ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It is no secret that transport costs have been rising across all different modalities. Carriers must enforce measures such as peak surcharges, and records are being broken in terms of transport costs throughput. Inflation puts immense pressure on many businesses and forces them to reevaluate their current transport operations.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation Eliminates $1.7 We’re able to share key information and make better connections both inside and outside the organization.”. . The company might also gain valuable economic information about business behavior that it could then sell.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We conclude our “Most Popular” Blog posts series, where we have been giving you the most viewed blog posts in 2014 from our main content categories. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts from 2014. Now, why do we blog? Look out for great stuff in 2015!

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2022

In this episode, Joe Lynch interviews David Bell and Peter Rentschler about the new partnership between their companies along with building a competitive advantage in the transportation and logistics space. David Bell has been a leader in the transportation industry for over 25 years, beginning his industry career in 1993.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. What does that look like? Let’s go back to OTIF. That covers “on-time.”

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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? Instead, I am referring to the often overlooked — yet very important — role transportation companies can play in preventing global pandemics. With the help of an efficient transportation network that reaches every corner of the world!

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 6, 2014

Date: 26-27 November 2014. Supply Chain Event, 26-27 November 2014, Cnit Paris-La Défense. How to best control the transport and customs parameters? How to retrieve information for better management of potential uncertainties? Supply Chain Event. Location: Cnit Paris La Défense, Paris (FR).

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2015

Although we have much in common, the transportation laws in Australia and New Zealand have a distinct difference with those in Europe, the U.K. COR was part of general recommendations sent in 2014 to the U.S. involving the vehicle of a well-known actor, Tracey Morgan, and a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer in June of 2014.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Date: 18-19 March 2014. The Oracle European Value Chain Summit brings together more than 350 business professionals to learn how smart companies are transforming their supply chains into information-driven, modern value chains encompassing social, mobile, analytics, and the cloud, in an intimate and interactive setting.

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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. Such providers understand domestic transportation issues, and can plan to develop long-term solutions to complex local distribution challenges. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2015

The comment period for the STHAF rule closed on July 30, 2014 and a final rule is expected by March 31, 2016, which will apply to shippers, receivers, motor carriers, and railroads. A 3PL or warehouseman may be considered a shipper, which is defined as “a person who initiates a shipment of food by motor vehicle or rail vehicle.”

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 21, 2014

Managing the smooth flow of material and information in global supply chain context has been a business challenge for many years and many companies tries to find the new ways to take the advantage of the shift of global economy. Then, we finalize the results based on quality of information, timeliness of information and overall diversity.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

economic output into 2014. Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. Weather — If you’re in transportation you know all about the difficult state of affairs many North American shippers are faced with so far this year.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S. Let me qualify that statement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

To succeed in the transportation and logistics business, 3PLs need to be able to hire and retain the very best talent while keeping a lid on costs. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 500 satisfied U.S.-based based transportation and logistics providers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. for a six month total of 107,158—in the first half of 2014 from a year earlier, as strong freight demand and tight capacity spurred large fleets to boost equipment purchases.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2020

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. Having this completed was an important milestone as it provides supply chain information down to the lowest level of detail, readily available on demand – and updated daily.

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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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 12, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. Driver Shortage.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

Last year around this time I made a lot of predictions about what 2014 would hold in store…Let’s revisit some of these, and see what has happened (or what hasn’t!) Here are my predictions from 2014, and an update on what I think will happen in these areas.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 6, 2015

You’re familiar with the fast paced environment and fluctuating circumstances in the logistics and transportation industry, so it’s no surprise that 2014 was full of change. Robinson white papers in the early part of 2014, Truckload Fuel Surcharges: How They Work and What They Cost. What Do Recent HOS Changes Mean for 2015?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

percent annually between 2010 and 2014. Instead, annual transportation costs rose continued to rise by 5.5 trillion in 2014. Transportation and Storage Cost Insights From the 2016 State of Logistics. Changes in transportation and storage of inventory costs made up significant portion of the 2016 SOL.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. From monitoring driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. The Market Update, a new monthly post highlighting key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America, will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your business. Carrier Capacity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

By bringing shippers, carriers, and warehouses together on a connected platform, Loadsmart is helping to solve deep-rooted inefficiencies in transportation. Enterprise brands looking to reduce empty miles from their dedicated/private flatbed capacity can reach out directly to flatbedmessenger@loadsmart.com for more information.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

For my company FourKites , quality data is core to everything we offer customers, from providing real-time transportation visibility to a host of more advanced data science-based capabilities, such as our patented methods for predicting ETAs for that freight with incredible accuracy. The next step is to inform someone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. In my own defense, things kind of took off after 2014. Contact us for more information. For more information, existing clients should contact their account manager. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S. Let me qualify that statement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This includes identifying discrete business problems within the temperature-controlled logistics space and developing the requisite applications to enable the safe and efficient storage and transportation of food. Key Takeaways: Reimagining the Food Supply Chain. Lineage Logistics is transforming the food supply chain.

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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. .” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. restaurant industry made in 2013.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. The 2014 winter weather triggered a trucking capacity problem. In 2014 utilization was 100% of capacity, a crisis phase. However, based on Perry’s estimates, by 2016 that rate is likely to escalate to the 2014 rate.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2015

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. Carrier Capacity.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 12, 2018

According to Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition , Smart Manufacturing is defined as “integrating network-based data and information that comprises the real-time understanding, reasoning, planning, and management of all aspects of a manufacturing and supply chain enterprise.” However, as of 2014 , 87% of U.S. So, what is it?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

And it must integrate with a myriad of internal and external systems such as transportation management, warehouse management, order management, ERP, weather and traffic systems and many more. 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

JULY 25, 2022

And all of them expect to be connected to logistics providers transporting goods to and from various supply chain nodes. The use of barcodes … saves a lot of time for employees in [the] packing and picking process as they only need to scan the barcode and receive all the information needed on the requisite hardware to read them.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2016

While the State of Logistics 2014 report is slowly giving way to what will be the State of Logistics 2015 report, we couldn’t help start thinking about what will happen. The economy had been hit hard, and 2014 saw a great climb from the recession. percent of all transport costs.

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