Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

WiseTech Global buys Microlistics for $40m, its ninth acquisition in 2017 (Australian Financial Review). While revenue is rising as UPS and FedEx deliver more packages by truck than ever, profit margins on those sales are shrinking,” according to a Bloomberg article published this week. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Manufacturing Day 2017: [Infographic] The Evolution of Inventory Management Strategies was first posted on October 6, 2017 at 9:00 am. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mark expanded MacroPoint’s visibility technology into Mexico and got MacroPoint into shipper markets which enabled its acquisition by Descartes in 2017 for $107 Million. In 2017, Mark recognized a need for logistics service providers to have better access to cost effective All-Risk Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance with focus on Mexico.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

I learned that fact (and many more important things) at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference in New Orleans this week. As the compliance date for the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate approaches (December 18, 2017), there are two important questions to be answered: How will it impact capacity?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 15, 2017. As summarized nicely in a recent Mashable article , you have companies like Nikola , Daimler, Volkswagen, Einride , Embark, Cummins, Waymo, Uber, and PACCAR all working in this area, with some also testing hydrogen fuel cells. Okay, I’m out of time and space for today. Have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Manhattan Associates Reports First Quarter 2017 Performance. Finally, one of my predictions for 2017 was that we would see a rise in cyber attacks, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. Here are some excerpts from the article: The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that U.S. And in today’s Wall Street Journal, there’s an article highlighting how “a San Francisco-based automated logistics firm called Zipline International Inc. How did we get here so fast?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. This news underscores another of my predictions for 2017 — that the convergence of commerce and logistics will continue. If this first week of 2017 is any indication, we’re in for another fun and wild ride in the industry this year.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). According to a Bloomberg article : Iron Mountain signed on with Flexe two years ago to sell extra space in its 1,000 facilities in 90 markets. Domino’s autonomous vehicle pizza delivery now live in Germany (ZDnet). New York to allow self-driving vehicle testing (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The article goes on to say, “The backlog reflects the degree to which Wal-Mart, United Parcel Service and other companies struggled to handle peak ecommerce volumes despite months of preparation and major investments to expand and upgrade distribution facilities.”. Walmart is in the same boat. What caused the walk out?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – May 2017. In just a few days, I’ve seen countless articles addressing questions like: What will this deal mean for Walmart and other grocers? FedEx forecasts higher profit for FY 2018 (Reuters). ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 6.5%

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

In ecommerce news, the Japanese government “will start subsidizing the installation of pickup lockers at train stations and convenience stores, with an eye toward reducing repeat delivery runs,” according to an article in Nikkei Asian Review. Here are some excerpts from the article: About 500 million yen ($4.38

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

LL4T1DCure Team Jersey 2017. And I highlight, if such is necessary, the significant financial penalties the company will face if it is found to have violated its pledge in Article 1, Section 4 that it will not to establish a parallel work force to which it can divert bargaining unit work. How far is 100 miles? How long will it take me?

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Arkieva

MAY 20, 2017

Here’s a list of top must-see sessions at the upcoming 2017 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. As a novice […] 9 Sessions You Can’t Afford to Miss at The 2017 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference was first posted on May 20, 2017 at 8:00 am. Visit Arkieva at Booth #712.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

I provided a glimpse of the study content in an article in October that lists the top 20 warehouse automation suppliers , based on ARC’s estimates of 2021 revenues. Together, these two articles provide a substantial quantitative and qualitative overview of the global warehouse automation market. percent four-year CAGR. Plans for the 2.8

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

According to the article: The plan is for Peloton to establish hauling agreements with freight companies in the state, but the specifics can’t yet be released, officials say. And when it comes to last-mile and home delivery operations, mobile technology has become indispensable.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Ryder Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results. Here are some more details from the article: The approximately 2-foot (0.61-meter) Alphabet looks to snowy Michigan to test self-driving cars (Reuters). Daimler Steals Tesla’s Thunder With Heavy-Duty Electric Truck (Bloomberg). Manhattan Associates Reports Solid Third Quarter Performance.

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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. The CNBC article states, “ As delivery times and consumer demand rose this year, retailers responded by ordering inventory earlier than usual.

