Target and Amazon Sharpen Their Delivery Weapons
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Read more The post Target and Amazon Sharpen Their Delivery Weapons appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
This Week in Logistics News (October 20-24, 2014)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 24, 2014
Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Free Shipping Is Going to Cost You More (WSJ – sub. Target Offers Free Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub. Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Revenue and Earnings. SAP Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 Results.
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Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 29, 2014
We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. In fact, the logistics space is so broad, we couldn’t give you only the top 10 blog posts of 2014, but we had to include the top 15. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014.
When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s an apt metaphor for ocean shipping these past many months. And the list goes on.
A Complete Breakdown of the 26th State of Logistics Report
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. For members of the CSCMP , the cost of the report is free, but it stands out at $295.00 In 2014, the total cost of logistics rose to a staggering $1.45 percent in 2014.
This Week in Logistics News (July 28 – August 1, 2014)
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2014
Reports 2014 Second-quarter Results. Here are some details from the press release: New Breed had revenue of approximately $597 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $77 million for the trailing 12 months ended June 30, 2014. . Zipments Acquires Hobson to Become the Leading Same-Day Delivery Provider for Retailers in NYC.
Where Do We Go From Here? Taking a Look at the 2016 State of Logistics Report
GlobalTranz
JUNE 30, 2016
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. percent annually between 2010 and 2014.
Ship Mate App Finds Smooth Sailing - UCLA Anderson School of.
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2013
April 2014. March 2014. February 2014. January 2014. News and World Report. Ship Mate App Finds Smooth Sailing. The sale was ideal in that it included not only cash, but also the opportunity to continue building Ship Mate,” Mike says. For more on Ship Mate, head to their website. December 2013.
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This Week in Logistics News (November 17-21, 2014)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. As reported in the Wall Street Journal yesterday, it appears that “Amazon’s robot army is finally falling into place,” with deployments at warehouses in California, Kentucky, Texas, and others. UPS CEO: Unplanned holiday surge could cost retailers (Reuters). WSJ – sub.
This Week in Logistics News (July 14-18, 2014)
Talking Logistics
JULY 18, 2014
Moving on to 3PL news, FedEx was indicted by the Justice Department for shipping packages from illegal online pharmacies despite being warned from U.S. Another week, another report highlighting the importance of supply chain risk management and how many companies are falling short. drug enforcement officials.
Supply chain risks in the spotlight: Effects of Hanjin Shipping filing bankruptcy protection
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
by Dr. Madhav Durbha Supply chain risks in the spotlight: Effects of Hanjin Shipping filing bankruptcy protection. A few days ago, the world’s seventh largest container shipping company by volume, Hanjin Shipping, filed for bankruptcy protection. Any such event will cause congestion in the ports.
Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014
Supply Chain View from the Field
DECEMBER 16, 2013
I also worked with a team of leading thinkers in developing the Future of Procurement Report (published by KPMG) , as well as publish the BVL International Global Logistics Trends and Strategies report with a team of leading academics and executives in Europe, China, North and South America, Russia, and India.
LTL Rates, Capacity, and Fuel: The General Outlook for 2017
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Too Much Inventory Will Make Restoring Shipping Profits Difficult.
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This Week in Logistics News (June 19-23, 2017)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 23, 2017
UPS Establishes New Peak Shipping Charge. CSCMP 28th Annual State of Logistics Report: Accelerating into Uncertainty. See my April 2014 post “ Webvan 2.0: Regarding the peak surcharge UPS announced this week, check out my post from yesterday: Free Shipping is Costing More (As Small Packages Flood Delivery Networks).
5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2015…So Far
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 10, 2015
So with all of that said, the most popular freight blog posts written in 2015 and that have received the most views so far echo what we saw with the previous blog posts: trends and changes in the industry we all must be aware of in order to maximize our shipping practices. We hope you enjoy! 29 and Jan. 1, respectively.
