GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. Even the best shipping options do not necessarily work for each customer, and customers will demand variable shipping options more frequently in 2018, reports Kushal Nahata of FarEye. Download Here. Variable Logistics Operations Will Become Standard.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The capacity crunch has been a core concern of shippers for several years, but as 2018 draws closer to the holiday shopping season, it will become a bigger problem. LTL capacity is quickly becoming harder to find, and full truckload carriers have already started to turn away freight. Get Your Free Copy Here. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Bibliophiles everywhere can still hardly say “Amazon” without snarling, and Amazon’s effect on retail, grocery delivery, and even cloud computing is nothing short of transformative. Walmart and Kroger are the biggest retailers in the US, but when it comes to e-commerce, nobody comes close to Amazon. I bet it will.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

The journey to digitize freight, while initially off to a slow start, has gained momentum in the last two or three years. They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. Online freight booking. Think retail.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2018

While I thaw out a bit, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Tight Trucking Market Has Retailers, Manufacturers Paying Steep Prices (WSJ – sub. Retailers Offer Myriad Returns Options to Retain Customers (WSJ – sub. per mile, including a fuel surcharge, in the week ended Dec.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. That compared with just 2 percent in 2018. The data shows that only 60 percent of its shipments came from China during the same period, down from 80 percent in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2018

Small and mid-sized shippers face many challenges in full truckload freight management. Different carriers charge different rates, which reflect the relative trucking activity of a destination, and freight management requires navigating a complex system of drivers, trucks, and trailer types, while trying to get the best deal possible.

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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. Based on earnings transcripts, here’s how retailers are ensuring they get their inventories in time for the holiday season.

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Techgistics

MARCH 12, 2018

FreshTurf FreshTurf based in Singapore, is building a blockchain to manage last mile delivery transactions between retailers, logistics companies, and consumers. Blockchain technology will allow all of the entities involved (raw materials, producer, logistics provider, warehouse, retailer etc.) Do you know of any others?

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Arlington, VA – Today, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced Sona Chawla, Kohl’s chief operating officer, will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 Retail Supply Chain Conference. Retail Prophet and Futurist Doug Stephens. Retail Prophet and Futurist Doug Stephens. About RILA.

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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. Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

Amazon Pharmacy, born out of the company’s 2018 acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack, allows customers to order prescription medications for home delivery, with free shipping for Prime members. Retail groups this week are applauding a U.S. The prescriptions are offered via Amazon’s online pharmacy service, which launched in 2020.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Digital Freight. Blockchain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2018

The air freight landscape has experienced some dramatic shifts in recent years. 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. 3 Air Freight Trends to Watch for in 2018.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2018

Ports Soar on Rising Retail Demand, Trade Worries (WSJ – sub. Cargobase Launches World’s First Curated Multi-Freight Mode Marketplace. Supreme Court lets states force online retailers to collect sales tax (Reuters). UPS, Teamsters Reach Handshake Deal on New Contract (WSJ – sub. Shipments to U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Esther is President of Ruby Has Fulfillment , a rapidly growing ecommerce fulfillment provider for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. Esther Kestenbaum Prozan is President of Ruby Has Fulfillment , a rapidly growing ecommerce fulfillment provider for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. About Esther Kestenbaum Prozan .

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

retailers for same-day delivery (Reuters). DAT Freight Index: Spot Market Volumes and Rates Slip Lower in November. Retail giants including Tesco Plc, J Sainsbury Plc, Walmart Inc.’s retailers including Nike and Bed Bath & Beyond as demand for same-day delivery surges.” Deliv signs up 20 new U.S.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

E-retailers and delivery companies get creative to close the last mile gap between warehouse and consumer (JLL). UPS Freight and Teamsters come to terms on new labor deal (Logistics Management). Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – October 2018. Tide in a box is coming to Amazon for easier shipping (CNN).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Hunt Locked in Freight Revenue Dispute (WSJ – sub. Shipping Rates to Increase for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight Services. For retailers, however, “free shipping” is like starting a baseball game already down by 3 runs. Hub Group To Acquire CaseStack, Inc. BNSF Railway, Trucker J.B.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

TBSx3 Launches Consortium With Freight Industry Giants to Fight Trade in Fake Goods with Blockchain (BlockchainNews). E-commerce coupled with more demanding delivery expectations from retailers — such as Walmart’s On-Time In-Full (OTIF) requirements — are forcing manufacturers to redesign their supply chain networks.

