Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

DB Schenker Takes $25 Million Stake in Online Freight Booking Platform uShip (WSJ – sub. In other technology news, the Wall Street Journal reports that DB Schenker is taking a $25 million stake in online freight booking platform uShip Inc. Amazon’s delivery drones may drop packages via parachute (CNN).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

Two judges smack down notorious patent holder “Shipping and Transit” in one week (Ars Technica). One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 was that traditional software user interfaces would start migrating toward chatbots and virtual assistants. CX North America Releases Freight Vision Mobile App.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

Dropping profit margins – Hanjin’s bankruptcy in late 2016 capped a difficult year for carriers and 2017 hasn’t been much better. With 22,000 TEU mega ships exacerbating surplus capacity, the situation is unlikely to improve any time soon. But as of late, two changes have been upsetting the status quo. So I set out to change it.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. Enter Big Tech. Amazon as a carrier.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

Dropping profit margins – Hanjin’s bankruptcy in late 2016 capped a difficult year for carriers and 2017 hasn’t been much better. With 22,000 TEU mega ships exacerbating surplus capacity, the situation is unlikely to improve any time soon. But as of late, two changes have been upsetting the status quo. So I set out to change it.

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CargoBarn

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Although there are several factors shifting the costs of shipping we will focus on the TOP 5 REASONS SHIPPING RATES ARE CHANGING & WHAT TO EXPECT. To attract new truckers, businesses are increasing pay and benefits, further raising shipping rates. Diesel price increases have dramatically affected shipping rates recently.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Maintaining the best possible fleet for your shipping needs requires vigilance and the tracking of specific measures across their performance. e-Book] 8 Big Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 22, 2020

A new movement is taking place, driven by new innovators and new, disruptive technologies such as robotics and additive layer manufacturing (ALM). However more forward-thinking organisations see this as an opportunity to revolutionise the whole design and manufacture process, to create new things in new ways. million in funding.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

The First Hyperloop Booking App Is Already Here (Fast Co.Design). Cloud Logistics Announces Record Revenue, Growth and Innovation for 2017. Target said Tuesday that 70% of its digital orders in November and December were filled in stores–either through in-store pickup or by shipping directly to customers [emphasis mine].

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

E-commerce passed $2 trillion in 2017, reports John D. Compounding this problem, diesel costs are expected to increase, says Road Scholar Transport , and consumers are demanding low-price products and zero-cost shipping. A truck that is also a manufacturing facility! The e-commerce market is expanding. trillion by 2020.

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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. The company created Project Gigaton in 2017 to engage suppliers and other stakeholders up and down the supply chain to reduce carbon emissions.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Services by Amazon Here are some of the key services offered by Amazon: General public: Amazon.com – an e-commerce platform offering a diverse selection of products such as books, electronics, apparel, and groceries. From books and electronics to clothing and groceries, Amazon offers an unparalleled selection of items to its customers.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

IBP can support a company’s vision by positively influencing its values and behaviors, thus actively shaping the company’s culture (Van Hove, 2017). In my benchmark survey (Van Hove, 2017), only 25% of survey participants answered yes to the question ‘ We have a relentless focus on only what is important for long term business objectives ’.

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Convey

AUGUST 29, 2017

This latest funding will allow us to pursue new opportunities that help the world’s largest retailers, manufacturers and 3PLs reinvent and grow their businesses.”. Convey has already exceeded total bookings from 2016, representing a 340 percent year-over-year increase to-date. This latest round brings total funding to $15.75

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2017

fashion companies [including Ralph Lauren earlier this month ] to commit to investigate its supply chain for products from destructive regions and stop using those sources by the end of 2017, according to Rainforest Action Network (RAN). It said all systems were back to normal shortly after midnight on Monday [January 30, 2017].

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. Transportation Industry Braces for a Looming Transportation Capacity Crunch Crisis in 2017. As the shipping business has gone global, it has grown in complexity.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Re/code). billion in cash (pending approval by U.S.,

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

GameStop expects fewer price markdowns with ship from store service ( Dallas Business Journal ). billion annually starting 2017, mainly to upgrade its supply chain and technology infrastructure, as it races to reduce stock shortages and pushes for online growth.” Now, we’re shipping from stores.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

Online commerce platform provider Shopify , often compared to Amazon in the ability to support small and mid-sized businesses create and maintain an online shipping presence, announced thi9s week its intent to acquire end-to-end online logistics San Francisco based fulfillment provider Deliverr for a reported $2.1 wide fulfillment centers.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2019

” The quote finds its origins in Sir Francis Bacon’s book Meditationes Sacrae , which was published in 1597. consumers expect orders, with free shipping, to arrive within three days. 2] Bill Su, “ The evolution of consumer behavior in the digital age ,” Medium , 16 November 2017. [3] Footnotes. [1]

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Today, we kick off our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. We will feature over the next 5 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Share This: Read More.

