Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Toys R Us Tries Bulking Up Store Inventories, No Retailers Say They are On Top in Collaboration, Diesel Cargo Ships Cannot Find Anywhere to Unload in Europe, US Manufacturers Bullish on 2016

Europe 32

Europe Cargo Supply Chain Shipping 32

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2017

million TEUs in March 2015. A TEU is one 20-foot-long cargo container or its equivalent. increase over 2015. Cargo volume does not correlate directly with sales because only the number of containers is counted, not the value of the cargo inside, but nonetheless provides a barometer of retailers’ expectations.

Retail 49

Retail Forecasting Los Angeles Long Beach 49

Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Target charges suppliers more to help offload unsold inventory (Reuters). Last week, I highlighted how Walmart is piloting the use of drones in its warehouses for inventory tracking. 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.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Pentant provides its shipper and logistics service provider customers with a reliable and secure connection to both CHIEF (the central UK Revenue & Customs system) and ICS (the European Union Import Control System) to streamline declaration, cargo security and clearance processes. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

That liberal paraphrasing of a classic Prince song refers to particularly strong El Niño conditions predicted by the National Weather Service for winter 2015-2016—the likes of which haven’t been seen since 1998. Assess Inventory Positions. And it still isn’t, despite the headline of this post.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Elementum Expands Supply Chain Management Suite with New Inventory App Powered by World’s Product Graph™. Trucking Industry’s Operational Costs Decline in 2015 Driven by Fuel Prices. Flexport Raises $65 Million in Venture Capital to Expand Operations (Transport Topics). Blockchain Makes Inroads in Shipping (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Future of brokerage: Cargo Chief to bet on pay for time ( Overdrive ). December 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Amazon wants to bypass these brokers, amassing inventory from thousands of merchants around the world and then buying space on trucks, planes and ships at reduced rates.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

As reported by The Seattle Times , “Amazon will fly its latest Boeing 767 widebody jet freighter, publicly revealing the new ‘Prime Air’ branded livery of its fast-growing fleet of used cargo planes” at today’s Seafair aerial display over Lake Washington near Seattle. The video below shows the jet freighter getting painted.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

” Burnson goes to note that e-commerce is having an impact on air freight hubs, maritime cargo, middlemen, and intermodal operations. And also, how much and where the optimal inventory should go so we can satisfy that customer’s needs wherever she wants to shop.”[5] And inefficient processes are just the half of it.

Omnichannel 100

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

Real-time listening algorithms conduct searches around port strikes, cargo theft, driver safety, traffic, cargo ship locations, port congestion, airport closures, severe weather alerts, earthquakes, and more in order to provide a holistic view of current and forecasted global threats to supply chains.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

Smart containers give companies visibility into inventory at sea. Turning physical objects and actions into digital information help warehouse and inventory management teams maintain control and oversight of products shipped around the globe. Smart machines help ensure inventory reaches consumers in the best condition possible.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

Smart containers give companies visibility into inventory at sea. Turning physical objects and actions into digital information help warehouse and inventory management teams maintain control and oversight of products shipped around the globe. Smart machines help ensure inventory reaches consumers in the best condition possible.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Shipping Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Highways, ports and air cargo hubs can all yield benefits in this area, and every mile makes a difference. If you’re considering a relocation — or are ready to make the move — these tips can help facilitate an organized, efficient and effective transition: Take an inventory assessment. Tax benefits. Consider downtime.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

Nothing in the Purchasing Managers’ Index®, Inventory-Sales ratio, or consumer confidence trends would indicate an impending surge in demand. IATA announced estimated demand growth for 2019 at 3.7%, which would be the lowest growth rate since 2015.

Trends 38

Trends Freight Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 38

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

With contingency plans in place, the company announced that it had a healthy inventory supply of finished products and did not foresee a risk to patient supply at that time. This inventory glut crowded warehouses, eventually forcing companies to cut back on their new orders to clear out their backed-up storage facilities.

Pharmaceutical 94

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 94

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

Nothing in the Purchasing Managers’ Index®, Inventory-Sales ratio, or consumer confidence trends would indicate an impending surge in demand. IATA announced estimated demand growth for 2019 at 3.7%, which would be the lowest growth rate since 2015.

Trends 34

Trends Freight Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 34

RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Businesses must take advantage of innovations to provide visibility of inventory management to prepare for the worst and consistently deliver the best. The Hapag-Lloyd transportation company reported a 65 percent increase in hazardous cargo mislabeling between 2014 and 2015, according to JOC. Preparation is essential.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Businesses must take advantage of innovations to provide visibility of inventory management to prepare for the worst and consistently deliver the best. The Hapag-Lloyd transportation company reported a 65 percent increase in hazardous cargo mislabeling between 2014 and 2015, according to JOC. Preparation is essential.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Robinson and other Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) participated to ensure that customers’ voices are heard. Due to a possible strike over the USWC, most retailers took precautions and have been moving a high level of inventory replenishment in preparation for a robust year-end shopping season. Incremental Volumes. Labor Discussion.

