Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff. In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.”

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. The F&B industry added 1.4 The F&B industry added 1.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

The Bruins were coming off a historic season with an NHL all-time best 65 wins and 135 points. At the same time, the Celtics finished with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. This is not just about commutes,” Buttigieg said. It seemed like a run to the Stanley Cup was inevitable.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

CNN continues to provide real-time war coverage here. Capacity could suffer a blow if a significant number of truckers decide to leave California. At this time, the AB5 law is in effect and being enforced. It has been steadily declining since the peak of 9.1% we faced in June of 2022.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away. When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. My focus was simple.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In the cloud, companies can deploy resources on an as-needed basis, rather than invest in additional servers and storage capacity that they may only need for a short time. Centralized information eliminates data silos and strengthens information sharing through real-time communication (instead of point-to-point data transmission).

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Being perfect isn’t possible 100% of the time. What Does that Mean for Your Retail Shipping Efforts? With all that is at stake with out-of-stocks, retailers have built in strict delivery deadlines that require their vendors to fall into on-time compliance. There are many moving parts in retail shipping.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Greater chance of being low on capacity or short inventory when needed.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Over the holidays, nearly 165 million consumers across the United States will buy food and beverages to celebrate the season. Robinson) and I sat down with Talking Logistics host Adrian Gonzalez to discuss consumer shopping trends and expectations as we approach the holidays and how that impacts temperature controlled shipping and logistics.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2023

Capacity could suffer a blow if a significant number of truckers decide to leave California. Rates could also rise if carrier expenses increase to compensate drivers as full-time employees. . Inflation . inflation rate is sitting at 7.1% as we close out Q4 — which is quite an improvement from the peak 9.1% we faced in June of 2022.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. The other 50% consists mostly of shipping containers carrying smaller consumer goods. An enormous volume of products hangs in the balance, with wide-ranging ripple effects.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2024

.” Daylight savings (DST) is the practice of advancing clocks to make better use of the longer daylight available during summer, so that darkness falls at a later clock time. Year-round DST, or “War Time”, was implemented again during World War II. Permanent DST was enacted for the winter of 1974.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The flight landed at Kennedy, took off a short time later and successfully arrived at Liege Airport the next morning. US to limit Chinese firms, battery parts from winning EV tax credits US finalizes rule targeting oil, gas methane emissions When the pandemic hit, e-commerce growth soared, and national carriers struggled with capacity issues.

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Locus

JULY 12, 2023

Cross-fleet utilization uses both these fleets, combining their capacities so the business gets maximum space to handle pickups and deliveries. Can I deliver the orders to my customers at their preferred time slots? This enables businesses to select the best-suited carriers and optimize their daily capacity.

Pharmaceutical 52

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Hurricane Florence is presently testing the mettle of the logistics management technologies used by shippers at the epicenter of natural disaster recovery – food/beverage shippers, building materials shippers, energy shippers and others. Disaster Recovery Challenge: Access to Capacity for Unplanned Peak Volume.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? Especially for startup companies it is very challenging and time consuming to do both. You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer.

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Beverage Food Negotiating Skills Material Savings 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? Especially for startup companies it is very challenging and time consuming to do both. You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer.

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Beverage Food Negotiating Skills Material Savings 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? Especially for startup companies it is very challenging and time consuming to do both. You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer.

Beverage 40

Beverage Food Negotiating Skills Material Savings 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? Especially for startup companies it is very challenging and time consuming to do both. You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer.

Beverage 40

Beverage Food Negotiating Skills Material Savings 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? Especially for startup companies it is very challenging and time consuming to do both. You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer.

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QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Lara has many years of experience in not just the wine industry, but global supply chains, including the food and beverage supply chain and logistics. Lara and I discussed a number of issues that are impacting the Food & Beverage industry and in particular, the winemaking industry and supply chain issues. That’s not all.

