Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

However, the main growth in freight flows lies on the periphery of Europe and the Middle East is also continuing to develop, both for domestic supply and for distribution to Africa. Analysis by the Financial Times reveals that many new jobs were created in Central Europe between 2010 and 2013, particularly in electronics manufacturing.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

“Oil prices have risen to well over $90 a barrel — their highest levels since 2014 — in recent days as fears of war have grown,” reported the New York Times last week. And electronics, automotive, aerospace, food, healthcare, and other industries would see supply allocations and revenue impacts.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

When it comes to electronic ordering, real-time order visibility, and the use of mobile apps and technology, Domino’s Pizza is much further up the supply chain maturity curve (see video demonstrating Domino’s Tracker app ). But that’s where the similarities end. Why the increased attention and demand?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

We’re quickly approaching the midpoint of the year, which means it’s time to start planning for 2014 — at least that’s what I heard at my sister’s surprise birthday party last weekend, where some of her co-workers in finance were talking about getting started with 2014 budgets. Cass Freight Index Report for May 2013.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Once the election concludes, if the economy picks up steam, the capacity challenges seen in 2014 and early 2015 may return. Electronic on-board recorders will be mandated for use in December of 2017. To learn more on this topic, watch “ Best Practices for Freight Rate Procurement in Today’s Market.”. How a 3PL Can Help.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

The 2014 winter weather triggered a trucking capacity problem. The new regulations include implementation of electronic logging instruments, speed-limiting and other equipment, more stringent alcohol and drug testing for drivers, and other increases in CSA restrictions. In 2014 utilization was 100% of capacity, a crisis phase.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2018

The electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate is in full effect, and there have been some widespread market changes as a result. Due to the restrictions placed upon carriers by ELDs, the farthest freight from the ramp is being scrutinized in the drayage community, and these carriers are exercising choice when it comes to longer haul lengths.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Production Freight Receiving Purchasing Retail Logistics Production: Santa’s little helpers. New product crazes present struggling businesses and eager entrepreneurs alike with an opportunity … The nature of China’s booming electronics business is to be adaptable to the whims of a global market.”. importers brought in 1.86

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In fact, according to eMarketer, there were estimated 1.75bn smartphone users worldwide in 2014. During the 2014 holiday season in the US, IBM Digital Analytics estimated that 25% of US online sales were via mobile. yellowbox]Check out where the future of online sales for the freight industry is heading with this free white paper.[/yellowbox].

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. As a bonus, at the Imagine 2014 Magento e-commerce Conference, Malcolm Gladwell spoke about Malcolm McLean (just as he did in this Inc. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. Readers' choice!

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

UPS Sets 2014 Rates. Here’s an excerpt of what Bradley Jacobs, chairman and CEO of XPO Logistics, said about the Optima acquisition: It enhances our ability to provide a seamless in-home delivery experience for end customers, particularly with large appliances and electronics. Robinson Enters Switzerland Marketplace.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

For centuries the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. Did You Know That … It wasn’t just about freight. In 2014, the shipping ports of America received $1.73

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

s shares tumbled after the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain posted a decline in gross profit margin for the fiscal third quarter, citing organized theft and increased promotions.”[2] Thieves had broken into the train cars and made off with items shipped by Dr. Martens, Harbor Freight Tools, and small businesses alike.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Uber Freight: Another “Uber-for-Trucking”? After news broke last month that Uber was unleashing a trucking offering, it came as no surprise when it launched Uber Freight , an online trucking marketplace for US LTL. Load-matching technology (even the Uber For Freight model) isn’t new. That’s a lot of freight. Established.

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

Raw material shortages lead to delays in production, which decreases your lead time and makes your freight more critical than usual. There is suddenly a need to know—in very specific detail—the answers to questions like: Where is my freight? You have to know where your freight is in order to know where and how you need to take action.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2022

based companies, and Ryan , the Founder and CEO of freight tech firm, TextLocate which provides a freight location tracking and communication solution for brokers and partner carriers. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 290 satisfied U.S. About Trey Griggs . based companies set up satellite offices in Colombia.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

The results for the high tech and electronics industry is shown in Figure 1. Performance of High Tech and Electronics Supply Chains for the Periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013. Apple, Cisco Systems, EMC and Seagate make the list in high tech and electronics while Intel and TSMC make the list in the semiconductor industries.