Los Angeles 60

Los Angeles Long Beach Negotiating Skills Cargo 60

DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

Either way, in a three-year time span, the last few months create a very rare picture: Van rates declined through 2015 , but rebounded in mid-2016. Before 2015, spot reefer rates typically exceeded contract rates in June only. When it comes to flatbeds, this should be the off-season.

Freight 70

Freight Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Trends 70

Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The population is young, Internet penetration and use of social media is very high, everyone has at least one credit card and the cargo network is widespread. In the beginning, manufacturers, mostly in the fashion business, offloaded old inventory to Internet companies who sold it at a huge discount. By Helen Armstrong.

Turkey 60

Turkey Retail Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 60

Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The population is young, Internet penetration and use of social media is very high, everyone has at least one credit card and the cargo network is widespread. In the beginning, manufacturers, mostly in the fashion business, offloaded old inventory to Internet companies who sold it at a huge discount. By Helen Armstrong.

Turkey 60

Turkey Retail Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 60

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

With contingency plans in place, the company announced that it had a healthy inventory supply of finished products and did not foresee a risk to patient supply at that time. This inventory glut crowded warehouses, eventually forcing companies to cut back on their new orders to clear out their backed-up storage facilities.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 60

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2015 : solar-powered vessel, robot dispatcher, 3-D printed flight parts, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2015 : solar-powered vessel, robot dispatcher, 3-D printed flight parts, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: Autonomous Boats Could Ferry Cargo in Busy Cities. Media Image. transactionID.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In fact, 23 percent of its GDP in 2017 went to investments in fixed capital and inventories. Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft. billion metric tons of goods in 2015. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing.

Belgium 67

Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands France 67

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Similar bottlenecks at inland points threaten to slow the movement of cargo and choke off growth. What’s more, the global orderbook for new ships stands at half the level of 2012-2015. Carriers nevertheless have work to do. The bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping Co., in early 2017 exposed the industry’s underlying fragility.

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Long Beach Panama Capacity 40

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2015

I hope 2015 is off to a great start for you. Uber’s Latest Experiment Is Uber Cargo, A Logistics Service In Hong Kong. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 5-9, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Happy New Year! Penske Appeals to Supreme Court Over Truck Driver Rules.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Starting with Miami, this port primarily handles containerized cargo with small amounts of breakbulk, vehicles and industrial equipment. Going up the coast in Jacksonville, FL, there is a huge port that receives the second-most automobiles in the US along with all types of cargo. In 2015, the Port of Savannah moved 8.2%

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Requis

JANUARY 9, 2020

Another example from fulfillment might involve things like faster alternate transportation route planning in case of the unexpected, or monitoring cargo temperature for shipments of perishable food or medicines. This example could apply to any collection of physical equipment, like a drilling rig or a refinery.

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Elementum

AUGUST 25, 2015

According to data from the first half of 2015, Los Angeles held a 34 percent market share and Long Beach held a 13 percent market share of cargo transport from Tianjin to the U.S. Even without strikes, Los Angeles and Long Beach are seeing their share of headaches well into 2015.

Los Angeles 60

Los Angeles Long Beach Oakland Cargo 60

Elementum

AUGUST 11, 2016

The Semi, set to be unveiled in 2017, is a large electric-powered, long-haul trucking vehicle that Musk says will “deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport, while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate.”. The question now is: What impact can this major move have on the company and in the trucking industry?

Industrial 60

Industrial Industry Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 60

Elementum

AUGUST 18, 2015

million tons of cargo shipped. The restrictions are set to impact about 20 percent of all ships passing through the area—that’s a lot of inventory. Ships will have to reduce cargo or reroute , leading to widespread delays and bottlenecks on other shipping routes. What can I do if my inventory is at risk?

Panama 60

Panama Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cargo 60

Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

Third-party sellers simply ship their inventory to Amazon, which then manages the entire back-end fulfillment of an item once it’s purchased. In 2016, third-party sellers accounted for approximately 50% of Amazon’s unit sales and are also Amazon’s second largest source of revenue - $23 billion in 2016 a 43% gain on 2015.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 13, 2016

Rates stayed low for truckload freight in Q1, and seasonal cargo is not giving rates much of a lift. At the same time, contract rates -- paid directly by the shipper to the carrier -- have been relatively stable since early 2015. Inventories are still high, and consumers are not consuming.

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Negotiating Skills 3PL Freight Capacity 70

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

What do you get when you combine an electric van with a fully automated cargo space, drones, joystick control, and cloud-based algorithms to control order picking, the loading of packages, the automated cargo space, and route planning for the vehicle and delivery drones? More than 100 million transactions processed in 2015.

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RFgen

APRIL 25, 2016

billion in 2015. The Modern Form of Cargo Theft. supply chain theft was down 7 percent between 2014 and 2015 , according to The Wall Street Journal. is the method by which criminals steal inventory. No matter the price of the cargo, a theft will cost a business. Protecting the Supply Chain.

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