Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Simply put, OTIF spells OPPORTUNITY for transportation technology providers. I highlighted how Walmart is bringing operations at two California warehouses, which it had outsourced to Schneider Logistics for the past 13 years, back in-house. project44 Adds Ocean Visibility to Platform. Post a comment and let me know what you think.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Additionally, the superior speed vs. ground transportation is unquestioned. The project started in 2019 and by March of 2022, these electric fixed wing drones had delivered over 1 million vaccines in addition to other healthcare related deliveries. There is the ability to centralise the storage of blood for maximum efficiency.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

What started as a simple combination of wooden planks to transport food and munitions, the evolution of the modern pallet has since grown into a multi-million dollar industry with different types of materials introduced to make a pallet. Recently in 2019, the DBS Marina Regatta was held at the marina bay front. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Conferences exist for a variety of purposes and supply chain specialties, including cold chain storage, transportation management, omnichannel best practices , and much more. Dates: January 13 – 15, 2019 in New York City. Dates: February 24 – 27, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Dates: March 3 -6, 2019 in San Antonio, TX.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 13, 2021

And we are seeing growth across many different sectors of cargo, but particularly in the refrigerated containers … both import and export.”. Refrigerated cargo also experienced record volumes in March with 1,686 container moves. “We did have a surge of vessels that were impacted elsewhere that arrived during the month,” he said.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

In 2019, it re-acquired HD Supply, a company it sold in 2007. These platforms allow a multitude of businesses to participate by selling and buying goods and services while the likes of Amazon and Alibaba coordinate the logistics such as warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation in the background.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 13, 2022

This make outsourcing Fulfillment a great option to look at for many businesses that are looking to scale (Busby, 2019). The best Fulfillment companies make use of the most innovative technologies such as IoT (Internet of things) e.g., temperature sensors for Cargo loads, AVG (Automated Guided Vehicles) to maximize warehouse efficiency.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 30, 2021

It is remodeling 13 stores to deliver an even greater portion of the volume, reducing the sales floor square footage, and installing warehouse-grade packaging station equipment and supplies. Warehouse locations feature up to 90% off of "customer-favorite footwear and apparel brands. The key here is fast. The key here is fast.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

economy through the lens of the logistics and transportation sector in terms of costs and implications to the economy during 2021. Costs to store and finance generally lower inventory levels during the year reportedly rose by nearly 26 percent, while transportation costs rose by nearly 22 percent. percent over 2019.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. The former wartime airbase handled a record 1,655 international cargo arrivals in 2021, a 73% jump from 2019, and overall tonnage rose 18%. Businessweek. Photographer: Ryan Dickinson/U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2019

Hunt Transport Services, Inc. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 6-10, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. req’d) From coffee bean to cup: Starbucks brews a blockchain-based supply chain with Microsoft (ComputerWorld) Nestle switches delivery model for some U.S. I’ll share my commentary next week.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2019

As I wrote back in October, when it comes to transportation management systems (TMS), there is always something new to talk about. The same is true for the transportation market and the types of challenges and opportunities that shippers and third-party logistics providers face. Logistics Market (WSJ – sub.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 21, 2021

A new era of air transportation trends is emerging to create a confusing outlook for shippers. This is all happening while the Transportation Security Administration is reporting a 1000%+ increase in passenger travel in April 2021, compared to April 2020, with the vaccine fueling hopes of getting back to a sense of “normalcy.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. Shopify itself has been growing inherent logistics services by way of acquisition.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 11, 2019

They write, “Many leading logistics companies are harnessing these technologies to fine tune their core strategies like warehouse locations. The CIO Review staff notes, “The transportation industry has been accumulating data for decades as trucking, rail, and sea cargo was being tracked by satellite via telematics.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 17, 2022

This helps city authorities to intelligently manage their assets, increase efficiencies, revolutionize transport, reduce costs, and in theory, enhance overall quality of life for residents.” Cities will need to embrace last-mile delivery vehicles that don’t burn fossil fuels, such as drones and e-cargo bikes.”

