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This Week in Logistics News (October 6-10, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Lowenthal calls for innovative approach for freight infrastructure funding (Logistics Management). August 2014 freight shipments were up 3.8

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This Week in Logistics News (September 29 – October 3, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Menlo Logistics Announces Launch of New Brand and Website. North American Freight Numbers July 2014. Great stuff, but I believe the rate of innovation in omnichannel solutions is far outpacing what most retailers are able to implement and execute today. Con-way Announces Enhancements to Driver Pay Package at Con-way Freight.

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A new era is dawning for warehousing

Supply Chain Movement

Breakthrough for omnichannel and new technologies. For warehousing a new era is dawning. on the one hand, the breakthrough of omnichannel business means increasingly complex logistics processes because of smaller order quantities and shorter delivery times. Strategic warehousing. Google Glass in the warehouse.

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Holiday Logistics: 5 Things Any Shipper Can do Now in the Warehouse or DC to Plan & Stay Competitive

GlobalTranz

When you are prepared, typically, you have contingency which also means you can absorb any issues that could possibly drive up costs in your logistics department. . Here are 5 tips to prepare any shipper to master the art of holiday logistics. Make your Inventory OmniChannel. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume.

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Top 12 New Logistics Startup Companies Making Noise

ShipBob

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. Warehousing and storage. What is a logistics startup? The logistics ecosystem is continually changing. Established logistics companies.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 22-26, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Wal-Mart to impose charges on suppliers as its costs mount (Reuters). in May…Compared with May 2014, the seasonally-adjusted index increased just 1.8%, which was well below the 2.7% Deliv Acquires WeDeliver in Chicago. NAFTA freight totaled $93.3

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Three Renewal Strategies For Aging Warehouses and Legacy Warehouse Technology

Lucas

There is a building boom of new DCs and rising investment in new order fulfillment and warehouse technology (robotics, automation, mobile technology, etc.). warehouses and distribution centers are saddled with legacy systems, processes and infrastructure. Warehouse is 34 Years Old. Yet the majority of U.S. The Average U.S.