Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

That was my opening question to the executives attending last month’s Elemica reveal 2014 Conference in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, the Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, going from worst to first in one year — and then back to worst in 2014. Herman Woltjes, Shell Chemicals – “Logistics Execution”.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It’ll come to me eventually, but in the meantime, here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Kewill Acquires the IBM® Sterling Transportation Management System (TMS). Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. Menlo Logistics Announces Launch of New Brand and Website.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

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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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. Here are some details from the press release: Airclic’s cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex ‘last mile’ logistics processes.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2014

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics to Acquire New Breed Logistics. Reports 2014 Second-quarter Results. XPO Logistics continues its roll-up strategy with its announced acquisition of New Breed Logistics this week for $615 million. Dun & Bradstreet Launches Supplier Risk Manager™ 2.0. Con-way Inc.

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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

JULY 18, 2014

DHL launches new logistics service for life sciences products handled at extremely low temperatures. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. I wrote those words in December 2010 , one of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2011. We are a transportation company – we are not law enforcement.

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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

APRIL 5, 2018

Shyp is a startup that “picks up, packages, and ships anything at the best price, through major international carriers like USPS, UPS and FedEx, for business and everyday use.”. Shipping your shoes versus shipping your TV, it actually doesn’t sound like it makes a lot of business or financial sense. It doesn’t.”.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers. Significance.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

On June 23, 2015, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) released the “State of Logistics Report,” which happens to be in its 26 th year. Some of the key points within the State of Logistics Report include the cost of logistics in the US, managing capacity, and addressing the trucker shortage.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure Team raised $58,706 this season — a new record! Simply put, without your support, this audacious dream I had three years ago to form a logistics cycling team to support JDRF wouldn’t have come true. project44 Announces Multimodal Integration with Oracle Transportation Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. If you’re Home Depot, you reserve an entire ship for your own exclusive use. The impact? So how do we adjust to this new reality?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

2015 was a different year for the logistics industry. The prices of fuel continued to drop, and growth in the logistics industry slowed to a painstaking crawl of less than So, let’s take a closer look at what findings were released within the 2016 State of Logistics (SOL) report and how they impact current and future logistics processes.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

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. How many shifts do you plan to run during peak holiday logistics season?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

This is the portion of E2E that is most commonly referred to as “real-time transportation visibility”. Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain. He lives in Chicago.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

With little time to spare this morning, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Deal for Whole Foods Seen as Ideal for Urban Pickup and Delivery Hubs (WSJ – sub. UPS Establishes New Peak Shipping Charge. CSCMP 28th Annual State of Logistics Report: Accelerating into Uncertainty.

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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%

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. However, transportation management experts caution logistics providers not to get too excited. Experts Weigh-In on Peak Season 2022. imports totaled 2.53 As the U.P.S.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). What will happen in 2016?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. and Nousot partner to deliver predictive logistics analytics. As I wrote back in 2014 in Webvan 2.0: or Albertsons Cos.,

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). MercuryGate Launches Industry First – A Logistics Integrator Program to Address Specific Shipper Requirements around Design, Delivery, Operation and Transfer of TMS Capabilities.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. Exhibitors at Multimodal represent every logistics sector – road, rail, aviation, maritime, warehousing, storage services. Multimodal 2015. Venue: NEC Birmingham.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Cupid gets the credit for the holiday, but really Valentine’s Day is the work of logistics and supply chain.” The logistics pipeline is what ensures that doesn’t occur. 1] Fronetics, “ The Valentine’s Day Supply Chain By the Numbers ,” Material Handling & Logistics , 13 February 2017. [2]

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. CSX customers demand end to shipping bottlenecks as CEO apologizes (Reuters). Bpost to Buy Radial for $820 Million (WSJ – sub. There were 6.6

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

Near and far, logistics providers and shippers are renewing their focus on sustainability to build the manufacturing giants of tomorrow. As explained by Bob Trebilcock , sustainability in logistics initiatives are ranked as “very important” for up to 40.6 How Important Is Sustainability in Logistics?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

We’re quickly approaching the midpoint of the year, which means it’s time to start planning for 2014 — at least that’s what I heard at my sister’s surprise birthday party last weekend, where some of her co-workers in finance were talking about getting started with 2014 budgets. The cloud builds up steam ( Financial Times ).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2016

With many folks taking off early for the holiday weekend, I’ll just go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Exporters Wary as Shipping Safety Rule [SOLAS] Kicks In (WSJ – sub. With Amazon in mind, Wal-Mart to offer free shipping for 30 days (Reuters). Infor Acquires Predictix.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. TIS was formed through the acquisition of logistics technology company Logistadvise Inc.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets. Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Logistics startups are popping up everywhere. Logistics start-ups investments shot up from 0.1% 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.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Collaboration has always been seen as the stepchild at the logistics dinner table. Collaboration is driving an entire new way in the realm of logistics lending towards the rise of 4PLs. Collaboration is driving an entire new way in the realm of logistics lending towards the rise of 4PLs.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters).

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