Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

This past April 1st, it snowed over 6 inches here in Boston. For related commentary, please read: The Network Effect in Supply Chain and Logistics. It was a cruel April Fools’ joke, but not as cruel as April 1, 1997 when a blizzard dumped more than 21 inches of snow here.

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JULY 21, 2020

The short-term strategy to build resilience, is to focus on three major elements, essential to keep freight moving. . Boost agility in logistics: multimodal solutions to combat increased freight costs and limited capacity. Digital technology – a remedy for all supply chain problems?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 19, 2017

The weather finally warmed up in Boston, although temperatures in the 90s so early in the season is not what I had hoped for. Now, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Descartes Acquires ShipRush. Uber Freight launches to connect truck drivers with available shipments (TechCrunch).

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 14, 2018

our free 7 Deadly Sins of Implementing Supply Chain Technology infographic. Don’t miss this week’s #scu30 episode where we talk with recent grads from Harvard University and Boston College about their journey into supply chain. Subscribe now on. Spotify. , www.consultinglogistics.io.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Infor Announces Demand+ to Help Accelerate Supply Chain Forecasting. DAT Solutions Launches Freight Market Analytics Service. Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.7.2 Delivers Tools for Intelligent Asset Knowledge, Routing and Improved Driver Communication. Union urges UPS pilots to vote on authorizing strike ( Reuters ).

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). Trans-Soft Announces Strategic Investment in Supply Vision. 2016 North American Freight Numbers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

For another case study example, see The Boston Globe: A Home Delivery and Outsourcing Failure.). Increased Demand for Real-Time Freight Visibility. The real-time freight visibility space was particularly hot in 2017, with two major acquisitions completed ( Descartes acquired MacroPoint and Trimble acquired 10-4 Systems ).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 20, 2018

The Cass Freight Index – June 2018. For example, check out what Takeoff Technologies is developing. EU readies new trade retaliation list before Trump visit (Reuters). United States initiates dispute complaints against five members over duties on US products (WTO). FMCSA report outlines plan to overhaul CSA (CCJ).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2015

With almost 2 feet of snow on the ground, the Blizzard of 2015 hit us hard here in Boston, but I was prepared with my “Made in Cuba” snow shovels. Oracle Delivers Intuitive and Mobile User Experience for Oracle’s PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management Solutions. November 2014 North American Freight Numbers.

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