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Freightera

JANUARY 13, 2021

Starting in North America, Freightera is automating freight transportation and increasing operating margins for carriers and businesses shipping freight. Company revenue grew 557% from 2017 to 2020. The Freightera platform allows businesses to find the best prices and lowest-emission transportation options.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

“Customers will buy five items and return one, but when they package the one item, they use the same box the five items were originally shipped in,” explains Ryan Kelly, vice president of e-commerce and alliance marketing at FedEx. Then, you need to get your packages ready and attach a prepaid shipping label to them.

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

For example, a Logistics Viewpoints story guest written by industry expert Karen Sage explained that consumers increasingly expect free shipping within a day or two, one small response to Amazon’s business models. When major retailers are forced to reduce costs, the manufacturers that provide goods end up carrying those expenses.

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

For example, a Logistics Viewpoints story guest written by industry expert Karen Sage explained that consumers increasingly expect free shipping within a day or two, one small response to Amazon’s business models. When major retailers are forced to reduce costs, the manufacturers that provide goods end up carrying those expenses.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 25, 2018

We will need to watch several factors to best understand labor in trucking, including the shared labor pool with manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, housing, immigration policy, the aging workforce, and wage increases. GDP and manufacturing indices continue to show strength in the economy. Growing demand adds pressure.

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2017

Transport News INTL has just selected Freightera as “Best Online Freight Marketplace – North America” in their Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards 2017! In Q2 or Q3 2017 we will start offering air and ocean rates as well. In Q2 or Q3 2017 we will start offering air and ocean rates as well.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The second edition of his book, Supply Chain Management for Dummies, is now available. Along with your 11 courses on LinkedIn Learning, you’ve got a new edition of your book coming out. I published the first edition around Thanksgiving 2017, and I’m delighted to say that it’s done really well.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2017

The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate compliance date is around the corner, and shipping capacity is tightening at a phenomenal rate. Experts predict the 2017 holiday shopping season to be one for the record books, and steady growth in the stock market alludes to a new manufacturing boom.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Overall, 2017 has been a good year for the ocean shipping industry. It’s a big switch from 2016, when the bankruptcy of Hanjin, one of the largest container shipping providers, forced everyone to confront how volatile this industry really is. Most would say we reached the peak of carrier consolidation in 2017.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. Dan, new to the job, failed to remove the shipping bolts from the back of the washer. The two primary manufacturing sites are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Irmo, South Carolina.

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2021

Remarkably, the lowest-emission option is also the lowest-price shipping option in over 80% of long-haul rate searches between major Canadian cities on Freightera. “Now, Freightera shippers can not just save money, but choose to reduce emissions every time they ship,” noted Eric Beckwitt. About Freightera.

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Freightera

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Over 16,500 businesses use Freightera to ship between thousands of communities in Canada and the USA. With hundreds of excellent reviews from delighted customers, Freightera helps businesses significantly lower their cost of shipping and reduce their carbon footprint. Company revenue grew 557% from 2017 to 2020. Media Contact.

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E2open

OCTOBER 22, 2018

E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network. Today, one out of every four ocean containers shipped globally is booked through the INTTRA platform. MONDAY 22 OCTOBER 2018.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In a typical year, shipping by air and ocean follows a fairly predictable pattern of peak and slow times. Many shippers in this lane have ramped up their shipping early, while others are choosing to pay higher spot market rates in their preferred shipping times or waiting to see what will happen next. compared with 2017.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Instead, it continues, to include the entire lifecycle of a product, from sourcing of raw materials, to the return and recycling of the product, and reintroduction of recycled materials into the manufacturing or production process. Lawmakers are placing obligations on manufacturers to own the future of the materials they process.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. Price to Tangible Book Value (PTBV). We manufacture 700 million pieces of clothing and service every channel in the U.S. What drove the level of improvement?

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