Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

That will be in 2015, after the peak of oil [supply].”. 2015 is less than three weeks away, and a barrel of Brent crude oil is $65.70 I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. million bbl/d in 2015.” . The Google TMS?

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 14, 2015

For warehousing a new era is dawning. Strategic warehousing. However, intelligent mechanisation is not necessarily limited to new warehouses. Software supplier Ortec, known for its transport planning solutions, has worked with a partner to develop a sequencing buffer for warehouse racking. Google Glass in the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. below transits in December 2015, before the Neopanamax locks went into service. December transits fell 4.7%

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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.”. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 17-21, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 6, 2015

ISC Europe 2015 Conference. Date: 7-8 October 2015. Trucks full, stock low, warehouse busy. Fast forward to 2015 and we are now slowly experiencing increased economic activity across Europe, but the supply chain environment has changed once more. Venue: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Brussels (B). URL: [link].

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

Fortunately, selecting a 3PL for 2015 and beyond can be broken down into six specific questions. Companies based on assets have had years of experience in purchasing trucks and managing warehouse inventories. What Is the Company’s History? Less than two decades ago, the concept of 3rd Party Logistics Companies were relatively unknown.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Now, the trend is to use this technology commercially; for the logistics industry, there are many potential use cases in a warehouse. First, let’s discuss the basic definition of AR, then we can dive a little deeper into how this innovative piece of technology could potentially be used in a warehouse. Here are some examples: 1.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 12, 2015

I was at the GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference earlier this week. April 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). For example, we provide a solution to forecast sales for both manufacturers and retailers so they can purchase, produce and sell more products more efficiently. What would a poet say about this photo?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results. Gaining scale is what’s driving a lot of M&A activity in the 3PL industry today, and this deal is a perfect example. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Con-way Inc.

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BlueYonder

MAY 8, 2015

With FOCUS 2015 in the (not too distant!) past, we’re taking a moment to reflect on last week’s activities, conversations, and some of the key themes that resonated throughout the conference, including innovation, the power of partnership, warehousing of the future, and segmentation. Warehousing of the Future. Innovation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. He was also in charge of carbon management and accounting and CSR reporting.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Example #2: Airtasker. Example #2: Airtasker.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2015

I’ve often pointed to enVista (a Talking Logistics sponsor) as an example of how the business models of software vendors, consultants, and logistics service providers are converging , and the launch of this new software business further underscores this point. Finally, UPS and comScore, Inc. study this this week.

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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. For example, here are excerpts from two emails we received recently: I live in Brazil and I am a logistics enthusiast and work in the field.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2015

At last week’s ICRA 2015 conference, an international forum for robotics researchers, Amazon hosted the “Amazon Picking Challenge,” where robots from 27 entrants from around the world tried to autonomously grab items from a shelf and place them in a tub. And the competition for talent in the robotics field is intensifying too.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2015

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2015 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. This is another example of how the business models of 3PLs, consulting firms, and software companies are converging , and why the answer to “ 3PLs, What Business Are You In? ” Ports Gridlock Reshapes the Supply Chain (WSJ – sub.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2020

According to Gartner, “the Gartner Supply Chainnovator Awards is an annual research program that identifies, assesses and awards outstanding examples of Supply Chain Innovation. In January 2015 SKF decided to proactively improve its supply chain to better innovate and respond to market disruptions.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

However, estimated IoT spending includes the following: 2015 - $5 billion. Warehouse Management. Warehouse management of the IoT is built the same principles of overall IoT-based supply chain management. For example, Link-Labs identified a few issues with the use of Bluetooth tracking of products. 2016 - $7 billion.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

One example, as highlighted in a WSJ article this week, is the strain larger container ships will put on the ports: Their increasing size already is straining the unloading resources at some port facilities and—along with labor troubles—has contributed to major traffic snarls at the nation’s West Coast ports.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

The LTL freight industry outlook for 2017 would be incomplete without addressing warehousing difficulties. When the industry revved up in 2014, many manufacturers and shippers expanded warehousing options and inventory to meet the growing demands of consumers. The cost diesel will return to prices seen at the start of 2015.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

An ecommerce fulfillment warehouse in the USA sends the wrong packages to customers. On top of all that, billions if not trillions of dollars worth of potential working capital are tied up in illiquid assets such as 90-day invoice payouts or even the real estate value of, say, a warehouse or factory building.

