Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. With the right data you can reduce your overall transportation costs, both accessorial costs and overall freight spend. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Spot market freight was stuck in neutral for most of the third quarter , with some pockets of seasonal activity. Recognizing that 2014 was extraordinary in many ways, the past month looks anemic even when compared to the more typical freight movement of September 2013. In October 2014, the gap was much narrower at 8%.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 100 satisfied U.S. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Sustainability. Sustainability and Green Logistics. Lean provides a turnkey solution to staffing challenges using a proven process that will improve profits while reducing employee costs. Vendor Management. Shared Services.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

As 2013 comes to a close, here are some of my thoughts regarding the supply chain trends we are likely to see emerge in 2014. Another major source of risk is the unreliability of global logistics channels, especially the challenges associated with ocean freight lines, which are becoming increasing unreliable.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 290 satisfied U.S. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Sustainability. Sustainability and Green Logistics. Lean provides a turnkey solution to staffing challenges using a proven process that will improve profits while reducing employee costs. Vendor Management. Shared Services.

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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. Toy manufacturer Lego is currently building an enormous, sustainable factory in Hungary, and also has concrete plans for its first production facility in China.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Not only has Walmart excelled over the decades in traditional supply chain management but with recent news as of late, Walmart is also focused on continuous improvement by investing more into emerging technologies to capture more of the e-commerce market as well as a focus on sustainability. The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2014.”

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

After launching in 2014 and raising a total of $63 million, this “Uber for Shipping” venture (as investors and the press liked to call Shyp) never found a sustainable business model. In August 2014, in a post titled Uber, the Next Amazon? , Shyp and Uber: Pulling the Plug on Disruption. and Amazon.com Inc.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

In recent years there has been a focus on Green Shipping and sustainability to decarbonize the shipping market. The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. You may also want to consider the company’s sustainability initiatives, innovation, and digital solutions.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2014

The sustained tightness has enabled the carriers to increasingly focus on their good freight. The price differential between hard and easy freight has increased. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) 2014 Annual Global Conference took place September 21–24. Carrier Capacity. Government Regulations.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

A few years ago, as transportation management system (TMS) vendors started offering improved freight audit and payment capabilities, I predicted that many shippers would bring this outsourced process back in house. Why is global demand for freight audit and payment growing? What factors go into the outsource vs. insource decision?

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Many functions are required to complete this, including: Maritime, road freight, digital freight, truck, and/or air delivery services. Freight forwarding. Founded in 2015, Arka is dedicated to helping businesses curate a custom brand experience through sustainable packaging materials. Warehousing and storage.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

Remember, realism & optimism breed sustainability!). The data published by MAPI in December 2014 shows that industrial production increased at an annual rate of 3.9% in the third quarter of 2014 and is expected to grow by 3.5% What…a negative link about reshoring in a post about reshoring? in 2015, 3.9%

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Setting up an inbound freight management program with your suppliers with specific KPIs set from the onset and looked at again every quarter. Work with your carriers and continually invite more into the mix and make sure you work with the carrier to beget a more fruitful, and cost sustainable relationship.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Second Phase: 2006-2014. What suppliers need help with cost (LEAN, labor, freight,…)? Our factors spans all those prior priorities, but expands into a much higher level of analytics on design cost (simplicity, leverage, supplier input), manufacturing cost (sites, labor, automation,… ) ,service costs (freight,…).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In short, the increased threat of terrorism underscores the importance of taking a smarter approach to supply chain risk management , which was one of my predictions for 2014. Sustainability : Will the climate change agreement reached at the COP21 meeting in Paris this past weekend change supply chains in 2016?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies” was formed in 2014 to foster and collaborate with the maritime industry to reduce vessel speeds in this busy passage to slow ships down. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. Time is money after all.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 24, 2014

Another profile booster is the growing interest in sustainability, especially in Europe. For example, the European Commission has set ambitious targets for developing carbon-efficient freight transportation systems, and is engaging with the logistics community – including leading research centers such as ZLC – to meet these targets.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Analysis and optimization of complexity requires a complete understanding of market volatility, fragmented customer segments, globalization, and sustainability. BONUS: INFOGRAPHIC: Supply Chain & Logistics Trends from 2014. All of these aspects impact procurement processes. 5) Technology Matters. 6) Rethinking Workforce.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: 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. Sustainability.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

With this latest deployment of EVs into its rental and lease fleets, Ryder has strengthened the Company’s ability to provide customers with the most flexibility, choice, and control in fleet management, as well as innovative solutions to help them reach their sustainability goals. Ryder was also recognized by the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

With multi-industry supply chains working to augment the resiliency and agility of their strategic supply networks, and with new imperatives related to increased supply chain efforts directed at sustainability and ESG needs, the needs for continual analysis and identified opportunities among the extended supply chain are more pronounced.

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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. Even when you look at the numbers, it’s 95% more sustainable and it’s halfway cheaper than using air freight logistics.

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Global Trade Management

JANUARY 14, 2008

Seeking Sustainability on new fronts – Environmentally and Economically. They are now demanding sustainable, environmentally sound, fair trade practices, while expecting no less financial gains than before, for their trade and investment. ► 2014. (13). Seeking Sustainability on new fronts – Environment.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

Reportedly, capital raised in this latest round to accelerate product innovation, including insights and tracking related to ESG and sustainability risks across a company’s extended supply chain. This tech provider cites leading brands including Google , Schneider Electric , Unilever and Campbell’s as customers, among 200 others.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 6, 2019

Consumers increasingly want goods that are produced ethically, sustainably, and with a minimum of waste. One Supply Chain Sustainability topic that’s been getting a lot of attention lately is the issue of food waste.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. Top 16 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Supply chain professionals can learn a lot from Hollywood about outsourcing, sustainability, Big Data, innovation, supply chain strategy and risk management. Instead, those films merely served as an excuse to feature freight trucks travelling at high speed and the widespread destruction of police cars and houses.

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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. Sustainability. Click here to read the full story. Printer-friendly version. Media Type.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Cerasis is squarely focused on transportation management through technology and managed services , however, there are logistics companies who offer fulfillment, warehousing, freight forwarding, and more. But, we want to make sure and include the outputs to look for in each of the core logistics areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

Europe is a fragmented market, and maintaining visibility over a vast multimodal freight ecosystem throughout the continent is no mean feat. Some key findings: Most respondents (67%) cited end-to-end freight traceability as their biggest pain point when transporting goods. For the UK, it’s 71%.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

The new rail service is up to 50 percent faster than ocean freight and up to 70 percent less costly than air freight. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 30 – July 4, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Song of the Week: “Control” by Broken Bells.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The current outlook for the rail freight industry is, at best, mixed. Where rail freight once was the price-competitive transport mode of choice, low fuel prices and increased availability of trucks in the spot market have resulted in low freight rates that are expected to remain low¹. However, there is one that isn’t ― pricing.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 11, 2016

Trucks were readily available on the spot market in 2015 , and at bargain prices -- at least when you compare to average rates in 2014. If you take a longer view, however, it's 2014 that looks like the exception. A sustained increase in spot market rates typically leads to an increase in contract rates.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 25, 2022

… Smart cities can deliver a cleaner and more sustainable environment. 1] Chad Prevost, “ McKinsey: smart cities are about people ,” Freight Waves, 7 August 2018. [2] 6] Adie Tomer and Rob Puentes, “ Here’s the Right Way to Build the Futuristic Cities of Our Dreams ,” Wired, 23 April 2014. [7] Footnotes. [1]

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