Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

I also met with a firm that specializes in negotiating third party contracts with transportation providers, ACSPE. Had a great time today speaking at the ProcureCon conference in Phoenix today, and spent a good deal of time talking to a number of the different solutions providers in the vendor area. I was amazed at the speed and convenience of the technical solutions emerging in the procurement area, based on the discussions I had with the individuals present.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This shift is expected to bring about drastic changes in the logistics and freight transportation world. For instance, the technology will make transportation much more efficient and speedy. .

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2019

Is it worth overnighting that item from China just to make it to the middle of the desert in Arizona for a photo shoot? The $4,000 Transportation Question. Which brings me to the title of this post, the $4,000 transportation question. My transportation team was asked to ship a large number of bulky visual displays via air freight so that they could be shipped to stores that were already finding ways to display product without those specific items.

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Cerasis

APRIL 18, 2018

Modern transportation is currently experiencing major changes thanks to transformative transportation technologies. Although we’ve become accustomed to long international flights, jam-packed public transportation and diesel trucks that only get 20 mpg, the future of transportation promises to change all of that and much more — and it’s closer than many people realize. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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EFT

JULY 30, 2018

A lively discussion followed regarding how the technologies will affect the transportation and warehousing industries. Delivery robots are being used in Arizona, after a law was passed in May 2018 giving the bots similar rights as pedestrians have on sidewalks. Tompkins International (Tompkins) recently led a two-hour workshop on logistics technology innovations. One of the key topics Tompkins presented was an update on developments of self-driving technologies.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. When crops are moved at high volume, available capacity is diminished as carriers devote a sizable portion of their fleets to produce season transportation. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Modern transportation is currently experiencing major changes thanks to transformative transportation technologies. Although we’ve become accustomed to long international flights, jam-packed public transportation and diesel trucks that only get 20 mpg, the future of transportation promises to change all of that and much more — and it’s closer than many people realize. Transportation Technologies will Impact Public Transportation for Individuals.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Those are two of the most common questions I hear about driverless trucks, or to use the term preferred by the Department of Transportation, autonomous vehicles, which includes both cars and trucks. “It’s Today, there are 8 states in the country, including Nevada, California, Michigan, Florida, North Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Arizona that are allowing the testing of self-driving vehicles on certain roadways.”. Will there be a future for driverless trucks in logistics?

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AB&R

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Phoenix, Arizona, December 10, 2018 – AB&R® (American Barcode and RFID Inc.), Asset Management Blog Company News Inventory Management RFID Transportation & Logisticsa nationwide provider of proven supply chain solutions, will be an exhibitor at the RFID in Aerospace and Defense Conference in Arlington, VA on December 12, 2018. The RFID in Aerospace and Defense event will provide information on the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 6, 2015

Second, the yard – where all containers are stacked – is in between the waterside (where vessels arrive, get loaded and unloaded, and so on) and the landside of a terminal (where trucks and trains transport the containers farther in-land). If you had the chance to see our latest keynote presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Arizona, you know that big calculations are implemented in 5 steps. Transport & Logistics

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

of Arizona and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to study Peloton’s current and next-generation truck platooning technologies, advanced powertrain concepts from Cummins, automated steering controls from ZF TMW and new truck designs from Peterbilt. Cloud/SaaS Retail Supply Chain Technology Trends This Week in News Transportation Management drones drop shipping GT Nexus Infor Koch Industries RevCascade sleep apnea supply chain operating network truck platooning trucking

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

Arizona. Asset Management Blog Inventory Management Managed Services Manufacturing RFID Transportation & Logistics asset management barcode verification compliance labeling GS1 harsh environment labeling UDIWhen you hear the word compliance , what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Here is a good question to help you understand what compliance should look like in your organization. What are your customer, partner, regulatory, and vendor expectations?”.

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Elementum

JULY 20, 2015

The collapse of a major bridge on I-10 connecting California to Arizona served as a striking reminder that US infrastructure is failing and little is being done about it. On Sunday afternoon, a bridge along Interstate 10—a key shipping route between Arizona and Southern California— collapsed during a heavy rainstorm , injuring one and leaving countless drivers stuck.

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Cerasis

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Conferences exist for a variety of purposes and supply chain specialties, including cold chain storage, transportation management , omnichannel best practices , and much more. Manhattan Momentum (Cost TBD) Dates: May 20 – 23 in Phoenix, Arizona Manhattan Momentum brings together global thought leaders, market changers, and trend setters in the WMS and distribution center space.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 16, 2016

I was searching online today for the latest news about flatbed cargo, and I found this headline: " Flying Saucer UFO Transported on Flatbed Truck to Area 51? Apparently, a passerby named Charlene Yazzie photographed of a large object covered in tarps, on a flatbed that was accompanied by three vehicles from Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS.) The big truck and its escorts were heading south on Arizona State Route 77, on Friday, March 4.

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I.C.E. Transport

APRIL 23, 2020

If you’re moving overseas, you already have a ton on your mind—packing up your household, arranging transportation, maybe nailing down details about a job, or where you’ll live—and on and on. Shipping personal items overseas in a shipping container is much more complicated than sending them, say, from Boston to Arizona in a moving van.

