The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2023

Joe Chandler is the President and COO of SPI Logistics , one of the top logistics firms in North America, boasting a robust network of 65 offices and over 54,000 carriers across Canada and the United States. Discover the SPI Logistics advantage and unlock your business’s full potential.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

In short, this survey is saying, among many other studies and reports, that those shippers who partner/outsource to a 3PL are staying competitive because the shipper is able to bring on immediate expertise through the use of a 3PL and the shipper then is able to compete and stay on top of all the latest changes in logistics capability.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond.

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NFI Industries

JUNE 6, 2017

In 2015, logistics costs totaled over $1.4 With numerous 3PL providers offering supply chain services across North America, choosing the best-fit provider can be a daunting task. billion dollars in the United States. Shipper’s evaluate many factors during their review.

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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. Logistical Labs Announces Technology Partnership with project44. from 10.9%

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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.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Supply chain digitization is at a tipping point, as logistics service providers increasingly rely on more connected workflows to maximize efficiency and speed," said Steve Sloane, Partner, Menlo Ventures. Sloane is an active investor in supply chain and logistics startups. With this investment, he will join Parade’s Board of Directors.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

Another driving force, from my perspective, is the opportunity to become the dominant logistics solution provider for the mid-market, including third-party logistics providers. The bill, which the House is expected to take up next week, would extend the funding through May 2015. . Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Last week’s 2015 LogiChem conference was held in Philadelphia, PA, the birthplace of the signing of our Declaration of Independence. The capacity crunch in North America has led to rising transportation costs, while new tank car regulations will bring significant challenges in the years to come.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

Another busy week, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention, headlined by a major acquisition in the transportation management systems (TMS) market: Kewill Announces Acquisition of LeanLogistics. Amazon expands European logistics role with continent-wide 3PL service (Lloyd’s Loading List).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart says it is 6-9 months from using drones to check warehouse inventory (Reuters). China’s logistics sector grows steadily in 2015 (Xinhua). Wal-Mart Piloting Delivery with Uber, Lyft and Deliv. Delivery Won’t Be the Driver at Amazon (WSJ- sub.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Consider how these issues will impact your carrier rates and learn why now is the ideal time to benchmark and bid your rates with the help of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Once the election concludes, if the economy picks up steam, the capacity challenges seen in 2014 and early 2015 may return. How a 3PL Can Help.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 18, 2016

As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. By the end of the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge,” our Friends with Fitbits team finished respectably in the top category, but were bested by the Holey Walkamolies and the 7 Deadly Shins.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. percent in December from November , with December 2015 freight shipments down 2.0 For the fourth quarter of 2015, the Freight TSI was down 1.2 percent from December 2014. percent compared to Q4 2014.

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FLEXE

JANUARY 15, 2016

It was a pivotal season that will likely have an impact on holiday retail distribution and logistics for years to come. </p> <p>To take advantage of this shift, Amazon aggressively established 24 major markets (representing nearly 30% of North America) for same day shipping before the holiday shopping season began.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

In the effort of supporting the manufacturing community, and especially since as a third party logistics company we want to make shippers aware of new innovations in the logistics space. So, for us, it is a win-win: featuring great manufacturing innovations as well as helpful information those interested in logistics!

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 4, 2013

Supply chain talent is primarily coming from North America and Europe, but these are the continents that represent the lowest levels of growth for supply chain 2020 (see figure 1). Most global multinational companies have a solid base now in South America and Asia, but the race is on for Africa.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Over the last two decades Steelwedge raised significant capital in three rounds: 4M$ in 2004, 16M$ in 2011 and 22.5M$ in 2015. In 2015, with the new round of capital, the company with a new and more scaleable architecture announced a new management team with a new vision. He was bullish and I shrugged my shoulders. I was not sure.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 6, 2016

Help us win the top spot in the Inbound Logistics Top 3PL Excellence awards. Brose North America. 2015 Dry Brokerage Provider of the Year. 2015 Non-Asset Provider of the Year. 2015 Platinum Carrier Award. 2015 Outbound Carrier of the Year. Third Party Logistics (3PL) Carrier of the Year Award.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

