Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

In 2017, Flytrex successfully launched the world’s first fully autonomous urban drone delivery system in Reykjavik, Iceland, and we covered that initiative in these pages on June 15, 2018. Charleys Philly Steaks announced it has partnered with Flytrex to deliver freshly-made grilled cheesesteaks via drone in Durham, North Carolina.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Amazon reported its Q2 2017 results yesterday. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results. As of today [July 20, 2017], the company will suspend operations in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York, and only operate in San Francisco, where the company is based. Shipping expenses increased 36 percent in the quarter to over $4.5

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NFI Industries

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In 2017, low interest rates, consumer spending and growth in e-commerce will continue the trend for a strong year in the warehousing industry. In 2016, demand for warehouse space reached a record high as shippers continued to expand their operations, or adapt to the changing e-commerce and fulfillment environment 1.

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 15, 2017. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 13-17, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. The company made a big deal of it, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeting earlier in the day, “It can transform into a robot, fight aliens and make one hell of a latte.”.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). One of my predictions for 2017 was that we would continue to see the convergence of commerce and logistics, as well as the ongoing convergence of technology and logistics service providers. Domino’s autonomous vehicle pizza delivery now live in Germany (ZDnet).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. How did we get here so fast? Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Pringles !). Song of the Week: “Run for Cover” by The Killers.

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 23, 2017

By Tompkins International Staff On May 8th to May 10th, join us at the 2017 Tompkins International Supply Chain Leadership Forum (SCLF) in Durham, NC! The post Gain Insight from a Panel of 3PL Experts at SCLF2017! We have a great line up of speakers in addition to our three keynote speakers, Jim Tompkins, Tim Lowe, and Ernie Keith.

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. GEODIS, a third-party logistics provider (3PL), is using exoskeletons to support and protect employees’ backs at its warehouse in Venlo, the Netherlands. workspace://SpacesStore/ca4cc051-3c56-4fca-94e9-4c1a61196574.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2017

The age of internal IT departments is drawing to a close, and the role of outsourced technologies will have a lasting impact in coming years In fact, more off-site IT investments into such companies will become a standard practice throughout 2017, and you need to know why. Manufacturers Need to Process Higher Volumes of Information.

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NFI Industries

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

2017 has been quite the year for the world of logistics. The air, rail, and ocean sectors all showed improvements, and the importance of one-stop-shop 3PLs became much more prominent, while truckload (TL). With e-commerce booming and the adoption of new digital technology on the rise, it’s no secret that change is on the horizon.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 14, 2017

WTO: Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid policy uncertainty. February 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Kuehne + Nagel strengthens ties with Alibaba (American Shipper). Catastrophe looms at ports after Brexit, shipping industry warns (The Guardian). Have a happy weekend!

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NFI Industries

JANUARY 10, 2017

Guest Post: David Broering, Senior Vice President – Integrated Solutions With the many regulations swirling around the trucking industry as of late, 2017 looks to be a year when several of them could converge with a couple of other market related headwinds to create a much tighter supply of capacity by Q4. In taking a. Read More.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The post This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. And with that, have a happy weekend! Song of the Week: “Two High” by Moon Taxi.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

million) has been allocated under the draft fiscal 2017 budget for the scheme, which launches in April…Only [lockers] that accept deliveries from any logistics company will qualify for the subsidy. Here are some excerpts from the article: About 500 million yen ($4.38 The goal is to set up about 500 new locations in the first year.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 was that traditional software user interfaces would start migrating toward chatbots and virtual assistants. BTW, I discussed OTIF and the role of real-time freight visibility with Bennett Adelson, CEO of MacroPoint in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Mobile technologies in transportation and logistics have come a long way over the past decade — that is, since the iPhone was first introduced, followed by Android devices. And when it comes to last-mile and home delivery operations, mobile technology has become indispensable.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

And if you require the support of your technology and 3PL partners to accomplish your initiatives, then you should attend their user conferences and schedule meetings with their senior executives to let them know what’s working well and what improvements they can make to better serve you. Takeaways from LLamasoft’s SummerCon 2017 Conference).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Chris Fish was appointed Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation in 2017. Ruan White Paper: Selecting the Right 3PL Partner. About Chris Fish. He joined Ruan Transportation Management Systems in 1998 and has served in various progressive roles of leadership over his tenure. Chris Fish LinkedIn. Ruan Transportation.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

