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 Insights

JUNE 19, 2017

The methodology was determined with Supply Chain Insights and Arizona State University in 2014. Improvement. The Supply Chain Index is a ranking of improvement within an industry group. It measures a company’s improvement in balance, strength and resiliency factors over time.

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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. billion).

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

July 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report for August 2014. Here are a couple of examples: Mobile Driver Feedback – First of its kind to integrate real-time feedback directed at the drivers to let them know if they are on plan with their routes. Robinson Opens New German Office.

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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

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.”. Another example of the wrinkles in our lives , and how we respond to them. April 2014 North American Freight Numbers. In an interview afterwards, Isaiah said “I’m going to dream again.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Compared to Q4 2014: Revenue decreased 6.8% This is yet another example of how past performance is no guarantee of future success , of how companies cannot succeed anymore despite having all sorts of inefficient practices in place, including having poor visibility and control of their supply chains.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 27, 2014

European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2014. Date: 16- 18 June 2014. Benchmarking your operation against leading examples of supply chain innovation. Venue: Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona, Spain. Organisation: WTG Events. URL: www.sclsummit.com. Register for £995 by 25th April.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

North American Freight Numbers July 2014. Here’s an example from the press release: A fashion retailer can now set a rule to delay offering inventory available for sale online that is selling well at full price in certain stores. enVista’s announcement last week is the latest example.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Shah will explain the implications at the forthcoming MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics’ Crossroads 2014 conference, March 25, 2014, on the MIT campus, Cambridge, MA. For example, using traditional methods, it can typically take 30 minutes to reschedule four robots assigned with some 20 tasks.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2014

But this is an example of where network-based solutions can facilitate the effort by enabling a more efficient and scalable way for all the stakeholders to communicate and collaborate. On the 3PL front, another example of technology and managed services coming together, this time via a partnership.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2014

Now it’s 2014. In my opinion, this is another example of where a Supply Chain Operating Network would offer a better solution. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (January 27-31, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Song of the Week: “Temple” by Kings of Leon. Be Sociable, Share!

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Monday, September 22, 2014. Explore real world examples of eCommerce platforms that offer national visibility to perishable item-level supply chains. Monday, September 22, 2014. Tuesday, September 23, 2014. The post CSCMP 2014: 3 Reasons to Attend appeared first on Transportfolio. 2:15-3:15 p.m. 3:45-4:45 p.m.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Supply chain professionals have a unique opportunity to learn about the PIE findings at this year’s Crossroads 2014 conference, March 25, 2014, on the MIT campus, Cambridge, MA, where MIT’s Dr. Suzanne Berger, Co-Chair of the PIE Commission, will give a presentation on the future of manufacturing. Wellhausen, MIT Press 2014.

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Tompkins Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Gene recently divulged his 2014 predictions for supply chain strategy in Supply Chain Digest and has shared them in the post below. I am pleased to offer my predictions for Supply Chains in 2014. Customer Experience Management (CEM) will become the buzz word in 2014 for the new business and operating models. and beyond.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

Second, the growing focus on serving industries beyond the usual suspects of Retail, CPG, Food & Beverage, Automotive, and High Tech (for another example, see Transplace’s announcement this week related to the Oil & Gas industry). First, the ongoing push by 3PLs to develop and expand industry-specific solutions.

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SCM Research

APRIL 23, 2018

2014): Financialization across the Pacific: Manufacturing Cost Ratios, Supply Chains and Power. It is always inspirational to find articles that, at first glance, fall out of our discipline, but, at second glance, change the way we think about supply chain phenomena. One of these articles is Froud et al. Leaver, A., & William, K.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

Unilever has constructed a new ice-cream factory in Turkey which, in terms of sustainability, serves as an example for all 35 of its production facilities around the world. One example of this is Disney’s proposed idea to relocate production of some of its Infinity figures to Turkey to shorten and improve the flexibility of its supply chains.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2020

