Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The reason is simple: companies want their 3PL partners to provide them with insights about leading industry practices and trends, as well as to facilitate networking and knowledge-exchange opportunities with other shippers in the 3PL’s community. Greg Forbis, Senior Director, General Merchandise, Inbound Transportation, Walmart Stores.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2014

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. Ryder Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. Echo Global Logistics Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. May 2014 North American Freight Numbers. moves to enhance safety of oil-by-rail shipments (Reuters). ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 0.8%

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SCM Research

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) “is an international, not-for-profit organization providing the only global system for companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information” Written by Accenture, the CDP Supply Chain Report 2014 has now been published. down from US$13.7

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Revenue and Earnings. SAP Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 Results. Ryder Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Results. August 2014 North American Freight Numbers. The company reported record non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q3 2014 of $0.32

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2015

They inspire us, and this infographic on the Supply Chain trends of 2014 is top notch! And while we haven’t covered all of the interesting facts from 2014; we felt that these topics helped changes the face of the logistics and supply chain industry in 2014 and serves a good snippet to review the year. That’s it for us this week!

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Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2014

I’ve been using the word convergence to describe many of the trends occurring in the supply chain and logistics field today, and convergence was certainly evident at Roadnet’s perform 2014 User Conference a few weeks ago. First, there’s the convergence of companies. The company offers next-day delivery of groceries.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index June 2014. While the combined companies offer multiple WMS products, each services a unique market niche. HighJump WMS provides large and upper mid-market companies including 3PL companies one of the most scalable and adaptable WMS platforms in the market.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Every problem or challenge companies face creates an opportunity to demonstrate leadership, an opportunity to innovate and develop new solutions, an opportunity to explore new areas of research, and an opportunity to disrupt the status quo. What did I learn from those conversations? and Supply Chain Learning: Think Beyond Traditional Paths ).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Lots of interesting conversations, insights, and networking opportunities, which is exactly what took place earlier this month at the MercuryGate User Conference 2014 (MercuryGate is a Talking Logistics sponsor). The post Insights from MercuryGate User Conference 2014 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Logicon Europe 2014. Date:11-13 February 2014. LogiCon Europe 2014 is the only pan-European event attracting 150 global heads of supply chain from leading Retail & CPG companies. Over 40 speakers from leading retail and CPG companies have confirmed to speak at Logicon 2014. Organisation: WBR.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). According to the Wall Street Journal , the company plans to open its first brick-and-mortar store in midtown Manhattan. Nulogy Raises $7.5

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

There is a certain excitement in the air each year just before the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2014. How do “green” logistics processes come into play in 2014? Come and share your supply chain planning challenges with us and see what our integrated planning and optimization technology can do for your company.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 2, 2014

Logipharma 2014. Date: 07-10 April 2014. It caters to professionals from across the spectrum of innovative pharma, generics, animal health as well as bio tech companies, tackling the most relevant, pressing challenges and opportunities present in the industry. Venue: Congress Center Basel (CH). Organiser: WBResearch.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Reports 2014 Third-quarter Results. UPS Ready for 2014 Peak Season, Forecasting Record Holiday Deliveries. 2014 is turning into the year to refresh your corporate tagline, at least for third party logistics (3PL) and software companies. DHL launches North Asian multimodal service linking Japan to Europe. Con-way Inc.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. In many cases, demand for mobile solutions is what’s driving companies to invest in fleet management applications. Relatively few companies today are just looking to implement a routing and scheduling solution; most implementations today include a mobile component too.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 25, 2014

Learn how this Dutch textile and design company reduced lead times by 50%, improved delivery reliability up to 90% and achieved record-breaking outputs. Find out more when you attend the Vlisco seminar on May 14, 2014 at Vlisco in Helmond, the Netherlands. Hear it from influential textile manufacturer, Vlisco.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 30, 2014

Targeted at the global supply chain community, Supply Chain Movement informs you about the latest market updates and company developments, industry events, blogs and trends on supply chain worldwide. >> Company kit Supply Chain Media EN. >> >> Company kit Supply Chain Media (Dutch).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

July 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report for August 2014. In this case, Whole Foods is not managing the logistics process directly, or incurring any of the costs associated with it, so the risks are relatively low for the company. Robinson Opens New German Office. Finally, C.H.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2014

So it gives me great pleasure to say, that with the next pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the NBA selects Isaiah Austin from Baylor University.”. April 2014 North American Freight Numbers. This study confirms what the others have revealed too: that a growing number of companies are recognizing the importance of supply chain risk management.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We conclude our “Most Popular” Blog posts series, where we have been giving you the most viewed blog posts in 2014 from our main content categories. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts from 2014. Look out for great stuff in 2015! Read the Full Blog Post.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 28, 2014

Quintiq will be presenting The Missing Piece of the Profit Economy for oil & gas companies on Day 2 of the summit. Gas export options of the Russian companies. When : February 20-21, 2014. Register for the summit. Presentations by leading oil & gas influencers. We look forward to seeing you in Dubai! Got a comment?

