Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Recent inventory corrections have caused carrier volumes to stagnate, frustrating carriers and highlighting hopes for volume normaliza t ion in 2023. YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies. A step away from a normal holiday peak season , air cargo volumes and rates have continued to fall. Roughly 2.5%

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. TMS solutions recently evolved to not only solve complex transportation problems for large shippers, but to also better meet the needs of the SMB market. Room: Sun 3-4.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

A massive El Niño occurred in 1997-1998, unleashing record rains in California, deadly tornados in Florida, and a brutal drought in Indonesia, thus landing the term firmly on the radar (no pun intended) of millions of people around the globe. Identify Alternative Transportation Routes. Assess Inventory Positions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, increased volume in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. The landlocked ports of Southern California are especially problematic. We are awash in a sea of self-interest.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

In the past year alone wildfires have ravaged California, multiple hurricanes have hit South America, and Indonesia has been rocked by a deadly earthquake and tsunami that caused thousands of fatalities. To put it simply, context matters. You’re proactive, not reactive.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

FTR’s vice president of transportation, Avery Vise, said, “By the end of next year, spot rates should still be running higher than they were even at the peak of the market in 2018.” During the peak of issues off the coast of California, as many as 80 vessels waited to unload cargo destined mainly for retailers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

California, Mexico sign historic toll- sharing pact for Otay Mesa East Port. Sam’s Club finalizes chain-wide deployment of robotic inventory scanners. Amazon’s European operations have been at the forefront of the company’s sustainable transportation push. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar, California Lt.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. The ability to in real time identify the location and status of the sourced goods gives the importer the ability to fine tune its distribution channels, its inventory management and its ability to fulfill commitments to its end users. • Lack of uniformity in the packaging sizes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

This new system of inventory management will go into effect on March 1, and will replace weekly restock limits that Amazon used for calculating FBA storage. Directors at Amazon agencies and accelerators said that these new changes will help sellers forecast inventory better. The average value of cargo stolen in an event was $214,104.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Simply put, OTIF spells OPPORTUNITY for transportation technology providers. This data allows project44 to deliver predictive insights enabling users to eliminate costs related to demurrage fees as well as reduce inventory stock outs and manual workload. project44 Adds Ocean Visibility to Platform.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

I look at freight transportation statistics all day long, and I am astonished by the rapid growth of the past few months, especially in the truckload spot market. Spot market rates, by definition, are paid by a broker or 3PL, who is paid by the shipper or receiver to arrange transportation. Why is this trend so important?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone. Joe Lynch and Jeremy Thone discuss the 3PL basics: the 11 transportation services provided by 3rd party logistics providers. Jeremy Thone is the Marketing Director at 3PL Systems, which is a transportation management system software company based in Signal Hill, California.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Mayor of Long Beach, California Robert Garcia believes business should return to normal at all U.S. ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. cargo has flowed through the country’s West Coast ports until recently.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Mayor of Long Beach, California Robert Garcia believes business should return to normal at all U.S. ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. cargo has flowed through the country’s West Coast ports until recently.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Robinson and other Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) participated to ensure that customers’ voices are heard. Due to a possible strike over the USWC, most retailers took precautions and have been moving a high level of inventory replenishment in preparation for a robust year-end shopping season. Global Transportation Supply Chain'

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Savi

MARCH 14, 2019

Last week, the Savi Team once again attended the Trans-Pacific Maritime (TPM) conference in Long Beach, California, but this year the team detected a noticeable shift in the conversation. Beneficial Cargo Owners, or BCOs, openly said shipping price increases are necessary for carriers to stay profitable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits. California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets. Amazon is making more changes to its inventory limits, including a new extra-large category and an increased price threshold for its small and light program. Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

