Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. The ‘last mile’ is a key piece of the supply chain that directly touches customers and has traditionally been fraught with manual paper-based processes. in October.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a breaking news development involving Tesla’s existing Nevada based Gigafactory that will be of interest to Automotive EV manufacturers and their supply networks. The announcement makes reference to the initial 2014 investment in the Gigafactory Nevada complex and a statement that upwards of $6.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. o9 Solutions has grown from a small company to a significant player in the supply chain planning (SCP) market in a short period of time. This is much faster.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

UPS Capital – Sponsored Study Shows Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies Lacking. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. It’s not new, it’s not sexy, but B2B connectivity is coming out of the shadows and becoming an important factor in creating an end-to-end supply chain solution.”

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In today's highly competitive marketplace, it’s imperative for businesses to innovate new ways to streamline their supply chain and optimize productivity. Additionally, through a more stable and efficient supply chain, you can greatly enhance customer satisfaction and retention. Computerized Shipping and Tracking.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Over the past month, we’ve been posting supply chain predictions, brought to you by some of the most creative thinkers in the industry, including Joel Clum of CarrierDirect , Martijn Graat of LogisticsMatter.com and Steve Brady of Supply Chain Innovations Today. What roles will this play in supply chain?

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Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come as they visit the Xmas supply chain. 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.”.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ). Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

With little time to spare this morning, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Deal for Whole Foods Seen as Ideal for Urban Pickup and Delivery Hubs (WSJ – sub. UPS Establishes New Peak Shipping Charge. See my April 2014 post “ Webvan 2.0:

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Too Much Inventory Will Make Restoring Shipping Profits Difficult.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

A thorough analysis provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals , (CSCMP) in its “ State of Logistics ” report, indicates that by 2017, shippers in the U.S. The 2014 winter weather triggered a trucking capacity problem. In 2014 utilization was 100% of capacity, a crisis phase.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2017

The freight capacity crunch has dominated supply chain and logistics since 2014, and many shippers fear it will arrive sooner than many experts believe. In the 2017 State of the North American Supply Chain Survey , only 11 percent, one in nine respondents, expressed issues with capacity over the past year.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

The Blockchain will save healthcare and shipping billions. Blockchain in Supply Chain Management. Over the past year, there have been plenty of announcements and articles about the potential role and benefits of blockchain in supply chain management. Suffer from poor supply chain visibility?

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

A naval ship at sea loses navigation abilities. If counterfeit electronic parts make it through the supply chain and into a mission-critical military asset, the potential for a worst-case scenario increases. The guidance system in a defense battery fails to intercept incoming missiles.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Droughts may cause geopolitic problems in the supply chain. While technology and experience provide companies with supply chain logistics management solutions to streamline data processes, the modern world also offers unique challenges and increasing causes for concern. Hershey is a U.S. Major Disruptive Events.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Droughts may cause geopolitic problems in the supply chain. While technology and experience provide companies with supply chain logistics management solutions to streamline data processes, the modern world also offers unique challenges and increasing causes for concern. Hershey is a U.S. Major Disruptive Events.

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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. While the driver shortage is a real threat to the state of the shipping industry, more carriers, such as UPS and FedEx, are expanding their fleets to address the capacity crunch. Fleets Are Expanding.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. 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? Why Not to Ship Cargo by Air? Definitely not the greenest way to ship.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Implications like these will be discussed as MIT CTL’s 2014 Crossroads conference , Biomanufacturing, Robots, and 4D Printing: The Next Decade of Disruptive Innovation, March 25 th , 2014, on the MIT campus, Cambridge, MA. Find out about the supply chain possibilities by registering for Crossroads 2014 here.

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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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. For decades, globalization has defined the supply chain. Companies have shifted manufacturing outside of North America , and shipping has been consolidated to large, central import locations.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 12, 2018

After a strong finish in 2017, flatbed demand has continued to soar in 2018 resulting in historic supply and demand imbalances across North America. Flatbed shipping is known for its cyclical and seasonal trends, fragmented marketplace and carrier demographics, and variability in demand. Some commonalities across macro trends (i.e.,

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). JDA Unleashes New Levels of Supply Chain Visibility Across its Portfolio with TransVoyant. And the garage door company is coming this morning to replace the crumpled door.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

I think 2016 and 2017 will make 2014 look like child’s play,” Albrecht said. Among the regulations he pointed to were an electronic logging mandate expected in 2017, a national driver drug-testing information clearinghouse and hair follicle-based drug tests. 3PLs Eat Much of Shipping Costs. Operating at Capacity.

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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. For example, can you ship on different, cheaper days of the week? Aubin has more than 20 years of experience in crafting value focused solutions in the transportation, logistics and supply chain industry.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Natural gas and oil expenses contribute to extreme cost disparities in shipping from Asia to the U.S., for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. Supply chain risks are reduced. from abroad (mostly between 2010 and 2014, per Moser). Computers and electronics brought back 3,483.

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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. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Same-Day Delivery Startup Deliv Gets Funding Boost From UPS (WSJ – sub. Now Amazon’s Free Shipping Will Cost You at Least $49 (Wired). Global Supply Chain Resiliency Council Launches Riskipedia™.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2017

At the end of the line, quality control stepped in to make sure no items were missing, slapped on a shipping label, and girls went home with their own self-picked package. In 2014, Evans collaborated with Girl Scouts to initiate its ecommerce Digital Cookie platform.

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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. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. Each blog post written is distributed into groups that reach the supply chain community as well as professionals in manufacturing, transportation, distribution, and more. So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory?

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

With the rise of e-commerce and global supply chains, these drugs are increasingly difficult to track. CNN shared the conclusions of a 2014 U.S. Each country has its own laws and regulations for medical product quality and shipping; illegal suppliers hide in the grey areas. Global Supply Chain.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

With the rise of e-commerce and global supply chains, these drugs are increasingly difficult to track. CNN shared the conclusions of a 2014 U.S. Each country has its own laws and regulations for medical product quality and shipping; illegal suppliers hide in the grey areas. Global Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Green Supply Chain. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Supply Chain Agility/Flexibili. Supply Chain Network Design. Supply Chain Network Design. Supply Chain Optimization. Supply Chain Risk. ToolsGroup.

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