Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. These concerns will extend into 2018, as companies work on a regulatory standard – though nothing has emerged yet. The Uberization of Freight. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management. Investing in Innovation.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2019

With the national warehouse vacancy rate hovering at record lows and warehouses bloated with inventory pulled in from China during 2018 to get ahead of impending tariffs, companies can combine flexible storage options with advanced technology to create an end-to-end supply chain solution that works. during the third quarter to $7.21

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Spot market rates might start easing in 2020 but will still be about 15%-20% higher than the previous peak in 2018. Still, the e-commerce boom pushes more freight into trucks as shippers re-think inventory levels to meet omnichannel demands. Consider a Managed Transportation Services Strategy.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 12, 2019

alone, Amazon introduced 208 million new products in 2018 — most of which are slow movers, or ‘long-tail’ items. Despite its extreme complexity and scale, Amazon’s July, 2018 earnings doubled shareholder expectations, turning a quarterly profit of a whopping $2.5bn. In the U.S. percent, etc., Applying A.I.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Robinson Director of Research and Market Intelligence: The truck driver shortage is top of mind for many as supply chain disruptions continue, port backlogs persist, and the gap between inventory supply and sales demand widens. How many more truck drivers are needed to balance demand for truck transportation with the supply of capacity?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The right way” emphasizes that our fundamental relationship with the Earth demands that products be made and transported in ways not harmful to the Earth. A study by the University of Michigan in 2018 showed how a patty of plant-based Beyond meat compared to a regular US beef patty of meat. The devil is definitely in the details.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

For the second consecutive four-quarter period, the freight market faced continual capacity challenges as the global supply chain wrestled with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Will these forces continue to play a part in the freight market in the coming year? Consumption Drives Freight Market Growth. percent in November.”

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Put brick-and-mortar storage space to use for extra inventory. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

After a year full of more scandals, indictments, political contentiousness, workplace violence, school shootings and natural disasters, maybe it’s time we all took a collective breath and focused on some of the positives that came out of 2018. Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. Companies who have experienced these delays often add inventory across their network to buffer the risk. Secondly, one core supply chain application is a transportation management system. The Finance Department Tariffs are a form of taxes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. Picking the wrong the 3PL to manage transportation and logistics is a big hassle, but picking the wrong 3PL to manage your direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipments is a disaster. 5000 for six consecutive years. Locations across the U.S.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. Massive shifts in supply chains are underway because of trade turmoil increasing the complexity in global supply chain management and related transportation management.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Production halts, container and transport shortages, and port logjams are just a few of the factors eating away at both efficiency and profits. COVID-19 didn’t start it all, but it certainly exacerbated serious supply chain disruptions that emerged during the trade wars in 2018 and 2019. What’s a supply chain manager to do?

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Supply Chain Challenges: Freight Volume Rising, Driver Shortage Growing The shipping industry plays a critical role in world economics. Today’s driver shortage is helping to drive transportation costs higher. As the chart indicates, truck transport costs rose sharply in 2017 and aren’t slowing down.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

According to Nathan Resnick via Shopify , some of the top challenges in implementing an e-commerce shipping strategy include: Poor inventory visibility. Ultimately, a winning e-commerce shipping strategy utilizes technology in all stages of the supply chain, from manufacturing to returns management to ensure freight spend stays within reason.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In early October 2018, the average retail price for diel rose 7.2 cents, reports Transport Topics, and oil costs are expected to continue to increase. With 2018 being a midterm election year, uncertainty in the market is nothing new. How To Determine Freight Class: Density Calculator & Printable Resource.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

What is your air freight strategy for the year ahead? Demand is likely to grow, but at a slower rate than 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. Plan ahead.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. Picking the wrong the 3PL to manage transportation and logistics is a big hassle, but picking the wrong 3PL to manage your direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipments is a disaster. 5000 for six consecutive years. Locations across the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In addition, Spinnaker SCA’s offerings will augment Publicis Sapient’s capabilities around advanced AI/ML analytics, supply chain digital twins, data solutions, warehouse management, transportation management and expanded digital sustain services. This added funding reportedly provides a cumulative $34 million raised to date.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

