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 ). Cass Freight Index Report January 2016. And couldn’t that drone on wheels deliver packages? Package lockers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the summer of 2016, my husband — a UPS delivery driver — was one of them. After several days of working in the humid August heat in 2016, my husband woke up feeling ill. Two fans would also be installed in package cars, which make up most of the company’s 93,000-vehicle fleet.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2016

March 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). According to the press release : The trial run, part of a larger research and innovation project, was conducted between January and March 2016 in the Bavarian community of Reit im Winkl. California Shippers Face Trucking Surcharge (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Based on who shows up to deliver my Amazon packages these days, and those ordered by my neighbors, I would say Amazon’s reliance on UPS, FedEx, and USPS for every day deliveries — not just during the peak season — is continuously diminishing. The aerial delivery device deposits the package in the delivery receptacle.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2016

The shipping industry of 2016 is a gross misrepresentation of what was considered “normal” shipping practices in the 1980s or 1990s. Similar to the technology in logistics trends, AIDC and RFID technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) will change in an unusual, profound ways in 2016.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Fit for Growth 2016. Date: 24 November, 2016. In cooperation with the companies Dräxlmaier and Stabi lus, the Association for Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics (BME) is organizing the first German-Romanian Supplier Dialogue Fit for Growth on 24 November 2016 in Bucharest, Romania. Organisation: BME Verband.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

Take a look at some of the top trends to expect in 2016 for the logistics industry and how they will inherently relate to the merger and acquisition trends. Ultimately, nearshoring will be one of the biggest logistics industry trends to watch for in 2016. 3PLs Will Expand Services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

ABB has opened a new facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, to serve as the company’s dedicated center for robotic automation in the logistics and packaging industries. It marked the first time in eight years that the company has updated its free-shipping policy after a hike in the minimum qualifying amount in 2016. from 99 yuan.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Take a look at your budget for 2016, which is probably finalized by now. Below is a short list of the supply chain and logistics conferences scheduled for 2016. Happy learning and networking in 2016! Descartes Systems Group : Evolution 2016 , April 5-7, West Palm Beach, FL. Is the dollar amount allocated enough?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

According to the Wall Street Journal : EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said her agency had “thoroughly assessed the markets affected” by the deal due to the importance of affordable package delivery for many businesses and consumers, particularly in the burgeoning e-commerce market. Vestager said. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Cloud Logistics Announces Banner Results For The First Half of 2016. Within two years, it expects to have 40 similar used cargo jets connecting its package fulfillment centers across the U.S. And we have more than enough package supply to utilize the 40 planes we’ve procured.”. billion (Reuters). stores (Reuters). Baaba Maal.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 15, 2016

Back in college, I couldn’t wait to get back to my dorm to see if I had received a letter or package from a friend. Then email came along, and Facebook too, and the letters stopped coming (although the packages keep arriving, but from Amazon, not family and friends). May 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2016

As reported by Reuters: The world’s largest retailer is now on track to double the number of giant warehouses dedicated to online sales to 10 by the end of 2016, according to Justen Traweek, vice-president of e-commerce supply chain and fulfillment. Just follow the money — more specifically, where Walmart is investing its capital.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2016

FAA proposes fining Amazon $350,000 for hazardous package (Reuters). For the past few months, there’s been a lot of angst and confusion over the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulation, which is scheduled to go into effect in just a couple of weeks on July 1, 2016. Amazon Cuts Shipping Fees in Threat to Alibaba’s U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2016 Results. If 2015 was the year of 3PL mega-deals , will 2016 be the year of TMS acquisitions? The post This Week in Logistics News (May 2-6, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Truck Orders Fall in April (WSJ – sub. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

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 The post This Week in Logistics News (July 4-8, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. percent from 3 percent.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results. percent increase in net income in Q2 2016 compared to the same period last year. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 25-29, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Seattle startup Flexe pulls in $14 million from investors (The Seattle Times).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 11, 2016

As explained by Steve Banker of Forbes magazine , Amazon has unleashed an army of robots in their distribution centers for the purposes of picking and packaging. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post 7 Reasons Why 2016 is the Year of Warehouse Robots appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

