Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

Honeywell To Acquire Intelligrated, A Leader In Supply Chain And Warehouse Automation Technologies. As reported by Loretta Chao in the Wall Street Journal: Orders for new heavy-duty trucks hit a nearly six-year low in June, indicating that trucking companies expect little relief from a weak freight market and sluggish economic growth.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2020

The BCG analysts explain, “Today, another workforce transformation is on the horizon as manufacturing experiences a fourth wave of technological advancement: the rise of new digital industrial technologies that are collectively known as Industry 4.0.” but leapfrog many manufacturers into Industry 4.X. ” Advanced analytics.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

Source: Wall Street Journal. A new report by SupplyChainDigest: “Supplier Integration in an Outsourced Supply Chain World: A Benchmark Report,” showed a growing trend in supply chain outsourcing among manufacturing companies. How to Cut Costs When Replacing Warehouse Equipment. Read Full Article. Supply Chain Strategy.

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Elementum

MARCH 6, 2018

On April 6, 2015, the Guinness World Record for the most smartphones sold in 24 hours was broken. After a slump in 2015 followed by a rebound the next year, Lei admitted that the firm had grown too fast, leaving room for more nimble players to outmaneuver it. Xiaomi Is (Still) The Tech Startup to Watch. Setting the record at 2.1

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Well, I could turn to an AI-powered robot to my write my post for me (see Wired article, “ What News-Writing Bots Mean for the Future of Journalism ”). Ocado to wheel out C3PO-style robot to lend a hand at warehouses (The Guardian). What can I do if I have writer’s block? I’ll let you guess which option I took this morning.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

On April 6, 2015, the Guinness World Record for the most smartphones sold in 24 hours was broken. After a slump in 2015 followed by a rebound the next year, Lei admitted that the firm had grown too fast, leaving room for more nimble players to outmaneuver it. Xiaomi Is (Still) The Tech Startup to Watch. Setting the record at 2.1

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

On April 6, 2015, the Guinness World Record for the most smartphones sold in 24 hours was broken. After a slump in 2015 followed by a rebound the next year, Lei admitted that the firm had grown too fast, leaving room for more nimble players to outmaneuver it. Xiaomi Is (Still) The Tech Startup to Watch. Setting the record at 2.1

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 23, 2018

We live in the Digital Age and most business consultants insist businesses, including manufacturers, need to transform into digital enterprises in order succeed. In 2015, McKinsey identified four major disruptions that drive Industry 4.0. ” Additive Manufacturing (aka 3D Printing). ”[3]. .”[3]. ”[3].

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

When it comes to e-commerce initiatives by Walmart, the Wall Street Journal recently wrote : Wal-Mart Stores Inc. ” As an example of this change in tone for 2015, Walmart says one of its missions is to create “economic opportunity for our associates, suppliers and people who work in retail and retail supply chains beyond Walmart.”

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2019

”[3] He adds, “This digital revolution has led to huge growth in areas such as e-commerce, global collaborative research, development, and manufacturing, as well as in logistics. Manufacturing and distribution : How many manufacturing and distribution facilities are there? Where are they located? ” Footnotes.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 26, 2016

Greenville, SC, rose to 11th place for the number of van load posts last year, and its average load-to-truck ratio in 2015 was higher than any other "top 30" market. “Having a regular flow of containers…will attract major manufacturing, then their suppliers, then their suppliers’ suppliers, and ultimately more people.”

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. While many companies have invested significant time and money over the years to improve their demand, supply, and manufacturing planning capabilities, they have underinvested in workforce planning and optimization, and they’re now starting to feel the consequences. .

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Back in 2015, Irfan Saif ( @irfansaif ), a principal with Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Cyber Risk Services practice, wrote, “Internet of Things initiatives demand targeted strategies to combat the influx of new cyber risks that will invariably accompany them.”[2] As I noted in a previous article, caution is warranted.[1] ”[6].

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Arkieva

JULY 25, 2016

While demand seems to be on an uptick for manufacturers especially in the consumer goods industry, an increase in online shopping could also lead to a scarcity in the availability of distribution centers in the near future. in 2015, of which 50% to 75% comprised warehouses. Source: Journal of Supply Chain Management.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

The danger becomes increasingly frequent as more companies rely on electronic parts for manufacturing consumer products. The supplies themselves are not the only risks, partners may try to cut corners when it comes to supply chain and warehouse management procedures. Working in Other Regions. Hershey is a U.S.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

The danger becomes increasingly frequent as more companies rely on electronic parts for manufacturing consumer products. The supplies themselves are not the only risks, partners may try to cut corners when it comes to supply chain and warehouse management procedures. Working in Other Regions. Hershey is a U.S.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

From demand planning to manufacturing to trade promotion optimization, data is essential for almost every aspect of consumer packaged goods (CPG) company operations. Most brands lose sight of their products the minute they are shipped out of their warehouses — and don’t know whether or not consumers use their products correctly.”[3]

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AFFLINK

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Non-perishable food items, like granola bars and cereal, were sitting on Méndez & Co's warehouse shelves throughout October when they could have been driven to Puerto Rico's citizens in need. As the Wall Street Journal reported in September 2017, Apple's supply chain planning hit a major roadblock with its iPhone X.

