Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

On September 3, 2016 China and the US agreed to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change. Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Corporate Responsibility.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 20, 2017

Are you using lean in your logistics and transportation management? The transportation company’s culture and behavior should change to apply Lean thinking. Transportation takes time. The list of additional waste generated by transportation goes on and on. 5 Ways to Optimize Your Transportation with Lean.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 10, 2016

2016 looks to be a year of great opportunity for logistics service providers (LSPs). That view is confirmed by new industry research from Eye For Transport (EFT) that shows that LSP customers are looking to gain more value from their service providers and, in fact, want to engage with their LSPs more strategically than ever before.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

trillion in 2016, according to the U.S. percent in 2016. In 2016, Amazon lost $7 billion on shipping costs which represents 12 percent of revenue. Author information Bob Malley CEO at pierbridge For over 25 years Bob has helped thousands of businesses reduce costs and streamline logistics with transportation software solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2017

Amazon’s because of their breath in physical and digital supply chain, innovation in material handling, transportation, etc and their vision completely disrupting the industry. As a result, tor most companies, the goals are unclear and the financial metrics are not well-understood. ” The answer will be “Yes!

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

While ERP systems provide excellent tools to manage accounting, human resources, customer relationships and more, they considerably lack the tools needed to properly manage transportation. This information feeds into a TMS solution’s transportation intelligence which then produces reports regarding your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. In 2016 I wrote 35 blog posts. Reflections.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

On the other hand, only 8 percent of companies that were rated by their executives as less than significantly above average on supply chain-related metrics have the same performance. For example, Supply & Chain Executive reported that there were 260 major natural disasters in 2016 that resulted in an economic loss of $211 billion.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

General warehouse industry statistics Warehousing costs & revenue statistics Warehouse efficiency statistics Labor statistics in the warehousing industry Automation adoption in the warehousing industry Warehouse performance metrics Warehouse automation stats: General warehouse industry statistics 1. feet in 2016. ” 18.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

In the research conducted by Supply Chain Insights , only 35% of the respondents rated their S&OP process as effective or extremely effective in 2019 compared to 65% for the same in 2016. Does this mean at some point in time we move on from S&OP? CSCO and CPO, both can benefit from a closer collaboration.

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SupplyPike

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In 2016, Target stores increased their OTIF penalties to 5% of the order cost, five times what it previously was. Walmart breaks down OTIF into separate metrics, On Time and In Full. Each metric has its own percentage goal that must be met in order to avoid fines. That kind of money adds up! The Walmart OTIF Program.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

This will lead to the creation of more metrics and business-intelligence tools to help improve manufacturing operations. Actionable Metrics Will Enhance Operations, Reducing Costs. The ability to access information and insights from Big Data naturally leads to actionable metrics. Sustainable Manufacturing Will Become Essential.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, goes so far as to assert data is an organization’s most valuable asset. Researchers assign various measures of importance to each of the metrics, sometimes treating them equally, sometimes separating one out of the pack.”[2]

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The goal is to reduce or avoid one billion metric tons (a gigaton) of greenhouse gasses from the global value chain by 2030. The six areas are energy use, nature, waste, packaging, transportation, and product use and design. And Walmart recently rolled out extra levies for suppliers using its transportation services.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. However, based on Perry’s estimates, by 2016 that rate is likely to escalate to the 2014 rate. The American Transportation Research Institute has already identified a problematic decline in trucking capacity over recent years.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2022

Doug Estrada and Joe Lynch discuss Walmart transportation. Doug has held various supply chain roles with the Walmart Private Fleet as well as working Internationally for Walmart in Central America in setting up the Retail Transportation Supply Chain Network for Walmart in several Central American Countries. About Doug Estrada.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

As a result, many organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and enhanced transportation management systems (TMS) to deliver the velocity, visibility, predictability and control they need. 3PL market has grown by roughly 7% annually since 2009 and is expected to reach $170 billion by the end of 2016.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

There are many forms of decision support—price optimization, revenue management, transportation planning, spend management, network design. An orbit chart is a plotting of data at the intersection of two metrics. In this case, the metrics are operating margin and inventory turns. In February 2016, it was $29.69.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2016

Live Episode: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET. Transportation management is a collection of many elements: many carriers, many modes, many trading partners, many data elements stored in many systems. Click on the “Remind Me” button above or HERE to join the conversation!