What is your air freight strategy for the year ahead? Demand is likely to grow, but at a slower rate than 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. Plan ahead.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Another study by the EPA, titled Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions , noted that “according to the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990–2018 (the national inventory that the U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2018.”. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2018.”.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Making the Most of Truckload, LTL, and Intermodal Strategies in 2018 | Transportfolio. Freight migrates from one service to the next in the broad freight economy, seeking where it is served best. The intermodal industry is forecasted to grow 6-9% over 2018 and 2019. Inventory management is key.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. Massive shifts in supply chains are underway because of trade turmoil increasing the complexity in global supply chain management and related transportation management.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

The World Trade Organization’s latest release of its World Trade Outlook Indicator shows merchandise trade volume experiencing above-average growth in early 2018. In 2018, the key is how much capacity will be demolished,” said Sand. “If If we’re going to see higher freight rates, we’ll need demand growth to outstrip supply growth.”

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Meanwhile, carrier investments into the ELD mandate will provide a safety net for increasing profit margins throughout 2017 and 2018.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 28, 2021

Current inventories are not able to keep up with the pent-up demand that is driving the desire for the latest shoe fashion as consumers return to work, shopping in stores, and to social activities such as concerts, parties, and travel. In fact, it appears that low inventories are here to stay for many of the retailers. to between $4.44

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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. In 2018, the Journal of Commerce reports that a container will have 22,000 to 24,000 twenty-foot containers in 2018. The ships are getting larger.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The Port of Los Angeles and trade disruption in 2018: Last year, new tariffs caused direct and indirect problems for shippers. Many retailers tried to move inventory to the United States earlier than normal to avoid impending tariffs, causing a massive influx of shipments. You also need to study what competitors are doing.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

Rail freight volumes continued to fall at the end of March alongside service outages due to flooding in the Midwest. Ports across the country are updating their progress on clean air goals for both rail and truck transportation. Delta reported a dip in air cargo freight last month compared to March of 2018.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2018

” Transactional data : “Post-business-process information such as purchasing inventory records or sales volumes by region.” 1] John Ferraioli and Rick Burke, “ Drowning in data, but starving for insights ,” Deloitte Insights , 11 April 2018. [2] ” That’s where artificial intelligence enters the picture.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

They know stuff gets made, transported, and sold; but, they have little interest in the details. This includes developing best practices for supply chain efficiency while considering compliance, transportation, assets, inventory and other required elements of supply chain management.” 3] Lora Cecere, “ Sage advice?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

” Burnson goes to note that e-commerce is having an impact on air freight hubs, maritime cargo, middlemen, and intermodal operations. And also, how much and where the optimal inventory should go so we can satisfy that customer’s needs wherever she wants to shop.”[5] And inefficient processes are just the half of it.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Loss of inventory in the food industry due to perishable items. Also, the private blockchain solution is designed to help reduce fraud and errors, reduce the time products spend in the transit and shipping process, improve inventory management and ultimately reduce waste and cost. Footnotes. [1] Footnotes. [1]

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Analytics in the supply chain can be used to analyze the costs associated with supply chain management and inventory management. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper. Real-time visibility and accountability into product location.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

I look at freight transportation statistics all day long, and I am astonished by the rapid growth of the past few months, especially in the truckload spot market. Anticipate Freight Rate Changes. Prices on the spot market change quickly, but with freight rate tools like DAT RateView , your business won't be caught off guard.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from around 340 GWh today to over 3500 GWh by 2030. 7-Eleven Inc.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Managing inventory. Managing freight transportation. 4] Ron Crabtree, “ Blockchain in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution ,” SCM Now Magazine , 2018. [5] 5] Staff, “ Can Blockchain Help With Supply Chain’s Biggest Dilemmas? ,” Elementum, 7 June 2018. [6] Footnotes. [1]

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