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Lifting The Gray Curtain
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation). However, based on industry and experience, 21% of manufacturers reported struggling during the first part of the pandemic. The solution was too black box. What drove the difference?
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This Week in Logistics News (February 23-27, 2015)
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% in January.
How Big is the Same-Day Delivery Market?
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
The folks at BI Intelligence published a report this week, and they estimate that about $100 million of merchandise will be ordered via same-day delivery in 2014, generating about $20 million in shipping fees (the analysis covers just 20 U.S. But how big is the same-delivery market and how fast is it growing? Source: [link].
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Breaking Industry Supply Chain News from Tesla
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 25, 2023
In a subsequent blog post, we will highlight another breaking development, that being a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams. billion has already been invested, amounting to 5.4 After the U.S.
The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 12, 2023
Companies can manage their supply chains only when they have a clear picture of each link,” as the report rightly sums it up. Data on ocean shipments, for example, is generally available across the globe, due primarily to greater standardization in ocean shipping. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?
Innovative Approaches to Supply Chain Risk
Kinaxis
AUGUST 5, 2014
‘SCM World, Innovative Approaches to Supply Chain Risk, Geraint John, July 2014′ SCM World has published a report (login required) ‘Innovative approaches to Supply Chain Risk’ authored by Geraint John, Senior Vice President, Research that outlines an approach to bring your supply chain risk management to the next level of maturity.
Holiday Logistics: 5 Things Any Shipper Can do Now in the Warehouse or DC to Plan & Stay Competitive
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 1, 2014
2014 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns, etc.,
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Crime is Adding to Supply Chain Woes
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Rodriguez ( @OlgaRRod ) reported, “A group of thieves smashed windows at a department store at a luxury mall in Los Angeles, triggering a police pursuit just days after high-end stores throughout the San Francisco Bay Area were targeted. They report that “total losses to Union Pacific have come to $5 million over the past year.
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DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 6, 2015
The 2014 UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™ Study cites speed of delivery as the fourth most important factor when comparing retailers (after selection, product information and reputation). 81% of shoppers choose free shipping as the most preferred option when checking out their shopping cart online. Here’s how it works.
Samsung Electronics Warning on Q4 Profitability Portends High Tech Supply Network Challenges in 2023
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 9, 2023
As businesses either warn or report their financial performance for the final quarter of 2022, Supply Chain Matters highlights select bellwether firms that can be considered a relatively good indicator of ongoing industry supply chain challenges. That profitability warning represented the lowest profit for the company since Q3-2014.
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52 This Week in Logistics News (November 5-9, 2018)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Okay, turning the corner, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon offers free shipping on all orders for the holidays (CNN). Shipping Rates to Increase for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight Services. Free Shipping as a Competitive Weapon (and Loss Leader).
10 Books Logistics And Supply Chain Experts Need To Read
Freightos
MAY 10, 2015
I threw in a healthy dose of interesting (globalization, shipping trends and the business of logistics), a dash of history (the evolution of longitude), a sprinkle of next generation manufacturing (lean manufacturing) and some great company success stories (FedEx, Walmart. I think you’ll like the list too.
Contracts, Cancellations, and Closures: Persistent Trends Leave a Pre-Peak Season Logistics Industry on Edge
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. SupplyChainDive, in their recent analysis of a 2022 study by logistics provider Descartes, reported that, “ U.S. container imports are near record-setting. imports totaled 2.53
Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow
GlobalTranz
MAY 13, 2015
And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. The data is shared with suppliers who know when to ship more products. restaurant.org.
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This Week in Logistics News (June 3-7, 2013)
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. Cass Freight Index Report for May 2013.
Current State of the Capacity Crunch
GlobalTranz
JUNE 13, 2016
The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. Although capacity is tight, especially considering the number of carriers who are prioritizing freight to boost production, reports Roger W. Fleets Are Expanding. Cassidy of JOC.com.
