Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

The post A Critical Goal for Supply Chain Executives: Developing a Workforce That Cares appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Click on the “Remind Me” button above or HERE to participate! .

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Over the course of the year, I’ve hosted 40 episodes on a variety of industry topics, and my guests have included supply chain and logistics executives from leading manufacturing and retail companies, professors from leading academic institutions, executives from third party logistics (3PL) and technology companies, and authors.

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APRIL 20, 2021

”[6] Last Mile Challenges Logistics expert Adrian Gonzalez ( @talkinlogistics ) reminds us, “Last mile delivery has always been challenging because it is one of the most complicated and expensive parts of the supply chain.”[7] A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2014

According to the authors, “Netafim went so far as to change [its] mission statement from ‘making the best drip irrigation equipment for customers’ to ‘helping the world grow more with less’, an objective far more aligned with the objectives of its customers , the farmers [emphasis mine].”.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Sarah Rathke is a trial lawyer, author, and frequent speaker and teacher whose practice focuses on litigating supply chain disputes. The post Legal Advice on Developing Successful Supply Chain Relationships appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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APRIL 27, 2018

Key applications of omnichannel in manufacturing include increasing end-to-end visibility in material availability; however, many companies overlook ways to improve manufacturer-warehouse relationships , thus they are unable to push operations beyond availability and reliability of supplies, reports Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 24, 2015

In this episode, two of the study authors — Sri Laxmana, director of ocean services at C.H. The post The Panama Canal Expansion: The Impact on Logistics Strategies and Operations appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. How will changes in energy prices and economic conditions impact the projected shift?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2015

And in contrast to 2008, “our supply chain is a strategic partner in the business today,” said Schultz, “it is the co-author of our company’s strategy.”. Group 3: Exploring the Link between Learning and Leadership (Adrian Gonzalez). Exploring the Link between Learning and Leadership (Adrian Gonzalez).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2016

Last week, Sports Authority — which filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month — sued more than 160 suppliers over “vendor claims to consigned goods on the shelves of the distressed retail chain, which has already begun liquidating 140 stores and has little time to save the rest in bankruptcy.”

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2016

Sports Authority: Another Not-So-Great Moment in Supplier Relationship Management. The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q1 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Time to Squeeze Carriers for Better Rates? The Boston Globe: A Home Delivery and Outsourcing Failure. Top Episodes.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

May, a futurist and author of The New Know: Innovation Powered by Analytics , makes after researching why market leaders sometimes fall prey to disruptive technology. The post Lessons from Disrupted Companies appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. That is one of the observations that Thornton A.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2018

Best-selling author Michael Lewis made this insightful observation about the flawed human psyche in one of his recent novels, The Undoing Project : “Man is a deterministic device thrown into a probabilistic universe. Noted inventor and author Arthur C. In this match, surprises are expected.”.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

However, this capacity crunch is likely to exceed even the worst capacity crunches in history, says Karen Sage of Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. The onslaught of tropical storms, hurricanes and an expected, record-breaking holiday shopping season spell C-A-P-A-C-I-T-Y C-R-U-N-C-H. Click Here.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Prince Rupert, for instance, is the closest North American port to Asia due to the curvature of the Earth, and is more than 68 hours closer to Shanghai by boat than Los Angeles, according to its port authority [emphasis mine]. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. billion Canadian dollars (US$1.22

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2014

Last month, for example, Dutch and Belgian authorities arrested a dozen suspects accused of smuggling drugs through the harbor of Antwerp to The Netherlands by using hackers to access the computer systems of harbor companies and container terminals. Criminals are already taking advantage of this vulnerability.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

and Sports Authority Inc., The post This Week in Logistics News (October 13-17, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. It previously served the San Francisco Bay Area and parts of New York City and Los Angeles. The company is also adding retailers, including PetSmart Inc., Vitamin Shoppe Industries Inc.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

You need strong project management — either one person or two, representing the business and IT — with the authority to direct resources and make day-to-day decisions. The post How to Successfully Implement a Transportation Management System appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2015

In the post Hidden Suppliers Can Make or Break Your Operations , the authors write: With the size and complexity of supply chains soaring, a daunting challenge is confronting companies: identifying the critical nodes hidden within the vast expanse of their supply networks.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2017

