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. Lean ensures that your satellite office in Colombia is staffed with highly educated, English speaking professionals trained in your company’s processes and systems. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. based companies set up satellite offices in Colombia. Vendor Management.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 13, 2015

Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: January 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Truckload Freight and Rates Dip Seasonally in February: DAT Freight Index. Cass Freight Index – February 2015. Rail industry pushes White House to ease oil train safety rules (Reuters).

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

It says it will do that by “clarifying retail career paths, better pre-employment training, more innovative and relevant on-the-job and supplemental training and credentials that employers will accept for advancement.” The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2014.” Top 100 Retailers Chart 2014.” Facts at a Glance.”

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. As a bonus, at the Imagine 2014 Magento e-commerce Conference, Malcolm Gladwell spoke about Malcolm McLean (just as he did in this Inc. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. Readers' choice!

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

For centuries the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. Did You Know That … It wasn’t just about freight. Container Regulation. International Economy.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Looks for Savings in Freight Broker Contracts. is working to overhaul its extensive network of trucks, planes, trains, and ships–beginning with its relationships with the freight brokers that supply their transportation channels. In 2014, the Postal Service worked with about 4,000 highway contractors. As the U.P.S.

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Elementum

JULY 6, 2015

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data this month that shows global demand for air freight has slowed considerably through May. Excluding seasonal factors, there has been no growth in air freight demand since 2014. Overall demand for freight carriers has trended downwards since last year.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

Why this book rocks: Before you read this, you may not understand how a simple box that can be loaded off a ship and onto a truck or train literally changes the way the world operates. Why this book rocks: Whether you focus on ocean, air, truck, barge or rail freight, it’s probably a steam engine that’s making it all work.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. So, that tells me that the inventory situation continues to weigh on truck freight volumes. percent in December from November , with December 2015 freight shipments down 2.0 percent from December 2014.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Insufficient on-the-job training — Over the period from 2002 to 2013, investments in internal training programs such as apprenticeships, company classroom training, and other structured on-the-job skills development for current manufacturing employees were cut from 469,000 to 288,000 (nearly 40 percent). Annually, 3.2 - 3.5

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

I want to thank all of our team members once again for their time and commitment to train and fundraise over the past few months. Hunt Locked in Freight Revenue Dispute (WSJ – sub. Shipping Rates to Increase for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight Services. — bringing our three year total to over $150,000!

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2018

For carriers, with the new ELD regulations come subsequent training needs and changes to drivers’ hours – creating a number of additional costs, which are in turn being passed along to shippers. Additionally, carrier preference has swung toward local freight (i.e. Protzman Award for Sales Excellence in 2014.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2021

During the past nine years Trey has gained experience in several sectors within technology, including load boards, rate analytics, TMS systems, visibility solutions, digital freight-matching platforms, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 100 satisfied U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2022

based companies, and Ryan , the Founder and CEO of freight tech firm, TextLocate which provides a freight location tracking and communication solution for brokers and partner carriers. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 290 satisfied U.S. About Trey Griggs . based companies set up satellite offices in Colombia.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

Launched – 2/25/2014. Launched – 1/24/2014. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post [INFOGRAPHIC] Manufacturing Innovation Hubs Revitalize American Manufacturing appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII). Website: [link].

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. So if brick-and-mortar retailers are going to invest in anything, invest in hiring, training, and retaining friendly and knowledgeable associates, people who will smile and welcome me when I walk into the store and thank me for coming in instead of staying home and ordering online.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Throughout the freight transportation industry, the impact of drivers cannot be overstated. Reshoring Initiative. Driver Expenses.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Freight In The Year Of The Monkey. China’s role in world trade is so large that even small changes can have a broad impact on the international freight industry. 22nd on the 2014 World Bank Infrastructure index ), improvements – especially in rural areas – can have a huge impact. One Belt One Road (OBOR).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Oil train regulation passes in California ( Reuters ). 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?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

December 2015 North American Freight Numbers. According to a study last year by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners , “Amazon Prime now has 40 million US members [estimated as of December 31, 2014], spending on average about $1,500 per year, compared to about $625 per year for non-members.” in January.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

I was attending the Zycus Horizons 2014 conference at Amelia Island today, listening to speakers. I can see the light that will maybe be a freight train someday. Also more end to end KPI’s – our own inventory – but don’t have supply chain lead-times on end to end.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). million, respectively, for the full year 2014. billion of freight under management.” Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. million and $8.2

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 9, 2014

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. This article was first published in Supply Chain Movement 14 – Q3 2014. Transport can be dangerous.

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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. Some companies are seeking relief by adopting what is being described as an ‘Uber for trucks’ model, designing apps to connect truckers, freight brokers, and logistics companies.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Human Resources should be trained for continuous improvement. Performance Appraisal/Review System. Frequent 3PL KPIs reviews will detail performance appraisal of each KPI set by the 3PL and shipper/customer. Process improvements and Continuous Improvement Opportunities. Strategic Human Resource Development System.

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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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GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2016

Unfortunately, shippers who misrepresent freight have taken advantage of 2014’s major capacity crunch and the perception of one on the way to make shippers trust their predetermined information. What’s the Problem When Shippers Misrepresent Freight? What about freight from other shippers?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

An interesting development, as discussed in The Economist’s Why American wage growth is so lousy , stated 2014 showed that 1.3 It takes time, energy, and ongoing training to onboard new hires, particularly in specialty fields. This will mitigate any additional costs incurred by the change.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

BONUS: INFOGRAPHIC: Supply Chain & Logistics Trends from 2014. Unfortunately, the traditional workforce training models do not support the current needs. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post [INFOGRAPHIC] Expert Reveals 7 Supply Chain Trends to Watch appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 100 satisfied U.S. Lean ensures that your satellite office in Colombia is staffed with highly educated, English speaking professionals trained in your company’s processes and systems. RPA can also transfer freight information from emails to other systems like TMS, WMS, ERP, etc.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

The open question is whether retailers are also going to invest in people to make it work — i.e., hire and train enough store-level workers to execute these new tasks efficiently and effectively. Of course, technology is only one piece of the omni-channel fulfillment puzzle. On the 3PL front, C.H. I wonder if the U.S. Note: C.H.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

During the past nine years Trey has gained experience in several sectors within technology, including load boards, rate analytics, TMS systems, visibility solutions, digital freight-matching platforms, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 290 satisfied U.S.

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 10, 2014

You may have read numerous recent articles on the benefits of using a transportation management system (TMS) to manage freight. Surveys show that more than 63% of TMS users gain at least an 8% savings in freight costs, with more than 23% of users decreasing costs by 10% or more. This is the most basic function of freight managers.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 6, 2015

Guest Blogger, Rich Chrzanowski — Container volume at US ports hit an all-time high in 2014 and a DOT transportation study projects volume to more than triple in coming years. If it is cost effective to do so, and given the earlier ordering, shippers may consider changing the port(s) into which they ship ocean freight.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2014

enVista’s Transportation Solutions Practice Attains Record Revenue in First Quarter 2014. March 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). trucks revved up amid train traffic jam, a capacity crisis revealed (Reuters). The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 1.6

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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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