Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. store operations by 9 percent over the past year, slashing hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from their balance sheets and suggesting space is opening up in their jammed supply chains.

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The IoT Supply Chain and Shipping Processes. Automated Data Transfers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Its best-in-class automation and integration technologies have catapulted Ruby Has to one of the top fulfillment providers in the industry. Esther has also held SVP and VP roles with retail marketing technology companies specializing in mobile, ad tech and data analytics. About Ruby Has Fulfillment. Locations across the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Modesto, California-based Save Mart announced that Save Mart banner stores in Lathrop and Ceres, California now offer two-hour grocery delivery via Amazon. Plans call for Save Mart to soon launch Amazon delivery at more stores in California’s Central Valley. Logistics industry growth slowed in October. The Save Mart Cos.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2016

The use of cloud computing in supply change management is not some dark, forbidden territory any longer. In some cases, the cloud is taking on the human responsibilities of retiring experts in the supply chain. Oracle Leading the Charge in Cloud Supply Chain Management. percent reduction in operating costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Ephraim Ausch is the Chief Logistics Officer at Tactical Logistics, an end-to-end provider of supply chain logistics services. Tactical is an end-to-end provider of supply chain logistics that specializes in freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and domestic transportation. About Ephraim Ausch.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. Freight Rates 2019-2021.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

I’ve been in the industry since 1997 and I have never seen this level of continual disruption across the entire supply chain for this length of time. Seek creative solutions across the entire supply chain. All of this is amid a strained supply chain market, which will take time to ease. In fact, C.H.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

Rail freight volumes continued to fall at the end of March alongside service outages due to flooding in the Midwest. True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more. This number fell by 5.4%

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Missed appointments, dock scheduling mix-ups, crowded yards with insufficient parking, dropped trailers — all have cascading effects up and down the supply chain. Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. The net result? Higher expenses. Dissatisfied customers.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Moving on, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: IBM, Walmart, university to put Chinese food products on blockchain (Reuters). Google, automakers object to California rules for self-driving cars (Reuters). R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. FedEx to invest $1.5 Last month the U.S.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. So the shortage will continue, but for some sellers, the problem will be too much inventory.”. Looks for Savings in Freight Broker Contracts. imports totaled 2.53

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

From the logistical challenges in smaller companies to the complexities in supply chains as they grow and mature into a full-blown enterprises, one’s fate in the business world is determined by how one responds to these challenges. All businesses are bound to experience some bumps in the road in the course of their corporate existence.

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Elementum

JULY 23, 2018

From the logistical challenges in smaller companies to the complexities in supply chains as they grow and mature into a full-blown enterprises, one’s fate in the business world is determined by how one responds to these challenges. All businesses are bound to experience some bumps in the road in the course of their corporate existence.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

As the ecommerce industry grows, the logistics of getting orders to customers has become more complicated — especially with the novel coronavirus impacting entire supply chains. Ecommerce logistics starts with moving inventory from the manufacturer and lasts until it ends up at the end customer’s destination.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Dealing with supply chain disruption has been the steady drumbeat in the industry for more than a year. As peak season approaches, carriers such as FedEx and UPS are rapidly implementing new peak season surcharges to maintain profit margins as capacity demand continues to outpace supply. Why Port Shutdowns Are Continuing.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers (WSJ – sub. And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers (WSJ – sub.

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Aera Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The pharma supply chain can be incredibly complex with new molecular entities taking as long as a decade to get to market. Which means lost revenues and inventory that must be written off. Let’s look at a recent example of a seemingly simple complication that could ultimately foil cold chain supply for pharma. .

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Other than the Pope, it was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, so let’s go straight to it: Social Collaboration Is At Hand with Infor Ming.le™ Driving the trend are big-data tools popularized by online retailers that take the guesswork out of picking goods. ™ and Business Intelligence For Apple Watch.

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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. Citing Clive Data Services, Supply Chain Dive wrote that airfreight demand fell for the eighth consecutive month in October. YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. Freight Rates 2019-2021.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 17, 2022

Supply chain professionals are rapidly trying to understand what this means for their businesses. Since skyrocketing fuel prices cannot be absorbed by one arm of the supply chain, the increased costs are changing the playing field for shippers locally and internationally. Consolidate Freight Wherever Possible.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

Connectiv produces world-class industry leading events that focus on disruptive technology. Manifest is an event that is focused on the future of logistics technology and how technology is transforming and disrupting the supply chain and how goods are moved around the world. A lot is technology-related.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 12, 2016

California is getting pummeled with flooding, tornados, and mudslides right now. One with impact that spans the entire North American continent—but none more than California. How you’re affected depends on your specific supply chain, but most likely you’re feeling added pressure in these three areas: Speed of Delivery.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. Christmas Becomes Inventory War Game for US Fashion Brands (Business of Fashion).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)? Many products are within the category of optimizers for supply chain needs. Baidu receives approval from California DMV to test self-driving cars (Reuters).

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Issues with logistics and shipping capacity continue to haunt supply chain management as experts predict that the shipping bottlenecks and backlogs at big U.S. Many business leaders and supply chain logistics managers are preparing for continued disruptions along the major ocean, truck, and air routes. .

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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. Anticipate Freight Rate Changes. Prices on the spot market change quickly, but with freight rate tools like DAT RateView , your business won't be caught off guard.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

This distinguished gentleman happened to have just retired as President of Global Freight Forwarding, and prior to that, as President of UPS Asia Pacific. It took UPS years to develop the China-global electronics market supply chain, and we were not very profitable during the early years.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 18, 2022

Amazon has virtually created consumer demand for 1- to 2-day shipping, and they’ve learned the most cost effective and efficient way to deliver: inventory distribution. By distributing inventory strategically, they create a distribution network optimized for 1- to 2-day ground shipping , making their delivery times both fast and affordable.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

and European companies may last longer than expected as they try to sell off their bulging inventories in an economic climate where demand is stalling. The Port of Kahului is fully operational, and interisland freight and transport company Young Brothers noted in an Aug.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits. California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets. Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. The rings are “one of the first pieces of wearable technology to be deployed by Walmart Canada,” the company said.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 10, 2022

It’s as true for supply chain planning as it is for battle planning. Joe Bellini, Executive Vice President of Product Management & Marketing at One Network, observes, “In supply chain management, we do our best to develop executable plans. ”[2]. … Shortages and price hikes will abound.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

And a big show it was, with over 35,000 people on hand to see the latest innovations in retail technology. 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. California is a major logistics hub for these items.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Imports drop at Southern California ports. The trial, which is expected to conclude within a month in Bengaluru, will test the vehicle technology within FedEx Express operations, assessing the vehicles’ operational effectiveness on a standard route fully loaded with packages, the company said in a statement.

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