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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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. However, transportation management experts caution logistics providers not to get too excited. Experts Weigh-In on Peak Season 2022. container imports are near record-setting.

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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

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). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Executing an event in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic is challenging. This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation). At this event, we challenge teams to think differently and drive new outcomes.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

Today marks the official halfway point of 2016 and that means it's time for our "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event. We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. 13 Small Package Shipping or Parcel Shipping Best Practices.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2022

And all of them expect to be connected to logistics providers transporting goods to and from various supply chain nodes. Manufacturing and transportation and logistics companies have been pioneers of today’s IoRT revolution, leading the way to connect and automate industry operations.” in 2014 to just 4 cents in 2019.”[6].

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

The company launched their platform in 2014. For example, for a yogurt company, decision of where to ship a short lifecycle product coming out of a factory is done daily because “demand can shift in very short time frames.” appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. In the last 3 to 4 years o9 has seen tremendous growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

She has spent over 20 years founding, building and scaling award-winning SaaS products for Entrepreneurs and SMBs at places like LexisNexis, Pitney Bowes and most recently at Shopify, where she helped found, launch and scale their Shipping and Fulfillment products from inception to 60%+ merchant adoption and $Bs of transportation spend.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Computerized Shipping and Tracking. With the aid of modern technologies and web-based software, like a transportation management system (TMS), you can simplify the supply process and dramatically reduce shipping errors. Radio frequency identification (RFID) has become one of the megatrends in logistics.

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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. Cassidy of JOC.com.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

The Blockchain will save healthcare and shipping billions. UPS Joins Top Alliance To Create Blockchain Standards For Logistics. Notice that all of the companies doing pilot tests of blockchain in supply chain management are multi-billion dollar manufacturers, retailers, and logistics service providers.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshoremen Warehouse Union (ILWU) have been operating without a contract since the end of June, 2014. So In this Extreme Case, What are Supply Chain & Logistics Managers to Do? All modes of the logistics industry are seeing a shortage of drivers.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. The repercussions are profound, with the LTL shipping sector being notably impacted. ’s exit from the market could lead to a temporary increase in LTL shipping rates, as there’s less capacity available.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

In nature too, summer is an eventful time for many species. International shipping though is a year round occupation and in the case of many coastal areas around the world – this causes conflict between industry and nature. especially large container ships. Schools let out, and tourism flourishes. And they were very successful!

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows. However, the overall cost of shipping through LTL modes will increase between three and four percent in the next few years.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) recently reduced its pre-tax profits forecast , claiming it cannot match the £2.61bn pre-tax profit earned in 2014/15. Supply Chain and Shipping.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The article goes on to say [emphasis mine]: The shift, part of what Ralph Lauren says is a long-planned action, will move warehousing and inventory management service from a North Carolina distribution center run by XPO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.—an an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into But the nature of logistics outsourcing is changing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

“We haven’t had much trouble getting trucks yet,” Candace Holowicki, director of global transportation and logistics for $1.5 I think 2016 and 2017 will make 2014 look like child’s play,” Albrecht said. How Will Supply Chain and Logistics Managers Face The Increase in Trucking Rates? told the conference.

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Just about every year the RILA Logistics Conference is one of the best Events I attend and pleased to say #RILALogistics 2013 was no exception. Great sessions and excellent networking provided me with many insights and opportunities to take home and build on going forward as direct positive outcomes from the event.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2018

For example, can you ship on different, cheaper days of the week? A non-asset provider can help absorb loads and divert traffic from one railroad to another to give customers an alternate choice when disruptive events occur. Protzman Award for Sales Excellence in 2014. Be flexible to mitigate costs where you can.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 24, 2014

Master’s students from the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network presented their thesis projects to supply chain professionals and the MIT community on January 22, 2014. Logistics Roadmap round table meetings last summer. To learn more about SCALE, visit [link]. So, what did I see?

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

In addition to environmental benefits, companies that implement supply chain planning with sustainability also reduce supply chain costs associated with storage, shipping, and expiring products. A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

So as we embark on Black Friday and the ensuing holiday shopping season, let’s take a moment to look at what really makes it all possible: Logistics. Customs clearance and shipping from the port to final destination add on days from there. The post Black Friday: An Impossible Feat without Logistics appeared first on Transportfolio.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 26, 2014

During Translog Connect, held in Budapest on the 25-26 of November 2014, TEG The Events Group – the organiser of the logistics and supply chain management summit, is going to recognise and promote outstanding logistics and supply chain management solutions in the rapidly growing region of CEE again.

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

This requires companies to closely monitor another dataset beyond average supply chain logistics management information. Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. Extreme Temperatures for Special Products.

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

This requires companies to closely monitor another dataset beyond average supply chain logistics management information. Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. Extreme Temperatures for Special Products.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

In addition to environmental benefits, companies that implement supply chain planning with sustainability also reduce supply chain costs associated with storage, shipping, and expiring products. A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

A company that does business globally needs flexible supply chain logistics management solutions to avoid the consequences of geopolitical risks. An organization can pay a supplier or shipping company in regular intervals and have strict terms for contracts, but all businesses are susceptible to events outside of their control.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

A company that does business globally needs flexible supply chain logistics management solutions to avoid the consequences of geopolitical risks. An organization can pay a supplier or shipping company in regular intervals and have strict terms for contracts, but all businesses are susceptible to events outside of their control.

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Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

Logistics Technology Updates: Q1 2016. Overview | Industry Research | Tech Giants | Logistics | On-Demand | On-Demand Food. Ongoing investments in the logistics sector continued strong in Q1 2016, following the investment of $1.5 billion in 2015 (up 125% from 2014). billion in 2015 (up 125% from 2014).

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

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. Major Disruptive Events. Flexibility should be a primary goal for supply chain logistics management.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

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. Major Disruptive Events. Flexibility should be a primary goal for supply chain logistics management.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

This may include research and development, product manufacturing, product packaging, and shipping processes. Since one of the key benefits of reshoring and nearshoring focuses on lower shipping costs and increased quality, those companies who keep chasing the lower labor cost will hurt. In contrast, there were 47 recall notices of U.S.-made

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2014

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. Carrier Capacity.

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