Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. 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.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Just ask UPS and Walmart. As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. Growing length of U.S.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2019

”[1] At the same time, writes SAS’ Rodney Weidemann, “The impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and cognitive computing — the latter underpinned by big data and advanced data analytics — is beginning to be felt.”[2] Omnichannel operations and big data. They are: 1.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

13 hours of total driving time over two days. On the bright side, this will be the first time in a long time that my daughter and I will spend some one-on-one time together, so I look forward to the laughs and conversations ahead. Manhattan Associates Reports Solid Third Quarter Performance. in September.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Daniel Gagnon, Vice President of Marketing, Global Logistics and Distribution, at UPS, writes, “This fast-paced, new world of change in logistics is happening because businesses and consumers are demanding better (faster) service at a lower-cost-to-serve.”[1] ”[1] He believes all of these innovations are good things.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Inventory analytics goes mainstream. Set up new services and scale up or down based on demand with very little extra cost (little to no on-premise hardware is required). And in terms of inventory management the cloud is key to: Tracking inventory location and levels in real time, even for remote warehouses.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2017

A path between the origin and destination may be defined based on any factor, including travel time or cost, and any actual or predicted congestion. This pie chart pinned on the wall caught my attention, where each student shared their hope and dream for third grade and one step they will take toward achieving this goal.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It was designed with linearity in mind: a singular focus on minimizing transport costs through building high-capacity, point-to-point distribution infrastructure. And as global trade has accelerated in recent decades, greater levels of investment and manpower have been dedicated to expanding capacity to achieve cost efficiencies.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four supply chain experts share their advice on avoiding insolvency during turbulent times. James Ewing: Procurement Manager at Renewable Parts Ltd. Moreover, the cost of warehousing has been steadily rising across 52 global markets. “In with 20+ years of supply chain experience.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. The implementation of a Demand-Driven Materials Requirements Planning (DDMRP) using Orchestr8 followed in 2017. Nick Lynch is the Global Excellence Manager at Shell Lubricants, a division of Shell Global. Incrementalism Is Not Enough.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

Both of these forces are actually just the cascading events from engaging in e-commerce, and you need to think about what they mean to today’s shippers. By 2017, e-commerce will generate $370 billion in the U.S., What’s Driving Investments in Logistics Technology in E-Commerce? E-commerce Rises to Power. Cassidy of JOC.com.

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

But it is important to note that the most significant aspects of this event are not just about money, but about the new resources, partnerships, technologies, initiatives, team members, and collaboration that it will bring to accelerate EcoVadis’ growth. You can read the full press release here . 9 years of organic growth to get here.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile. Here’s one of my predictions for 2016 that hit the mark: Blockchain Technology Will Make Its Debut in Supply Chain Management.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 18, 2020

Australia has also reported toilet paper hoarding. 1] Aleesha Khaliq reports, “In a bid to tackle the shortage, The NT News provided a practical — if unconventional — solution. They report, “Major retailers say toilet paper hasn’t been out of stock in stores for more than a day or two, or even a few hours.

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Repl Group

OCTOBER 2, 2018

According to the Office for National Statistics’ Senior Statistician, Rhian Murphy, in 2017: “Consumers continue to move Christmas purchases earlier, with higher spending in November and lower spending in December than seen in previous years.”. on the previous year – economic uncertainty saw retail sales increase by just 1.9%

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In the cloud, companies can deploy resources on an as-needed basis , rather than invest in additional servers and storage capacity that they may only need for a short time. Centralized information eliminates data silos and strengthens information sharing through real-time communication (instead of point-to-point data transmission).

