Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2015

I’m on limited time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: enVista Launches New Business Entity, Enspire Commerce®. Here are some interesting findings: 40% of consumers have purchased from retailers based outside the U.S., Finally, UPS and comScore, Inc.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). SMC³ Unveils New Version of BatchMark XL Analysis Tool.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. 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. What is a logistics startup? The logistics ecosystem is continually changing. Order fulfillment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Today, technology providers are selling analytics. This week, I received this email from a financial institution questioning why business leaders are not harnessing more insights and redesigning processes based on analytics. S&OP Challenges. Reflection.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. What will happen in 2016? Abercrombie & Fitch Inc.

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Elementum

APRIL 25, 2016

As more people turn to the Internet to purchase products, industries are feeling the pressure to improve efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction. In a recent investment research report, analysts noted that e-commerce sales will climb to over US $1 trillion by 2020 if the overall retail sector experiences even modest growth.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Procurement Report Card: Most Executives Think Procurement Isn’t Strategic Enough! Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2016

LogTech venture capital investments have been growing rapidly these past years, as recently reported by CB Insights. This was driven by growing Internet access and customer education, while mobile devices are enabling purchases anywhere, anytime (1/3 of Black Friday’s sales were made on mobile devices this year).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2018

“More than a quarter of all revenue for sellers on Amazon globally was from cross-border transactions in 2017, up more than 50 percent from the year prior, Amazon Vice President Eric Broussard said in an interview,” as reported by Jeffrey Dastin in a recent article in Reuters. Cross-Border E-Commerce is Anything But Simple.

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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). The company demonstrated the use of drones to reporters this week at one of its distribution centers.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

For illustrative purposes, I will discuss some efforts by consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies currently underway. It also is increasing the number of ‘carbon neutral’ brands it offers as consumers increasingly value this attribute when they purchase a product.”[6]. Why sustainability is important. ”[6].

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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>Before the holiday season began, a number of research firms predicted that holiday eCommerce would increase by about 14% over last year to exceed $70B in holiday sales.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

I've dug into Amazon's patent filings over the last five years and mined the patent titles for keywords related to inventory and logistics. Amazon is well known for obsessively focusing on the customer and the bulk of these patents will result in putting merchandise into their customer hands easier, faster, and for a lower cost.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Following on from its other two highly popular subway maps of supply chain software vendors and logistics service providers, the quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement has now published the third edition of the Consulting Subway Map Europe showing the European supply chain consultancy sector. 34 | Mindmap Global Logistics Integration.

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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. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Procurement costs.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Chris Johnson heads Tufts Medical Center’s supply chain, and he offers several strategies for those in the healthcare industry looking to make processes more efficienct and reduce costs. News and World Report, ranked the 268-bed institution No. What logistic and purchasing components go into buying a new product?

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Chris Johnson heads Tufts Medical Center’s supply chain, and he offers several strategies for those in the healthcare industry looking to make processes more efficienct and reduce costs. News and World Report, ranked the 268-bed institution No. What logistic and purchasing components go into buying a new product?

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Is the ecommerce operations model sustainable? It is undeniable that ecommerce has forever changed the way consumers purchase and receive goods, but not everyone is happy about that. VISA reported that U.S. Meanwhile, brick and mortar retailers reported a consistent flow of shoppers, but nothing record setting.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

Your package is approximately about one cubic foot. Next to you, another shipper is sending a package that is more than double this size. Now, you would think the other larger package is going to incur the higher shipping cost. Most major retailers offer some form of free shipping if a purchase is above a certain amount.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

As rapid change takes place in online ordering and fulfillment for retail, consumer goods, distribution, and third-party logistics (3PLs), the needs for real estate space change too. Learn more about aligning strategies by downloading Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium’s report Aligning Supply Chains with Business Strategy.).

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

Meanwhile, FedEx reported that overall revenue for the quarter ending February 29 declined 2.3% ” UPS is also evaluating the possible sale of its truck brokerage service, Coyote Logistics, which it acquired in 2015. billion, while operating income increased 19.2% Net income for the quarter increased 15.1%

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2016

In 2015, global eCommerce generated more than $6.6 trillion, reports James Keller of Internet Retailer , and 2016 is shaping up to surpass last year’s records. More customers will be engaged in eCommerce this year than ever before, and retailers are seeing a definite shift in the number of customers making online purchases.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 21, 2023

percent, the slowest rate of growth since 2015. Since CEO Jassy took over for Founder Jeff Bezos, the online provider has shifted from a former hub and spoke logistics fulfillment model to one where highest volume products are stocked in same or next day delivery fulfillment centers. reported a 6.4 billion and $8.5

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Cathy Roberson

JULY 12, 2021

While USPS postage and labels are still available for purchase on the platform, Stamps.com company officials noted that “customers may see other carriers and service options.” Going Global Stamps.com outlined its 2021 strategy in its annual report. Metapack - Acquired in 2018.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 1, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of Amazon ’s report of Q1-2023 financial performance and market trends. Stronger performance was reported for the company’s advertising and international based businesses. Net income was reported as $3.2 Operating income for AWS was reported as $5.1 billion in the latest quarter.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 12, 2023

The program was launched in 2015 to help clear space in Amazon’s warehouses to make room for their newly launched Private Label brands. Brand Recognition: When orders are fulfilled by FBA, they arrive on the customers’ doorstep in Prime-branded packaging.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Prediction generally involves developing some sort of forecast, and in this case, we aren’t going to predict more volatility and complexity… that is too easy. For instance, we know that e-commerce will continue to drive smaller package size, and will drive up volumes even further. (UPS

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

There should be metrics involved to monitor these objectives to ensure success across the supply chain. These metrics should be reviewed frequently to ensure supply chain success. o Packaging—containers that transport air or allow damage. Logistics assets are reduced by 15 percent. o Lead time—excessive wait times.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

According to the SAP announcement , at a purchase price of $18.15 Mr. Renjen served as global consulting firm Deloitte’s Global CEO from 2015 to December 2022 upon his retirement from the role. in cash per share, the transaction corresponds to a Qualtrics equity value of approximately $12.5 Dr. Plattner’s term expires in May 2024.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The S&OP Pulse Check 2015 suggests S&OP practitioners are left behind in confusion: 62% of respondents think there is not enough innovation in S&OP systems. Over the first few months, I quickly learned that it was much more than supplying reports and data. 71% think we need more industry standards around S&OP.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2014

Things that make you go “hmm”… In more relevant news… Descartes Reports Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. Bourque Logistics Introduces RAILTRAC® 12.5. Proposed DOT FY 2015 budget draws mixed reactions from industry stakeholders ( Logistics Management ).

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

JDA’s 2015 Consumer Survey Reveals 50% Of Shoppers Who Experienced A Previous Issue With A Retailer Have No Plans To Return For Black Friday Or Cyber Monday Deals, And No Deal Will Change Their Minds. In the new JDA 2015 Consumer Survey of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers conducted by JDA Software Group, Inc.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

According to the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics Super Bowl survey, 184.5 Total spending on food, drinks, apparel, decorations, and other purchases for the day is expected to reach $14.6 And now on to this week’s logistics news. IKEA now sells its own plant-based meat.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2021

The SDGs developed by the UN are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all” The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030 and are included in a UN Resolution called the 2030 Agenda.

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