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It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without Logistics
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Francisco Ricaurte, UPS’s country manager for the Andean Countries, reports, “The National Retail Federation (NRF) anticipates that Americans will spend $2 billion on flowers this Valentine’s Day, which would account for 35 percent of the holiday’s spending. That trails just jewelry at $4.3 The Flower Supply Chain.
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Top Freight Blogs of 2016… So Far
GlobalTranz
JULY 1, 2016
So with all of that said, the most popular freight blog posts written in 2016 and that have received the most views so far echo what we saw with the previous blog posts: trends and changes in the industry we all must be aware of in order to maximize our shipping practices. 13 Small Package Shipping or Parcel Shipping Best Practices.
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TMS Study 2015
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2015
Common TMS functions include: route planning and optimization, load optimization, execution, freight audit and payment, yard management, advanced shipping, order visibility, and carrier management. Software Advice BuyerView: TMS Software Report 2014 from Software Advice. How Was the TMS Study Conducted?
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100 Disrupting Logistics Ain’t Easy
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.”.
Where have all the Truckers Gone? 10 Strategies for Shippers to Fight the Capacity and Trucker Shortage
GlobalTranz
JUNE 15, 2015
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. The 2014 winter weather triggered a trucking capacity problem. In 2014 utilization was 100% of capacity, a crisis phase. Currently, the U.S.
Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves
Talking Logistics
MARCH 7, 2016
Meanwhile, the 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Report Card for America’s Infrastructure gives roads a D grade — with other transportation infrastructure not doing much better (bridges earned a C+, ports a C, inland waterways a D-, and rail a C+).
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U.S. West Coast Labor Talks Begin This Week- Can a Timely Agreement Occur?
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 9, 2022
The previous five-year labor contract was ratified in 2014 , after a total of nine months of contract negotiations and considerable urging from government officials for both sides to reach resolution. As The Wall Street Journal noted in its reporting: “ The risks have seldom been as high as they are this year.”.
Rising Temps and Rising Costs Force Logistics Suppliers Back to Basics
Intelligent Audit
AUGUST 30, 2022
” Logistics experts warn that if the issues surrounding delivery at FedEx aren’t resolved soon, they could have significant effects on the holiday shipping rush. . Heat-Related Health Emergencies Attract Attention at UPS as Contract Negotiations Loom. To Stem Higher Operational Costs, Amazon Implements Peak Season Fee Structure.
Cross-Border E-Commerce: Growing Fast, But Still a Messy Reality
Talking Logistics
MARCH 29, 2018
“More than a quarter of all revenue for sellers on Amazon globally was from cross-border transactions in 2017, up more than 50 percent from the year prior, Amazon Vice President Eric Broussard said in an interview,” as reported by Jeffrey Dastin in a recent article in Reuters.
Let the Holiday Shopping Madness Begin!
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Material Handling & Logistics reports frantic shoppers should have no difficulty elbowing their way through the crowds and getting their hands on perfect presents for everyone on their list. However, finding enough happy little elves to pack and ship all those gifts may prove a tall order. That’s up 23 percent from 2014.
This Week in Logistics News (February 2-6, 2015)
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Manhattan Associates Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2014 Results and Provides 2015 Forecast. Reports 2014 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. West Coast shippers invoke specter of port shutdowns (Reuters). Con-way Inc.
China’s Electrical Grid Affects the Global Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 4, 2021
That’s why, in the aftermath of a natural disaster, most news stories report how many households are without electrical power. ”[6] The Wall Street Journal reports one reason coal prices are soaring can be traced to a diplomatic dispute China is having with Australia. Troubles in China. ”[4]. ”[4].
The Internet of Things in the Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
JULY 25, 2022
” Stefan Spendrup ( @SpendrupStefan ), Vice President of Sales for Northern and Western Europe at SOTI, reports there is another IoT revolution underway in supply operations involving robotics. in 2014 to just 4 cents in 2019.”[6]. One reason IoT connectivity has been impeded is cost. in 2004 to $0.38 in 2019, for example.
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