Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2017

There are many companies that have transportation operations in both the United States and Canada. As you might expect, the transportation market in Canada is a bit different than in the U.S. In 2016, the transportation industry grew by 3.1 90 percent of consumer packaged goods are transported by truck.

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Freightos

MARCH 10, 2016

Five Key Takeaways From TPM 2016. Transpacific Shipping in 2016. Drewry did the math, and despite last-ditch carrier attempts with cancelled sailings and increased idling of ships, lower ship loads will continue through 2016. The amount of funding for transportation-focused ventures (spiraled up) to $14 billion in 2015.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 7, 2016

The MAPI Foundation recently released predictions for how the supply chain will grow and evolve from 2016 to 2018. While the supply chain fell short of previous expectations for growth in 2015, it continued to have a strong fourth quarter in 2015. Let’s take a closer look at the current state of today’s supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

XPO Logistics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index January 2016. December 2015 North American Freight Numbers. As reported in the Wall Street Journal : “UPS is the world’s largest transportation carrier,” said [Deliv Chief Executive Daphne Carmeli]. With new law, U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Ben serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the U.S. Benjamin McLean serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. About Ruan Transportation. About Ben McLean.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2016

It’s hard to believe that we’re more than a quarter of the way through 2016 already — and that it’s snowing here in Boston today, the first Monday in April. In case you missed them the first time around or want to read/view them again, check out the top posts and episodes from Q1 2016.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. The Role of Robotics in the list of manufacturing trends in 2016 cannot be understated or ignored.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

The use of the new technologies, ranging from robotics to value-added services within transportation management systems (TMSs) saw greater implementation across supply chains via TMSaas, and widely-held beliefs about the supply chain’s limitations were tested. In 2015, drones were new and exciting, but still out of reach.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Kinexions 2015 , the annual Kinaxis training and user conference, featured some fascinating speakers that delivered timely messages and themes for the supply chain management community regarding important competencies. On Supply Chain Matters , I just completed the compilation of our 2016 Predictions of Industry and Global Supply Chains.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 24, 2016

April 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Cass Freight Index Report – May 2016. trillion in 2015, a 2.6 And if the news from Werner Enterprises and Covenant Transportation Group this week is any indication, the industry remains in low gear. Late Tuesday, Covenant Transportation Group Inc. in favor to 48.1%

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – September 2016. Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2016 Performance. Acquires IDS Transportation Services, LLC. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued federal policy for the safe testing and deployment of automated vehicles. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 5.8%

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Logility

JANUARY 22, 2016

But despite the difficulty factor, let’s gaze into a crystal ball and make a few predictions about the challenges supply chain leaders should be preparing to face in 2016. In 2016, more supply chain teams will invoke scenario planning to determine what actions to take in the face of potential disruptions. Increased Disruptions.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Second, we just released our second Talking Logistics YOUniversity course, Building a Strong Transportation Management Foundation. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. You can also download the.MP3 file for each episode directly from its Talking Logistics page. E2open Acquires Terra Technology.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Doubled its number of staff to 40 employees distributed globally in 2015 alone – and is projected to double again by the end of in 2016. million (TechCrunch).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. When it comes to executing ocean transportation shipments, using network-based solutions like INNTRA have become the standard in the industry, which is why JDA and other leading TMS vendors have partnered with INTTRA and GT Nexus for this capability.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

Another busy week, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention, headlined by a major acquisition in the transportation management systems (TMS) market: Kewill Announces Acquisition of LeanLogistics. XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2016 Results. Truck Orders Fall in April (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

More data points this week confirming what we already know: demand for freight transportation is weak, which is leading carriers to cut back on capacity. percent between the final quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 and the International Air Transport Association has lowered its growth forecast for air freight demand in 2016 to 2.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended the installation of such technologies in all new passenger vehicles. delaying shipments and raising transportation costs. There were 746 ship transits in December, including transits through both the older Panamax locks and the larger Neopanamax locks that debuted in 2016.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2015