Shoppers started seeing shortages of tomatoes on about February 20, with retailers saying a combination of bad weather and related transport issues in north Africa and Europe were causing significant supply problems. The shortages spread to other products, leaving shelves bare of fresh produce items including cucumbers, peppers and lettuce.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, drove the increase in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. The California landlocked ports struggled with unloading the larger ships. Get Good at Inventory Management.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to the long-distance transfer of goods, you probably want the best of both worlds: economical rail transport and flexible over-the-road trucking. Interested to know more about this form of long-haul transportation ? Transloading is process of moving goods between different modes of transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This is leading to an inventory pile-up of processors and memory chips used in PCs. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories. The companies building their inventories are looking to ensure they have items on hand at the right moment. Walgreens takes its delivery service round the clock. The largest U.S.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A lack of railcars to move cargo from the ports is adding more delays. Six major corporations (Walmart, Home Depot, Samsung, Target, FedEx and UPS) will use the expanded off-peak hours to move cargo off the dock, freeing up dock space, by moving 3,500 containers per week during the night shifts at the two Southern California ports.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. With the new partnership, retailers will fulfill orders from inventory in their stores, and a Flex delivery driver will pick them up from the retailer. As a result, cargo is clogging the ports of Los Angeles amid a railroad worker shortage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

Retail’s inventory glut means big business for liquidators. The deliveries will take place as part of a pilot that’s being conducted by Waymo and JB Hunt Transport Services to test out self-driving trucks along certain shipping routes in Texas. Cardinal Health starts Zipline drone deliveries of drugs and medical supplies.

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Elementum

AUGUST 25, 2015

percent increase in total volumes for the two Southern California ports combined—not the surge in profits expected from the peak shipping season. According to data from the first half of 2015, Los Angeles held a 34 percent market share and Long Beach held a 13 percent market share of cargo transport from Tianjin to the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. The majority of truck drivers in California are owner-operator and many in this job category are concerned about their future. Alphabet Inc.’s

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USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If product is manufactured and loaded onto a cargo ship, there’s every chance that ship will be floating offshore, not allowed to enter a port because of pandemic travel restrictions and complex testing requirements. One recommendation from the task force: Keep California ports open 24/7. The perfect logistics storm.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. Bed Bath & Beyond is also implementing inventory reduction strategies and is on track for a 5% reduction year-over-year by the end of the current fiscal year.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

In any typical year, companies around the globe must factor the New Year shutdown into their inventory management plans. Indeed, a panel of experts in Palm Springs, California, for the U.S. As a proportion of total transportation costs for a given product, the last mile can generate up to 40%. Hunt Transport Services Inc.’s

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

AI will be able to survey an area or room and create an accurate inventory in seconds, including weights and volumes, and determine damage on items. This de-risks and de-stresses the supply chain and reduces costs for the transport operator and their customer. . Marc Tuinier. . Abbas Dhilawala. Christoph Seitz. Robert DeStefano.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Sam’s Club rolling out inventory accessory for cleaning robots. Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9 In the final piece of robot news, Sam’s Club is rolling out an inventory accessory for its robotic cleaners. According to the International Air Transport Association , air cargo demand rebounded in December, growing 8.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

Amazon Air’s network is starting to look more like the hub-centric models of air cargo giants FedEx and UPS. Amazon has ramped up air cargo flights at its largest hubs while maintaining or shrinking flight activity elsewhere, according to an institute tracking the company’s air operations.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

So today and yesterday, there was not enough capacity, cargo was rolled, prices spiked. So I wanted to tell you, why does your cargo get bumped. Why does your cargo get rolled? It was mainly because most of your cargo today is moving on standby. Until the last minute, your cargo is not confirmed. Moderator: Right.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The partnership is focused on the middle mile, which is the transport of goods within the supply chain most often from a warehouse to a fulfillment center or a warehouse to a retailer. There has been an increased interest in indoor farming over the last few years. And now, farming innovation company Iron Ox is ready to take the next step.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Crucially, it also won commitments from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to add shifts and move toward a 24/7 work schedule at its operations in southern California. Nike has warned of inventory shortages and Costco is having trouble keeping enough toilet rolls in stock. The stakes are high. Where’s it all going to go?”.

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