpest rise in new orders since June 2014. The overall expansion was supported by the sharpest rise in new orders since June 2014.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

All those books would weigh 49,000 kilograms – half the cargo mass of a Boeing 747-200F. Read if you’re interested in: How the creation of a metal box can change major world ports, power the rise of Asian manufacturing and flatten the world. And Toyota had a huge impact on improving manufacturing processes. That’s Toyota.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain 120

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

UPS Sets 2014 Rates. Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

The recent West Coast ports cargo-handling disruption is an example of the butterfly effect. The labor dispute caused freight bottlenecks. US trade deficits rose to a massive $46 billion in December 2014. It refers to how one small incident can have a huge impact later on down the line. Have you got what it takes to bounce back?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design 120

Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2015

Wal-Mart taps manufacturer database to aid U.S. UPS Tests Electric Cargo Bike in Basel. May 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The other interesting technology news came not from a software vendor, but from a $26 billion manufacturing and logistics services company: Flextronics. reshoring drive (Reuters).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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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.

Freight 70

Freight Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Trends 70

Elementum

JULY 28, 2015

The trucking industry is hugely important for the United States’ supply chain— 67% of all freight in the U.S. was moved by truck in 2014. Some companies, like Cargo Transporters from North Carolina, have installed satellite TV systems with more than 100 channels to serve as entertainment for when the truck drivers are away from home.

Los Angeles 60

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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. Given that most freight is transported over the road, this is a serious concern. This shift is hard to handle because the CPG industry spends at least 5% of revenue on transportation.

Packaging 45

Packaging Real-time Visibility Analytics Software Internet of things 45

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Manufacturing in Belgium. 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. Manufacturing accounts for about 22 percent of the GDP.

Belgium 67

Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands Chemicals 67

Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. billion USD) in pro-forma trailing 12-month revenue for the year-ended December 31, 2014. Norbert Dentressangle serves customers in retail, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemicals, agriculture, e-commerce and high tech.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumer purchases, manufacturing, housing, and exports contributed to a 4% increase in GDP in the second quarter, following a 2.1% They detract from GDP but add to domestic freight tonnage, so this is positive for the transportation sector. On July 29, 2014, the U.S. West Coast.

Negotiating Skills 49

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. As manufactures and retailers increasingly depend on extended rosters of sourcing companies, the resulting networked supply chain requires improved visibility. International trade is the engine of global prosperity today. The size of global trade has nearly doubled since 1990.

Cargo 40

Cargo Supply Chain Network Software Global Real-time Visibility 40

Global Trade Management

JANUARY 14, 2008

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Dows supply chain staff worked with the manufacturing side of the company to identify ways to reduce the inventory of one highly toxic material, improving the overall safety of the operation and also cutting inventory by $160,000. arviem real-time cargo monitoring. ► 2014.

Cargo 40

Cargo Sustainability Cost Reduction Strategies Global 40

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

There are significant improvements in sectors of the economy that generate lots of freight—namely, manufacturing, construction, and imports. While there is no contract extension in place, both parties have pledged to keep cargo moving. Large Scale Market Indicators. Carrier Capacity. Driver Shortage.

Negotiating Skills 54

Negotiating Skills Transportation Industrial Industry 54

Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

The country’s underdeveloped intermodal freight transportation system is consistently outperformed by its faster and better integrated U.S. The move may be risky, but the mega retailer’s play may also be indicative of an emerging trend in North American maritime freight. freight imports anytime soon.

Mexico 60

Mexico Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Retail 60

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

West Coast ports can now resume full operation, it will take months for trucks to clear the cargo backlog. in January, driven by a strong manufacturing sector and easier comparisons due to early 2014’s weather issues. According to FTR’s March Trucking Update , a record low number of trucking fleets went bankrupt in Q4 2014.

Transportation 34

Transportation Industrial Industry North America 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 12, 2018

Freight is often project based with seasonal demand. This means flatbed carriers have limited opportunities to build a “freight network” or plan routes that optimize drive time. Securing and protecting cargo. Manufacturing and automotive industry. Manufacturing continues to see positive trends contributing to GDP >3%.

Supply and Demand 34

Supply and Demand Shipping North America Price Reduction 34

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. Many enterprises argued that their options were limited given that West Coast ports dominate the container trades in the US.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Panama Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills 40

Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

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. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2014 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award and SmartWay Excellence Awards in 2014 and 2013.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: Autonomous Boats Could Ferry Cargo in Busy Cities. Media Image. transactionID.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

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

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.”. Trucking is the main means for freight transportation in the United States. Untapped Markets.

Industrial 60

Industrial Industry Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 60

Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S.

North Dakota 85

North Dakota Kentucky Fort Worth Manufacturing Procurement 85

Elementum

MAY 29, 2015

Shipping giant Maersk posted healthy profits this quarter despite declining freight rates. Ships like Maersk’s transport over 95% of the world’s manufactured products, and demand is set to increase 3% - 5% this year. Huge ships contain too much cargo to be removed in a timely matter. To make matters worse, U.S.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Shipping Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 60

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

After graduating from the University of Oxford, Hunter Yaw worked as a project manager for several companies, including as the Head of Special Projects, Fuel Logistics for the Sochi 2014 Organizing committee. “Data science can bring great gains for…” Logistics efforts of retailers and manufacturers. ScienceSoft.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This will be the team’s first World Cup game since 2014, as it failed to qualify in 2018. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions around the world has sparked a resurgence of companies bringing sourcing and manufacturing back to the United States or closer to U.S. shift to electric heavy-duty vehicles.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 39

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

LLamasoft and CHAINalytics Partner to Provide Integrated Access to Freight Market Intelligence. Teamsters lose another vote at FedEx Freight facility (Reuters). I’ve stated my opinion many times before: I believe companies, especially manufacturers and retailers, should get out of the B2B Connectivity business.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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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.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

The speakers cover everything from air and ocean freight to trucking and warehousing. Basically, responsible for ocean freight carriers, ocean ships that rely on truck companies. Nerijus: Flexport is a technology-enabled freight forwarder. Flexport is a freight forwarder that allows clients to make better decisions.

Modeling Software 31

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. It started in 1969 as DHL Air Cargo, and by the late 1970s, the company had expanded its operations and offered services throughout the world. Kuehne + Nagel Inc. Jacobs in 2011.

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

QAD

MARCH 21, 2019

Manufacturing in the U.S. Manufacturing averaged about $1.98 Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. has 5,054 airports, most of which have paved runways long enough to handle large jets and cargo planes. Annual freight traffic equaled about 37.22 Cargo transportation in the U.S. trillion in 2018.

United States 99

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

In the meantime, here’s Trump, Amazon, and the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Amazon Expands Into Ocean Freight (WSJ – sub. Freight on digital fast track: DHL launches CILLOX. Brings Advanced Freight Collaboration Solutions to the Transportation Industry. in December.

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