Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). The biggest news this week is the ripple effect Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy filing is having on supply chains. ports and beyond, said shippers, importers and freight forwarders. UPS Announces U.S.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Why Tech Giants Are Focusing on Trucks and Ships. LogTech venture capital investments have been growing rapidly these past years, as recently reported by CB Insights. A full 50% of customers admit that delivery factors, like delays or costs, are enough to tank a purchase. billion on shipping in Q3 2016.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). Not only did the cost increase, but variability tripled. Freight Rates 2019-2021. So what you might say?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Probably the same guy who predicted it 23 years ago, Michael Lee, who wrote in his 1993 high school yearbook , “Chicago Cubs 2016 World Champions. ” Or @RaysFanGio on Twitter, who sent out this tweet 2 years ago : 2016 World Series. More Pain Ahead for Ocean Shipping (WSJ – sub. You heard it here first.”

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Too Much Inventory Will Make Restoring Shipping Profits Difficult.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

Parcel spend management is growing in importance, and shipper workforces are becoming more diverse, reports Marilyn Gettinger of Parcel MEDIA , which may strain existing work relationships and require use of people analytics to boost morale. The Guide to Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs thru Effective Transportation Management Practices.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016. From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true. The Internet of Things.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Machine learning is providing the needed algorithms, applications, and frameworks to bring greater predictive accuracy and value to enterprises’ data sets and contributing to diverse strategies succeeding.”[1] Machine learning can prove useful all along the supply chain from procurement to production to marketing to after sales support.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. October Air Freight Demand Up 8.2% – Fastest Growth in 18 Months (IATA).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

DAT Launches Streamlined TMS for New Freight Brokers. One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2016 was that drones would have a breakout year — not in delivering packages to consumers, but in yard and warehouse management. Enspire Commerce Launches Next Generation Point of Sale (POS) Software.

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SupplyPike

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Not complying with your purchasers’ OTIF requirements can be very costly, and result in hefty fines. For example, Walmart fines its vendors 3% of the cost of goods sold if the order fails OTIF requirements. In 2016, Target stores increased their OTIF penalties to 5% of the order cost, five times what it previously was.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This action represents a reported 77 percent premium to the company’s closing stock price on November 22, 2022, the last full trading day prior to media reports involving a potential transaction. The announcement further coincides with Coupa Software’s report of fiscal third quarter financial performance.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

Consumers now take the digital path to purchase more often than not; but, they don’t care what retailers call their shopping journey or what strategies companies use to make the shopping journey a seamless one. ” Once a consumer completes his or her digital path to purchase (i.e., ’ They simply just shop.”[1]

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. 2016 North American Freight Numbers. As Tim Higgins reports in the Wall Street Journal : As a legal dispute ensnares Uber Technologies Inc.’s QuestaWeb Launches TradeGear Product Line.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

Shyp is a startup that “picks up, packages, and ships anything at the best price, through major international carriers like USPS, UPS and FedEx, for business and everyday use.”. It’s pretty silly,” he told me in early 2016. “We Well, it used to do those things until the company called it quits last Tuesday and shut down its operations.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The exceptions were goods purchased from mail-order catalogs. Andrew Chung, CEO of Innovo Property Group, explains, “[The] explosive growth of online purchasing and competition among online retailers has resulted in a race to reach consumers. consumers when making online purchases. ”[2]. .”[3] ”[4].

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

It said that if it takes two months for the ports to become fully operational, the window for shipping this season’s crop will have closed. This dispute has left a damaging effect on our industry—causing extreme delays and millions in lost sales,” the American Apparel & Footwear Association said, as reported in the WSJ. “If

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Developing end-to-end supply chain management software, Gravity optimizes operations, mitigates risk, and controls costs. Clients can get precise evidence about maritime traffic, including the exact location of a ship carrying what they need and when it will get to where they need it to be. In 1956, manually loading a ship cost $5.86

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

De minimis is an important concept for anyone who deals with international shipping. In the context of international shipping, de minimis refers to the principle that it’s not worth charging customs duties on goods below a certain value How is the?

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 17, 2021

China embraced this style of e-commerce early beginning around 2016 through events such as Alibaba’s annual Singles Day event. In 2019, 37% of online shoppers in China made purchases on live streams. In 2020, it shipped about 239 million units globally. Could it disrupt online marketplaces such as Amazon?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Amazon has started increasing the free shipping minimum to $35 for non-Prime members in some markets, according to notices on its website, as the company looks for more ways to cut costs. Until now, the minimum purchase for free shipping has been $25.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Most every company issues a corporate social responsibility (CSR) report detailing what they have done over the year to comply with the expectations of all of their stakeholders. Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards.

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3rdwave

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Poor master data management manifests itself in inconsistent data quality, unnecessary human intervention, inaccurate documentation, reporting, and analysis. The result of poor master data management is that all related processes and reports are compromised. Limited Master Data Visibility and Accessibility. Inefficient Processes.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Total eCommerce sales in November and December 2015 are expected to be around $69 billion, a 13% increase on the previous year, reports the Wall Street Journal [1]. Finally, I will often purchase the product online, but choose to pick it up in store. Online volumes surged during the holiday period while store traffic declined.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Financial Results. March 2015 North American Freight Numbers. Speaking of Amazon, the company is raising the bar again on delivery in response to Walmart testing a free, three-day shipping service. NAFTA freight totaled $96.1 Mexico freight totaled $45.2

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS? 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. Analysis: How Bad Is It? Logistics Providers.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. It is approximately 190 kilometers long.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

On the other hand, customers are always aware of the status of their purchase and have the ability to interact with their driver directly if need be. Customers are increasingly demanding and worried about the supply chain behind their purchases. If retailers don’t offer two-day or overnight shipping, shoppers will likely go elsewhere.

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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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3rdwave

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Poor master data management manifests itself in inconsistent data quality, unnecessary human intervention, inaccurate documentation, reporting, and analysis. The result of poor master data management is that all related processes and reports are compromised. Limited Master Data Visibility and Accessibility. Inefficient Processes.

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3rdwave

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Poor master data management manifests itself in inconsistent data quality, unnecessary human intervention, inaccurate documentation, reporting, and analysis. The result of poor master data management is that all related processes and reports are compromised. Limited Master Data Visibility and Accessibility. Inefficient Processes.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

It was a good year for shippers as freight rates plummeted for the majority of 2019, substantially backing off the historic highs the industry witnessed in 2018. An overall economic sluggishness hit freight particularly hard in 2019 leading to what many have labeled as a “ freight recession.”.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well. to global websites for international organizations and businesses.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It’s recently been reported that Amazon has now hired thousands of delivery drivers for its new holiday last-mile shipping program. Purchasing a fleet of thousands of trucks across US and Canada. In 2017, the trend continued with the testing of “Seller Flex” which is a 2-day shipping service.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The duration and magnitude of these cycles varies based on freight demand and supply injection or contraction (from both the for-hire and private capacity pools). This year, we saw strong North American freight volume. A lagging response to 2016 of continued supply contraction, initiated a tight market in Q3.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

According to this report, Amazon now does nearly 50% of its own last-mile deliveries. In 2017 alone, Amazon shipped 5 billion packages to Prime members. Purchases a large fleet of trucks. Amazon purchases French 3PL Colis Prive. Considers purchasing an airport in Germany. Acquires a fleet of 20 747s.

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