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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.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. This means that the work is executed without significant scrutiny.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

The overall expansion was supported by the sharpest rise in new orders since June 2014. Grainger was an early adopter of B2B e-commerce dating back to 1995 with the launch of its first electronic catalog. Maersk is one to keep an eye on as it builds its logistics capabilities beyond its ocean freight transportation services.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Premium freight capacity improves. from abroad (mostly between 2010 and 2014, per Moser). NCR (electronics), Boeing aircraft, Flextronics, Farouk Systems (hair products), and Made in America (office furniture) also all reshored numerous jobs back to the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Throughout the freight transportation industry, the impact of drivers cannot be overstated. Reshoring Initiative. Driver Expenses.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

We have a shipping community that is dialed into using technology and trying to make sure that they bid everything electronically.” In the ocean mode, for instance, the consolidation of steamship lines means that more than ever shippers and 3PLs need the leverage that comes from high freight volumes when negotiating with carriers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

December 2015 North American Freight Numbers. According to a study last year by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners , “Amazon Prime now has 40 million US members [estimated as of December 31, 2014], spending on average about $1,500 per year, compared to about $625 per year for non-members.” in January.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Yes, it’s just a car — metal and plastic and rubber and electronics — but I’ve spent a third of my life, starting a month before my oldest daughter was born, driving it. Cass Freight Index June 2015 Report. For related commentary, see my February 2014 post Enough Talk: Time to Fix Transportation Infrastructure Funding.

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

Raw material shortages lead to delays in production, which decreases your lead time and makes your freight more critical than usual. There is suddenly a need to know—in very specific detail—the answers to questions like: Where is my freight? You have to know where your freight is in order to know where and how you need to take action.

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

Raw material shortages lead to delays in production, which decreases your lead time and makes your freight more critical than usual. There is suddenly a need to know—in very specific detail—the answers to questions like: Where is my freight? You have to know where your freight is in order to know where and how you need to take action.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

Alfonso is an electronic engineer, full-stack developer, and technology executive focused on the logistics industry. Alfonso earned an Electronic Engineering degree from the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla Colombia. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 100 satisfied U.S. About Alfonso Quijano.

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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: New Electronic Vehicle Export Process Debuts at Port Everglades.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 25, 2018

When securing transportation, you’d do best to align your favorable freight attributes with carrier goals. Ecommerce influences freight flow patterns and efficiency. Finally, but certainly not least, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. It appears this trend of hyper-efficiency will continue.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

After the intense investment in infrastructure to support the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, along with the recent “Brasil Major” initiative, Brazil is an emerging powerhouse rich in natural resources and with a strong focus on manufacturing and the supply chain. Manufacturing in Brazil. Brazil imported $153 billion in 2017.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Once various textile products are printed, cut and assembled according to the orders, they can be processed through a quality check, photographed for placement in an electronic commerce system, shipped to customers and/or stored in a materials handling facility for order fulfillment,” the patent reads. “By in an email.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. This means that the work is executed without significant scrutiny.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 11, 2017

Below are five regulations that freight brokers should be aware of—either because they apply to brokers directly, or because the rules will have an impact on truckload capacity. That's good news for freight brokers, as industry analysts estimated that the 2013 rules resulted in a 3-5% productivity loss when the rules were in place.

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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. New products are often introduced in the market and are a source of competitive advantage in industries such as automotive and consumer electronics.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Flash forward just a few years to 2014 and that number had skyrocketed to 38,000. People are buying more "things" than ever before - whether they're appliances, electronics, or household products. In 2005, however, the shortage amounted to roughly 20,000 drivers across the country.

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