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). North American Freight Numbers July 2014. Note: Descartes, enVista, Kewill, and Manhattan Associates are Talking Logistics sponsors.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Reports 2014 Third-quarter Results. UPS Ready for 2014 Peak Season, Forecasting Record Holiday Deliveries. Amazon Opens 3 Logistics Centers in Poland (ABC News). 2014 is turning into the year to refresh your corporate tagline, at least for third party logistics (3PL) and software companies.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. It’s for this reason they outsource this business function to a third party that specializes in this area.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. As we round out the 5 categories, we come to the place of our expertise: Freight and Transportation Management. Top Freight Blog Posts from 2014.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

This year’s version of the State of Logistics Report revealed that third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) and those involved in the supply chain have experienced the greatest gain and economic turnaround since the Great Recession of nearly a decade ago. Growth in Logistics. percent in 2014.

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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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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

The logistics industry had become accustomed to a steady compounded annual growth rate ( CAGR ) of approximately 4.6 percent annually between 2010 and 2014. As a result, logistics in the U.S. Instead, annual transportation costs rose continued to rise by 5.5 In fact, logistics costs were only $1.48 made up only 7.85

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

During the fourth quarter each year, transportation managers and executives can be found budget planning for the year – however this year, supply chain professionals are also faced with myriad matters nationwide that will impact their capacity and carrier rates well into 2017 and beyond. 3 rd Party Validation. How a 3PL Can Help.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

There are some 3PLs who perform niche tasks, like Cerasis does with transportation management for over the road modes like LTL, Truckload, and small package. The annual surveys, which this year included the CEOs of 30 of the world's largest 3PLs, found that more than 80 percent of the companies surveyed were profitable in 2014.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

At Transplace’s recent Shipper Symposium, a diverse group of shippers, logistics experts and analysts came together to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles faced by supply chain and transportation professionals, and identify strategies for addressing these issues and improving operations. Hunt Special Commodities, Inc.,

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Online sales have grown by an average of 15% per year since 2014, said Montague, citing statistics published by eMarketer.com. If that rate continues, total online sales will double, from just under $300 billion in 2014 to over $600 billion by 2019.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Rising oil prices will also have a cascading impact on supply chains in areas such as higher line-haul trucking rates and other transportation costs. Already, oil prices have reached their highest levels since 2014 and are expected to continue to rise. Consider holding safety stocks where applicable to prevent breaks in production.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels. But, the most significant impacts of 2017 will be felt in these four areas. . Capacity Will Grow Tighter.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

enVista Announces Record Revenue for 2014. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. I argued that third-party logistics providers need to take a broader perspective of their business and value proposition. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers : U.S.-NAFTA ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 1.2%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2022

The belief was that the company—acquired by private equity firm Agman Partners in 2014—could scale the business more effectively if it underwent a digital transformation. Sanders has over 25 years of experience across various industries, including logistics and supply chain services. A Digital Transformation is Born.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Third Quarter 2015 Results. Earlier this week I wrote about how e-commerce is contributing to the demise of malls and forcing retailers and third-party logistics providers to build new types of distribution facilities.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

This is the first post in an ongoing series on effective KPI management from third party logistics consultant, Chuck Intrieri, of The Lean Supply Chain. . To be unified is to collaborate and trust the shipper/customer Third Party Logistics Service Provider (3PL) relationship. Collaboration.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2017

The freight capacity crunch has dominated supply chain and logistics since 2014, and many shippers fear it will arrive sooner than many experts believe. Build Strategic Transportation Partnerships, Focusing on Strategic Transportation Management Technology and Services.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2017

The Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) has been a major topic among manufacturers and third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) for several years. The following graphic details how this investment has increased since 2014.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Their clients (shippers) are increasingly outsourcing logistics services to third-party specialists. So far, however, no logistics service provider offers complete European coverage in terms of both warehousing and transport. As a result, around 40 contract logistics facilities were closed down.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. Gilroy of Transportation Topics News , shippers are looking to the future through investment into current operations to ensure long-term success and stability. Fleets Are Expanding. Cassidy of JOC.com.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Lineage Logistics Announces Strategic Partnership with BluJay Solutions. Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. LOG-NET announces release of Next Generation Global Transportation Management with its version 8.0. Price-Fixing Probe (WSJ – sub. Looking at U.S.-Mexico

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2015

a North American third party logistics company with a focus on North American over the road transportation management, announces they have presented long time carrier partner, Dayton Freight Lines Inc. with the 2014 Cerasis Carrier Partner of the Year Award. Eagan, MN) – Cerasis, Inc.,

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2016

As first reported by Fairfax Media , a factory in North Korea has been making high-priced surf and snow gear for Australian surfwear company Rip Curl since at least 2014, with the garments labeled “Made in China.” Quantify the financial impact of poor supply chain visibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

When we do these types of analysis, we look back at the data as far as we can reach (Y chart data is available only back to 2006 in a reliable form) and then we look at the period of 2006-2014 and the more recent period of 2011-2014. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining. The difference?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2016

Trucker Path Joins AscendTMS™ to Offer Free Transportation Management Software (TMS) to Carriers and Freight Brokers. In the third-party logistics (3PL) realm, as reported by Erica Phillips in the Wall Street Journal , “DB Schenker…has hired uShip Inc. Companies like XPO Logistics Inc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

It is 2014. As shown in Figure 2, connectivity of planning information with trading partners for third-party logistics, transportation and material suppliers is important to companies, and supply chain leaders have lost confidence that this gap can be closed by an ERP vendor. It is a story of parts.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain. Contact Cerasis if you would like help in more effective transportation management. . 6) Rethinking Workforce.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions , announced today it has started to take delivery of 125 medium-duty electric panel vans, the first of their kind in North America, now available for lease or rent. Miami, November 2, 2017 —Ryder System, Inc. About Ryder.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 19, 2015

Good transportation links a logistics strength in China. China’s logistics industry is gaining in importance and developing rapidly to support the nation’s manufacturing sector. The key strengths of the logistics industry in China that emerged from the study include good transportation connectivity and new infrastructure.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Instead, it sends the order directly to a manufacturer or another type of supplier, who then transports the order directly to the customer. In essence, this tells you the most cost-efficient amount to order so your holding and transport costs are in balance. Read more: Cross Docking 101: What, Why and How? with case studies] 16.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2014

At a third-party logistics company drivers can call a central dispatch team if they have questions or issues. The Last-Mile Delivery Roundtable took place on May 21, 2014, on the MIT campus. Strategy Transportation delivery vehicles e-commerce last mile megacities MIT CTL MIT roundtable truck drivers'

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In 2012, for example, he was elected as a fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), where he served as chair of the Sections and Societies Subcommittee and as president of the Transportation Science and Logistics Section. I am forever grateful. Jabil is not the first to head down this path.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2014

Almost all of these national fulfillment centres are run as separate operations from retailer’s store distribution networks and a number of them are operated for retailers by third party logistics providers. Advantages, Disadvantages and Benefits – Pick Up Centre / Lockerboxes. Jeff Ashcroft.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 14, 2014

Almost all of these national fulfillment centres are run as separate operations from retailer’s store distribution networks and a number of them are operated for retailers by third party logistics providers. Advantages, Disadvantages and Benefits – Pick Up Centre / Lockerboxes. Jeff Ashcroft.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

As explained by Joseph O’Reilly of Inbound Logistics , value-added services are actually also known as fourth-party logistics providers or 4PLs. Fourth-party logistics providers (4PLs) do all of the typical functions of a third-party logistics provider (3PL), while adding something more to the table.

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