Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, with robots and weak freight demand dominating the headlines. percent between the final quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 and the International Air Transport Association has lowered its growth forecast for air freight demand in 2016 to 2.1

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AUGUST 10, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Kelli Harris, a consultant and recent college graduate in Logistics Management. Today, Kelly shares the top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management training programs and courses available in 2016. This science coordinates all structures of the company. 3) OnCampus Texas.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2016

But let’s not let the elevator bring us down, let’s go crazy…after this week’s supply chain and logistics news. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index for March 2016. Manhattan Associates Reports Record First Quarter 2016 Performance. The world lost another gifted musician and performer yesterday. RIP Prince.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

With today being a holiday for many, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: FedEx Introduces Global E-Commerce Solutions Under FedEx CrossBorder. January 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Dematic Acquires NDC Automation. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumps 7.2% in February.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart in the news: Walmart, suppliers continue sustainability collaboration.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Now, on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica. Target charges suppliers more to help offload unsold inventory (Reuters). April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). It’s why I coach. It’s why I love baseball. million (TechCrunch).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. First, for all of you who have asked for podcast versions of our Talking Logistics episodes , they are now available on our iTunes Podcast channel ! JDA Achieves Key Competitive Wins and Sees Strong Cloud Growth.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. TPG Capital to Acquire a Majority Stake in Leading Cloud-based Logistics Platform Transporeon. TPG Capital to Acquire a Majority Stake in Leading Cloud-based Logistics Platform Transporeon. Cloud Logistics Announces Banner Results For The First Half of 2016.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Same-Day Delivery Startup Deliv Gets Funding Boost From UPS (WSJ – sub. XPO Logistics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index January 2016. in January.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 15, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… IBM Pushes Blockchain into the Supply Chain (WSJ – sub. TransVoyant Announces Precise Predictive Logistics (P2L) for Supply Chain. May 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Maybe it’s just love. As reported by the Wall Street Journal : .

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). XPO Logistics Trucking Subsidiaries Sued Over Driver Classification (WSJ – sub. Trucking, Rail Outlook Poor in 2016, Analysts Say (WSJ – sub.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Logistics blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 manufacturing blogs from 2016 so far. Top Manufacturing Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team (LL4T1DCure) raised just under $43,000 for the cause! Moving on, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: IBM, Walmart, university to put Chinese food products on blockchain (Reuters). Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – September 2016. in September.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 23, 2016

Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016. Date: 22-24 June, 2016. URL: sapinsiderevents.wispubs.com/2016/Vienna/SCM-PLM-MFG-Procurement-CRM/. Attend Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016 to: Improve agility, cost allocation, and visibility across the extended supply chain.

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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

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Driverless vehicles and package delivery dominated the supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it: Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks ( Quartz ). Amazon expands logistics reach in China ( Reuters ). USPS reports Q1 revenue gains ( Logistics Management ). Will it succeed?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. Another example of how transportation technology and managed services are merging: Transervice Logistics Inc. Note: GT Nexus and JDA Software are Talking Logistics sponsors.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters). Elementum Expands Supply Chain Management Suite with New Inventory App Powered by World’s Product Graph™.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Speakers: Sharon Perry, Vice President of Logistics, Carhartt; Gregg Lanyard, Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates; Adrian Gonzalez, President, Adelante SCM. In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Hanjin says U.S.-bound Date: Monday, September 26, 2:00-3:15 pm.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Impacts of Leap Day on the Supply Chain Back in 2016, Feras Asakrieh , Senior Director of VIP Support and Conversion at Fanatics Sportsbook, observed, “February 29th may only come around once every four years, but volatility and supply chain disruptions are constant.”[2] They are: • Inventory Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

By fostering collaboration across all stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, companies can enhance visibility, streamline processes, and proactively address disruptions. It directly affects the bottom line, making it crucial to manage effectively.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

Manhattan Associates: New Inventory and Fulfillment Capabilities Give Store Associates More Time to Deliver a Fulfilling Experience. I used that hypothetical headline to highlight a trend I saw in the industry: the convergence of logistics services, technology, and consulting. Note: Kewill is a Talking Logistics sponsor.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As recently as 2016, the state of e-commerce logistics triggered a rush to expand warehousing. Challenges in Today’s State of E-Commerce Logistics The challenges of today’s e-commerce strategies were formed when supply chain leaders believed the only solution to e-commerce was expansion. Be accessible to customers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data.

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out.

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out.

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Logistyx

JANUARY 4, 2016

Top Projects for 2016 Supply Chains: Transportation, Sourcing, Resilience, and Inventory Management Guest Post by Bob Trebilcock, Editorial Director, Supply Chain Management Review. So good we had to share!

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Supply Chain Event 2016. Date: 22-23 November, 2016. In today’s era of logistics 4.0, Location: Paris Porte de Versailles – Pav. 8, Paris (FR). Organisation: Reed Expositions France. URL: www.supplychain-event.com. big data and business intelligence, innovation is at the forefront of the Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. The bunker has been trending on the low side and is expected to continue this way through 2016—good news for ocean carriers, as bunker fuel is by far one of their largest operational costs. Consolidations. Bunker Cost. Driven by U.S.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

The focus of our session is “Today’s New Normal” — a discussion about emerging trends and technologies in the industry, everything from e-commerce to blockchain, and what it means for supply chain and logistics professionals. ’ XPO Logistics unveils voice tracking (Reuters). LLamasoft Names Razat Gaurav CEO.

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Kinaxis

MAY 9, 2016

The voting categories are Financial (ROA, Revenue, Inventory Turns), and Voting (Peer and Analyst). Inventory turns, mostly, will follow Revenue. Here’s how the 2016 Top 10 Supply Chains will fall…. Net profit up 15%, net sales up 15.4%, invested 1.52B euros into capital, mostly logistics automation and design centers.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

ISC Europe 2016 Conference. Date: 7-8 March 2016. URL: isc-europe-2016.integratedsupplychain.org/. To respond to this onslaught of change, the Supply Chain professional of 2015 needs to understand business strategies and value propositions as much as they understand inventory and logistics. The world has changed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For instance, the recycling rate in California for cans made from aluminum has fallen to a mere 20% from 91% in 2016 and 73% in 2021. The post Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 1, 2016

Date: 4-5 May 2016. URL: isc-turkey-2016-en.integratedsupplychain.org/. . This means that supply chains need to become more than just efficient, and supply chain leaders are now having to change their thinking beyond simply focusing on cost reductions, trucks fill rates, inventory optimisation and warehouse utilisation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The race started in 2016 as a foggy definition of digital appeared in supply chain marketing from technology providers. McKinsey promises improved agility (not defined) with up to a 30% reduction in operational cost and a decrease in inventory of 75%. (I For many tech providers, the message often becomes a religious argument.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. I have to go to the grocery store again today to replenish our inventory (yeah, I don’t shop for groceries online; as the son of a bodegero, I’m old fashioned that way.). Hurricane Michael: How Can Logistics Professionals Help?

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