Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. LOG-NET announces release of Next Generation Global Transportation Management with its version 8.0. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index (February 2017). January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. in February.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution. Manhattan Associates Reports First Quarter 2017 Performance. UPS Installs Beacons On Package Cars To Improve Loading Accuracy. Airbus and Singpost testing last-mile drone package delivery (Straits Times). along comes Haven TMS.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA. a world-class provider of freight forwarding, customs brokerage and surface transportation in Canada.”

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

LL4T1DCure Team Jersey 2017. We’ll have to wait and see what happens in Florida and along the east coast in the coming days, but one thing is certain: transportation networks will experience more disruptions, which means trucking rates will continue to rise and capacity will continue to tighten in the days and weeks ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 The vehicle will make its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, where it will be featured at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. The machines then label and seal the packages.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

Oracle Optimizes Global Transportation and Trade Compliance Processes. Pitney Bowes Adds Valuable New Capabilities to Its SendSuite Tracking Online Package Receiving Solution. Setback for Uber as European court advised to treat it as transport firm (Reuters). March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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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. At CES 2022, Udelv unveiled its self-driving eclectic delivery vehicle, the Transporter. Autonomous technology has improved, and the interest is growing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. The electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate, which some thought might be repealed or delayed further, was only reiterated with a set compliance date of December 18, 2017, reports the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Kuebix Announces the First Free Multimodal Transportation Management System (TMS). Ryder Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results. It’s sad and a little disturbing at how complicated we’ve made our lives, where just having the package delivered to our doorstep or asking a neighbor to collect our mail is not enough). UPS announces U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

Of all the recent patents, I see this one as the most practical because it falls under the banner of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), a research field with a lot of interest and activity at the moment (for example, see the Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office ).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – May 2017. transportation assets) to the equation. Regarding the peak surcharge UPS announced this week, check out my post from yesterday: Free Shipping is Costing More (As Small Packages Flood Delivery Networks). FedEx forecasts higher profit for FY 2018 (Reuters).

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

The 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo was one such opportunity. Markus mentioned that given the shift to picking of eaches due to omnichannel, logistics robots have challenges picking packages of certain shapes and sizes. 3D printing is shifting manufacturing closer to the point of consumption.

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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. FedEx Package Pickup and Drop-Off Now Available at More Than 7,500 Walgreens Locations In All 50 States. Data from transportation procurement events mirror these results.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

Wolters Kluwer Transport Services is acquired by Castik Capital. Yamato Transport, the Yamato Holdings unit that handles the bulk of Amazon deliveries, is no longer willing to offer same-day delivery, and in some regions it has also narrowed the hours when it will make home deliveries. ACT Research: N.A.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Soon drones will drop your packages at your doorstep [in India] (The Economic Times). Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – September 2017. Retail super giant Amazon in talks to partner with Australia Post for local launch (Daily Mail). Best Buy launches free shipping during holidays (StarTribune).

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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. And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Content Summary: Amazon Will Deliver Packages Straight Into Your Living Room.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2017

That’s what I wrote last December in my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017, and last September in The Day a Cyber Attack Brings the World’s Supply Chains to a Halt. Will Walmart start asking their tech vendors how many of their employees are Amazon Prime members,” I asked.

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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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AFFLINK

MAY 4, 2017

Considering the overall supply chain when making packaging decisions will help to reduce costs. Evaluating how packaging moves across the entire supply chain will help you to design structurally sound packaging supplies that will eventually save money for the end user. Do Your Homework. Grab a Calculator.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

USPS slowing first-class package delivery to lower costs. The United States Postal Service will slow delivery times for a third of its first-class packages in an effort to cut costs and its dependency on air transportation amid financial struggles. Apple, others face shipment delays as China Covid curbs squeeze suppliers.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. ” 2. . Keep up the good work.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

2017 will be the year of renewed focus and interest in adopting newer transportation management systems (TMSs) to boost productivity and find the biggest cost savings among shipping transportation providers. Transportation Management Systems Will Become Centralized in the Cloud. asserts PLS Logistics. Cassidy of JOC.com.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Amazon’s delivery drones may drop packages via parachute (CNN). Finally, as parcel shipping becomes a growing mode of transportation for many companies, the need to manage that spend more intelligently is also growing, which is why Chainalytics announced this week that it has added a Parcel Spend Optimization service to its practice.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

It’s then picked by robots from the shelves, packaged and placed into a self-driving truck. But, the same data can have a drastic impact on transportations planners and agencies around the globe. For example, augmented reality glasses will soon detect package dimensions and classify the package according to dimensional pricing models.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Warehouses are an integral part of most industries – but order fulfillment can take a lot longer than is strictly necessary if your picking and packaging processes aren’t as efficient as they could be. Take a Look at Your Process How long has it been since you updated your picking and packaging process? DOWNLOAD eBOOK.

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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. Growth in GDP and increased consumer spending is great, but it does not necessarily mean that more packages were shipped last year than during the pre-recession spikes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Coke announces industry-leading target for reusable packaging. Design: make all primary consumer packaging recyclable by 2025 and use 50 percent recycled material in our packaging by 2030. New wave of contracts will lock in much higher shipping rates. Bridge linking US and Canada reopens after police remove last protesters.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. Sokolovsky explains, “Legacy shippers have fixed routes their drivers travel the same day, no matter who is receiving packages or how many are on their trucks. ” GlobalTranz, 19 September 2017. [2]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. Sokolovsky explains, “Legacy shippers have fixed routes their drivers travel the same day, no matter who is receiving packages or how many are on their trucks. ” GlobalTranz, 19 September 2017. [2]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Alliance: The Ocean Alliance was formed in 2017 and consists of four major shipping companies: CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, Evergreen Line, and OOCL. The alliance was formed in 2017 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. Are alliances the best model in the shipping industry?

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

That’s because the most personal contact consumers have with the supply chain is when a package is delivered to their doorstep. As modes of transportation improved and supply chains extended, logistics got more complicated and complex. That’s why so-called “last mile” logistics receive so much attention.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 6, 2015

Transportation and Sustainability Benefits of New Bubble Wrap (Source: Adelante SCM based on info from WSJ article). This is yet another example of how changes in packaging can translate into significant cost savings and sustainability benefits in transportation (see The Better Goal: More Efficient Trucks or Using Fewer Trucks?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 15, 2023

Supply Chain Matters first highlighted the introduction of this heavy duty vehicle in a November 2017 commentary. At the time, we billed the announcement as the EV maker’s latest vision of disrupting conventional transportation. Volume production for the semitruck was communicated as the 2019 time period.

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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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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It was being used at the time for everything from bridge painting to package sorting. Wider assortments, multiple versions of packaging and a completely different kind of customer relationship are required. The rapid adoption of virtual personal assistants changes shopping habits, just as Uber changed transportation.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 6, 2017

It’s already clear that 2017 is in no way an exception to this rule. 2017 Trucking Trends. Sure they may not take over the industry entirely, but the introduction of automated vehicles is undoubtedly going to shake things up a bit in the world of public transportation. More Industry Interdependence.

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