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Source: SONAR) To learn more about FreightWaves SONAR, click here. Meanwhile, the Logistics Managers Index noted continued tightness in transportation capacity in May. Source: SONAR) To learn more about FreightWaves SONAR, click here. MORE
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. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. ” Meet Our Panel of Logistics Pros: Brian Jessup. MORE
Now that the fireworks are over and New Year’s resolutions are set, it’s time to prepare for global shipping in 2020. Recapping 2019’s top global shipping disruptors. was a drastic change that will likely continue to affect shipping costs and capacity availability. MORE
COVID helps Canadian logistics robot firm Attabotics raise $50 million. Japanese shipping company says Mauritius government has requested compensation. Japanese shipping firm awaits judicial decisions after arrest of captain Wakashio. seaport peak shipping season. MORE
Nine logistics companies were recognized on Inc. The nine logistics companies include: ACI Transport (Ferndale, Michigan) — A transportation and logistics company built around adaptability, communication and integrity. magazine’s sixth annual list of Best Workplaces. MORE
the company’s Chairman and CEO: “In 1892, my grandfather, Thomas Crowley, bought a Whitehall rowboat and went into business for himself shuttling personnel and supplies between the San Francisco waterfront and the tall sailing ships that would anchor in San Francisco Bay. Crowley Logistics. MORE
Now, for this week’s supply chain and logistics news… HighJump Acquires Nexternal. Last November, JDA Software and IBM announced a “new integrated offering [that] will provide retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers with intelligent sourcing, fulfillment and order management capabilities.” And this week, HighJump acquired Nexternal , a cloud-based eCommerce platform provider based in California. MORE
The Virgo is MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co.’s MSC deployed the container ship last September to bolster its service offering on the Indian subcontinent. Before the MSC Virgo, the largest container ship to call Port Newark was the 13,100-TEU MSC Cristina, a record set in just April. MORE
Outbound Logistics: Think Outside of the Trailer. Shipping Produce via Rail Can Be Lean. To facilitate a lean fulfillment stream for our outbound logistics customers, we strive to achieve the perfect order. This is what keeps lean logistics practitioners busy – day in and day out! The task becomes increasingly interesting when it comes to shipping produce (fruits and vegetables) – the commodity mostly coming from the breadbasket of our country: sunny California. MORE
Paige currently resides in San Diego, California, where you might find her reading at the beach or birdwatching at the bay in her free time. Fulfyld integrates directly with e-commerce marketplaces and shopping carts to simplify your shipping process. MORE
And while it has been one of the most challenging and difficult years in recent memory, it has also been a great year of bringing you the all the biggest supply chain and logistics news. At Logistics Viewpoints we would like to thank all our readers for continuing to tune in every week. MORE
The source for this increased volume comes from the economic reopening following shutdowns, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as agricultural output, which is peaking in several regions. Midwest Logistics—Outbound Tender Volume from Illinois. MORE
The Logistics of Fidget Spinners. Alibaba just announced $15 billion dollars to be invested in its global logistics network. Riding this wave were droves of Chinese or Indian manufacturers that can now tap into digital platforms to source, import and sell directly to SMBs or consumers online. Two Retail Paths Diverged In The Forest… Alibaba and Amazon are at the heart of the new digital sourcing and retail, both with very different methods. MORE
All aspects of ecommerce can negatively impact the planet — from the product itself to how it is packaged and shipped. Freight movement is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions with last-mile freight a major contributor to local air pollution. MORE
70% of production comes from Florida, followed by California. Most of Florida’s orange supply is used for making Orange juice whereas California’s production is used for the fresh fruit market. Most of this production is shipped in the form of Frozen Concentrated Orange juice (FCOJ). This involves the removal of water from the juice via evaporation, which makes the concentrated Orange juice more efficient for economical shipping. Source: [link] ). MORE
And now on to this week’s logistics news. In total, the company will source enough renewable energy in Europe to power the equivalent of more than two million homes a year. As of June 2020, Amazon sourced about 42 percent of its global energy needs from renewables. MORE
It was the Energy Observer’s latest stop on a seven-year, around-the-world cruise to test and publicize the role alternative energy could play in the shipping industry. The batteries on the ship can generate about 120 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each day and can store about 100 kWh. MORE
Manufacturers of medical and cleaning supplies, as well as the specialists overseeing trucking, delivery and logistics companies, might have to make do with limited supplies and labor. Switch to Domestic Sourcing or Manufacturing. MORE