Trucking, Rail Outlook Poor in 2016, Analysts Say (WSJ – sub. 2016 has begun like the year before: with Amazon in the headlines, continuing to push the envelope in logistics, continuing to keep competitors and others on their toes. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Certification.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2016

August 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). One of my predictions for 2016 was that we would see increased innovation to simplify and expedite trading partner (B2B) connectivity, which is at the heart of what Appterra does, a company Descartes acquired this week for $5.8 Looming digital regulation has U.S.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 6, 2016

Supply Chain Movement helps you along with an overview of the most important European supply chain events in 2016. Last updated on January 6th , 2016. RLCON 2016. ARC Industry Forum Europe 2016. ISC Europe 2016. Global ManuChem Strategies 2016. Turkey Trade & Export Finance Conference 2016.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 24, 2016

Datum: 16 September 2016. Download the brochure for more information >> Sponsoring: PACKAGE 1: GOLD. PACKAGE 2: SILVER. Supply Chain Talent Friday. Locatie: Kromhouthal, Amsterdam. Organisatie: BLMC & Supply Chain Media. Meet the 300 most talented supply chain professionals. elevator pitch to all attendees.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

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. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 30 – June 3, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 29, 2016

Other solutions available via the Pitney Bowes Commerce Cloud include Borderfree Retail (end-to-end cross-border shopping experience), Enroute Shipping (software-as-a-service transportation management solution), and SendSuite Tracking Online (inbound package management). And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Package-Delivery Drones Likely Years Away From Federal Approval (WSJ – sub. Trade in 2016 to grow at slowest pace since the financial crisis. UPS And CyPhy Works Test Drone For Urgent Commercial Delivery. Flexport Raises $65 Million in Venture Capital to Expand Operations (Transport Topics).

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Logistics: Amazon Logistics – Amazon’s in-house delivery network is responsible for customer package delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2022

In this situation, an autonomous vehicle brings a package to a customer’s house, whereupon the customer enters a code and retrieves the package from a cargo hold. Founded in 2017 in Burlingame, CA, Udelv said it has completed more than 20,000 package deliveries. Autonomous technology has improved, and the interest is growing.

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Atlanta, GA (December 5, 2016)—Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has selected Chainalytics as a recipient of an SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2016. “We

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

A three-wheeled electric vehicle called the Persuasive Electric Vehicle (PEV) that can autonomously travel to pick up points in dense urban centers, is one of a fleet of innovative conveyances that could have a major impact on future logistics networks.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2016

They want to know when a package is on its way, have the ability to track the movement of the driver on a real-time map through their mobile phones, as well as the capacity to rate their experience after. Author information Raana Cohen The post Top 10 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch in 2016.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 9, 2022

Many of the electric devices/sensors that are applied to smart packaging use the global interconnected network called the Internet of Things. The system enables smartphones to read the NFC tag on packages and allows the operator to read the information needed (Hou, 2016). NFC Technology and Augmented Reality in Smart Packaging.

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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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Kinaxis

AUGUST 21, 2019

Raffaello D’Andrea , a Canadian entrepreneur, engineer and professor at ETH Zurich delivered a very cool presentation at TED Talks back in 2016 to talk about different ideas and future applications of drones. Drones in supply chain will presumably have high impact on industries that rely on package delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

To reduce lead times, Ipsen decoupled manufacturing from packaging. These finished goods were composed of the drug and the specific regulatory information different nations required on the packages and in the inserts. But the finished goods, inclusive of nation specific packaging, had a lead time of six months. The results?

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Furthermore, the notion of Sustainable Supply Chain Management is often linked with social responsibility or environmental management (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016). This will aim at reducing environmental impact from the acquisition of raw materials to the final use and disposal of the product (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016). 2016, March 16).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Amazon announced that it shipped 5 billion items through Prime alone in 2017, and some analysts estimate it will ship over 4 billion packages in 2018. Four Billion Shipments I s The Tip Of The Iceberg US shipping behemoths FedEx, UPS, and the US Post Office deliver about 17 billion packages a year. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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