Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2015

As Joe Dixon, SVP of Supply Chain at Brooks Brothers, commented at the GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference a few weeks ago: “SAP is our internal ERP system, GT Nexus is our external [supply chain] ERP system.”. OHL specializes in the sectors of apparel, electronics, healthcare, food and beverage, and consumer packaged goods.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In 2015, the hype cycle of digital transformation began. I define digital transformation as the redefinition of the atoms and electrons of the supply chain to improve value. While companies are hesitant to adopt new technologies, most have a litany of unfinished IT projects. What Is A Digital Transformation Strategy? What does it mean?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

In transportation news, the American Trucking Associations reported that its advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index declined 0.9% The post This Week in Logistics News (September 21-25, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Song of the Week: “Return to the Moon” by El Vy.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights 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. In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A. In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

I consider her the best in the biz for transportation management consulting. Ellen’s was to design and execute the transportation planning logic. in to transportation management to drive routing information and booking optimization). How Do We Connect Supply Chain Planning Architectures to Transportation Planning?

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

The answer is… transportation. But before lithium can meet its full potential, the problem of transportation must be addressed. Many of the country's railroad tracks and services are still not fully equipped to handle dangerous chemical transportation, and regulators are hurrying to catch up with the burgeoning market.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

Since air cargo is prohibitively expensive, it’s usually limited to smaller, high-value goods or time sensitive items, such as: Electronics. Air freight usage is growing slowly, with less than 1% growth in 2015 among the world’s top freight forwarders, according to Transport Intelligence. in 2015, down from 5% in 2014.

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Today’s driver shortage is helping to drive transportation costs higher. On top of all these factors, the driver shortages, an almost 100% driver turnover rate, and increased demand further jam up the supply chain and limit transportation options. With the rising economy, setbacks in trucking have occurred.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Services by Amazon Here are some of the key services offered by Amazon: General public: Amazon.com – an e-commerce platform offering a diverse selection of products such as books, electronics, apparel, and groceries. From books and electronics to clothing and groceries, Amazon offers an unparalleled selection of items to its customers.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

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. Between 2015 and 2016, freight shipping rates declined significantly, and dry van rates dropped up to 15 percent. Shipping LTL Rates Will Improve.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . This is the value of having a transportation network. This system requires a convoy of trucks with electronic systems.

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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. New Government Mandates and Regulations.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Typical manufacturing products made in Germany include machinery, vehicles, machine tools, electronics, food and beverages, textiles and shipbuilding. Consulting, transportation, tourism, telecommunications, and banking are important service industries in Germany. Transportation and communication are robust in Germany.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 17, 2021

Many businesses are built around vehicle fleets, and so many others rely on them to conduct a large portion of their services, including transportation. In fact, according to this survey from Statista , about one-quarter of the vehicles in use were commercial vehicles between the years 2006 and 2015.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

XPO Logistics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results. 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. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Slides 1.4% in January.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2018

Manhattan Updates its Visionary TMS Solution to Address the Transportation Industry’s Biggest Challenges. In-car delivery is available to customers with a compatible 2015 or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle with an active OnStar account, and customers with a 2015 or newer Volvo vehicle with an active Volvo On Call account.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Jason Koebler and Joseph Cox explain, “In the 2015 novel Ghost Fleet , the spark that starts World War III is not a nuclear bomb, but a supply chain hack. The story line begins back in 2015 when Amazon was considering the acquisition of Elemental, a video-compression company. All of this is extraordinarily cheap.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

Grainger was an early adopter of B2B e-commerce dating back to 1995 with the launch of its first electronic catalog. It now serves more than five million businesses and has generated $25 billion in global sales since it began in 2015. For international transportation, there is the additional requirement of clearing customs.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

transportation assets) to the equation. If At First You Don’t Succeed… ”) Based on the website, it looks like the company is still in stealth mode and stuck in 2015 (the date of its last press release). Brick-and-Mortar; it’s been about who can best leverage the two to unlock new efficiencies, business models, and services.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2017

Yet, the overall economy saw fewer sales throughout 2015 and 2016 than predicted. Starting December 18, 2017, truckers will be required to implement and use electronic logging devices ( ELDs ), and existing hours-of-service (HOS) regulations are currently in effect. appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Stating the Obvious: Amazon Competes in Transportation and Logistics Services. In order to remain competitive, firms are beginning to collaborate with their once rivals — providing processing, transportation, or delivery for each other — something we refer to as co-opetition. Transportation at Steelcase.

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Logility

MARCH 7, 2016

With the 2015 Holiday Season in our rear-view mirror, you’ve probably asked yourself: How did our current processes hold up? Does your company still manage transportation using spreadsheets, emails, phone calls, and other basic tools? Not when so many vital benefits flow from transportation management systems (TMS).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation Eliminates $1.7 One of my predictions for 2015 is that companies will begin to transform their decision-making processes, which will lead to greater use of social networking technologies. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 22, 2015

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2015 was that 3PLs and software vendors would focus more on acquiring small and midsized business (SMB) clients this year. Transportation management system (TMS) vendors have been in that race for some time, and earlier this week, C.H.

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Freightos

MAY 17, 2016

Elon Musk’s concept of the hyperloop promises 700 mph transportation between major US cities. Musk already has experience with transportation innovation; reinventing the electric car with Tesla, and creating reusable rockets at SpaceX. Recent product expansion includes electronics , apparel , food, detergent and diapers.

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Logility

AUGUST 28, 2018

percent in May as demand for transportation equipment fell 1.0 percent last month, the biggest drop since January 2015, after advancing 1.2 Overall orders for durable goods, items ranging from toasters to aircraft that are meant to last three years or more, dropped 0.6 That followed a 1.0 Orders for motor vehicles and parts plunged 4.2

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Logility

AUGUST 28, 2018

percent in May as demand for transportation equipment fell 1.0 percent last month, the biggest drop since January 2015, after advancing 1.2 Overall orders for durable goods, items ranging from toasters to aircraft that are meant to last three years or more, dropped 0.6 That followed a 1.0 Orders for motor vehicles and parts plunged 4.2

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Transportation regulations are a hot topic of discussion these days, with Hours of Service (HOS) arguably getting the lion’s share of attention. But there are other regulations that will certainly impact the transportation industry in the coming years, such as Electronic Logging Devices and Minimum Carrier Insurance Requirements.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Furthermore, you can prepare for the change by understanding what 3PLs can do to help attempt to maintain lower prices of transportation.

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Elementum

APRIL 15, 2016

Consumer electronics could be facing months of supply chain disruptions after the Kumamoto quakes rattled manufacturers in Southern Japan. The popularity of semiconductor and other electronics producers in the region, whose fragile manufacturing process could have been critically damaged by the quakes. What Happened. Impact Analysis.

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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

MARCH 21, 2018

Don’t get me wrong, as I wrote back in December 2015, I believe blockchain has the potential to improve supply chain processes. For related commentary on this topic, watch Why Supply Chain Visibility Remains an Elusive Goal and download my presentation that provides recommendations on how to improve supply chain visibility.).

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Founded in 2015, the Sayari platform integrates global corporate and supply chain data to surface risk insights for investigations, analytics, and supply chain risk management. location, facilitating delivery of lithium inputs and shipment of battery-grade lithium products over multiple transportation routes.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Motivations and Stats on the State of Reshoring in 2015. Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Transportation and freight costs are reduced.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage. However, you must understand what causes damage, how it plays into this decision and how it will change business processes in transportation management services.

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