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. It’s an important initiative that will help integrate yards into the digital supply chain ecosystem, and we’re energized to contribute. The net result?

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2023

What a whirlwind the 2022 Freight Market was – we saw inflation, fuel prices, and freight rates hit record highs. Disruptions across the Chinese manufacturing sector are likely to impact the global supply chain of goods and the world’s economy. . Freight Market . California’s AB5 . Economic Factors .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Any successful business will take measures to forecast supply and demand for their products and services. Freight forecasting is a method of predicting what the freight market will do in the days, months, and years to come.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

This and much more, in your Monday supply chain briefing from Arkieva. Supply Chain News. Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. View full report.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Technology. This column serves as a news capsule of specific developments occurring in the supply chain technology sector. Featured names in this latest edition include Slync , Ryder System , IFS and Transfix.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 25, 2022

Whether it’s rolling COVID-19 lockdowns in port-heavy provinces or the dozens of ships waiting to offload at the ports in California, there’s not nearly enough capacity to fulfill demand. With tightening freight capacity, shippers need more carrier coverage to make an informed decision about the right price to be paid to transport freight.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 10, 2023

In retrospect, who would have thought that the world supply chain could have been completely shut down for such a long period of time? We would like to share some insights on the general economy and freight market specifically with you: our customers, employees, business partners and community. Some missed by a mile.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Some companies expect to cut ocean-freight rates by half or more, which in turn could allow retailers to slow or stop price increases for goods. 9, according to Xeneta, a Norway-based transportation data firm, reflecting lower freight demand as retailers cut orders and consumer spending continues to decline.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. Some stated that the war marks the end of the global supply chain. By definition, this requires a global supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The holdup makes it exceedingly difficult for businesses to manage supply chains, it said. Blue Yonder , a leading supply chain solutions provider, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Doddle, a first and last mile technology business. Maersk joins FedEx Corp., Kodiak, Aurora Innovation Inc.

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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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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2021

Then in January 1969, he and many others witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. ” Supply Chains and Sustainability As noted above, when Earth Day began, it was viewed as a protest against a century and a half of industrial development. It was tree huggers against companies.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 13, 2021

Robinson experts provided in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends, our updated forecast, and the impact of global import volumes on North American freight transportation. These topics are highly relevant to a wide range of shippers, and the answers may help you make more informed supply chain decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has embarked on an ambitious Net Zero Roadmap, outlining a comprehensive strategy to slash greenhouse gas emissions at the New York/New Jersey seaport. As a result, retailers now have more bargaining power over suppliers. The administration has yet to announce a program launch date.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2016

The El Niño weather pattern, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts will be among the strongest on record , is already causing flooding and mudslides in California. It’s the latest reminder that weather and other natural events, such as earthquakes, can lead to supply chain disruptions.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Postal Service struggle to keep up with innovative strategies from retailers like Walmart and Amazon. While the old guard focuses on labor issues and struggles with an ongoing worker shortage, retailers and e-commerce businesses are building supply chain strategies to tackle the latest industry challenges. Absolutely.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The global supply chain is facing a perfect storm of challenges, and dealing with it, according to GE CEO Larry Culp , “really is akin to playing Whac-A-Mole.” And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think. As one headache is eased, another pops up. In October, the U.S.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 13, 2022

Stay in touch with the supply chain trends of this summer with the following updates. Despite the remaining “help wanted” signs across the supply chain sector, the national numbers are singing a different tune. The West Coast, less California, saw the biggest increase at 14.7 A June 3 article from Splash247.com

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? But is that a real possibility, or are the predictions of supply chain mayhem just so much panic and hot air?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives on an emerging supply chain management focused lesson occurring at Rivian Automotive. and at corporate headquarters in Irvine, California. The result was engineering resources located across the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The El Niño weather pattern, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts will be among the strongest on record , is already causing flooding and mudslides in California. El Niño and Jonas are the latest reminders that weather and other natural events, such as earthquakes, can lead to supply chain disruptions.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 7, 2022

Within the 48 continental states, California has often been in a class of its own. However, the latest West Coast quirk is about to take summer freight risks to a new level for Californian shippers. On June 30, 2022, CA AB-5 On June 30, 2022, the California bill, known as AB-5, went into effect. minimum wage. minimum wage.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 17, 2021

webinar, we provided an in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends in the North American freight market. This included our forecast of future market conditions, explanations of how the latest market changes impact supply chains, and answers to your most pressing questions. ports is getting worse, not better.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. FedEx Express is teaming up with California Bay Area-based Elroy Air, the company building the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Freight companies are eventually going to face severe challenges finding drivers to get your shipments where you want them when you want them there. California-based Ventura Foods, which managed more than 127,000 inbound and outbound shipments last year, has a long history of building these kinds of strategic partnerships.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule format follow-up relative to the updating of prior supply chain management developments we have shared with readers. supply chain congestion during the Covid-19 pandemic has effectively disappeared.” West Coast Container Ship Backup Has Ended.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 4, 2021

Brands supplying those stores and delivering directly to consumers found themselves overwhelmed. These ecommerce trends aren’t going away, and shippers will continue to face the challenge of moving smaller quantities of freight at a higher frequency while navigating capacity issues. You need a Plan B at all times. One of the ways C.H.

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Parade

JANUARY 18, 2022

2021 was a year full of uncertainty for everyone across the globe, but those uncertainties hit supply chains particularly hard. However, industries like the automotive industry and some consumer electronics where supply chain issues have created shortages are likely to continue to see high demand.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . Supply chains, both international and domestic, are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and enhance performance at the same time.

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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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West Coast and California Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As the negotiations between the West Coast ports and longshoremen dragged on in 2022 and 2023, some companies began redirecting import freight into the East Coast. In this article, we’ll look at potential ramifications for East Coast imports and tell you what you can do to avoid disruption to your supply chain.

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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. As we approach another potentially volatile year, I wanted to provide key strategies for global shippers to consider. Seek creative solutions across the entire supply chain.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Supply chain management is a multi-faceted process with many stakeholders and even more moving parts. New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Here’s some research on this topic.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 23, 2022

The EIA released data on June 13, 2022, that showed a range of regional average prices, from $5.370 on the Gulf Coast to $6.887 in California. When the pandemic hit, shippers and retailers across the nation had to quickly find ways to improve resilience as their companies continued to get hit by massive supply chain disruptions.

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