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

The situation over there is so good that the company’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, was paid $27 million in fiscal 2015, an increase from the mere $20 million he made the previous year. Take a look at your warehouse. Just days ago, JPMorgan announced that its annual profits had reached a record level. They did it by cutting costs.

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

The situation over there is so good that the company’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, was paid $27 million in fiscal 2015, an increase from the mere $20 million he made the previous year. Take a look at your warehouse. Just days ago, JPMorgan announced that its annual profits had reached a record level. They did it by cutting costs.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Food manufacturers create new products based on audience input. Many manufacturers attempt to capitalize on modern trends by introducing new merchandise that captures an audience’s attention. Many companies offer audiences a chance to directly influence which products get manufactured and how. Innovation is now standard.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Food manufacturers create new products based on audience input. Many manufacturers attempt to capitalize on modern trends by introducing new merchandise that captures an audience’s attention. Many companies offer audiences a chance to directly influence which products get manufactured and how. Innovation is now standard.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

GameStop expects fewer price markdowns with ship from store service ( Dallas Business Journal ). The Wall Street Journal also reported on this story: Target is racing to modernize its supply chain operations to handle all these jobs as it addresses problems that cropped up during the transition. E2open Acquires Terra Technology.

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Proxima

MARCH 27, 2020

As highlighted in a recent Journal of Commerce webinar, essentially, what we are experiencing is an extended Chinese New Year with an added massive backlog of supply coming in approximately 30-60 days. COVID-19 impacted every aspect of Chinese manufacturing and shipping capability. Are you using a shared warehouse with other clients?

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

For companies in manufacturing, this means being able to affirmatively say that your suppliers of raw materials, parts, and equipment are not using any forced labor. This article serves as a best practices guide for manufacturing companies looking to unshackle themselves from the chains of modern slavery. Manufacturers in the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2015

August 2015 North American Freight Numbers. According to Reuters , Walmart applied for permission from the FAA to test drones for home delivery, curbside pickup and checking warehouse inventories. Steelwedge Launches PlanStreaming™ Cloud Platform to Support Continuous Planning at All Levels and Frequencies. UPS Releases 3Q15 Results.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2015

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – February 2015. Although they represent a range of manufacturing industry segments, the common thread is their dedication to quality manufacturing through lean principles and techniques. All seek to extend their manufacturing line back to their suppliers. in February.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

The world has changed from the oil days of machine assisted assembly lines and manufacturing processes as more robots have entered the workforce. Robotics is not just a way to help companies, but many manufacturers have recognized how robots can improve their supply chain processes, benefit the company, and drive their future success.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Conceptually, other retailers could store goods in Amazon’s warehouses, then have Amazon manage the entire delivery operation. roads and highways, FedEx CEO Fred Smith told investors during the company’s fiscal 2015 third quarter earning call on March 18. Baird & Co. But the twin 33s have face stiff opposition from U.S.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 2, 2019

E-commerce and retail sales continue to grow each year, yet warehouse operators struggle to find and recruit enough warehouse associates to keep up with the work. E-commerce and retail sales continue to grow each year, yet warehouse operators struggle to find and recruit enough warehouse associates to keep up with the work.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

In countless surveys over the past decade, manufacturers and retailers rank “improving supply chain visibility” as one of their top priorities. As reported in the Wall Street Journal last week: “Automotive value chains are international. N suppliers have manufacturing sites in a X mile radius of the epicenter. struck Vietnam.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Last month, Lennox Residential was runner-up in the 2015 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Supply Chain Innovation competition, arguably the top supply chain award in North America. This enables it to optimally manage the supply of ingredients—coffee, flavored syrup, cups and lids—from a warehouse to partner sites.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

Mr. Renjen served as global consulting firm Deloitte’s Global CEO from 2015 to December 2022 upon his retirement from the role. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that trucking, warehousing and parcel delivery companies cut a combined 16,900 jobs in February, following a decline of 2,200 jobs in January.

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TMC

MAY 5, 2016

Editor’s note: This post originally ran in December 2015. The challenge is highlighted in a report published by the trade journal American Shipper.[i]. The report is based on information gathered from 299 shippers and 145 logistics services providers in December 2014 through January 2015.

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TMC

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The challenge is highlighted in a report published by the trade journal American Shipper. [i]. The report is based on information gathered from 299 shippers and 145 logistics services providers in December 2014 through January 2015. Only around one-third of the shippers that responded use a single TMS across their organization.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

In more traditional distribution news, Kellogg’s is pulling the plug on its direct store delivery (DSD) model for snacks, opting instead to use its “more widely used warehouse model to cut costs and adapt to a changing retail landscape.” sales through warehouses, including products in its frozen foods and morning foods businesses.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

On May 12, 2017, a headline in the Wall Street Journal read “ Major Cyberattack Sweeps Globe, Hitting FedEx, U.K. Meanwhile, 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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