SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Solution: Collaborative logistics: Partnering with other companies in similar industries can allow for shared resources and consolidation of deliveries during peak periods [1]. Fraud and Security: Challenge: Ticket counterfeiting, fare evasion, and cargo theft pose security risks and financial losses for transportation providers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 3, 2019

6 Major Delivery Logistics Trends! As the logistics industry, and the broader business world, looks to 2019, it’s time to explore what the next year will bring to logistics. After reviewing several industry sources most Logistics professionals are in agreement with all of these trends.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. UK government announces funding for truck platooning trials (Automotive Logistics). Convey Closes $8.25

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. Radiant Logistics Announces Plan to Acquire Canada-Based Lomas Logistics. October 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. The answer is at the end. million in cash.

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Freightos

AUGUST 31, 2016

We have exciting news at Freightos – we’re proud to announce that we’ve acquired WebCargoNet , a leading logistics technology provider. In many respects, this should be a good time for the logistics industry. And yet, logistics providers are challenged by rising shipper expectations and dropping margins.

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Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

Tenders can take BCOs (Beneficial Cargo Owners) three to five months of preparation, but despite this, the fixed price often breaks down during peak season. Source: SGX, Freightos Baltic Index. Global logistics providers have large teams working full-time on nothing else. Source: Freightos Index Linking Survey.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. You deserve it. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Media Type.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon’s Prime membership has been available in India since 2016. In September 2022, Macy’s rolled out its first-ever wood-sourcing policy for its furniture sales after more than 150 years in business. It requires the use of responsibly sourced wood or recycled or reclaimed materials.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Written by: Stefan Reidy End-to-end supply chain visibility empowers supply chain and logistics managers to make educated decisions. The traditional supply chain visibility concept is milestone-based, resulting in logistics blind spots for the shippers.

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Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

The evolution of eCommerce has had a dramatic impact on both retail and logistics. Many customers now want their packages next-day, same-day, or even within one hour and as a result logistics networks have evolved to reflect these changing customer preferences. Fast and free shipping raised the stakes.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 8, 2018

It still takes a long time for cargo ships to transit the vast expanses of ocean. Failures in cold chain logistics can still cause spoilage. Prepare for the worst but proactively limit your risk through second sourcing, auditing environmental and social compliances, and creating inventory plans that ensure continuity.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. Among the most discussed catalysts for the next approaching transportation capacity crunch, we have to look at collaboration between all the players in the myriad of logistics layers.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2016

May their memory continue to be a source of strength and comfort to their families and friends and us all. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon ‘in talks over Hahn Airport base’ ( Lloyd’s Loading List ). London’s Delivery Cube “pauses” logistics operations to focus on tech platform ( TechCrunch ).

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Adriana Diener, Global Lead for Freight and Logistics, Accenture Many logistics companies are adopting new technologies from the Internet of Things to bring needed visibility on the shipment process. This includes the ability to track a ship in the middle of the ocean, a pallet inside an aircraft, temperature of frozen cargo, etc.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 7, 2018

30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2016. Content Summary: Steven Clowney, CPSM, age 29, is senior manager, strategic sourcing, with National DCP. If you'd like to see the winners from the previous programs, click any of the links below: 30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2017. Mitchell Agee, The Boeing Company.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… Mercedes-Benz and Matternet unveil vans that launch delivery drones (TechCrunch). Over 40 customers from the retail, consumer goods, third-party logistics and ecommerce sectors. I’m rooting for love. Oracle Buys LogFire.

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

I think Adrian Gonzalez (in his Logistics Viewpoint blog) summarized the situation very well when he commented “risk is supply chain’s middle name. As Adrian Gonzalez (Logistics Viewpoint) stated “Companies will continue to adopt social media tools in supply chain and logistics processes.” Supply Chain “clock speed”.

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Requis

JANUARY 9, 2020

Another example from fulfillment might involve things like faster alternate transportation route planning in case of the unexpected, or monitoring cargo temperature for shipments of perishable food or medicines. In business to consumer markets, there has been a rising trend towards sustainable and ethical sourcing.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). The UberRush Logistics Layer Has Arrived (TechCrunch). It seems like Amazon was in the news every day this year with some kind of supply chain or logistics development. Baird & Co.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. Logistics costs in China are 16.6%

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The Tesla Semi in the Wild (Source: reddit). …there are two other types of electric vehicle needed: heavy-duty trucks and high passenger-density urban transport…We believe the Tesla Semi will deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport, while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate. .

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 29, 2023

Successful logistics technology projects require a long-term commitment—not just a captivating vision In 2016, Maersk took the industry by surprise. TradeLens entailed the use of blockchain technology to give customers greater cargo visibility while reducing the paperwork required to clear customs.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

In the run up to the July 1, 2016 requirement that there must now be a verification of the gross mass of packed containers, Freightos research has determined that only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are still being saved with a weight. There are more players than shippers and logistics providers involved. Logistics Providers.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Boot Barn @bootbarn In 2016, Boot Barn improved operations at its distribution center in Fontana, California by implementing HighJump’s Warehouse Advantage WMS.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

While the growth in the third-party logistics market has slowed somewhat, 90% of the major companies in the U.S. third-party logistics market has grown to become a $166.8 CEVA Logistics (The Americas). CEVA Logistics (The Americas). 2016 revenues: $2.31 Total Quality Logistics. Total Quality Logistics.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. Starting with Miami, this port primarily handles containerized cargo with small amounts of breakbulk, vehicles and industrial equipment. In 2016, this port handled 1.1 These ports accounted for 18.3%

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GTG Technology Group

OCTOBER 5, 2016

In 2016, Hyperloop Technologies began work on prototypes of the technology that could one day revolutionize long-distance passenger and freight transportation. Instead of unloading on a dock around a coastal city, cargo ships would simply transfer freight to the Hyperloop system for shore transportation. Sources: [link].

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

online sales growth, and sales by 3rd party merchants on Amazon continue to grow, illustrating the success of Amazon Marketplace and Fulfillment by Amazon: Source: Statista. Source: Statista. Logistics When it comes to Logistics, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Amazon intends to draw from its adjacent innovation playbook.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. For Maersk, June of 2016 was the breaking point. After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. Driving the Maersk Shift.

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Cathy Roberson

JULY 12, 2021

Don’t be surprised if Stamps.com adds carriers from different modes of transportations such as less-than-truckload, crowd-sourced providers and additional air service providers (other than UPS) as well as efulfillment options to its platform. While it notes it’s international, its strength remains in Europe.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. Logistics costs in China are 16.6%

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2016

Three-day freight quoting , opaque pricing, error-prone data entry and incorrect routing hold logistics providers, retailers, distributers and importers hostage to manual processes and wasted money. Sources: A , B. The logistics industry is the backbone of global trade.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

In this piece, we will look at how retailers and logistics companies could use drones to deliver parcels to customers. Improved Last-Mile Logistics Last mile delivery refers to the movement of goods from a transportation hub to their final destination. UPS offers one possible way that drones could be used within last mile logistics.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. import export logistic international export and import services export products worldwide. The Importance of E-Commerce Shipping and Logistics in EU Transportation.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Freight and logistics trends that rate in the news. Check out our roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics/supply chain sources. IHS Identifies Top Five Trends in 2016 That Will Shape the Global Maritime Industry for the Coming Decade. OUR TAKE A tonic for the (following) Carriers & Cargo section.

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