Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 24, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Yes, I have really weird dreams when I travel.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

About Ruan Transportation Ruan provides Dedicated Contract Transportation , Managed Transportation , Value-Added Warehousing , and Brokerage Support Services to customers across the U.S. million square feet of dedicated warehousing space. Ruan has over 5,000 team members, including 4,000 truck drivers. The company has 1.5

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

About Transport Topics Since 1935, Transport Topics has been the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Below are some highlights from Seth’s article, 2023 Top 100 Logistics List Highlights Growth for 3PLs. Spot freight demand has softened, and truck capacity has loosened since the frenetic days of the 2021 freight boom.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023. Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Similar trends were highlighted in our Supply Chain Matters summary of the May 2023 LMI report. percentage points in June.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. went out of business in 2023. percent of U.S.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel. However, the instability around the risk of recession remains, and knowing the top supply chain trends to watch in 2023 will help your organization prioritize operations and succeed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2024

A significant milestone in Beyrouti’s career was his role as the Senior Director of Delivery Solutions, a pivotal position where he led the revenue operations in marketing, strategy, and sales events from 2021 to 2023. As the first management hire, he was instrumental in guiding the company toward its acquisition by UPS in May of 2022.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

Air freight has evolved dramatically, especially after the pandemic. As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Since then, air freight has adapted to various market demands and technological advancements. billion in 2023 to $81.15 billion in 2026.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There were 582 supply chain events reported across the United States and Canada in the second quarter of 2023, a 57 percent increase when compared to the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest CargoNet report. Cargo Theft Tactics Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 6, 2023

Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 9 Barriers to Optimal Inventory and How to Break Them Down Cost to Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability The 7 Principles of Warehouse and Distribution Centre Design Insourcing or Outsourcing Logistics: Don’t Choose the Wrong Reasons 10 Freight (..)

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In November 2023, Blue Yonder acquired Doddle, a leading technology business focused on making the first and last mile more seamless, sustainable and profitable. The industry added jobs at a time when logistics companies have been coping with a faltering freight market for the past 20 months. Bank Freight Payment Index.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other industry specific media are reporting that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy is preparing for a possible sale or other action. Both reports cite declining freight industry demand and increased competition among start-ups in this digital freight and logistics segment.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

freight rates have reached their lowest levels in nearly six years. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. The sub-index index Transportation Utilization of 50 was noted as indicating no upward movement for the first time in 2023.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fulfillment Free trade zones, or FTZs, are controlled places in a country that offer warehouse and distribution services for goods from foreign markets, excluding them from paying taxes on those goods. These include: People and staffing requirements include skilled workers and managers that will do the daily warehouse operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

Nevertheless, when it comes to warehouses, this is the year of the brownfield according to David Latona, the CEO of Tompkins Solutions. Tompkins Solutions is a provider of warehouse design and warehouse automation systems integration. The post The Year of the Brownfield Warehouse appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

percent of total revenues in 2023, a 0.5 The UPS headcount reduction somewhat parallels the upwards of 10 percent staff level headcount reductions announced by rival FedEx in early 2023. In November, Flexport acquired the technology of liquidated digital freight start-up Convoy extending its coverage of trucking contracting services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

In addition to saving on electricity used in warehousing activities, the electricity in some cases can even be sold back to the grid. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. Let’s all start catching the sun for a brighter future!

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ryder Announces Acquisition of Contract Packaging Provider IFS Ryder System announced a definitive agreement to acquire Impact Fulfillment Systems (IFS), a contract packaging production and warehouse services provider primarily catering to consumer product goods and healthcare companies. billion, but the move had to be postponed.

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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. No financial details were disclosed in the announcement. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to the September report , growth is increasing for inventory levels, inventory and warehousing costs. Contraction trending was noted for warehousing capacity and transportation costs including an observation that inventory is being consumed at a much slower rate than observed over the last two years. for September.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Using connected devices in warehouses can increase efficiency and safety.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Using connected devices in warehouses can increase efficiency and safety.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. But I believe that more efficient packaging is the area with the greatest potential to improve sustainability metrics within the warehouse.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. The overall average for all of Q1-2023 was 48.6 The March 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report on Business® fell to a value of 46.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

And the jury is still out on what 2023 will hold. Forecasts call for freight rate slumps in 2023. Using pictures of items in Amazon warehouses and training a computer model, the e-commerce giant has developed a camera system that can monitor items flowing one-by-one down conveyor belts to make sure they match their images.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

IDC expects spending on Digital Transformation (DX) on the top 5 use cases – smart warehousing, freight management, optimized operations, supplier network management, and predictive network inventory orchestration – to hit USD $33Bn in 2022. Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER. Thoughts for 2022.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This new service went online on September 7, 2023. The terminal enables rail containers to be offloaded from freight cars arriving at the terminal and then loaded onto another train or truck for final distribution. Highlights of this connection include the following. 3-day transit time from Port of Savannah to Rocky Mount, NC.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

So for 2023 I have some things for all of us to look for. In 2023 as well I predict that Japan will put into action efforts to rapidly increase their production capacity for SAF fuels. I am hopeful that 2023 will press critical ports in our region to firm up plans for alternative fuels infrastructure. EV Charging Infrastructure.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

As an example, the Transportation Manager at Kimberly-Clark discussed the results their company has achieved with Blue Yonder: “Blue Yonder transportation management immediately began generating up to $14 million a year in freight cost reductions in North America compared to our previous manual methods.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the published November 2023 U.S. which is attributable to Q4 holiday sales and the subsequent dips in Warehousing Capacity (+3.6) and slowdown in Warehousing Utilization (-14.0) The canal disruption is further noted as having more freight being routed to U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

On demand warehousing and logistics services Cloud platform provider Flexe has initiated a layoff reportedly involving upwards of a third of its workforce. Broader Perspectives The ongoing dramatic cutback in logistics and freight activity volumes reached an all time low in May of this year. All rights reserved.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. Let’s think back on demand forecasting and warehousing management. Kaiser, Felix, et al.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. billion in 2019.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 24, 2022

The increased investments were attributed to supply chain disruptions such as raw material shortages, delays at ports, labor shortages, lack of warehousing space, and tight capacity across all modes of transportation. · Increased costs “driven by cost of freight.” of the total $80 billion in funding.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 13, 2023

US Freight Falls Sharply in March. New Machine Leaning Tech for the Warehouse How Many Train Drivers are Needed. Japanese Demographic Woes.

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