ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2014

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics to Acquire New Breed Logistics. Reports 2014 Second-quarter Results. XPO Logistics continues its roll-up strategy with its announced acquisition of New Breed Logistics this week for $615 million. Dun & Bradstreet Launches Supplier Risk Manager™ 2.0. Con-way Inc.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics. 3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Logistics 4.) based companies set up satellite offices in Colombia. Transportation 2.) Warehousing 3.)

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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). Lowenthal calls for innovative approach for freight infrastructure funding (Logistics Management). August 2014 freight shipments were up 3.8

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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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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Why we liked it: “Interesting topic – one every company can relate to. Why we liked it: “This will be a very hot topic for the manufacturing industry in 2015. S&OP continues to be a trending topic within the manufacturing industry.” – Alice Berthier, Marketing Manager France. Planning for the future?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. In my own defense, things kind of took off after 2014. Also, warehouse automation excludes similar systems such as airport baggage handling, manufacturing-line automation, and manually driven forklifts. billion in 2019.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2014

ARI and Fidelitone Logistics Partner to Deliver Unified eCommerce and Supply Chain Solutions. 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. Robinson Reports Second Quarter Results.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

DHL launches new logistics service for life sciences products handled at extremely low temperatures. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. More companies and solution providers will recognize the importance of B2B connectivity. We are a transportation company – we are not law enforcement.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2014

Ratings for President Obama’s “State of the Union” address were the lowest since 2000 , but if you tuned in, he raised a couple of points related to supply chain and logistics. Now it’s 2014. The financial numbers were less interesting than the operational details the company shared about the holiday period.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2017

The Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) has been a major topic among manufacturers and third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) for several years. However, the IIoT is beginning to encroach on all aspect of manufacturing and supply chain management for its wide-ranging deployment and application to improving processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. But most companies can’t afford to do that.

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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. Now, why do we blog? Look out for great stuff in 2015!

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. Under the guidance of the Department of Commerce/NIST , they developed an infrastructure with dedicated funding to rebuild our manufacturing sector. manufacturing.” Launched – 2/25/2014.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

When you are prepared, typically, you have contingency, which also means you can absorb any issues that could possibly drive up costs in your logistics department. . Companies must respond to these new demands in order to deliver a great customer experience while simultaneously fulfilling orders profitably.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

This is the first post in a two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” ” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. Drop in the price of crude oil.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 29, 2014

Together with logistics service provider DSV, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap outlining the route for the medical device supply chain, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please Mindmap for medtech supply chains 2014.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Companies can manage their supply chains only when they have a clear picture of each link,” as the report rightly sums it up. Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. What is Manufacturing?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 22, 2018

All who think about logistics understand there is no such thing as free delivery but the customer-facing message is there will be no charge for delivery if they meet certain criteria such as: amount of purchase; type of delivery (e.g. Companies that understand this will differentiate and earn customer loyalty.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In fact, according to eMarketer, there were estimated 1.75bn smartphone users worldwide in 2014. By 2017, the market research company expects the number of global smartphone users to increase to 2.50bn and represent 33.8% Marketplaces such as Alibaba’s Tmall, caters to suppliers and manufacturers. This represented about 24.4%

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions. TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. UPS Sets 2014 Rates. This follows the company’s acquisition of 3PD this past July, another provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

On June 23, 2015, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) released the “State of Logistics Report,” which happens to be in its 26 th year. Some of the key points within the State of Logistics Report include the cost of logistics in the US, managing capacity, and addressing the trucker shortage.

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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. However, robots are now being deployed in areas that were once the exclusive preserve of humans, raising new challenges for manufacturers. “In

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

” Logistics professionals could adopt that statement as their motto. Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. So a company with these near-perfect scores in all POM categories still has considerable room for improvement.”

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

What if there was a talk show focused on supply chain and logistics topics? I asked myself that question a little more than a year ago, which ultimately led me to launch Talking Logistics this past January. Without them, Talking Logistics would not be possible. I couldn’t agree more.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. But we got it down to ten logistics and supply chain books you’ll actually want to read. Empire State Buildings.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Today’s logistics customers demand flexibility and visibility. Even more challenging, customers are also increasingly demanding full transparency to their orders and inventory through the entire life-cycle of raw-material to finish-goods to sale to sometimes reverse-logistics. Logistics logistics'

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

Near and far, logistics providers and shippers are renewing their focus on sustainability to build the manufacturing giants of tomorrow. As explained by Bob Trebilcock , sustainability in logistics initiatives are ranked as “very important” for up to 40.6 How Important Is Sustainability in Logistics?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

And the garage door company is coming this morning to replace the crumpled door. Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS. Source: Amazon patent.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. manufacturers hurried to produce off-shore, believing significant cost reductions and huge profits would follow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact? We will certainly be feeling the repercussions throughout a bumpy holiday shopping season — and beyond. He lives in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The question is, “Why?”

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