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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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. billion (U.S.

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NFI Industries

AUGUST 1, 2015

Intermodal shipping has been on the rise throughout the supply chain industry. With over 145,383 miles of rail throughout North America, intermodal offers capabilities to successfully move freight throughout the span of three countries, encompassing Canada, the United States and Mexico. million containers 1.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. FreightHub, a European ‘digital freight forwarder’, scores $20M Series A (TechCrunch). stores across all 50 states.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Okay, turning the corner, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon offers free shipping on all orders for the holidays (CNN). Data Science In Walmart Supply Chain Technology (Medium). Hunt Locked in Freight Revenue Dispute (WSJ – sub. BNSF Railway, Trucker J.B.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a blog by one of our affiliate partners, Global Vision Group , a Federal Maritime Commission licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF). And for the C-Level Executives who are pressuring their supply chain team to “do something,” it may be time for a reality check.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

During the fourth quarter each year, transportation managers and executives can be found budget planning for the year – however this year, supply chain professionals are also faced with myriad matters nationwide that will impact their capacity and carrier rates well into 2017 and beyond. New Government Mandates and Regulations.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

UPS Sets 2014 Rates. In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6 By now, most companies should have their transportation budgets in place for 2014.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting. Transervice Announces Launch of Tech-Based Freight Management Company.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

As somebody who feels very passionate about the supply chain and logistics profession, I’m constantly perplexed by the apparent inability to attract new talent in this sector. The Supply Chain Gender Gap. Have you seen the statistics on gender mix within the supply chain workforce?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2015

As you read this, I’ll be flying back home from Mexico City where I presented at the Logistic Summit & Expo 2015 , arguably the largest supply chain and logistics event in Mexico. 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Since it’s late and I have a 3 a.m. Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.6.9 pre-clearance agreement.

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Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

Walmart has announced that it plans to add 1 million jobs to the United States by investing $250 billion in U.S.-manufactured Labor abroad is no longer drastically cheaper than labor in the United States, especially in Southern states, where job creation is the highest. Making Waves. Why the change?

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg. Next up: The Role of Traceability in the Pharma Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. NAFTA freight totaled $88.0 NAFTA freight increased from the same month of the previous year. So sad, so senseless.

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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. Global Supply Chain Resiliency Council Launches Riskipedia™. December 2015 North American Freight Numbers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

It will take two to six months for supply chains to get back to normal, and some industries will suffer permanent losses, especially farmers. Supply Chain & Logistics Trends Transportation Management American Association of Port Authorities JOC Journal of Commerce port productivity West Coast ports'

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the United States. JDA “Writes the Book” on Supply Chain.

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Elementum

JULY 28, 2015

The trucking industry is hugely important for the United States’ supply chain— 67% of all freight in the U.S. was moved by truck in 2014. Aside from easing cargo shipping, these new platforms would help truck drivers earn more income by removing steep freight broker fees from the equation.

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Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

In 2018 shippers are paying more for freight that takes longer to move. While bad weather and ELD implementation exacerbated the issue, the reason rates have remained high points to a much greater problem: There simply aren't enough truck drivers in the United States of America. Concerned about your rising cost of freight?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 17, 2015

As the cost of business logistics systems in the United States continues to increase, so do heavy-duty truck sales. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) recently released its 26th annual State of Logistics Report® , which showed the cost of the U.S. trillion in 2014, a 3.1%

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. million, respectively, for the full year 2014. billion of freight under management.” million and $8.2

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

” 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. The current market trends indicate that the manufacturing industries are poised to reshore back to the United States in a big way.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. Many functions are required to complete this, including: Maritime, road freight, digital freight, truck, and/or air delivery services.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% I’m guessing, however, that many supply chain and logistics software vendors (and probably many 3PLs too) rushed to their phones yesterday to call Home Depot’s SVP of Supply Chain Management in hopes of getting a piece of that $300 million pie. XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

The Black Friday supply chain is fragile, and the last thing a retailer needs is to be out of stock of a popular product. The average transit time via an ocean container from Asia to the United States is anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks. Tis the season where smart supply chains deliver. On average, C.H.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

A potential regulatory mechanism for rolling out quality metrics can be linked to Title VII (Drug Supply Chain Provisions) of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) of 2012. Title VII gives FDA new authorities to help ensure the safety, effectiveness, and quality of drugs in the United States.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

As the world is more distributed and players within the supply chain in transportation, manufacturing, and distribution are varied, applying a supplier quality management system in your business may allow you to stay more strategic and collaborative. Today, 97.5% of product moves through plants without rework. “The

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 12, 2018

While almost all surface transportation in the United States is experiencing challenges with the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate that went into effect at the end of 2017, flatbed carriers and drivers are feeling a greater impact from the mandate for a variety of reasons. Freight is often project based with seasonal demand.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results. As I said a couple of months ago, Amazon is placing bets on multiple models, including building out its own delivery fleet , experimenting with drones , and partnering with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to deliver groceries. And with that, have a happy weekend.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2014

Fast forward to 2014 and now carbon is becoming more and more significant a variable in business planning and at the same time online consumers are becoming more and more demanding of rapid delivery. Pick Up Centres and/or Lockerboxes. Advantages, Disadvantages and Benefits – Pick Up Centre / Lockerboxes. Jeff Ashcroft.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 14, 2014

Fast forward to 2014 and now carbon is becoming more and more significant a variable in business planning and at the same time online consumers are becoming more and more demanding of rapid delivery. Pick Up Centres and/or Lockerboxes. Advantages, Disadvantages and Benefits – Pick Up Centre / Lockerboxes. Jeff Ashcroft.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Now, for this week’s supply chain and logistics news… HighJump Acquires Nexternal. March 2015 North American Freight Numbers. NAFTA freight totaled $96.1 NAFTA freight flows by all modes decreased by 5.3 Mexico freight totaled $45.2 Mexico freight than in March 2014.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 9, 2018

exports and 60% of Canada’s overall trade is with the United States.* Last week, the United States, Canada, and Mexico struck a new tri-lateral agreement to replace NAFTA, now called USMCA. Risk-based supply chain security, trade, contraband, and agricultural examinations happen at the border.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

In other news… Elemica Awarded 2nd Patent on Supply Chain Operating Network. LLamasoft and CHAINalytics Partner to Provide Integrated Access to Freight Market Intelligence. Ryder First in Supply Chain Industry to be Awarded SAFETY Act Certification from U.S. I’m so deflated.

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