There are seven counties in Northern California where people have been asked to stay home: The railroads and dray carriers are exempt from this at this time. The expectation is that two mega ships will arrive at the ports to pick up empties this week as the equipment is needed in China. MORE
California Trucking Association Sues State. On October 25 th , the California Trucking Association and two independent owner-operators filed a lawsuit against the state of California over an unfair test adopted by the California Supreme Court. In April, the California Supreme Court adopted the ABC Test to determine if a worker is an employee or contractor within any industry. Sources: [link] of. MORE
Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. California. MORE
million per track mile, according to a 2012 study looking at freight rail electrification in southern California. . Catenary electric is not a viable solution for the nation’s long-haul rail network for a variety of technical and logistical reasons.” MORE
The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering. MORE
In light of an increasingly strained global ecosystem, corporations, governments, and environmental scientists have revamped the drive for sustainability, honing in on the benefits of eco-friendly manufacturing, product design, and logistics. MORE
What had been deemed a strike in Southern California by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters — but was undertaken by people who were not employed — does appear to have disrupted some port operations in the Los Angeles/Long Beach port area Wednesday, albeit briefly. MORE
Fulfillment by Amazon or Amazon FBA lets sellers in the Amazon marketplace take advantage of Amazon’s giant logistics operation to ship their orders. FBA items are eligible for Amazon Prime shipping and Amazon handles your angry customers (which Amazon considers its customers, not yours). The inventory that’s on the shelves and logged into the system is the inventory your 3PL warehouse can pick, pack and ship to your customers. Free Shipping and Amazon FBA. MORE
Pure Storage, a public company headquartered in Mountain View California in the US, manufactures flash-based storage for data centers. Shipping of finished products is done from the manufacturing sites. The factory then builds, tests, and ships product – often within 24 hours. MORE
This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile. If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response? MORE
The recent announcement by Google-owned Motorola Mobility that all new Moto X smartphones sold in the US will be manufactured in Texas, highlights the continued importance of the global supply chain and role of freight forwarders and logistics services providers (LSPs) in successful local sourcing strategies. Subscribe to our blog to receive the full blog series via email and stay informed about the latest global logistics news and insight. . MORE
Founded in Berkeley, California in 1966, Peet’s Coffee touts itself as the original craft coffee. The company has a sourcing team that vets the beans. All their coffee is produced in small batches and roasted at their own LEED Gold certified roasting plant in Almeda California. MORE
I encourage you to read the full article for all the details, but here are some interesting excerpts (emphasis mine): A source familiar with the company’s plans says senior Google execs have set aside as much as $500 million to expand the service nationwide …“You can very much expect that we are putting a lot of money into this and we’re excited and willing to sustain that investment over time as this gets going,” said Tom Fallows, head of Google Shopping Express. . MORE
What had been deemed a strike in Southern California by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters — but was undertaken by people who were not employed — does appear to have disrupted some port operations in the Los Angeles/Long Beach port area Wednesday, albeit briefly. MORE
You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. But back to those containers… The cost of global shipping rises. Source ). MORE
million per track mile, according to a 2012 study looking at freight rail electrification in southern California. Catenary electric is not a viable solution for the nation’s long-haul rail network for a variety of technical and logistical reasons.” MORE
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. Robinson , and I addressed in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. The post Enabling Supply Chain Flexibility: Two Important (But Often Overlooked) Factors appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
The centre, Kohl’s sixth, will focus on processing, filling and shipping orders and will be the company’s most efficient to date. . Kohl’s other fulfilment centres are in San Bernardino, California; Edgewood. It is operated by XPO Logistics, handling goods from 11 sites run by Nestle. MORE
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The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 13, 2021
Nine logistics companies were recognized on Inc. The nine logistics companies include: ACI Transport (Ferndale, Michigan) — A transportation and logistics company built around adaptability, communication and integrity. magazine’s sixth annual list of Best Workplaces.