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PINC

APRIL 29, 2020

In these uncertain times, companies are turning to technology to help them comply with social distancing rules and to keep their workers and drivers safe in any conditions. As capacity continues to tighten and there are fewer drivers on the road, it’s a requirement to keep them safe,” Gartner’s Carly West said in a press release.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Katie welcome to another of LogiSYM’s fire-side chats for 2021 & thank you for making the time to speak to us in what can imagine your very busy schedule”. Katie welcome to another of LogiSYM’s fire-side chats for 2021 & thank you for making the time to speak to us in what can imagine your very busy schedule”.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 21, 2020

All of this is occurring against a backdrop of stretched shipping capacity throughout the industry. FourKites data indicate that we are squarely in the midst of the last-minute holiday shopping frenzy: Shipping volumes in the Retail industry have risen a whopping 89% since the beginning of December. Focus on the Forecast.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

The market size of AI in the food industry , including the beverages sector is set to cross USD 9.68 Data collected from drones, sensors, and satellites can be analyzed by farmers to save time, and costs related to field trials, food inspections, and more. billion in 2024. It is growing at 38.30% CAGR and is expected to touch USD 48.99

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

As spring morphed to summer, sporting events made a comeback and local sporting venues and stadiums were returning to increased capacity. The industry had to once again learn to flex, become agile and drive business decisions to channel demand, supply and product’s flow path in near real-time.

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PINC

MARCH 24, 2020

A moving target right now, just the extent of the short- and long-term effects on organizations and individuals over the coming months remains to be seen. Now here we are, dealing with the impacts of COVID-19 around the world. “The impact is significant on the U.S. “If it is short-lived, we might be able to skirt a recession. .”

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Enterra Insights

MAY 11, 2020

President Donald Trump said he’d love to see the country reopen by Easter, just three weeks later. described what he saw from the helm of the iconic American beverage company. described what he saw from the helm of the iconic American beverage company. In every crisis, there is a turning point. India put 1.3 They are: 1.

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QAD

AUGUST 6, 2020

Get the right product to the right place at the right time and in the right quantity. This is typically a strategic planning function where an expensive and time-consuming analysis of the entire connected supply chain is done once a year to choose the most cost-effective route for acquiring materials and shipping finished products.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2019

At the core of just about every efficient transportation process is data. The best transportation operations are based on precision and timing, and the same is true of the data they use to drive their decision making. Sixteen percent think the era of the digital supply chain is already here.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Capacity tightened steadily, and rejection rates climbed from 20.5% Capacity tightened steadily, and rejection rates climbed from 20.5% As many as 30 container ships were waiting to be unloaded at the Port of Long Beach at one point. from beginning to end of the month. Source FreightWaves’ Market Update.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 11, 2023

Factors such as capacity, costs, and location are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to choosing the right warehouse. They handle inventory management , order management , picking , packing, shipping, and even returns. 14 best warehouse types for modern ecommerce Warehousing is far from a one-size-fits-all solution.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Even if the product is temporarily out of stock, it will take much longer to fulfill and ship. 34% of businesses ship orders late due to items being out of stock at time of purchase. Managing inventory involves maintaining optimal stock levels, so all products featured on your store are in stock and ready to ship. .

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 19, 2020

Logistics has always been the backbone that silently keeps the world moving but, in this time of uncertainty, its importance has been magnified. COVID-19 has caused disruption globally to all business, in one way or another, and navigating this unprecedented time has highlighted many challenges.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Unfortunately, there may not always be enough employees available to assist customers in a timely manner as the customer might wish…When there is not an associate immediately available to accomplish this task [such as fetching an item from the back room], the customer experiences delay. Price-Fixing Probe (WSJ – sub. in February.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Is wearing a jacket and hat while watching the Red Sox game in your family room a visual cue that the time has come? Passport, a customer service company focused on shipping, has raised $3 million in seed funding (TechCrunch). Intel partners with Rolls-Royce to develop autonomous cargo ships (VentureBeat).

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