During the fourth quarter each year, transportation managers and executives can be found budget planning for the year – however this year, supply chain professionals are also faced with myriad matters nationwide that will impact their capacity and carrier rates well into 2017 and beyond. 2017 Budget Planning. How a 3PL Can Help.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. Bpost to Buy Radial for $820 Million (WSJ – sub. Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has invested in Hyperloop One (CNBC).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Why Work With a 3PL? Some companies continue to resist the 3PL revolution. In fact, the primary reasons for working with a 3PL include the following: 3PLs help companies grow and meet demands of new, emerging or recently developed markets. What About 3PLs Offering TMS? What Does It All Mean?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Throughout this time, 3PL transportation management providers have taken advantage of the low-costs of transportation, which further reduced the costs for businesses and manufacturers. Furthermore, you can prepare for the change by understanding what 3PLs can do to help attempt to maintain lower prices of transportation.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2017

2017 appeared first on Evans Distribution. At Evans, we’re proud to take part in the education of Girl Scouts , providing an academic experience to shape the young leaders of tomorrow. The post Evans Supports Girl Scouts at G.I.R.L.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2017

In the 2017 State of the North American Supply Chain Survey , only 11 percent, one in nine respondents, expressed issues with capacity over the past year. Starting December 18, 2017, truckers will be required to implement and use electronic logging devices ( ELDs ), and existing hours-of-service (HOS) regulations are currently in effect.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

Who will wear the jersey this year? Last year I organized our first Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure cycling team (LL4T1DCure) to raise money for JDRF , the leading non-profit organization focused on T1D research. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and many individual contributors, we raised over $43,000 for the cause!

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The kids had off from school this week, so we snuck off for a few days of skiing in VT. How was the skiing? Any ski day that doesn’t end with me in the hospital is a good ski day.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Names like Proctor & Gamble and Unilever are perennially atop the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chains, and represent 9 of the Top 25 in 2017. Why move to 3PLs? It’s not necessarily true that moving to a 3PL will be cheaper. 3PLs are more price-competitive in simpler full-case or full-pallet orders. By Professor Ralf W.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Please join us for a live interactive webinar Keys to Developing High Performing 3PL Sales Teams for a closer look at this topic. Accept Your Invitation Here: October 2, 2017 1pm EDT [link]. October 4, 2017 1pm EDT [link]. About the presenter: Ann C.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

One option is to use a cross-border delivery 3PL provider. Founded in May 2017, Logistyx is a transportation execution solution provider focusing on multi-carrier shipping on a global level. Cross-border services also remove the dependency on local providers. Cross-Border Sales. Is the return label provided or requested?

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NFI Industries

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

3PLs provide the service with capabilities that can match truck-like transit times while avoiding challenges such as driver shortages and fuel prices, all while reducing environmental footprint. Intermodal rail transportation has revolutionized the way shippers deliver goods across North America.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Editor's Note: Our friend, Jim Bierfeldt with LogisticsMarketing.com , came up with a 3PL Survey for buyers of logistics services. We’re conducting a follow-up survey in Q4 2017 and would really appreciate it if you could participate. Take the 3PL Survey Here . Take the survey below.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The third-party logistics (3PL) industry — those that help businesses efficiently manage logistics across their supply chains (from 3PLs to truckers to warehouse managers) — represents an $800 billion industry on its own.” 7] Staff, “ The History of the Trade and Barter System ,” The Bottom Line, 1 January 2017.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 12, 2016

2017 Annual Study Finds Shippers More Positive on 3PL IT Capabilities than Ever Before

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Resilinc

JUNE 29, 2021

Patterson, CEO of 3PL Pacific Mountain Logistics, adding that freight railroads using these corridors have also been shut down due to fires. over the last 20 years, with 2015, 2017 and 2020 seeing more than 10 million acres burned (see below chart). . “Sometimes they’re cut off for a week at a time,” said B.J.

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