Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 1, 2022

Financial results were positive and included annual net revenues increasing 32 percent on a year-over year basis, and 42 percent when compared to pre-pandemic 2019. Friedman went on to articulate that transit times to move inventory from Asia to the U.S. Every game is different, and every challenge requires a different play book.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Atlanta (GA)-- STORD , pioneers of networked distribution, next-generation warehousing and distribution for modern shippers, today announced a major update to their inventory visibility and order management platform, making it the fastest, most scalable, and most secure version of the application to date.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Global CO2 emissions were over 5% lower in Q1 2020 than in Q1 2019, mainly due to a 8% decline in emissions from coal, 4.5% In supply chain, remote inventory management which replaces the cumbersome routine labor of counting screws and switches will be part of the new automated supply chain paradigm. from oil and 2.3%

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The past three quarters have been anything but typical for the freight market and the domestic economy at-large. The arrival of COVID-19 sent freight volumes skyrocketing to keep up with panic buying at retailers nationwide. Following the short downturn , the freight market began a rapid recovery that has yet to cool off fully.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. Prior to 2018, when an ocean carrier booked a shipment they had to provide a chassis. Get Good at Inventory Management. Variability abounds.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Media Type.

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Freightera

JUNE 1, 2022

Freightera’s enhanced quoting engine makes the largest freight rate inventory in North America more accessible for businesses struggling with lack of transport availability and high prices. Starting in North America, Freightera is automating freight transportation, making shipping easy, accessible, and green.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) Much of the inventory on the ships at sea will miss the essential seasonal windows. Time For Action.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. Prior to 2018, when an ocean carrier booked a shipment they had to provide a chassis. Get Good at Inventory Management. Reducing variability is not easy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) Much of the inventory on the ships at sea will miss the essential seasonal windows. Time For Action.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) Much of the inventory on the ships at sea will miss the essential seasonal windows. Time For Action.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.”. It includes brokerages and freight forwarders, but there comes a point at which simply outsourcing to a single 3PL or even several 3PLs grows too complex to handle. from 2019 to 2026.”.

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Freightera

AUGUST 22, 2019

Business in Vancouver ranks Freightera #3 on 2019 List of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in B.C. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, August 22, 2019 (Newswire.com) – ?????Freightera, Today, the Freightera marketplace connects 10,000+ businesses with over 20 billion freight lanes from 800+ transport carriers in the platform.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Even slight delays or inventory shortages can have a severe impact on a company’s bottom line. million USD in 2019. At the height of the pandemic-linked supply chain disruptions, Amazon set the bar extremely high for other 4PL providers, despite initially experiencing inventory shortages. Phoenix Freight: 3PL and 4PL Provider.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

Supply chain planning technology provider ToolsGroup announced the acquisition of Onera , a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions catering to retail industry needs. Reportedly, ToolsGroup will add Onera ’s inventory availability and fulfillment technology to its retail planning suite.

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Turvo

MAY 11, 2020

Freight brokers face a perilous future of uncertain profitability. According to TruckingInfo , “gross margins and revenues were down for freight brokers in the third quarter of 2019, but cost reductions allowed brokers to stay profitable.” In response, more companies want a freight broker TMS.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

“Artificial intelligence is going to have a large impact on logistics in 2019…” . AI will be able to survey an area or room and create an accurate inventory in seconds, including weights and volumes, and determine damage on items. Brian Jessup. brianjessup. Brian is the Director of Customer Success at Yembo.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

This is a fairly new concept (UPS and FedEx started using dimensional weight in 2015, and USPS adopted it in 2019), and it occurred because shipping companies were losing money on large but extremely light items. Freight: Priority or Economy. Air freight. Ocean freight. Dimensional weight. Media Mail: 2-10 days.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

More Resources Home December 13, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 7% to $5.88/kg

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

My kids, for example, are always interested in getting their hands on the newest Guinness Book of World Records, and seeing what kind of crazy things are in there. December marked the lowest level for seaborne imports since June 2020, just before a pandemic-driven rush to restock depleted inventories triggered a surge in imports.

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Vinculum

AUGUST 7, 2020

However, it is essential to note that upon the onset of the global pandemic, this industry has suffered a significant drop in bookings due to international travel restrictions. Shipping and delivery: There are several ways in which you can deliver products to the consumer’s doorstep – air freight, sea freight, trucking, and more.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Slowing demand means 6% lower imports from the GCC vs 2019 and 10% lower than 2020 forecast before the virus outbreak.” Realising operational and cost efficiencies will reduced lead times, improved forecast accuracy and increased inventory turnover. Reported by GPCA, “China is one of the key destinations for GCC polyethylene exports.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I was a little late getting started in 2018, and we were already into 2019 when I got round to publishing my usual trends article. Again, this might include recycling or refurbishing items damaged in storage or transit, or placing undamaged returns back into a sales inventory. This year I decided to start early, but where to begin?

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Partnering with a 3PL is not a new concept, and many of the world's most successful companies have long recognized their value as the freight market continues to evolve. This collaboration allows Walmart to manage its massive freight operations efficiently, ensuring that its stores are always stocked with the products customers need.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

If your cargo needs to cross oceans or extremely long distances, your most likely choice will be air freight or ocean shipping. Use this guide to determine which is best for your business: Air freight . Although it can be less budget friendly, air freight gets your goods where they need to go, quickly and dependably.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

If your cargo needs to cross oceans or extremely long distances, your most likely choice will be air freight or ocean shipping. Use this guide to determine which is best for your business: Air freight . Although it can be less budget friendly, air freight gets your goods where they need to go, quickly and dependably.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

List 3 tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods: the 10% duty effective on List 3 products went into effect on September 24; the 10% duty on List 3 products increases to 25% January 1, 2019. We believe that even with a strong October/November season and higher inventory levels, Chinese New Year will continue to be strong.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

This is an exciting milestone that accelerates our vision of a digital platform that modernizes international freight and improves global trade. We paid the price for inefficient shipping, both in direct costs, and the cost of maintaining buffer inventory to cover for all the unpredictability. The official announcement is here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Under the partnership, Uber will offer free rides to Walgreens stores and clinics for those who book an appointment, do not have transportation, and live in underserved communities. The company dealt with multiple shutdowns and delays at its factories, limiting its inventory and availability to ship bikes to customers. million workers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

As many shippers front-loaded inventory in the second half of 2018—especially the fourth quarter—to avoid potential tariff increases, the market saw drastic volume increases beyond what we’ve come to expect from years’ past. Higher inventories to avoid tariffs. Many analysts still predict a potentially quiet or slow 2019 peak season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I thought I understood all the major supply chain implications of the pandemic until I began reading Yossi Sheffi’s new book The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy beyond Covid-19. Jim Hackett, the CEO of Ford at the time, was quoted as saying: “We didn’t realize there was an off switch.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 4, 2018

2018 was not a year of abrupt change or revelations, but one of gradual developments — developments that are going to continue into 2019 and beyond. Tune in next Tuesday to explore how these and more trends will unfold in 2019. Read More: Worker Shortages and More Pose A Challenge Freight Companies. Trade Wars.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Today is day three of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. e-Book] The Ultimate Guide to Last Mile & White Glove Logistics. These will only contain posts written in 2017. Share This: Read More. [e-Book]

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The US is facing a shortage of warehouse space and truck drivers , and shifting to 24/7 operation will require enormous co-ordination between the publicly operated ports and private sector groups, including large retailers and freight companies. You’ve got record levels of inventory in the country already. The stakes are high.

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