BluJay Solutions
JUNE 17, 2013
The recent announcement by Google-owned Motorola Mobility that all new Moto X smartphones sold in the US will be manufactured in Texas, highlights the continued importance of the global supply chain and role of freight forwarders and logistics services providers (LSPs) in successful local sourcing strategies. Subscribe to our blog to receive the full blog series via email and stay informed about the latest global logistics news and insight. .
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LeanCor
MARCH 20, 2014
Outbound Logistics: Think Outside of the Trailer. Shipping Produce via Rail Can Be Lean. To facilitate a lean fulfillment stream for our outbound logistics customers, we strive to achieve the perfect order. This is what keeps lean logistics practitioners busy – day in and day out! The task becomes increasingly interesting when it comes to shipping produce (fruits and vegetables) – the commodity mostly coming from the breadbasket of our country: sunny California.
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 4, 2021
the company’s Chairman and CEO: “In 1892, my grandfather, Thomas Crowley, bought a Whitehall rowboat and went into business for himself shuttling personnel and supplies between the San Francisco waterfront and the tall sailing ships that would anchor in San Francisco Bay. Crowley Logistics.
GTG Technology Group
DECEMBER 11, 2018
California Trucking Association Sues State. On October 25 th , the California Trucking Association and two independent owner-operators filed a lawsuit against the state of California over an unfair test adopted by the California Supreme Court. In April, the California Supreme Court adopted the ABC Test to determine if a worker is an employee or contractor within any industry. Sources: [link] of.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JANUARY 6, 2020
Now that the fireworks are over and New Year’s resolutions are set, it’s time to prepare for global shipping in 2020. Recapping 2019’s top global shipping disruptors. was a drastic change that will likely continue to affect shipping costs and capacity availability.
EFT
APRIL 30, 2021
The centre, Kohl’s sixth, will focus on processing, filling and shipping orders and will be the company’s most efficient to date. . Kohl’s other fulfilment centres are in San Bernardino, California; Edgewood. It is operated by XPO Logistics, handling goods from 11 sites run by Nestle.
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. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. ” Meet Our Panel of Logistics Pros: Brian Jessup.
Talking Logistics
MAY 29, 2015
Now, for this week’s supply chain and logistics news… HighJump Acquires Nexternal. Last November, JDA Software and IBM announced a “new integrated offering [that] will provide retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers with intelligent sourcing, fulfillment and order management capabilities.” And this week, HighJump acquired Nexternal , a cloud-based eCommerce platform provider based in California.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 23, 2021
And now on to this week’s logistics news. In total, the company will source enough renewable energy in Europe to power the equivalent of more than two million homes a year. As of June 2020, Amazon sourced about 42 percent of its global energy needs from renewables.
Talking Logistics
JULY 7, 2014
I encourage you to read the full article for all the details, but here are some interesting excerpts (emphasis mine): A source familiar with the company’s plans says senior Google execs have set aside as much as $500 million to expand the service nationwide …“You can very much expect that we are putting a lot of money into this and we’re excited and willing to sustain that investment over time as this gets going,” said Tom Fallows, head of Google Shopping Express. .
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Zipline Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2020
Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. California.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 11, 2020
And while it has been one of the most challenging and difficult years in recent memory, it has also been a great year of bringing you the all the biggest supply chain and logistics news. At Logistics Viewpoints we would like to thank all our readers for continuing to tune in every week.
Freightos
JUNE 15, 2021
You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. But back to those containers… The cost of global shipping rises. Source ).
Freightos
OCTOBER 4, 2017
The Logistics of Fidget Spinners. Alibaba just announced $15 billion dollars to be invested in its global logistics network. Riding this wave were droves of Chinese or Indian manufacturers that can now tap into digital platforms to source, import and sell directly to SMBs or consumers online. Two Retail Paths Diverged In The Forest… Alibaba and Amazon are at the heart of the new digital sourcing and retail, both with very different methods.
6 River Systems
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering.
The Supply Chain Journal
APRIL 15, 2021
What had been deemed a strike in Southern California by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters — but was undertaken by people who were not employed — does appear to have disrupted some port operations in the Los Angeles/Long Beach port area Wednesday, albeit briefly.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 7, 2021
Paige currently resides in San Diego, California, where you might find her reading at the beach or birdwatching at the bay in her free time. Fulfyld integrates directly with e-commerce marketplaces and shopping carts to simplify your shipping process.