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I.C.E. Transport

APRIL 23, 2020

If you’re moving overseas, you already have a ton on your mind—packing up your household, arranging transportation, maybe nailing down details about a job, or where you’ll live—and on and on. Shipping personal effects overseas in a shipping container is much more complicated than sending them, say, from Boston to Arizona in a moving van.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 28, 2015

Since 1926, Western Growers has represented local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California, and more recently, Colorado. Rather than allow transportation to be the Achilles heel of our industry, Western Growers teamed up with C.H. Robinson to turn transportation into a competitive advantage for our members. Logistics Logistics Partners Suppliers Transportation Western Growers

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AB&R

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Plus, thanks to our great employees, we were named as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the fourth year in a row. Asset Management Blog Company News Inventory Management Managed Services Manufacturing Repair & Service RFID Transportation & Logistics android benefits of android in business blockchain compliance labeling IoT pay per use supply chain windows end of lifeIt’s been a great year for AB&R®.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

But the sales person tells you, “I can find you a small at the store in Phoenix Arizona, and will have them ship it to you free of charge…you should get it in two days.” Some of the issues impacted include manufacturing, catalog management, BI and analytics, pricing, order management, customer service, fulfillment and transportation, and many, many others.

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Cerasis

JANUARY 14, 2016

From increased affordability and efficiency of the transportation management system (TMS) to the application of Bluetooth technology for superior tracking of product movements, 2016 will be the year in which technology becomes an integral, if not the exclusive, part of the shipping process. The Transportation Management System, a Long Time Logistics Technology, Becomes More Prevalent, Yet Affordable.

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EFT

JULY 18, 2018

To address these problems the tiny state is taking on a $5 billion programme to try and overhaul the transportation network by 2025, a cost equivalent to nearly $5,000 per citizen. US News Best States for Transportation Rank. Arizona. #7. Arizona.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

By consolidating the shipment of bagged fertilizer and growing media goods into regional on-site warehouses, the Company has been able to: • Maximize truckload space, reducing overall delivered mileage and transportation costs. Emerging Trends Environment Freight & Transportation News & Info Supply Chain Management green supply chain sustainability sustainable A new 100,000-sq. warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn.

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: Cerasis is a 3PL focused on transportation management. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. If you are looking to optimize VMI in regards to transportation management, contact Cerasis today to speak to one of our Account Executives or read our white paper on Inbound Freight Management.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

From truer visibility to more flexible routing capabilities, modern transportation management systems (TMS) continue evolving to keep up with industry realities. Comprehensive transportation management systems are addressing these challenges better than ever before by helping brokers make faster decisions with more automation and fewer clicks and screens. He has more than 25 years of transportation management experience from both the sales and operations perspectives.

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AFFLINK

APRIL 18, 2018

A white paper by the Arizona State University W.P. The Arizona State white paper details the “evolution of warehouse types” but there has been so much change in the warehouse industry that “revolution” might be the more appropriate word. Today’s Warehouses Are Much Different Due To E-Commerce. You probably know that e-commerce sales have been soaring over the past few years. This website shows that retail e-commerce sales grew roughly 25 percent annually worldwide from 2014 to 2017.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Yesterday, ABC News reported that the truck driver involved in a fatal crash in Arizona last May was looking at photos of scantily clad women on Facebook at the time of the crash. Transportation Management ABC News distracted driving Kevin Kelly robots self-driving trucks Seven Stages of Robot Replacement Wired magazine

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Supply Chain Improvement is based on the work that we completed with an Arizona State University Operations Research team to determine the Supply Chain Index. There are three reasons why: Vertical excellence—having the best manufacturing, procurement or transportation function—has not worked. Last week was the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. It was great to see old faces at the kick-off. 110 supply chain leaders attended.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced the appointment of Luke Helms to its Advisory Board.

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Elementum

JULY 30, 2018

The global autonomous truck market is forecast to have fast growth through 2019 due to the enduring labor shortage faced by the transport industry. Although the trials have since been put on hold due to an accident, in March 2018 Uber began using its self-driving trucks to ship freight regularly in Arizona. At the start of 2018, we predicted the trends and technologies that would have the greatest impact on the global supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 15, 2020

Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, writes, “The coronavirus has disrupted U.S. GoShare analysts suggest the following areas should be optimized: How returns are transported : “Online retailers will need to decide whether they control the shipping or rely on the customer to ship items back with a carrier of their choice. The result is increased inventory, transportation and warehousing costs, and ultimately reduced profitability.

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SupplyOn

JULY 24, 2019

Here, I have compiled the important trends and findings from the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. Many companies are simply blind during the production process at the supplier’s site or the transport of goods to the plant. Production progress at the supplier and transports are monitored in real time. Key message from the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2019: The right technologies are one thing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

This can include demand sensing into Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Demand-Driven Materials Requirement Planning (DDMRP), the Internet of Things sensing, and the use of independent demand into transportation planning. To build this model, I flew to Arizona to develop it with Carol Ptak of the Demand-Driven Institute.

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

I just returned from the highly engaging and inspiring Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. This will call for partnerships with service providers, enabling the ‘Uberization of transportation’ and warehousing. by Dr. Madhav Durbha Supply chain insights from leading industry experts. Supply chain skills in high demand, digital twins, disruptive technologies, and other takeaways from the 2018 Gartner supply chain conference.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2013

Reddaway is an LTL carrier that provides service in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Yellow Transportation was founded in 1924 by A.J. Yellow Transportation and Roadway formally merged to create YRC Worldwide in 2009. LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight. YRC Freight is the third largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $3.2B in sales (estimated 2012).

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