Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We’ve all been talking about the looming supply chain talent shortage for quite some time. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. The supply chain’s little-known weakest link: railroad workers. Nations aim to secure supply chains with “friend-shoring”.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In addition to the terrible human cost, the virus is also sending ripples throughout the global supply chain. As airlines canceled flights, and ports contended with no cargo to ship and no workers to operate, air cargo and ocean freight have been disrupted, with ocean carriers losing millions each week.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Between February 2018 and May 2022, revenue skyrocketed by 1600%. The platform boasts a network of over 22,000 vetted drivers who own and operate their own vehicles, utilizing their time and excess cargo capacity to earn extra income. Starting May of 2023, Steve joined FRAYT as their Vice President of Partnerships.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. Most of this, 45.1

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

In decades past, companies could claim ignorance about much of what went on throughout their supply chains; especially, activities involving second- and third-tier suppliers. Too many articles about how blockchain will rid supply chains of things like slave labor fail to detail the groundwork necessary to make supply chains ethical.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2022

Long Beach, LA ports set June cargo records. The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles moved a record number of containers in June amid increased consumer demand and ongoing supply chain backlogs, the agencies announced Wednesday. The influx of cargo is due to several reasons, according to port officials. Alphabet Inc.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

There are undoubtedly moments when risk managers would like to “take a knee” in order to find respite from the risks their supply chains face. 2018 challenged them in new ways, and 2019 is shaping up to present continued uncertainty as long-standing trade relationships are reconfigured.” ” The year ahead.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Increasingly, however, articles about blockchain technology focus on how it can help improve supply chain operations. Today’s supply chains are mindbogglingly complex and blockchain has the potential to address some of that complexity. Addressing supply chain complexity. ”[1]. ”[3].

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

She started her petition in 2018 after her husband nearly died of heat stroke on the job. A protracted work stoppage would have caused widespread supply chain disruptions across the U.S. The petition, run by Change.org, was signed by more than 1.3 million people. Newer vehicles would also be equipped with exhaust heat shields.

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GTG Technology Group

APRIL 22, 2019

5 Tips for Protecting Your Freight Against Cargo Thieves. In 2018, motor carriers reported almost 600 incidents of cargo theft nationwide. Cargo thieves can take advantage of opportunities for crime, such as low security at a cargo hold, to steal thousands of dollars worth of cargo. Avoid High-Crime Areas.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

between 2018 and 2020, $389 million to $522 million. Blame it on the overall problems that supply chains are currently experiencing. Respondents are facing a challenging market including higher material and transportation costs as ports remain congested and transportation capacity is tight regardless of mode.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2018

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. The battle for air cargo space. The growing need to support rapid delivery is driving greater demand for air cargo shipments, reports The Wall Street Journal. The impact of IoT on the supply chain.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2018

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. The battle for air cargo space. The growing need to support rapid delivery is driving greater demand for air cargo shipments, reports The Wall Street Journal. The impact of IoT on the supply chain.

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SupplyOn

JULY 19, 2018

CEO Marko Enderlein welcomed the guests Telair CEO Marko Enderlein and his team celebrated the company’s 50 th anniversary on July 13, 2018, together with customers, suppliers, business partners as well as political and industry representatives. Telair employs more than 300 people in Europa and Asia.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

We know that you are also the victim of the ‘ Warehouse Disease’ , i.e. even after regularly organizing your warehouse, it turns messy the minute you receive or ship some cargos. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Now it is possible. Optimize Now.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. The Amazon Effect: How the Retail Giant Has Shaken Up the Supply Chain and What Supply Chains Can Do to Keep Up. Download WhitePaper.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2018

In fact, those events seem likely to produce some headwinds for air freight shippers in 2018 in locating available air capacity, especially during peak seasons. They can easily scale up or down the number of planes needed for cargo. 3 Air Freight Trends to Watch for in 2018. There is only so much air cargo space available.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The people on the ground–my contacts in the 3PL, freight forwarding and transportation industry–know that the labor strife is only a part of the larger story. Others say February… Where they all agree is that the labor union discord was the icing on the top of a broken link in the supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 7, 2018

Supply chains have been around since humankind first began trading goods millennia ago. The global economy was built on the shoulders of trade and the legs of supply chains. Yet, the supply chain industry has been accused of being slow to adapt to changing circumstances. Hyperloop transportation.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

How General Average Could Ruin Your Ocean Cargo Deliveries | Transportfolio. Start by building your knowledge of how general average works, how it can impact your shipments if general average is declared, and how marine cargo insurance can help you sleep like a baby at night. Ship owners have a lien on the ship’s cargo.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. What 2016 Supply Chain Trends to you expect to see?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

As these rounds of regulations have unfolded over the last few months, shippers have been left trying to understand what products have been included in the first two waves of tariffed goods and what these changes mean for their supply chains. Cargo containers. Earlier Tariffs Released (still actively being imposed).

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Photo credit: Photo 155602489 © Vaeenma | Dreamstime.com Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Cloud providers are working with partners and connecting platforms to create supply chain ecosystems in which carriers, logistics providers, and shippers collaborate. HEAT was deployed to employees in 2018.

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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. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. Deutsche Post DHL to deploy self-driving delivery trucks by 2018 (TechCrunch). One Network Delivers New ONE Chain™ Solution. There were 6.6

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. req’d) Global Blue Chips Intensify Efforts to Increase Supply Chain Transparency (WSJ – sub. req’d) Global Blue Chips Intensify Efforts to Increase Supply Chain Transparency (WSJ – sub.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more. Ports across the country are updating their progress on clean air goals for both rail and truck transportation. This number fell by 5.4% This number fell by 5.4%

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Ford to test new self-driving vehicle technology in 2018 (Reuters). Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 17, 2020

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. LTL freight carriers normally transport small shipments of freight from many companies. In this system, space is shared by all of the cargo on one truck. Reduce your warehouse costs. Freight Class.

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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. “We have seen real lumpiness in the global supply chain that has led to some shortages and more so just unevenness.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. transportation modes, inventory deployment, and policies) by balancing the trade-offs between customer service requirements, assets and costs. Most models stop short at minimizing costs.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

For shippers and supply chain managers, adjusting their supply chain to the ebbs and flows of the economy has always been standard practice; however, navigating today’s capacity crunch may require more intervention than usual. What options do shippers have for mitigating its effects on their supply chain? .

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference LINK ($1,095 to $1,595, Depending on Membership and Registration Date). Download Whitepaper.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

by the end of 2018. Manufacturers of everything from clothing and food to construction equipment are shipping more cargo than usual. And as always, good planning depends on communicating and responding to needs across your supply chain, with speed and precision. Why are shipping costs growing? Last year U.S.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

By knowing what to expect, they can decrease the number of total vehicles needed for transport and direct them to the locations where the demand is expected, which leads to significantly lower operational costs. In general, the predictive analytics solutions in logistics and supply chain are on the rise. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 28, 2021

Delays Delays throughout the supply chain continue to be an issue for shoe retailers. Low inventory levels Despite the domino effect and supply chain issues, shoe retailers are benefiting from lower inventory levels. Caleres CFO, Kenneth Hannah also believes supply chain improvements will likely occur later in the year.

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