Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. Shipping startup Shyp comes to New York and soon Miami (VentureBeat). UPS, FedEx Want Retailers to Get Real on Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub. North American Freight Numbers July 2014. The MetaPack Group Acquires U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

What does the transportation industry have to do with a global pandemic? I’m not talking about how shipping and logistics are key in keeping the supply chain connected during global health crises so we can keep essential supplies like medicine, food, and toilet paper moving. How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Too Much Inventory Will Make Restoring Shipping Profits Difficult.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. It’s the right goal.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2022

An NFC reader is a tool that can be integrated into the warehouse management picking verification system. ” • Barcode label : According to the ModusLink staff, “Plenty of operations happening inside the warehouse rely on administrative documentation. . in 2014 to just 4 cents in 2019.”[6]. in 2004 to $0.38

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 As a result, the link between the cost of crude oil, gas prices, and consumer spending comes back to the forefront of the transportation industry. In 2014, the total cost of logistics rose to a staggering $1.45 percent in 2014. percent in 2014.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Over the past month, we’ve been posting supply chain predictions, brought to you by some of the most creative thinkers in the industry, including Joel Clum of CarrierDirect , Martijn Graat of LogisticsMatter.com and Steve Brady of Supply Chain Innovations Today. million units shipped. But first, some background. yellowbox].

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RFgen

JULY 30, 2015

A shortfall of truck drivers may force the shipping industry to reevaluate warehouse management practices. As the shortage grows and more drivers are needed where none are found, distribution centers and warehouses will need to find ways to accommodate. America is low on truck drivers and has been for quite some time.

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RFgen

JULY 30, 2015

A shortfall of truck drivers may force the shipping industry to reevaluate warehouse management practices. As the shortage grows and more drivers are needed where none are found, distribution centers and warehouses will need to find ways to accommodate. America is low on truck drivers and has been for quite some time.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

At that time, pollution wasn’t mentioned by economics scholars, that’s why pollution caused by industries was not part of economic discussions. After recognizing the importance of pollution within the economic systems, a tax was suggested for environmental pollution caused by industries (EM Ojo). Cardwell, 2014).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

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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. We will continue to see cost pressure at all levels in the supply chain: at the retail level, on manufacturing, distribution and warehouses, transportation, and raw material supply.

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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. Warehousing and storage. expecting same day delivery, two-day shipping, etc.) Freight forwarding. Handling raw materials.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

Is deploying warehouse robotics to automate piece picking for fulfillment operations at an inflection point? These changes, of course, can profoundly affect entire industries such as logistics. Using warehouse robotics to improve today’s fulfillment industry is not at a simple inflection point. That might surprise you.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Already, oil prices have reached their highest levels since 2014 and are expected to continue to rise.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

UPS Establishes New Peak Shipping Charge. Carrier warehousing, anyone? (DC By the way, what ever happened to HDS , the startup quietly launched in 2014 by Webvan’s founder Louis Border that promised to “offer competitive prices, fresher foods and unlimited selection, as well as free delivery?” (See DC Velocity).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

As shown in Table 1, the growth of traditional retail industries is declining. When we do these types of analysis, we look back at the data as far as we can reach (Y chart data is available only back to 2006 in a reliable form) and then we look at the period of 2006-2014 and the more recent period of 2011-2014. The difference?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Riding a rising five-year trend, retail juggernaut Walmart® grossed $476 billion in the fiscal year that ended in January 2014, up from $408 billion in fiscal 2010, according to The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch. restaurant industry made in 2013. The data is shared with suppliers who know when to ship more products.

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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. Lazada now owns Redmart and Alibaba has a controlling stake in Lazada.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Target Lowers Free Shipping Minimum to $25 for Online Orders. enVista Announces Record Revenue for 2014. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers : U.S.-NAFTA ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 1.2% in January.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 14, 2015

However, finding enough happy little elves to pack and ship all those gifts may prove a tall order. According to the Washington Post , the American retail industry is expected to add around 755,000 temporary workers during October and November—the same number as previous years. That’s up 23 percent from 2014. unemployment rate.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months.

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Elementum

MARCH 14, 2016

It has been selling apparel since 2002, and has slowly been making further in-roads to the fashion industry. It listed 30 million items in its fashion division at the end of 2015, a 91% increase from 2014. The online giant owns a robot company that speed up the pace in its warehouses, an advantage that is difficult to duplicate.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 30, 2022

With labor unions across the logistics industry gearing up for difficult battles and profit margins narrower than ever, logistics providers are forced back to the drawing board. As temperatures across the country soar, UPS drivers are getting fed up with the lack of air conditioning in vehicles and warehouses. and Canadian markets.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

According to Reuters , “Wal-Mart Stores will begin charging fees to almost all vendors for stocking their items in new stores and for warehousing inventory, raising pressure on suppliers as the world’s largest retailer battles higher costs from wage hikes.” NAFTA freight than in April 2014…Year-over-year, the value of U.S.-NAFTA

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Elementum

APRIL 25, 2016

As more people turn to the Internet to purchase products, industries are feeling the pressure to improve efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction. With increasing customer demand, e-commerce companies and related industries are bracing to further level up their services in order to keep up with the trend. billion by 2019.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2022

West Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) formally begin this week, prior to the July 1 deadline to the current labor contract. Leading up to and during the prior labor talks, port operations were impacted by various slowdowns in the processing of inbound and outbound ships. Fortunately.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

of total tech investments in 2012 to 1.37% in the first half of 2014. We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. And yes, it’s not just size; technology plays a key role in keeping those ships operating. The next step?

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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. billion in 2014 and sales are expected to reach $6.23

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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. It’s also important to note that shipping and aviation, two industries with significant greenhouse gas emissions, are not included in the COP21 agreement.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: Exoskeletons Help Take a Load Off for Warehouse Workers.

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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 As reported last week in the Wall Street Journal , “Ralph Lauren Corp.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2019

After all, shave off $20 here for a short lot, $5 there for a cracked pallet and $10 over here for a mangled shipping label, and before long, it can run into real money. ” Warehousing – “[Warehousing] finds Stock Accuracy and OTIF combined a winning combination!” LinkedIn, 8 December 2014. [5]

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Logistics Managers, Manufacturing Directors and other Supply Chain leaders often rose from the shop floor, from front-line warehousing and transportation positions. Other industries that don’t ship physical goods (for example Financial Services or Insurance) have adopted sophisticated Strategic Sourcing methodology for their Procurement.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). In short, logistics is becoming a greater competitive differentiator for companies across all industries, so if Google wants to seriously compete with Amazon on that front, it needs to become a 3PL, and enhance its logistics software and technology capabilities too.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months.

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