The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics. 3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Transportation 2.) Logistics 4.) Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 100 satisfied U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

John is the Chief Technology Officer at MegaCorp Logistics , an award-winning logistics firm with remarkable growth based on their superior service. In 2014, John moved into the banking industry and focused on information security, data center management and Enterprise Architecture.

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Roadnet Transportation Suite 3.6.7 July 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report for August 2014. In this case, Whole Foods is not managing the logistics process directly, or incurring any of the costs associated with it, so the risks are relatively low for the company.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

As September comes to an end, many companies and supply chain executives are in the process of developing or finalizing their budgets for 2014. There are the usual line items to complete: transportation costs, technology and capital investments, staffing levels and associated costs, and so on. Be Sociable, Share!

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index June 2014. Another driving force, from my perspective, is the opportunity to become the dominant logistics solution provider for the mid-market, including third-party logistics providers.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

This year, the CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference 2014 was held in San Antonio, Texas. Transportation Journal, 53 (2), 117-142 DOI: 10.5325/transportationj.53.2.0117. Journal of Business Logistics, 34 (4), 301-318 DOI: 10.1111/jbl.12028. And these are this year’s winners: Miller, Saldanha, Hunt & Mello (Bernard J.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Pam is the EVP and Conference Chair at Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics which will be held February 5th – 7th, 2024, at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. She is the EVP & Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The 3PL market – defined here as non-asset based transportation, warehousing, and integrated supply chain services, has shown healthy growth in the second quarter of 2014. The scope of coverage includes non-asset based transportation and warehousing services (referred to as “contract logistics” […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics. 3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Transportation 2.) Logistics 4.) Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 290 satisfied U.S.

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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

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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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 16, 2014

Best Pick and Pack Shipping Systems for 2014. Order fulfillment has seen a rise in technology in 2014 and there is now a large offering of advanced products to help make your warehouse function more efficient. Chirag Patel from Fairway Fulfillment & Logistics explores three popular pick and pack shipping systems in 2014.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. Greg Forbis, Senior Director, General Merchandise, Inbound Transportation, Walmart Stores. James Welch, CEO, YRC Worldwide.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2014

So it gives me great pleasure to say, that with the next pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the NBA selects Isaiah Austin from Baylor University.”. April 2014 North American Freight Numbers. As I’ve written before, the missing link in transportation business intelligence has always been understanding how your performance compares with others.

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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). Menlo Logistics Announces Launch of New Brand and Website. North American Freight Numbers July 2014. The MetaPack Group Acquires U.S.

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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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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation Eliminates $1.7 I’ll write more about this in a future post, but I view SAP’s plans as an extension of the network effect in supply chain and logistics that I’ve been talking about for years. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… JDA Software Unveils New Brand Identity, Logo, and “Plan to Deliver” Tagline. Port Logistics Group Adds to Omni-channel Capabilities with EventPick. Reports 2014 Third-quarter Results. UPS Ready for 2014 Peak Season, Forecasting Record Holiday Deliveries.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

On this last day in 2014, from everyone at Cerasis, we wish you a Happy New Year and great success in 2015 for all those in business. Top 11 Most Popular Blog Posts on Business in 2014 by Page View. We also want to provide some of the best content from us and guest bloggers around general business trends and practices.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

What do you get when you bring together shippers, logistics service providers, and a transportation management system (TMS) vendor in New Orleans? How can a transportation management system (TMS) help companies find and secure truckload capacity in a capacity-constrained environment? How can a TMS enable this process?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2014

UltraShipTMS: New Features for Cloud Based TMS and Transportation Optimizer. Ratings for President Obama’s “State of the Union” address were the lowest since 2000 , but if you tuned in, he raised a couple of points related to supply chain and logistics. Now it’s 2014. Robinson and UltraShipTMS are Talking Logistics sponsors.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Their case study video is a must-see.” – Debbie Rovers, Marketing Executive (Rail & Public Transport). Check out words of wisdom from some of the business leaders who spoke at the Quintiq World Tour 2014. Planet Planning Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics Workforce Optimization'

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Live Episode: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 12:00 ET. Building a strong transportation management foundation is a critical pre-requisite for companies to execute their supply chain strategies and achieve their growth and financial objectives. Watch as Chris discusses: The components of an effective transportation management strategy.

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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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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Live Epsiode: Friday, November 14, 2014 at 12:00 ET. This growth along with the complexities found in the oil and gas industry can create significant transportation and logistics challenges. This growth along with the complexities found in the oil and gas industry can create significant transportation and logistics challenges.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. In other words, visibility is an enabler.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2014

I’ve been using the word convergence to describe many of the trends occurring in the supply chain and logistics field today, and convergence was certainly evident at Roadnet’s perform 2014 User Conference a few weeks ago. ——– Excerpt of presentation delivered at Roadnet Perform 2014.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We are well into the era of real-time transportation visibility, where shippers and their partners can track freight in real-time across every mode of transport. Your real-time transportation visibility solution can tell you where your shipment is in transit, and the AI built into that solution can give you a highly accurate ETA.

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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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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

APRIL 5, 2018

After launching in 2014 and raising a total of $63 million, this “Uber for Shipping” venture (as investors and the press liked to call Shyp) never found a sustainable business model. In August 2014, in a post titled Uber, the Next Amazon? , The fact is that old habits die hard in logistics. Defining Success in Logistics.

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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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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. The Fastest Growing Logistics Companies with Trey Griggs.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

” Logistics professionals could adopt that statement as their motto. Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. “Logistics companies cannot afford not to be innovative,” he explains.

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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. The impact? We will certainly be feeling the repercussions throughout a bumpy holiday shopping season — and beyond.

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