Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2019

We’re getting ready for a heat wave here in Boston. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 19, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 19, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 13, 2023

And factors related to logistics in North Carolina remain a big reason. Prime East Coast location: North Carolina sits in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with easy access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40. in terms of favorable business costs.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Transportation has followed the same evolutionary pattern, moving upstream from day-to-day freight transactions to an integral component of top-level corporate planning and procurement strategy. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Disaggregate freight spend data.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Background Ocean container shipping and logistics are the lifeblood of global supply chain movements. The invention of the ocean container as a means for inter-modal sea and surface transportation movements have orchestrated the march toward lowest cost global based sourcing of components and materials.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Beagen has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on maritime transportation, Shipping Act issues, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and terminal operations. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As your business grows, a North Carolina logistics hub could make sense for many reasons. The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. North Carolina’s value as a logistics hub is no small reason why. Lower logistics costs.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Now, this week’s supply chain and logistics news, which was dominated by transportation-related items: Are Imports Moving to the East Coast? Cass Freight Index June 2015 Report. When it comes to transportation infrastructure funding, it’s the same old story. House approves $8 billion highway funding extension (The Hill).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Roadnet Transportation Suite 3.6.7 July 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report for August 2014. In this case, Whole Foods is not managing the logistics process directly, or incurring any of the costs associated with it, so the risks are relatively low for the company.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Rapid temperature cycling due to crazy Boston weather. In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2015

And it is when that shipment does not arrive in its best condition that shippers experience the reverse logistics process. Reverse logistics is the invariable result of unintended consequences, which are typically referred to as “over, short and damaged” (OS&D).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’m at Heathrow airport waiting to board my flight back to Boston, which is delayed by over an hour so far. You get on the M25 and before long you have a front seat view of the biggest transportation challenge facing companies in England and many other countries around the world: traffic congestion. E-Commerce Drives Surge in U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

The past 12 months have been a year unlike any other for suppliers and providers in the CPG logistics world. A new report from the Food Marketing Institute and Boston Consulting Group highlights the effects increased demand had on organizations in the CPG marketplace. COVID’s Effects on CPG Logistics . cost per case.

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

joins the show to discuss the potential issues that could affect transportation in 2020 and what you as a shipper need to communicate to your people. Click here to attend the TransTech2020 forum on October 10, 2019 in Boston, MA. Get your free transportation data report at. Chris can be reached on. Subscribe now on. Spotify. ,

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning their distribution network in order to see the best return. Do you have a resilient and “stress-able” routing guide?

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

Groundbreaking approaches to logistics management are being developed in urban centers around the world. Commonly called “smart mobility” projects, the work aims to improve both the safety and efficiency of transportation, balanced with improved environmental sustainability. Supply chain technology innovation in action.

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

Groundbreaking approaches to logistics management are being developed in urban centers around the world. Commonly called “smart mobility” projects, the work aims to improve both the safety and efficiency of transportation, balanced with improved environmental sustainability. Supply chain technology innovation in action.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

"Am I paying too much for my inbound freight?" - John C. While most companies keep a tight handle on their outbound freight as well as their commercial invoice costs, inbound freight is often overlooked. Here are 6 Ways To Lower Your Inbound Logistics Cost. Granby, CT. Clean data capture. Clean data capture.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Jake is a Founding Partner at 8VC , an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, TX with offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston. 8VC is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, TX with offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston. Ocean Freight Survival Guide with Nathan Strang.

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

Groundbreaking approaches to logistics management are being developed in urban centers around the world. Commonly called “smart mobility” projects, the work aims to improve both the safety and efficiency of transportation, balanced with improved environmental sustainability. Supply chain technology innovation in action.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2015

I’m taking the day off from work today, heading to Boston with my mom and my wife and kids, and we’re just going to pass the day in the city. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Descartes Signs Agreement With SAP to Enhance Transportation Management Connectivity, Collaboration and Regulatory Compliance.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

You then manage your warehouse yourself or hire a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to staff it and run it for you (i.e., At Kanban Logistics , located in Eastern North Carolina, we have a third option that is a rarity in the current market. This can include involving Kanban in your day-to-day logistics operations or going it alone.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

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. The Connector site is halfway between Boston and Miami, located just minutes from I-95 and close to I-40 and I-85. Look no further than Kanban Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. About Jordan Graft Jordan Graft is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a passion for technology and transportation. Morgan in New York City.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

In April of 2005, just a month after completing my first half marathon (and vowing I would never run a full marathon in my life), I went to the finish line at the Boston Marathon and saw Team Hoyt for the first time. Team Hoyt became a fixture at the Boston Marathon, completing the race 32 times, while running another 40 marathons as well.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Thoma Bravo has other noted investments in supply chain tech providers, including end-to-end transportation and logistics provider project 44 and aerospace industry Cloud platform provider Exostar. Trimble to Acquire Transporeon in the Logistics and Transportation Technology Segment.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

UPS Freight, has started to empty its network of freight and is refusing inbound shipments with delivery dates after November 8, 2018, reports William B. The actions taken by UPS will place a considerable burden on LTL shippers, and it is essential to understand what this move means for the shipper that routinely uses UPS Freight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2021

Jill is a logistics industry veteran who has advised some of top brands on transportation, logistics, and technology issues. Jill Clifford is President and Partner at FreightPlus (formerly Aborn), a freight management firm located just south of Boston. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. FreightPlus.

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

joins the podcast to share her advice for a transportation operation ready to begin the transition from a manual environment to a digital one. Click here to attend the TransTech2020 forum on October 10, 2019 in Boston, MA. Get your free transportation data report at. Jill Clifford, President at Aborn & Co., Subscribe now on.

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Click here to attend the TransTech2020 forum on October 10, 2019 in Boston, MA. Get your free transportation data report at. or simply search your favorite podcast player for Consulting Logistics! Jill can be reached on. Future proof your supply chain. Subscribe now on. Spotify. ,

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Freight Plus

JULY 30, 2018

a leader in managed freight solutions and transportation strategy, announced today that Jill Clifford has been named as President of the company. With transportation rates exceeding record highs and capacity problems impacting service, this year has been one of the most challenging I've seen for shippers in my career.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 15, 2019

Work/life at John Deere in a developing nation.and the brutality of Boston winters. Get your free transportation data report at. or simply search your favorite podcast player for Consulting Logistics! Future proof your supply chain. Subscribe now on. Spotify. ,

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 28, 2014

The personal protective equipment (PPE) – shipped by our team of doctors and logisticians in Boston [1] – is destined for the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Liberia, which will then distribute supplies to locations at the front lines of the health crisis such as JFK Memorial Hospital in Monrovia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. Amazon showed off its next-generation drone at a recent event near Boston to highlight the future of delivery. and BNSF Railway have issued more embargoes—restrictions placed on the amount of cargo that can be transported—than in previous years.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

This past April 1st, it snowed over 6 inches here in Boston. So, that was a quick overview of my keynote presentation, which echoed some of the points that Doug Braun, the CEO of BluJay Solutions, made in his opening presentation (BluJay is a Talking Logistics sponsor). I’ll share my takeaways from their presentations in future posts.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Excessive time-to-market delays due to overseas transportation issues are eliminated. Premium freight capacity improves.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map [DK1] , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group. Panama Canal Expansion.

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