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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. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal : Transfix has raised a total of $78.5 I’ll share some highlights in a future post. million since its founding in 2013.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Here’s a quick roundup of some industry news, including a look at tech trends in 2017, automakers joining forces to make electric vehicle motors, the ripple effect of store closures, and how companies are using artificial intelligence to bolster their brands. . The future of technology. The ripple effect of store closures.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 17, 2017

What supply chain technology trends are set to revolutionize your supply chain in 2017 and beyond? As 2017 comes into focus, several key technological initiatives are topping corporate agendas. Here are 7 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2017. Read Also: How to Perform a Supply Chain Management Assessment for 2017.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 27, 2023

” According to a recent article in The Economist , innovation will suffer. The article states, “The rapid aging of many countries around the world will be bad not just for certain industries, or for governments whose costs rise as their revenues decline. ” The Brookings Institution, 10 October 2017. [2]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings. In this article we will focus on another key development in the shipping industry: Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

According to an article in the paper this week, “[Amazon] is planning to offer its sellers in China the ability to fly their goods internationally as air cargo, according to an Amazon Logistics site.” Back in January, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon had begun “handling shipment of goods by ocean to its U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

According to the article: The kiosks, which Walmart calls Pickup Towers, are massive — standing at least 16 feet tall and about 8 feet wide — and are typically near store entrances. To use the tower, customers scan a barcode on their purchase receipt.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 22, 2017

This morning I read a Wall Street Journal article on blockchain asking “Why Is Blockchain Not Hotter?” ” I smiled as I read the article, thinking about the random-chance of meeting a United Nations representative on a Delta flight who hungered to test blockchain. These are my thoughts. I welcome yours!

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

In a previous article we wrote, we outlined five tips that could help warehouse managers create a well-oiled supply chain strategy for 2017. However, as we describe in that article, it often takes a considerable amount of time and resources to do so. Develop a Strategy. Implement the plan. Focus on Teamwork and Collaboration.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

In a previous article we wrote, we outlined five tips that could help warehouse managers create a well-oiled supply chain strategy for 2017. However, as we describe in that article, it often takes a considerable amount of time and resources to do so. Develop a Strategy. Implement the plan. Focus on Teamwork and Collaboration.

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Loop Supply Systems

JANUARY 17, 2017

How to Eliminate Expendable Packaging in 2017. I am sure you have read the latest Supply Chain Trends to watch for in 2017 articles floating around the internet. The post How to Eliminate Expendable Packaging in 2017 appeared first on Loop Supply Systems. We read them too.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2017

Retailers are reflecting on the recent holiday shopping period, and making plans for a successful 2017. Read more in Bloomberg’s article Holiday Sales Outpace Forecast Despite Department-Store Woes. So, as not to deprive you of the interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, we are bringing you this special Monday edition.

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Oracle SCM

JANUARY 10, 2018

Product launches kept the Oracle Internet of Things Apps team very busy in 2017. Internet of Things have multiple applications, but as noted in an article by The Register, modern e-commerce challenges in supply chain are primed for a digital transformation, where Internet of Things plays on center stage.

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SCM Research

AUGUST 13, 2019

Lambert & Cooper’s (2000) paper Issues in Supply Chain Management has certainly been one of the most influential articles of our discipline. The article continues to be an important cornerstone in research on the topic of integration. The article continues to be an important cornerstone in research on the topic of integration.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Here’s an excerpt from the article: The investment is the latest in the logistics world to pair an established company—DB Schenker was founded in 1872—with a technology-focused business…Founded 14 years ago, uShip is older than some of the more recent startups that boast of technology that would disrupt shipping.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Here is an overview of those reviews, followed by my own short commentary, plus links to the articles at the end of the post. by Lora Cecere, May 5, 2017. Enable Your Technology to Support Supply Chain Planning Concepts Like DDMRP (requires subscription) by Tim Payne, October 5, 2017.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 15, 2018

According to an October 2017 APICS Millennials in Supply Chain study, 66% of them hold undergraduate or graduate degrees in supply chain, compared to only 19% of their senior managers. The APICS study found that 39% of 2017 survey respondents were female, up from 24% the previous year. Find ways to shorten your hiring cycle.

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SCM Research

MAY 1, 2017

I am pleased to announce that our new article, The Human Factor in SCM: Introducing a Meta-theory of Behavioral Supply Chain Management , which I co-authored with Timm Schorsch and Carl Marcus Wallenburg, has now been published by the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management. Schorsch, T.,

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Arkieva

AUGUST 7, 2017

was first posted on August 7, 2017 at 8:10 am. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Walmart is Shifting Variability. Here’s What Suppliers Should Do About It. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com.

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