Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Intellectually, while I will know that year has changed, I will screw-up time, and time, again by writing 2014 on documents for many, many months. When 2015 rolls in, for me, it will mark a decade of quantitative research focused on understanding the evolution of supply chain management. Insights on Supply Chain Organizations.

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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

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. Supply Chain Operating Networks Accelerate Business Cycles.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The numbers speak for themselves: 42 video episodes produced in 2014, totaling more than 47,600 views and 1,260+ minutes of conversations with thought leaders and newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry. The Latest on Transportation Funding and Regulations (1,771 views). 1,422 views).

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. What did we find?

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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

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. How to develop and manage successful carrier relationships.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Next generation supply chains: The inside story. Discover how to reap the rewards of a next generation supply chain without provoking resistance. Their case study video is a must-see.” – Debbie Rovers, Marketing Executive (Rail & Public Transport). Four signs you need supply chain optimization.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

That’s the question that continues to bedevil the global supply chain industry. As I detailed in a recent column , the answer to constant supply chain volatility is pervasive real-time visibility into the precise location, temperature or status of a shipment — at any point along the journey. Where’s my shipment? .

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

This year, the CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference 2014 was held in San Antonio, Texas. As every year ( see my previous post from Denver last year ), several leading supply chain management journals have used this forum to present their best paper awards. Transportation Journal, 53 (2), 117-142 DOI: 10.5325/transportationj.53.2.0117.

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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 growth increased due to strong performance in the Americas and increased volumes.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2014

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. Ryder Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. Echo Global Logistics Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. May 2014 North American Freight Numbers. moves to enhance safety of oil-by-rail shipments (Reuters). ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 0.8%

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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.”. In other news… Supply Chain Risk Management Now a Priority for Most Businesses ( Accenture ). April 2014 North American Freight Numbers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. Supply chain networks: A big-picture view. But carriers are only one component of a complete supply chain network. Numbers matter when it comes to supply chain data networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. Recently, I’ve been asking CIOs the “What keeps you up at night?”

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Freight Waves

JUNE 22, 2025

This week: Supply chain invest in new cross-border facilities; Japanese industrial supplier investing $5M in Mexico expansion; and Benchmark Electronics opens manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. Supply chain firms invest in new cross-border facilities With Mexico as the No. 1 trade partner of the U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is from Kevin Doubleday who discusses the importance of blockchain within the supply chain. Current Supply Chains don’t operate at the cadence of business. Integrating Blockchain within the Supply Chain could change that. Download white paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. 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?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

To call todays supply chain environment high pressure feels like the understatement of 2025. As pressures mount, the last thing chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) need is a weak spot along the chain. Its a slow, manual process, and even then, the data isnt always reliable. He lives in Chicago.

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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 Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014. as of this morning — a lower price than 5 years ago!

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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. Why is this shift such a big deal? Lesson learned.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2014

June 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Global Demand for Supply Chain Executives Drives Heidrick & Struggles To Tap Expert As Partner. Yes, there are many hurdles to overcome before drones as a transportation mode becomes a reality, including getting FAA approval. For a $19.99

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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 Now for those statistics I mentioned. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

However, over-the-road transportation costs remain low. With so many factors outside their control — and a pressing need to be as efficient as possible — many companies are looking to improve their daily supply chain operations and decision-making rather than assume the plan they built six months ago will play out perfectly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. The post Facilities Are a Critical Part of the Enterprise Supply Chain Tech Stack.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 26, 2014

Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics. In the years to come, the FDA expects domestic GMP inspections to decrease and more inspections in the foreign arena (FDA 2013) reflecting the trend towards more globalized supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

For most 3PLs, their customers — across a variety of industries — are growing their presence in Mexico, either manufacturing there or growing their supplier base there, so 3PLs need to align their services and capabilities accordingly to the changing supply chain networks of their customers. Role of Mexico in Supply Chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

It is 2014. Companies invested in tight integration of ERP with supply chain planning (APS). As shown in figure 1, the gaps in the value chain network are large. Physically, the supply chain is becoming a network. It is a story of parts. It is a tale of pieces that do not assemble to build the whole.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 17, 2014

From planning the most modern train in Europe to optimizing the logistics of crude oil delivery along the Mississippi River to managing one-third of the world’s airspace, Quintiq World Tour 2014 was a great opportunity for business leaders to exchange ideas and expertise in planning for the future. Happy holidays!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. 2022 Supply Chain Predictions ; Chris Cunnane, Steve Banker, and Clint Reiser.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2015

Although we have much in common, the transportation laws in Australia and New Zealand have a distinct difference with those in Europe, the U.K. The chain of responsibility law (COR) is one area of difference – so what is COR? COR was part of general recommendations sent in 2014 to the U.S. and North America.

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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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