Modern companies want to drill down into details, seeing possible causes and likelihood of issues, a feature possible only through cross-checking of variables to isolate trends, explains Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. For companies operating with higher volumes, this is not possible through spreadsheet-based analysis.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

Supply chain partners have become used to the idea of a TMS that gives them options and supports the next generation of computers, explains Talking Points With Adrian Gonzalez. However, predictive analytics and value-added services are being poured into TMS models, and supply chain executives have taken notice.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Furthermore, the use of additive manufacturing may be categorized as a courier tool, allowing carriers to partner with manufacturers to capture and communicate with clients and help everyone manage the delivery process effectively, reports Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. Drones and Autonomous Vehicles Reduce Overhead.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2015

The article goes on to state that “under the new drone authority, the FAA will require Amazon to report monthly on the number of flights it has conducted, software malfunctions and other data, all common requirements with airworthiness certificates.”. And with that, I’m ready to head home. Have a happy weekend!

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

As explained by Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , industrywide statistics indicate adoption rates have remained fixed near 33 percent for nearly two decades. 2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Yes, that’s free shipping!

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

The story starts with a conversation that one of my European colleagues, Paul Simon Thomas, had with the French customs authority. The customs authority was studying the flow of goods out of the country and noticed the sharp rise in returned goods to China. A Global E-Commerce Story. The post How Disruptive is Global E-Commerce?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2015

But as the author of the Quartz article put it, “the next generation of robots will undoubtedly be faster and more adept at identifying objects, whereas the next generation of humans will pretty much be as good as the current one.”. I am so glad a robot/computer cannot possibly do what I do now.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2017

As explained by Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez , a mere 33 percent of shippers have adopted TMS solutions. There is another issue shippers face. Adoption rates of TMS and other like technologies have continued to fall below industry experts’ opinions.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

As reported by Bloomberg : [Wing Aviation became] the first drone operator to receive government approval as an airline, an important step that gives it the legal authority to begin dropping products to actual customers. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 22-26, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Author’s Note: Below is an excerpt from Keeping Up with the Retail Consumer: 6 Supply Chain Disciplines Retailers Must Master , an ebook published earlier this year by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services (see previous post for additional details).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Earlier this month, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) criticized the budget plan : “International trade now accounts for fully 30 percent of the U.S. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. economy,” said Kurt Nagle, AAPA’s president and CEO. “To The post Ready For the Next Port Crisis?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2013

Recommendations to states that have authorized operation of self-driving vehicles, for test purposes, on how best to ensure safe operation as these new concepts are being tested on highways. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (May 27-31, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Be Sociable, Share!

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

and as Gwen Manto, the former chief merchandising officer of Sports Authority, comments in the WSJ article: [Ms. Manto, who left Sports Authority in 2012 and is now head of product innovation at Aloha.com, a health and wellness company. Manto] remembers the first time she saw a GoPro wearable camera at a trade show in 2010.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

The best 3PLs have internal controls to monitor carrier service, operational practices, operating authority, and insurance requirements in near real time to reduce your risk as a beneficial cargo owner. The post How to Create a Truckload Strategy That Works in Any Market appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2016

— For related commentary, see: Sports Authority: Another Not-So-Great Moment in Supplier Relationship Management. The post Target Cracking Down on Suppliers: An All Stick Approach to Supplier Relationship Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Nothing at all.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

According to the article: As Chipotle and health authorities sought answers, they were often out of sync. The post Chipotle: The Latest Example of Why Supply Chain Risk Management Matters appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Part 3: Supply Chain Leaders Build Resilient Supply Chains.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Amazon’s agreement with the [Civil Aviation Authority] grants it a series of concessions on drone flying rules. Although the CAA is moving faster than the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) here in the U.S. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 25-29, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2015

port authorities on high alert, as Mariel has been dredged to 58-feet – capable of handling the new generation of mega-carriers – and is well positioned to become an offshore manufacturing hub for companies seeking cheaper sourcing operations. . Backseat view, on the way to Camaguey (photo by author). This should put U.S.

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PINC

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This is just one of many points highlighted in a new market study with Adelante SCM analyst Adrian Gonzalez, who says many carrier detention problems and other disruptive forces could be solved with an enterprise yard management (YMS) deployment. Delivering Value Across The Enterprise Network.

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