Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Manhattan Associates Reports Record First Quarter 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record First Quarter 2015 Results. SAP Announces First Quarter 2015 Results. February 2015 North American Freight Numbers. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – March 2015. Robinson Expands Asian Operations to Vietnam.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. Photo Credit: Changi Airport Group.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Manhattan Associates Mobile Distribution Management Takes Center Stage at CSCMP 2015. July 2015 North American Freight Numbers. And will the government view Amazon Flex members as independent contractors or employees? Pitney Bowes Releases Cloud-based Inbound Package Tracking Software for Small and Medium Businesses.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

” Companies have historically overlooked B2B Connectivity when evaluating supply chain software solutions, such as transportation management systems. Yes, 3PLs provide customers with multiple logistics services like transportation management and warehousing, but that definition is stale and limiting.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Multimodal 2015. Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. Government/Military. Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. Venue: NEC Birmingham. Organiser: Clarion Events. URL: www.multimodal.org.uk. Wholesalers. Manufacturers. Food Growers & Processors.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Where Governments Fall Short in Combating Forced Labor in Supply Chains ?—?And is placed off-limits by the government, companies will simply switch to another region for the production capacity they need, leaving root causes of the problem unaddressed. Where Governments Fall Short in Combating Forced Labor in Supply Chains?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2015

However, shippers, receivers, or carriers engaged in food transportation operations that have less than $500,000 in total annual sales are exempted, and the rule does not apply to the transportation of shelf stable food that is completely enclosed by a container (among other exclusions and exemptions).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for the Possibility of a Government Shutdown. Most congressional watchers are predicting that the federal government will shut down for at least a short period of time before the end of the year. So what should transportation professionals prepare for? Absolutely.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

A senior administration official said that the Intel grant was expected to be the largest single grant administered through the CHIPS Act, and once the Commerce Department and Intel agree on final terms, the government expects to start delivering funds by the end of the year. 2015=100) compared with 111.3 in January.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Matt is the VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Transport Services , a premium service provider of transportation services with focus on temperature controlled products, regional, and long haul delivery. Covenant Logistics provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. About Matt McLelland.

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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. Lack of clarity in governance for decision-making. Alignment Barriers. The last decade is a testimonial that functional excellence does not drive value. Mistake #4.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

He is an industrial engineer with a diploma in transportation and logistics from the University of Applied Sciences in Bremerhaven. Over the period of 2009-2015 only 88% of companies made improvement on the “Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.” Here we share the interview with Ralf. About the Supply Chains to Admire Research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

The United States Postal Service will slow delivery times for a third of its first-class packages in an effort to cut costs and its dependency on air transportation amid financial struggles. The move, which goes into effect May 1, is part of the Postal Service’s 10-year plan to reduce more than $100 billion in projected losses.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. As we make our way into 2015, trucking freight volumes look good. FMC Chairman Mario Cordero said that addressing port congestion is the agency’s top focus for 2015.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

With Amazon and others going to same day deliveries, the e-commerce boom is making transportation and delivery infrastructure more difficult to navigate. Regulatory Requirements Will Grow as Governments Seek to Overcome Shortfalls in Operating Revenue. This is the biggest opportunity I see for 2015. This is likely to continue.

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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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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. Also, governments and companies are re-evaluating the structure of global supply chains in the aftermath of the pandemic. Only 35% confirmed that their companies have net-zero goals.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 13, 2015

191 qualified global logistics practitioners were surveyed in 2015 by American Shipper magazine for their seventh annual benchmark study of transportation management. However, here is a distillation of the best practices for approaching transportation and logistics IT initiatives provided at the conclusion of the report.

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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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2015

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 9, 2015

According to FTR’s Noël Perry, transport demand in all modes has, until recently, had very favorable recovery, and warned that transportation forecasts should look more conservative between now and 2020 than they did for the first half of the decade. Government Regulations. Driver Shortage. Diesel Pricing .

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The partnership is focused on the middle mile, which is the transport of goods within the supply chain most often from a warehouse to a fulfillment center or a warehouse to a retailer. Next week, I will be releasing my annual holiday logistics guide , as I have done for 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , and 2014.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 12, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. Carrier Capacity.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

There are many market indicators and government regulations that can affect your business decisions, from truck utilization percentages to new compliance initiatives. Another important topic that’s not always included in industry reports—but can impact the transportation industry just as much—is drivers’ health and wellness.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 21, 2013

I spent the day in Washington DC listening to a variety of really intelligent people talk about transportation planning models. Private industry is challenged by the issues posed by poor government infrastructure, increased regulatory issues, and talent shortages, particularly for truck drivers and other transportation professionals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

The combination of technology along with the advancements in transportation made it possible. In my work tonight, I carefully studied 2006-2015 financial results to select the Supply Chains to Admire winners. Higher percentage of growth than the industry average for the period of 2006-2015. Operating Margin. Inventory Turns.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 6, 2015

You’re familiar with the fast paced environment and fluctuating circumstances in the logistics and transportation industry, so it’s no surprise that 2014 was full of change. Now, you are likely keeping close tabs on government regulations and capacity issues. What Do Recent HOS Changes Mean for 2015?

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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. The supplier is expecting to be eligible for upwards of $257 million in state and federal government incentives for the facility build-out.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Small autonomous vehicles will hold up cargo, like shipping containers, and allow it to be transported on railway tracks just like larger trains do. Mexico has acknowledged that the US government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a US plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 17, 2015

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. forecasted that the Class 8 market will reach a peak in 2015 as a favorable freight market and improved trucker profitability lift the industry. Government Regulations. Large Scale Market Indicators. Carrier Capacity.

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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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EcoVadis

JULY 25, 2017

The Hong Kong government and the industries have been working towards a number of initiatives in enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) amended the Listing Rule and released the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Guide in 2015.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2016

Freight tons moving on the nation’s transportation network will grow 40 percent in the next three decades while the value of the freight will almost double, increasing by 92 percent, according to the latest projections by the U.S. trillion in 2015). That is the “hundreds of billions of dollars” question.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

A European Commission (EC) initiative called Horizon 2020 – 2105 Smart, Green and Integrated Transport will facilitate collaboration between logistics clusters on developing supply chain solutions, particularly projects that promote environmental sustainability. Much effort has already gone into developing logistics clusters in Europe.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

Extreme weather like this would damage manufacturing and transportation infrastructure in the U.S. If a celestial event like this happened, we would likely see disruptions to transportation, communication, and resource availability. Fear of cyber threats could prompt governments and businesses to enhance cybersecurity measures.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Mexico generally follows global rules and guidelines governing fair international trade practices, while China aggressively does not. . The widening deficit seen in 2015 is most likely due to the short-term effect of the rising value of the U.S. Free trade agreements provide a set of rules for countries to follow.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

” UPS is also evaluating the possible sale of its truck brokerage service, Coyote Logistics, which it acquired in 2015. Another example and the biggest threat for FedEx and UPS is Amazon Business, launched in 2015 to address the SME business market. These tech tools may also use crowd-sourced carriers or traditional ones.

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