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Ocean Shipping Giant MSC Announces Air Cargo Service. Last week, ocean carrier MSC joined Maersk and CMA CGM in announcing the development of an MSC air cargo service. With air cargo service, MSC hopes to expand operations into key lanes and various industries that typically require multimodal transportation. .

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Multichannel Merchant

JANUARY 3, 2023

Amazon, facing a continued slowdown in its ecommerce business and under pressure to boost flagging sales, is looking to sell excess capacity on its commercial cargo jetliners used to move goods among its network of warehouses here and in Europe, Bloomberg reports. billion more than in 2019. billion, which is $48.6

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 22, 2021

… A carrier that values freeze protection makes appropriate investments in infrastructure and equipment to include heated trailers, docks, service centers and warehouse facilities, as well as specialized dock training and temperature-sensitive load planning software to protect every shipment. ” Invest in the right technologies.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

NEMF Files for Bankruptcy, XPO Warns on 2019: Is the Party in Transportation and Logistics Ending? While 2018 was a banner year for most transportation and logistics companies, this year might prove to be a little less festive. XPO Logistics mentioned a similar problem when it downgraded its outlook for 2019.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

There are shortages of factory workers, warehouse workers, truck drivers as well as big challenges in finding supply chain planning talent to help address the demand/supply imbalances that the businesses are currently trying to manage. Transportation and Distribution. grew by 10 years in 90 days in 2020.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Media Type.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Content Summary: Exoskeletons Help Take a Load Off for Warehouse Workers. Ocean Transportation. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch. Media Type.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

While a seasonally weak winter has led to lower spot rates in 2019, load-to-truck ratios are up 3.5%. West coast importers trying to beat tariffs find warehouses short on space. While import volumes surged 9% YoY, warehouse availability is down to 4.6% Cargo thefts down 19% in 2018 but California still leads pack.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In a 2019 survey from Hotwire , 47% of consumers said they had recently switched to a different product or service because the company had violated their values. Misaligned production, warehousing, and transportation functions are also a large source of supply chain inefficiencies, and they can cost you in wasted resources, time, and money.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic shifts in volume characteristics for many transportation providers - first in supplying retailers in inventory restocking and direct to consumer and then, along with retail restocking and direct to consumer, supporting manufacturers as facilities reopened during the second half of the year.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

But that figure still represents a growth of about 8% when compared to 2019. Katie Denis, the vice president of industry narrative at the CBA, spoke to Transport Topics recently, stating , “I think the ongoing demand to me breaks down into short-term and long-term behavior. “It’s pretty heavy.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

cities in 2019 (Reuters). If transportation and logistics are an indicator of economic health, things are looking very good at the moment. For the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, October’s total cargo volume broke the all-time record for the month. GM plans large-scale launch of self-driving cars in U.S.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Published October 25, 2019 in Global Trade Magazine. You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Imports from Asia to the United States increased by 40% from 2019 to 2021, while the volume of exports remained almost unchanged. Department of Transportation ). compared to November 2019, or a 4.2%

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Managing a warehouse can be a complicated task. Keep reading to discover how warehouse management works, gain a confident understanding of the typical warehouse team structure, and learn how to optimise your warehouse processes. In this warehouse management guide: What is warehouse management?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

pounds of cargo in a hold with about 1,800 cubic inches of space. JD.com has been rapidly growing its logistics unit by focusing on warehousing growth, including in international markets. The company is opening a third self-operating warehouse and distribution center in California as it looks to grow its US logistics arm.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Double-digit growth is expected for 2019 with sales of $71.34 Online retailers in South America have been struggling for years to overcome several obstacles to success, including extensive customs delays, poor transportation infrastructure, and the lack of end-to-end supply chain visibility. Ecommerce is on the rise in South America.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust. percent, France 9.5

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Initially the service will be exclusively for grocery, household essentials and electronics, but Target hopes to include all product groups by the end of 2019. Meanwhile, online retailers bulked up staffing in warehouses and delivery services, and hired workers to handle customer service calls from home.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Initially the service will be exclusively for grocery, household essentials and electronics, but Target hopes to include all product groups by the end of 2019. Meanwhile, online retailers bulked up staffing in warehouses and delivery services, and hired workers to handle customer service calls from home.

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