The Supply Chain Journal
APRIL 15, 2021
What had been deemed a strike in Southern California by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters — but was undertaken by people who were not employed — does appear to have disrupted some port operations in the Los Angeles/Long Beach port area Wednesday, albeit briefly.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 5, 2021
Founded in Berkeley, California in 1966, Peet’s Coffee touts itself as the original craft coffee. The company has a sourcing team that vets the beans. All their coffee is produced in small batches and roasted at their own LEED Gold certified roasting plant in Almeda California.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 26, 2021
Pure Storage, a public company headquartered in Mountain View California in the US, manufactures flash-based storage for data centers. Shipping of finished products is done from the manufacturing sites. The factory then builds, tests, and ships product – often within 24 hours.
DELMIA Quintiq
MAY 21, 2020
Manufacturers of medical and cleaning supplies, as well as the specialists overseeing trucking, delivery and logistics companies, might have to make do with limited supplies and labor. Switch to Domestic Sourcing or Manufacturing.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Fulfillment by Amazon or Amazon FBA lets sellers in the Amazon marketplace take advantage of Amazon’s giant logistics operation to ship their orders. FBA items are eligible for Amazon Prime shipping and Amazon handles your angry customers (which Amazon considers its customers, not yours). The inventory that’s on the shelves and logged into the system is the inventory your 3PL warehouse can pick, pack and ship to your customers. Free Shipping and Amazon FBA.
The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 7, 2021
The Virgo is MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co.’s MSC deployed the container ship last September to bolster its service offering on the Indian subcontinent. Before the MSC Virgo, the largest container ship to call Port Newark was the 13,100-TEU MSC Cristina, a record set in just April.
Transplace
MARCH 18, 2020
There are seven counties in Northern California where people have been asked to stay home: The railroads and dray carriers are exempt from this at this time. The expectation is that two mega ships will arrive at the ports to pick up empties this week as the equipment is needed in China.
The Supply Chain Journal
APRIL 28, 2021
million per track mile, according to a 2012 study looking at freight rail electrification in southern California. Catenary electric is not a viable solution for the nation’s long-haul rail network for a variety of technical and logistical reasons.”
ShipBob
JUNE 7, 2021
All aspects of ecommerce can negatively impact the planet — from the product itself to how it is packaged and shipped. Freight movement is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions with last-mile freight a major contributor to local air pollution.
EFT
AUGUST 21, 2020
COVID helps Canadian logistics robot firm Attabotics raise $50 million. Japanese shipping company says Mauritius government has requested compensation. Japanese shipping firm awaits judicial decisions after arrest of captain Wakashio. seaport peak shipping season.
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 3, 2021
Source: SONAR) To learn more about FreightWaves SONAR, click here. Meanwhile, the Logistics Managers Index noted continued tightness in transportation capacity in May. Source: SONAR) To learn more about FreightWaves SONAR, click here.
The Supply Chain Journal
APRIL 28, 2021
million per track mile, according to a 2012 study looking at freight rail electrification in southern California. . Catenary electric is not a viable solution for the nation’s long-haul rail network for a variety of technical and logistical reasons.”
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2016
This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile. If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response?
Zipline Logistics
JUNE 9, 2020
The source for this increased volume comes from the economic reopening following shutdowns, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as agricultural output, which is peaking in several regions. Midwest Logistics—Outbound Tender Volume from Illinois.
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. Robinson , and I addressed in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. The post Enabling Supply Chain Flexibility: Two Important (But Often Overlooked) Factors appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
70% of production comes from Florida, followed by California. Most of Florida’s orange supply is used for making Orange juice whereas California’s production is used for the fresh fruit market. Most of this production is shipped in the form of Frozen Concentrated Orange juice (FCOJ). This involves the removal of water from the juice via evaporation, which makes the concentrated Orange juice more efficient for economical shipping. Source: [link] ).
SupplyShift
MAY 17, 2021
In light of an increasingly strained global ecosystem, corporations, governments, and environmental scientists have revamped the drive for sustainability, honing in on the benefits of eco-friendly manufacturing, product design, and logistics.
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