As 2015 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. Happy Holidays and I wish you all continued health, happiness, and success in 2016. Leveraging Optimization to Unlock Value from Your Transportation Network (2,768 views).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Amazon reported its Q4 2015 results yesterday, and although it reported record profits for the quarter ($482 million), the company’s shares tumbled in after-hours trading because overall results fell short of analyst expectations. November 2015 North American Freight Numbers. In the quarter, shipping costs jumped 37% to $4.17

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In 2015, the company reported revenues of 48 million Euros and an EBITDA of 6 million Euros, confirming a constant growth in income and revenue over the last few years. Finally, yet another study was published analyzing different mechanisms to fund highway transportation projects. population in one day,” Traweek said.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

Trucking, Rail Outlook Poor in 2016, Analysts Say (WSJ – sub. November 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). 2016 has begun like the year before: with Amazon in the headlines, continuing to push the envelope in logistics, continuing to keep competitors and others on their toes.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 1, 2016

So, I’ll just point you to my past April 1 posts in case you missed them the first time: 2015: Netflix Developing Original Series About Logistics Called “D is for Drones”. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 28 – April 1, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. AAR: Rail traffic down in U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

The transportation management system is undoubtedly one of the buzzwords of the modern logistics industry. Shippers around the globe are realizing why the time has arrived to take advantage of transportation management system benefits. We call this a hybrid managed transportation model. Transportation Management System Benefits.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Flexport Raises $65 Million in Venture Capital to Expand Operations (Transport Topics). Trade in 2016 to grow at slowest pace since the financial crisis. Trucking Industry’s Operational Costs Decline in 2015 Driven by Fuel Prices. Moving from trucking to ocean transportation, San Francisco startup Flexport Inc.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Con-way Inc.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Cloud Logistics Announces Banner Results For The First Half of 2016. A July 2015 survey by consulting firm Kantar Retail showed the extent to which Amazon had eaten into Wal-Mart’s customer base. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 1-5, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Baaba Maal.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 19, 2016

2016 Supply Chain Trends by Matt Magpantay, Marketing Associate, Evans Distribution Systems 2015 was a year that saw the transformation of the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

December 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report January 2016. The post This Week in Logistics News (February 8-12, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. ACE implementation delay creates customs process patchwork (JOC.com ).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Pigs flew over a frozen hell this week, which means Congress actually passed a multi-year transportation bill. Finally, remember Hyperloop, Elon Musk’s vision for a fifth mode of transportation that would allow passengers to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 35 minutes, traveling at a top speed of almost 800 miles per hour?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2015

The comment period for the STHAF rule closed on July 30, 2014 and a final rule is expected by March 31, 2016, which will apply to shippers, receivers, motor carriers, and railroads. A 3PL or warehouseman may be considered a shipper, which is defined as “a person who initiates a shipment of food by motor vehicle or rail vehicle.”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

SMC³ Acquires Transportation Costing Group. UPS Sets 2016 Rates. August 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The post This Week in Logistics News (October 12-16, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Cosco, China Shipping Group in Advanced Merger Talks (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2016

That was the main question I addressed during my keynote presentation at the SMC3 Connections Conference last month, one of the leading events for transportation and logistics professionals. Amazon expands logistics reach with move into ocean shipping (Reuters – Jan 2016). Is Amazon planning to do the same in logistics?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

On September 3, 2016 China and the US agreed to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change. Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Corporate Responsibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

Average performance in 2016-2019 across twenty-seven manufacturing sectors on inventory turns, Return on Invested Capital and operating margin was worse than in 2012-2015. Yes, companies held more inventory (measured in days of inventory) in 2019 than at the start of the 2007 recession. Sadly, most of it is the wrong inventory.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

China’s logistics sector grows steadily in 2015 (Xinhua). One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2016 was that drones would have a breakout year — not in delivering packages to consumers, but in yard and warehouse management. Delivery Won’t Be the Driver at Amazon (WSJ- sub. Uber raises $3.5

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Furthermore, the notion of Sustainable Supply Chain Management is often linked with social responsibility or environmental management (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016). Bhattacharjee, 2015). This will aim at reducing environmental impact from the acquisition of raw materials to the final use and disposal of the product (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016).

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