Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The following will delve into some of the intricate farm-to-table challenges that supply chains face across sourcing, demand planning, procurement and inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. The blackberries you eat today could be from Mexico, and the ones you buy next week could be from California.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. and bring inventory accuracy up to an impressive 99.9%. Inventory tracking is the most successful use case for RFID technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. Covid issues like inventory imbalances, and supply & demand signals hard to predict, shutdowns, transportation issues, etc. . Political issues including fuel costs and California driver impact from AB5. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Ruby Has Fulfillmen t is one of the fastest growing ecommerce fulfillment and logistics providers for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. A 3PL that manages your DTC shipments has your inventory in their building and in their control.

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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. About Tactical Logistic Solutions. Tactical is an end-to-end provider of supply chain logistics that specializes in freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and domestic transportation.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Terrill Transportation Inc. economy expanded by 2.1%

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. Many companies buy forward inventory ahead of tariffs being implemented. Raymon Krishnan has over thirty years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. Operational strategies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Ruby Has Fulfillmen t is one of the fastest growing ecommerce fulfillment and logistics providers for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. A 3PL that manages your DTC shipments has your inventory in their building and in their control.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

Months of uncertainty about solar panel logistics in the US came to an end recently as the US government declared a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels imported from Southeast Asian countries. In this article, we’ll examine what happened, what it means for importers, and how a third-party logistics (3PL) company can help.

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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. But the ecommerce logistics infrastructure needed to meet consumers’ demands is not easy to achieve by yourself. What is ecommerce logistics?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? . transportation metrics ?that

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Logistics industry trends have also not been left behind in the move towards a more technological future. . 7 Major Trends Influencing the Logistics Industry in the Future . It is now the standard to go ‘international, ’ and logistic solution providers have a role to play in enabling this trend through a transportation network. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Even if much of their sought-after inventory remains stuck at sea, merchants still need to move products that are available, and this brings its own set of relentless challenges.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team (LL4T1DCure) raised just under $43,000 for the cause! 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). R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. FedEx to invest $1.5

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2019

Optimization is a ubiquitous term in the supply chain and logistics industry. In practice, however, relatively few companies are using optimization technology, particularly in transportation. What factors are shifting transportation optimization from a “nice to have” to a “must have” capability? Cost and complexity.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

2021 was a difficult year in global logistics due to ongoing volatility. As you prepare for 2022, consider what different modes, trade lanes, or inland transportation strategies you can implement in your supply chain. Overall, this increased our container capacity by 25% in Southern California. In fact, C.H.

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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). And with that, have a happy weekend!

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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. However, transportation management experts caution logistics providers not to get too excited. Experts Weigh-In on Peak Season 2022. Container Imports Remain High.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. That is because it is not just the contract logistics sector that hires labor for their warehouses. The Warehouse Labor Shortage.

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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. Speakers: Sharon Perry, Vice President of Logistics, Carhartt; Gregg Lanyard, Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates; Adrian Gonzalez, President, Adelante SCM.

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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™ In transportation news, the American Trucking Associations reported that its advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index declined 0.9%

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. There are more than 450,000 such warehouses nationwide, with nearly 16.4

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 24, 2022

Executives hinted that the company’s warehouse and logistics network, which was significantly expanded to support increased online order volumes during the years 2020 and 2021, may now be more than is needed and steps would be taken to alleviate costs of such capacity. double that of two years earlier. double that of two years earlier.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. 11 release.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 17, 2022

With fuel required across all forms of transportation, parcel carrier fuel surcharges are growing. Although California boasts the highest average fuel price at $5.76 When a shipper is considering their best options for transportation, ultimately, almost all rail, road, ocean, and air carriers require a form of crude oil.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. California, Mexico sign historic toll- sharing pact for Otay Mesa East Port. California, Mexico sign historic toll- sharing pact for Otay Mesa East Port. Sam’s Club finalizes chain-wide deployment of robotic inventory scanners. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar, California Lt.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The global supply chain was not prepared for the abrupt switch in transportation and fulfillment needs or the staggering increase in consumer demand. The best way to leverage same-day delivery without eroding margins is to take a highly targeted approach to SKU management and inventory distribution.” Fast Shipping in 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

In conjunction with the reporting of 2023 financial performance, the California based EV maker announced that the company would lay off upwards of 15 percent of its current staffing, amid cash and ongoing business and supply chain related challenges. production based facilities. Paid subscription ).

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Background on Ocean Transport. The landlocked ports of Southern California are especially problematic. The California landlocked ports struggled with unloading the larger ships.

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Stord

JANUARY 30, 2019

Walmart announced a new high-tech warehouse to grow its grocery service What happened: In the fall, Walmart announced plans to open a new, high-tech warehouse in California to distribute food product for its online grocery service. This facility will use specialized technology to store and distribute inventory more efficiently.

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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. While this balanced approach to rate hikes is likely to siphon traffic from FedEx and UPS, logistics experts will have to wait to see if the strategy is suitable for a cash-strapped USPS.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In our Supply Chain Matters news capsule of September 27, we pointed out that business, supply chain and transportation media had reported this that the cost of shipping a container of goods from China to the U.S. It is becoming clearer that supply chain procurement and logistics teams elected to route import shipments thru either U.S.

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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. And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories. Walgreens takes its delivery service round the clock. The largest U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Imports drop at Southern California ports. Walmart is investing in vertical farming company Plenty and plans to carry the start-up’s leafy greens in all California stores later this year. And now, he’s a Hall of Famer. FedEx Express initiates EV trials in India.

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