6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

With more brick-and-mortar stores shutting their doors than ever before and demand for warehouse space on the rise, retail warehousing creates a profitable opportunity for many companies. In this post, we’ll discuss the trends contributing to the retail warehousing trend and three ways retail warehousing impacts profitability.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2019

Warehouse construction in the United States finally outpaced demand over the past three months. Vacant warehouse space is still difficult to find, but demand appears to have leveled out in recent months. Vacant warehouse space is still difficult to find, but demand appears to have leveled out in recent months.

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Stord

MARCH 17, 2019

Adidas expects sales to recover in the second half of this year after it reallocates factory capacity to prioritize products for the United States. Demand for warehouses with at least 1 million square feet remains strong near major population centers. at the Port of Los Angeles last month compared to February of 2018.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018. Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Alexa in the Warehouse. Loadsmart Announces $21.6

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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. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. Holiday Season.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

California warehouses are struggling to handle increased import volume ( as retailers ship inventory early to avoid added costs from looming tariffs ). This rush of shipments has filled the nearby warehouse market, slowed transportation speeds, and driven up other supply chain costs.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? The seeds for this current market were sown in the aftermath of the Great Recession.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Capacity Will Grow Tighter. Capacity was stretched beyond limitations in 2014, and fleets around the country tried to optimize operations through freight reclassification, dimensional pricing models and freight consolidation, explains Jeff Berman of Logistics Management. The ELD mandate will further worsen the coming capacity crunch.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

We expand upon the supply chain technology trends we spoke about in the first part of this blog series, but let’s take a look at 5 more supply chain tech trends that will shape 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Use of AI Will Increase.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2018

If supply chain complexity, global competition, information collection challenges, climate change, natural disasters, and protectionism aren’t enough to worry about, Benjamin Roussey insists five IT security risks are going to make 2018 a nightmare for risk managers. ”[2] Those risks are: 1. Crime as a Service. ” 2. .

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Stord

MARCH 24, 2019

Many shippers started front-loading spring inventory in warehouses near the port last fall to avoid tariffs on Chinese imports originally scheduled for January 1. This rush of shipments filled storage locations beyond capacity, forcing many companies to store product on chassis throughout Southern California. Any big stories we missed?

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. If you're not flexible in making appointments that fit within the driver's hours of service, you're going to have trouble getting capacity. What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Here I am doing my standard Talking Logistics intro through one of my favorite filters: How awesome would it be to discuss blockchain or the capacity crunch in transportation using this filter for an entire episode? E-Commerce Driving Need for More Warehouse Workers (WSJ – sub. Anybody want to join me as a guest?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. If you're not flexible in making appointments that fit within the driver's hours of service, you're going to have trouble getting capacity. What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Labor Groups Call for Better Warehouse Working Conditions in New Jersey (WSJ – sub. Amazon will start penalizing sellers who ship unsafe packages to its warehouses, like leaky chemicals and unmarked aerosols (CNBC). It’s getting easier for shoppers to skip the line by buying online and picking up in store (CNBC).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages. Spot market rates might start easing in 2020 but will still be about 15%-20% higher than the previous peak in 2018. Shippers are in a competition for capacity.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Based on our observation of the past two years, following is a look at the trends that will revolutionize the logistics industry in 2018. There were only a handful of e-commerce companies offering this feature in 2017 but the trend will pick up in 2018. Blockchain. It is not a “one size fits all” solution. Drones and Smart Glasses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. The facilities are a fraction of the size of Amazon’s large fulfillment warehouses and are designed to prepare products for immediate delivery. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

To look at what risks will affect the supply chain in 2018, Rob Savitsky of AIR Worldwide ( a member of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Exchange program), wrote a blog for MIT discussing three broad categories of supply chain risk. In 2016 several man-made disruptions affected the supply chain.

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NFI

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This past year, the supply chain industry evolved to accommodate numerous factors, such as advances in technologies like automation, tightening capacity, and the ELD mandate. NFI’s executive team shares their insight into the top trends of 2018.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2018

To understand this relationship, we have to consider its driving forces, how it affects omnichannel experiences , and what it means for warehousing capabilities and capacity. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

In place of long paper trails and maintenance schedules, machines with the capacity to communicate their needs and issues via the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming an essential component of effective processes. Warehouse Management. The era of paper-based systems and physically monitoring the supply chain is ending.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Amazon has launched a new fulfillment center in Riyadh doubling its total storage capacity in Saudi Arabia and increasing selling opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. million cubic feet capacity can store more than 9 million products, according to a statement. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

My post on key trends to watch in 2017 received a lot more attention than I anticipated, so I figured it can’t hurt to gather my thoughts and pull together another collection for 2018. The 7 Trends for Supply Chain Pros to Watch in 2018. 2018 Trend #1: Increased Focus on Cost-to-serve.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. The company estimates that China could account for less than 30% of its sales at the end of 2021, down from about 50% in 2018.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

3 Ideas for Finding Air Capacity in the Transatlantic Lane | Transportfolio. If you have struggled lately to find available air capacity in the Transatlantic lane, you’re not alone. Capacity is hard to find in this lane, and the busiest time of the year for air shipping is just ahead. It’s a global phenomenon. Plan ahead.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

With tight capacity and rising rates dominating the headlines, 2018 certainly didn’t go as planned or expected for many shippers. A strong economy in late 2017 through to late 2018 drove demand to outstrip supply for transportation across truckload, LTL and intermodal, with shippers shopping across modes to cover loads.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? Below, Jason shares his insights and offers recommendations for what shippers can do to obtain capacity and plan for the coming months. for Q2 2021, relative to Q2 2018.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

Further, logistics, also known as distribution, is responsible for the materials-handling, order-placing, warehousing-management, carrier selection, product or service delivery, and product and service recovery.” However, the data hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.”[6]. ”[6].

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 24, 2018

The current warehouse management system ( WMS ) market is expanding at an amazing rate, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2 According to Warehouse Logistics , there are more than 170 vendors located in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Today, the market statistics are almost impossible to identify. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As recently as 2016, the state of e-commerce logistics triggered a rush to expand warehousing. billion in 2017, and similar increases are already underway for 2018, reports Peter Buxbaum of Global Trade. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2019

Warehouse availability is shrinking as demand rises What’s more, finding storage space is increasingly difficult. The industrial availability rate (a prominent measure of vacant space) fell to 7 percent at the end of 2018 in the United States, its lowest point since 2000.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities. Robotics provides a boost to distribution centers and warehouse managers seeking ways to increase capacity and improve efficiency in critical areas. Download white paper. Measure performance.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2018

The 2018 RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference was a great opportunity to hear what retail leaders are focused on, and excited about, as we chart the future of our evolving industry. How will we overcome trucking capacity issues and driver shortages? Challenges Ahead in 2018. As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. and a lot more.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Due in part to the strong economy and job market, retail sales during the 2018 holiday shopping season are projected to increase 5.0% Some hire additional workers, others rent out warehouse space or fill stores’ back rooms with extra stock. in September 2018 according to the U.S. year over year according to analysts at Deloitte.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2018

The 2018 RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference was a great opportunity to hear what retail leaders are focused on, and excited about, as we chart the future of our evolving industry. How will we overcome trucking capacity issues and driver shortages? Challenges Ahead in 2018. As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. and a lot more.

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