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

The dictionary defines potential this way: “having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.” Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. It comes at a time when the industry is under intense pressure to deliver improvements in these areas.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

In playing FarmVille I was really just managing a digital Supply Chain! You need to scan the list of items being sold and purchase based upon both your current needs and potential future needs. You have to work within the cash that you have as well as the storage capacity available for the goods that you buy. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. in 2017.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2018

A slew of global purchasing managers indexes all point to deep supply constraints as this year's economy looks to be the strongest since 2011. A slew of purchasing managers indexes published on Jan. A slew of purchasing managers indexes published on Jan. 2 from China, Germany, France, Italy and the U.K.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 23, 2019

E-commerce drives growth in warehouses & DCs According to Walker Sands’ The Future of Retail 2019: The Paradox Between Convenience and Connection , consumers are increasingly comfortable shopping online, with 46% saying they’re more open to purchasing big-ticket items such as a car or grill online than they were a year ago. In the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. in 2017.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. Warehouses promised lots of jobs, but robot workforce slows hiring (Los Angeles Times). Journey on. First UPS U.S.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

I admit it, the cafe con leche is not as good as my mom’s, but I’ve traded taste for time and convenience. Hundreds of Cafe Bustelo cans washed ashore in Florida this week. When I saw the photos online, the first thought that popped into my head was, “This is like manna from heaven for Cubans like me who grew up drinking cafe con leche.”.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

For those who keep a close eye on freight market trends and have lived through past capacity shortages, the signals arrived early this year that the freight market would quickly tighten, and that rates would soon spike. And, according to the latest data from the freight indexes, spot rates are as much as 100% more than this time a year ago.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Like most sectors of the gig economy, drivers are paid purely for the jobs they do (in this case deliveries) and have none of the benefits enjoyed by full-time workers, such as medical and pension assistance, or paid holiday and sick leave. It works like this: A poster, for example, needs someone to assemble furniture bought from Ikea.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Marcie Geffner ( @marciegeffner ) explains, “It’s no secret that timing is everything when it comes to seasonal products. And these days, analytics are everywhere. Geffner notes, “Taking delivery of seasonal products days instead of weeks or months in advance can dramatically lower your warehousing costs.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

MAY 4, 2022

This has been driven by the rapid decline in the cost of cloud computing, new data sources, and new analytical techniques. Just about every supply chain software vendor now claims to incorporate AI into their forecasting and planning products. An Abundance of New AI-Based Forecasting Technologies. Clarifying the Terminology.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Why Solids Control is a Game Changer for the Oil Industry! The need for oil and gas on a global scale has grown during the last few decades. This is due to a number of factors, one of which being an increase in global economic activity. Here we present our Oilfields guide to Oil Field services. From USD 135.1 billion in 2020 to USD 171.7

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RELEX Solutions

AUGUST 14, 2019

The word stochastic refers to something that cannot be exactly predicted because it contains a component of randomness. The word stochastic refers to something that cannot be exactly predicted because it contains a component of randomness. Resources » Whitepapers. Authors: Tuomas Viitanen, Data Scientist, D.Sc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And this doesn’t just apply to how long can a vehicle go on a single charge; it also applies to the actual life of a battery, as a new battery can cost upwards of $25,000. Existing technology for EV batteries can only create cells that last up to 20 years or around 200,000 miles before their capacity drops too low to power a vehicle.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

During the 2000s, the standard delivery time in the US for an e-commerce order was 8-10 days. Same-day and two-day deliveries are now the norms as businesses have successfully adapted to changing customer expectations over time. Use advanced route planning to achieve on-time delivery. Inefficient routes affect delivery times.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

It works to help the contract brewer reduce costs and the host brewer to optimise capacity and increase revenue. The pros and cons of contract brewing include: Lower entry costs. Brewery start-up costs can be expensive. Increased capacity. Contract brewing. Make the arrangement work for you!

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I got started just as the dotcom craze was taking off, with new logistics startups coming to market every day (all of them announcing they were “The world’s leading provider of X” even though they were just a few months old). I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years, which is hard to believe sometimes. Source: Google.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In short, there’s never been a better time to jump on the eComm-wagon. In the eCommerce business model, transactions take place online. Services: Professional services that may be purchased over the internet. eCommerce sales grew by 50% during the pandemic, reaching $5.2 trillion globally in 2021.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Just in case you missed some of our supply chain strategy posts , we’ve compiled a list of our popular supply chain posts from 2016 below (ranked based on shares and views). At the time I was still in grad school rounding up my degree in a non-related field. The ability to forecast in different time buckets. Read More ».

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