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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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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 14, 2022

Freight audit and payment protocols have long been an essential service for shippers in competitive markets. Predictive planning and analysis are crucial to avoiding overpayment and freight rates and fees surprises. This is why freight invoice audit services and actionable intelligence are essential, mainly when focusing on spot bids.

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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? And then freight volumes took off, which has left everyone struggling to keep up.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2018

Freight Costs Weighing on Earnings at Consumer-Goods Makers (WSJ – sub. XPO Logistics Launches New Flexible Distribution Model for Omnichannel Retail and E-Commerce Customers. Deliv now offers same-day delivery for Shopify retailers (TechCrunch). Will This TV Fit in My Car Trunk? And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

As I wrote this past January, e-commerce returns are a major headache for retailers (holiday e-commerce returns were expected to reach $32 billion this past year). The site’s lax return policies have conditioned consumers to expect the same treatment from other retailers, adding to pressure on brick-and-mortar chains.

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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. workspace://SpacesStore/785679d1-f7f1-40c9-9afe-465aa1270c0c.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Esther is President of Ruby Has Fulfillment , a rapidly growing ecommerce fulfillment provider for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. Esther Kestenbaum Prozan is President of Ruby Has Fulfillment , a rapidly growing ecommerce fulfillment provider for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. About Esther Kestanbaum Prozan .

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. Shipping volumes are already increasing rapidly as retailers stock up for holiday sales. BRICS summit.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2020

Despite a pandemic that has disrupted many parts of the global supply chain, the freight market has been on a recent tear. Based on a few reliable indicators, the market is superseding the booming conditions of 2018. Current outbound tender volume is up 34 percent over 2019 and 38 percent over 2018 in year-over-year comparisons.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 19, 2018

With 11 out of 12 months of the year reported, the Cass report indicates that the realized contract pricing forecast for 2018 of 6 – 12% is “essentially in the books.”. It was likely due to some continued pull forward of shipments from China due to the threat of higher tariffs, as well as solid retail sales last month,” said.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 25, 2018

But there are several trends presenting themselves that will help us redefine what “normal” means for truckload in 2018 and 2019. Below, we explore 8 trends that will have an effect on the truckload market in 2018. When securing transportation, you’d do best to align your favorable freight attributes with carrier goals.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Year-over-year growth for the retailer hit nearly 10% after the breakout of the pandemic. Companies working with Sam’s Club must meet strict retail compliance standards similar to those in place at the retailer’s parent company, Walmart. Last year the retail giant instituted a 98% OTIF threshold for suppliers.

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Last month, Oracle and Uber announced Collect and Receive , which allows retailers to link to Uber Direct, Uber’s white-label delivery solution, via pre-integrated APIs. “Oracle knows retail processes, and Uber knows delivery. HEAT was deployed to employees in 2018.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2022

David was an equity holder and the COO of Smith Transportation until 2018 when it was sold to a Private Equity firm. Having worked for enterprise and boutique consulting firms, Peter has worked with clients across multiple industries including transportation, retail, technology, insurance, and finance. About Peter Rentschler.

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GTG Technology Group

JANUARY 9, 2018

As 2018 approaches, leading companies will pioneer new trends in supply chain management. At the same time, retailers that had been household names for almost a century went out of business because of competition from online retailers. Freight “Uberization”. Top Trends in Transportation Management Software Development.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The last mile of most traditional logistics’ journeys ended at a retail store. Andrew Chung, CEO of Innovo Property Group, explains, “[The] explosive growth of online purchasing and competition among online retailers has resulted in a race to reach consumers. The exceptions were goods purchased from mail-order catalogs.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2019

The year ahead will shake up the long-held standards for controlling freight spend and meeting customer expectations. E-Commerce Demand Will Drive Trends in LTL for 2019 E-commerce growth is a double-edged sword in modern freight transportation. Let’s get started. That effectively means a doubling of e-commerce size by the end of 2019.

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