On this last day in 2014, from everyone at Cerasis, we wish you a Happy New Year and great success in 2015 for all those in business. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post The 11 Most Popular Blog Posts on Business in 2014 appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Business Advice top business blogs'

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Contents Supply Chain Movement 19 – 2015 Q4. Publishing date: 27 November 2015. Those are the words of Patrick Van De Vyver, EMEA Logistics Operations Manager at 3M. While R&D remains in Iceland it has operational centers in the Americas, Europe, Asia and it employs around 2,300 people across 18 locations.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2016

As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. By the end of the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge,” our Friends with Fitbits team finished respectably in the top category, but were bested by the Holey Walkamolies and the 7 Deadly Shins.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In other words, small carriers own most of the available capacity in North America. Leveraging the capacity of small carriers requires aggregating their service, which can be a challenge without the right logistics provider to help. And the options aren’t much easier to sort through for ocean and air shipping.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2016

This increase in bottleneck capacity will undoubtedly reshape the freight flows between Asia and North America. Yet, there are only so many ways one can stretch capacity without major investment, and a few years ago, the Panama Canal has undertaken a $5.25

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TMC

MAY 26, 2016

Department of Commerce , in 2015 Mexico produced 3.4 million vehicles, and was ranked seventh-largest vehicle producer in the world and number one in Latin America. auto part exports to Mexico have more than doubled and were valued at more than $30 billion in 2015. According to the U.S. Since 2009, U.S. Common pitfalls.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

For instance, Maersk and CMA CGM are building end-to-end logistics capability chains, while over USD 6bn was invested by VC investors in freight marketplaces alone through 2019. Conversely, new players like Amazon and Alibaba have revolutionized not only the retail but also the logistics industry.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. The firm’s lean engineers and supply chain engineers help hospitals not only with inventory management and logistics but also with process improvements in catheterisation labs, for example.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 24, 2015

UTi is a global, supply chain services and logistics company with revenue of USD 3.9 The combined company will be one of the world’s strongest transport and logistics networks. Furthermore, DSV will now be truly global within contract logistics and expand into road freight activities outside Europe. Stronger buying power.

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Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

Logistics Technology Updates: Q1 2016. Overview | Industry Research | Tech Giants | Logistics | On-Demand | On-Demand Food. Ongoing investments in the logistics sector continued strong in Q1 2016, following the investment of $1.5 billion in 2015 (up 125% from 2014). billion in 2015 (up 125% from 2014).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Read this month’s Market Update for highlights on some of the key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America. The 24th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends shows that carriers now maintain a level of discipline regarding capacity that they did not prior to the recession. Driver Shortage.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Coca-Cola’s enormous logistics network is reliant on the knowledge and expertise of a Dutch organisation: Ortec. That company’s improvements to the American soft drinks giant’s logistics systems will result in more than 500 million dollars’ worth of cost savings, according to a report in Dutch newspaper AD on 7 October 2015.

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FLEXE

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

On-demand warehousing entered the supply chain and logistics market in 2014 and has been growing ever since. The information in this report is based on data from our marketplace, which consists of more than 400 warehouse partners across North America. FLEXE is the first and largest on-demand warehousing marketplace.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In other words, small carriers own most of the available capacity in North America. Leveraging the capacity of small carriers requires aggregating their service, which can be a challenge without the right logistics provider to help. And the options aren’t much easier to sort through for ocean and air shipping.

Transportation 48

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In other words, small carriers own most of the available capacity in North America. Leveraging the capacity of small carriers requires aggregating their service, which can be a challenge without the right logistics provider to help. And the options aren’t much easier to sort through for ocean and air shipping.

Transportation 48

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2015

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 28th annual International Roadcheck will take place June 2-4, 2015. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour period when approximately 10,000 CVSA-certified local, state, provincial and federal inspectors in jurisdictions across North America perform truck and bus inspections.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 20, 2017

In other words, small carriers own most of the available capacity in North America. Leveraging the capacity of small carriers requires aggregating their service, which can be a challenge without the right logistics provider to help. And the options aren’t much easier to sort through for ocean and air shipping.

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