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

by John Sicard Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Best Ottawa Business Awards in Ottawa, Canada where Kinaxis was recognized for Deal of the Year and as an Outstanding Company. Our success can be seen in the 20% increase in head count over the last year – And we are continuing to grow! Awards General News Miscellanea'

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2014

Reports 2014 Second-quarter Results. Here are some details from the press release: New Breed had revenue of approximately $597 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $77 million for the trailing 12 months ended June 30, 2014. . Zipments Acquires Hobson to Become the Leading Same-Day Delivery Provider for Retailers in NYC.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Back in June, Descartes acquired Customs Info , and the company has made several other acquisitions in this solution space over the past few years. The total upfront cost was under $12 million for both companies, which were owned by common investors.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

If you go back a decade ago, analysts like me urged companies to view logistics as a competitive weapon, but the advice fell mostly on deaf ears. Most companies viewed logistics as a cost center, with little strategic value; unfortunately, many companies still view logistics that way today. Boston and Chicago on Tuesday.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

2nd International Supply Chain Summit Istanbul Date: September 17 & 18, 2014. What are the major trends affecting supply chains in the near future? : • How will companies be able to deliver customers in the city in the massive ongoing urbanization? See you in Istanbul on September 18, 2014! URL: www.iscsi2014.com.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The inaugural post appeared on March 4, 2014, and was about the rising status of the supply chain profession. Some events and trends driving the supply chain’s standing back in 2014 remain just as influential in 2023. Decisive phase But some of the 2014 challenges we still witness today have become more urgent.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Date: 26-27 November 2014. Integrated Supply Chain – UK & Ireland. Venue: Park Plaza Victoria London, UK. Organisation: Integrated Supply Chain. URL: [link]. Localised, Personalised, Automated – Innovative Supply Chain Technologies, Innovative Supply Chain Thinking. The old certainties are becoming absurdities within months, not decades.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2020

A Hi-Tech Company’s Control Tower Helped It Better Manage Air Cargo During the Worst Days of the Pandemic In 2014, one of the world’s largest high-tech manufacturers started thinking about a digital transformation that would help them better serve their customers while also generating operational efficiencies.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a business owner, there are seemingly endless options for companies to utilize. A logistics start up is a newly-founded company (or startup) that handles logistics processes. Established logistics companies vs shiny startups. In order to navigate the space, using a logistics company is a best practice. Testimonials.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

North American Freight Numbers July 2014. One of the early pioneers of software-as-a-service (SaaS) transportation management systems (TMS) was Nistevo, which was acquired by Sterling Commerce in May 2006 (Sterling Commerce had become an AT&T company in late 2005). Song of the Week: “Ana Ng” by They Might Be Giants.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2014

Now it’s 2014. The financial numbers were less interesting than the operational details the company shared about the holiday period. Here are some excerpts: “As the retail market shifts to a direct-to-consumer model, more and more companies are leveraging UPS solutions,” said Scott Davis, UPS chairman and CEO.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2014

Earlier this week, I wrote a post focused on socially-responsible supply chains , and I mentioned the efforts companies are making to discover, report, and eliminate conflict minerals. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 4-8, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 7, 2014

International SAP Conference on Supply Chain 2014. Date: 22-24 September 2014. Location: Scandic Copenhagen, Denmark. Organisation: T.A. Cook Consultants Limited. URL: uk.tacook.com. Transforming your Supply Chain into a Demand Network.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

The upshot from a supply chain perspective is that the new generation of factory robots makes production systems more agile and helps companies to compete in fast-changing markets. This article appears in the Winter 2014 issue of Supply Chain Frontiers , the newsletter of the MIT Global SCALE Network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In 2014, Pam launched the LATAM Founders Awards, now known as the ‘Oscars for Technology in Latin America’ an event that recognizes the most disruptive and innovative companies in the region. Pam is a George Washington University Graduate and an angel investor.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Date: 18-19 March 2014. Whether the driver is segmentation, outsourcing, or innovation, it’s the companies that leverage the synergies between best practices and modern technologies that will be most successful in the market. Oracle European Value Chain Summit. Venue: Movenpick, Amsterdam. Organisation: Oracle.

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