Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2014

to Provide Next-Generation Supply Chain Resiliency Capabilities. 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.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

They are demanding more supply chain transparency. ’ With respect to their consumer behavior, 73 percent of global millennials are willing to pay extra for sustainable products, an increase from 50 percent in 2014.”[2]. What is supply chain transparency? ”[2].

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Global trade, geopolitics, climate changes, natural disasters, digitization, the increasing demand for customer flexibility and the volatility of consumer demand increase supply chain complexity. Supply chains are no longer chains but a network of opportunistic demand, supply, and capacity entities.

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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. Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ). Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target.

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Logility

APRIL 8, 2014

These were just a few of the themes discussed at this year’s Connections 2014, Logility’s customer conference. Held at the Loews Atlanta, the conference brought together several hundred of the industry’s brightest supply chain professionals to share their opinions, techniques and experiences.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Transparent supply chain management and effective supply chain visibility is a critical tool in a company’s continued growth and successful brand image. Some companies do not adhere to policy in a country that has little oversight of what many deem proper work conditions. Reevaluating Wages.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The consensus opinion of the most recent Institute for Supply Management (ISM) report is that it reveals weakness in U.S. economic output into 2014. Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. It is the brutal winter weather,” say some. “

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

How should shippers be prepared to secure their supply chain operations? History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? Where do we stand today? How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

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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.

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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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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If the word collaboration was listed on a card as a drinking game at supply chain conferences, we would be drunk at many. While we speak of collaboration, the focus is on driving enterprise results not value in value chains. As complexity increased, we did not design the supply chain to absorb greater variability.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. A total of 605 trucks were pulled from the road in the fourth quarter of 2014. million in 2014 to 2.76 Large Scale Market Indicators. in January alone. Driver Shortage.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. A thorough analysis provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals , (CSCMP) in its “ State of Logistics ” report, indicates that by 2017, shippers in the U.S. Contributors to Capacity and Trucker Shortage.

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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.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. in January, driven by a strong manufacturing sector and easier comparisons due to early 2014’s weather issues. Large Scale Market Indicators . Carrier Capacity .

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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). JDA Unleashes New Levels of Supply Chain Visibility Across its Portfolio with TransVoyant. And the garage door company is coming this morning to replace the crumpled door.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2013

It was a relatively quiet week for news, but here’s what caught my attention: Descartes Reports Fiscal 2014 First Quarter Financial Results. Supply Vision Partners with FindMyFreight.com. Department of Transportation Releases Policy on Automated Vehicle Development. Trucks Transported 60% of U.S.-NAFTA

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Because of this, monetary policy and various governments are trying to adjust the concept and produce someone else’s centralized encrypted currency that people may use as electronic money. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on September 11, 2022.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2018

The fast growth of cross-border e-commerce is also a big reason why Pitney Bowes acquired Borderfree in May 2015 and why UPS acquired i-parcel in 2014. And it’s why two years ago I included “Parcel comes out of the shadows, with cross-border e-commerce the next frontier for growth” in my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2016.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2015

In May, 2014 Raytheon gathered a group of its largest suppliers in Boston, MA to discuss the launch of the company’s Supplier Advisory Council. This advisory board is to serve as the first step towards a more comprehensive supplier policy and the building block for Raytheon’s new SRM strategy. Connect your supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2017

I see these same mistakes, day in day out, Across all industries, across all countries, and it has been that way for as long as I can remember… So let me share some thoughts that might help you avoid these mistakes and boost your Supply Chain performance. I have a ‘top 10’ list of common Supply Chain mistakes.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. transportation modes, inventory deployment, and policies) by balancing the trade-offs between customer service requirements, assets and costs. Minimizing is no longer sufficient.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, goes so far as to assert data is an organization’s most valuable asset. There is no denying that the lingering pandemic, snarled supply chains, confrontational geo-politics, and rising inflation have set the world back a bit.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

Chuck Intrieri is a Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection Consultant and you can visit his website at [link] or give him a call at 714-788-0744 or shoot him an email at cmiconsulting93@gmail.com. The Purchasing Department evolved to the Materials Management Department to Supply Chain Management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Furthermore, you can prepare for the change by understanding what 3PLs can do to help attempt to maintain lower prices of transportation.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Another important topic that’s not always included in industry reports—but can impact the transportation industry just as much—is drivers’ health and wellness. New developments in global trade will play a key role in global supply chains. Large Scale Market Indicators. Government Regulations.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2015

As you read this, I’ll be flying back home from Mexico City where I presented at the Logistic Summit & Expo 2015 , arguably the largest supply chain and logistics event in Mexico. Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.6.9 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Since it’s late and I have a 3 a.m. pre-clearance agreement.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2016

In this week’s Ripped from the Headlines segment, another example of how many companies still have poor visibility and control of their end-to-end supply chains. As I’ve said many times before, there is no silver bullet for supply chain visibility. How do you begin to improve supply chain visibility and control?

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2014

In addition, the way cargo handling facilities are owned and governed, and port-related investment policies, add to the complexity of a system that is inherently fragmented. But perhaps one of the most surprising reasons for the vulnerability of the US maritime transportation system is the way port facilities are distributed.

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 10, 2014

You may have read numerous recent articles on the benefits of using a transportation management system (TMS) to manage freight. In addition, more than 40% of shippers reported that they plan to acquire a TMS in 2014. Optimize the total transport moves. Manage freight in tandem with inventory policies and locations.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2013

Oracle Brings Extreme Supply Chain Performance to Customers with New In-Memory Application. Infor Simplifies Supply Chain Demand Planning. New Vehicle Routing Activity Tool and Enhanced iPhone Functionality, Highlight Latest Version of Roadnet Transportation Suite. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 2, 2018

On Monday July 23, 2018, retiring House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman, Rep. What important highlights of the bill do supply chain professionals need to know? Federal taxes are proposed for batteries for hybrids and even on bicycle tires to ensure that all who use our transportation system contribute.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 3, 2017

Transportation intermediaries appear to have it easier: matching accounts receivable to payables and operating expenses. Although pricing has come down since this product’s peak in 2014, rates are still in the 30% to 45% APR range. The solution may be accounts payable financing or “supply chain finance.”

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