According to Gartner, “the Gartner Supply Chainnovator Awards is an annual research program that identifies, assesses and awards outstanding examples of Supply Chain Innovation. By 2014 there were some 800,000 item-locations in its core bearing business, in some 40 installations of five+ different ERP systems around the world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 5, 2021

Mike started his career with Worldwide Express back in 2014 where from the beginning he realized providing solutions to increase an organization’s profitability and enhance efficiencies was more impactful than trying to win a few loads or be added to a rate list. About Mike Neme. Key Takeaways: The CPG Supply Chain.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On the supply side, in 2014, I remember that DHL was talking about resilience where everyone was wondering what that really meant and how to set up the risk management globally. So when you see that, basically companies really didn’t prepare for that on the point of sale side, when you see that perspective, on the other hand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials? He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

These are all examples of the effects production may have on the environment, in local communities, or on the people who grow and make what we sell.” That income was generated by more than 4,100 stores and fed by a sprawling supply chain, ranked 14th in 2014 by research and analyst company Gartner. Top 100 Retailers Chart 2014.”

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Live Episode: Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 12:00 ET. Robinson , discusses those questions and more, sharing specific example of research projects undertaken in recent years with various universities and the key learnings obtained. How do you define and select the projects to work on? What role does each party play in the process?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It’s easy to foresee, for example, smaller importers and startups pooling their interests to more effectively compete against larger players, in much the same way ShipBob has empowered smaller ecommerce companies to create leverage together. The ROI will only multiply with visibility into supplies and goods from end to end.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

For example, my company relies heavily on “lat-long” data, or data that provides latitude and longitude coordinates for freight. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2023

For example, forecasting might estimate the total number of ice cream cones to be purchased in a certain region, while predictive analytics tells you which individual customers are likely to buy an ice cream cone.”[1] In contrast, forecasting provides overall aggregate estimates, such as the total number of purchases next quarter.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 17, 2014

April 2014. March 2014. February 2014. January 2014. Kimberly Freeman (02) Joins UCLA Anderson As Assistant Dean for Diversity Initiatives and Community Relations » 01/17/2014. Importantly, unlike physical capital, for example, land, machinery, or any hard asset, the company cannot own organization capital.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 23, 2022

For example, the central bank of France has recently released a report that highlights ways in which bitcoin is revolutionizing financial transactions within the construction industry. .” In 2014, the central bank released a white paper outlining how bitcoin’s blockchain could benefit the economy. Affordability.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A great example would be today’s prominence of climate change. Ikea is a good example as it has sourced close to 50 percent of its wood from sustainable foresters and hundred percent of its cotton from farms that meet better cotton standards (Ikea, n.d.). Cardwell, 2014). 2014, July 30). Why go green? Vishal Gupta, 2013).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 9, 2016

This acquisition is the latest example of investments rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks. Flextronics spins-off Elementum, raises $44 million in funding (February 2014). Thoma Bravo acquires Global Healthcare Exchange (February 2014). See here for my comments about this deal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Data on ocean shipments, for example, is generally available across the globe, due primarily to greater standardization in ocean shipping. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 20, 2014

Here’s an example: A customer places an order for a special steel grade. We’re conducting a research study with steel and aluminum companies for our 2014 Campaign Planning Report. Ever since, sequencing has been an integral part of the metals manufacturing industry. What then, is the most efficient way to deal with such an order?

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 19, 2014

Supply Chain Metrics That Matter will publish in December 2014. It will be handed out at our Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in Scottsdale, AZ on September 10-11, 2014. To give perspective, the book Supply Chain Metrics That Matter was written between November 2013 and August 2014 with a cadence of a chapter a month.

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Demand Solutions

MARCH 27, 2020

Tim leads by example and embodies the unique company culture that is represented in the 2020 World Class Culture Award. This isn't the first time the company's culture is acknowledged by the business community: the Atlanta Journal named AutomationDirect a Top Place to Work in 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2020.

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