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

Warehouse managers have many opportunities to respond to the “Amazon Effect.” For example, a Logistics Viewpoints story guest written by industry expert Karen Sage explained that consumers increasingly expect free shipping within a day or two, one small response to Amazon’s business models. during the next 18 months.

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

Warehouse managers have many opportunities to respond to the “Amazon Effect.” For example, a Logistics Viewpoints story guest written by industry expert Karen Sage explained that consumers increasingly expect free shipping within a day or two, one small response to Amazon’s business models. during the next 18 months.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 9, 2022

Machine learning expert Bernard Brode explains, “There are more than a few examples of ML failing to make reliable (or even useful) predictions.”[5] ” Journalist Amanda Loudin ( @MissZippy1 ) isn’t sure the potential for predictive analytics in warehouse operations is ready to be realized. 4] Michael C.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Common interests My 2014 post noted how the profession has evolved beyond its transportation/ warehousing roots to become a strategic resource. One example is sustainability. For example, graying populations will create more demand for home-based services, requiring companies to develop supply chains that extend into the home.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Singapore has also embraced solar energy, having multiplied its solar capacity by more than seven times since 2015. The solar project is an essential part of DPDHL Group’s sustainability roadmap and strengthens our commitment to operate our warehouse facilities at Net Zero Carbon by 2025. Cache Logistics Trust, Singapore.

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RFgen

APRIL 7, 2016

Many companies with open warehouse and supply chain positions try to attract millennial hires. Warehouse managers are in great demand. The Ajilon Professional Staffing company saw an 80% increase in the need for supply chain professionals between 2013 and 2015, according to Supply Chain Management Review. Avoid Stereotypes.

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RFgen

APRIL 7, 2016

Many companies with open warehouse and supply chain positions try to attract millennial hires. Warehouse managers are in great demand. The Ajilon Professional Staffing company saw an 80% increase in the need for supply chain professionals between 2013 and 2015, according to Supply Chain Management Review. Avoid Stereotypes.

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RFgen

JANUARY 28, 2015

According to Property Casualty 360, the major challenges of 2015 will be those pertaining to the supply chain. For example, barcode scanner software can easily be utilized to check every item as it goes through an entry or exist point, and some factories will even scan products as they move through production.

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RFgen

JANUARY 28, 2015

According to Property Casualty 360, the major challenges of 2015 will be those pertaining to the supply chain. For example, barcode scanner software can easily be utilized to check every item as it goes through an entry or exist point, and some factories will even scan products as they move through production.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

Unilever has constructed a new ice-cream factory in Turkey which, in terms of sustainability, serves as an example for all 35 of its production facilities around the world. One example of this is Disney’s proposed idea to relocate production of some of its Infinity figures to Turkey to shorten and improve the flexibility of its supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2018

Nestlé and XPO Logistics Build a Digital Warehouse of the Future in the UK. Here’s what I wrote back in December: Many manufacturers and retailers are starting to look at their third-party logistics (3PL) partners not just as providers of transportation and warehousing services, but also as technology providers and innovation labs.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

A quick examination of some recent examples of the influence of what are still considered emerging technologies — such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) — demonstrates that the human element always was, and in fact always must be, paramount. In 2015, IBM acquired The Weather Company.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A great example would be today’s prominence of climate change. Bhattacharjee, 2015). Ikea is a good example as it has sourced close to 50 percent of its wood from sustainable foresters and hundred percent of its cotton from farms that meet better cotton standards (Ikea, n.d.). Why go green? S.Minner, Ed.) Avittathur, A.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2015

“Contrary to what many people believe, investing in employees is not dilutive to a company’s financial results and shareholder value — it’s actually accretive,” said Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, at the 2015 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

Speed – Think five days from a factory in China to a warehouse in the United States. For example, according to this research , 2 tonnes shipped for 5,000 kilometers by ocean will lead to 150 kg of CO2 emissions, compared to 6,605 kg of CO2 emissions by air. in 2015, down from 5% in 2014. In 2015, it moved 2.1

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2015

The second edition of the optimization summit (OptSum) was held amidst a scene of unprecedented enthusiasm in Bangalore on March 10 -11, 2015. Connecting the dots between demand, fulfillment, transportation and warehouse management was the theme for JDA’s Rajiv Bhuta.

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