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Industry Week, March, 2016). These metrics would, of course, be aligned and are updated every hour. The metrics are also manual as automatic metric systems cannot retrieve the information at an hourly frequency as these metrics are process inputs and not outputs. Flex is eight (8) years into its Lean journey.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

Such reviews rely on key performance indicators and metrics to determine what step of the distribution center-to-retailer route experienced an unnecessary delay, causing the given item to perish. What About the Driver Shortage and Transportation Rate Hike?

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 17, 2022

This helps city authorities to intelligently manage their assets, increase efficiencies, revolutionize transport, reduce costs, and in theory, enhance overall quality of life for residents.” The other five systems are: business; transport; communication; water; and energy.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 8, 2016

Datum: 16-17 February, 2016. The European Logistics CIO Summit is the place for top IT executives at transport and logistics companies to drill down into the key issues impacting IT departments now and devise strategies for IT innovation that will bring your company into a long term era of success. 17th Annual Logistics CIO Forum.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. It should not be functional, with a narrow focus on a singular function like manufacturing or transportation. Stage 2: All about Transportation. It is usually driven by the logistics and transportation functions. Let me continue with my story.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Much of that growth has been fueled by acquisitions, including four acquisitions in 2016, with more certainly to come this year. The R&D team delivered about 350 product releases in 2016. getting buy-in from drivers and other stakeholders) and implementing appropriate metrics to measure and drive performance.).

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. CB Insights, Stocked Up: 150+ Companies Attacking The Supply Chain & Logistics Space, November 30, 2016. 15th, 2017 (PDF.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2022

Functional transportation is incredibly important for anyone, but it is also a very expensive risk. The major metrics that make up the cost are the make and model of the vehicle, and the economic conditions when you’re buying your insurance. Here are several tips and pointers on how to keep the cost down!

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

For suppliers and mid- to large-sized companies, supply chain visibility serves as the foundation for strategic decisions and tactical improvements across the entire transportation network. Today, companies have varied interpretations of “visibility,” largely due to evolving business demands and globalization trends.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Currently [as of the end of May 2016], 20 percent of our customers are receiving deliveries via fleXipod. McCarthy was particularly excited about the value fleXipod is providing today and will provide in future phases of implementation. fleXipod has been a phenomenal success,” McCarthy commented. What does that mean to customers?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

As a result, unit picking, shipping and returns is redefining warehouse management and transportation processes. In Figure 1, we share insights from a recent study on the overall focus of 2016 spending. Figure 1: Expected Changes in IT Spending in 2016. Note the increase in investment in supply chain execution.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Years later in 2016, General Motors has implemented measures to make the company more equipped to handle disasters. Read Full Article.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 11, 2017

The American Transportation Research Institute estimates that of the total cost per mile of driving a rig that drives between 80,000 and 125,000 miles per year, the average cost (including drivers wages and benefits) is $1.593 per mile, or which tire cost are $ 0.043 a mile, and fuel costs are $.403 403 per mile. Cost per engine hour.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2016

Our last post covered the Top 5 Manufacturing blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 supply chain blogs from 2016 so far. Top Supply Chain Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. The supply chain blogs category most top viewed blog posts from the first half of 2016 included several elements of the supply chain.

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IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

Machine learning is predicted to reduce costs related to transport and warehousing and supply chain administration by 5 to 10% and 25 to 40%, respectively. OEE is a pervasively used metric in manufacturing as it combines availability, performance, and quality, defining production effectiveness. PDF, no opt-in) Capgemini Consulting.

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FLEXE

APRIL 17, 2017

Premier Partners are champions of the FLEXE platform, and actively use it to provide real-time transportation and inventory updates to customers. Those that qualify year after year, are partners that continually exceed our standards and quality metrics. Exceptional Capabilities. Premier Partners are assessed on an ongoing basis.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has released three new resource guides this year and has updated several of its sample contracts. New guides published in 2017 include: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Resource & Guide - An overview of the new requirements for the transportation of human and animal food in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

These Supply Chain Operating Network Strategies enable multi-tier many-to-many enablement of first and second/third tiers of suppliers of services, materials and transportation. During the next two weeks we will be sharing the interviews of 2016 Supply Chains to Admire winners and speakers for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit.

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