Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. The average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S. A big story earlier this month was the reported Chinese spy balloon. That’s down 28.4%

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BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

The event featured engaging speakers from Daimler Truck, Ford, Subaru Canada, Mercedes-Benz USA, Panasonic Automotive, and flexis. This annual gathering serves as a platform for sharing ideas on supply chain innovations and attracts repeat attendees from the automotive industry community.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

On July 1, 2020 the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will replace North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). What does this mean for trade and manufacturing in North America? What does this mean for trade and manufacturing in North America? Canada, or Mexico must have 62.5% The North American Auto Industry.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 24, 2015

The Top Dozen Supply Chain Innovations of All-Time I am very keen on the subject of supply chain innovation right now, for a variety of reasons. First, CEOs across the globe are putting innovation as the top or near top priority for the companies they run. But I would argue that supply chain innovation is not well understood.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. And yes, it’s not just size; technology plays a key role in keeping those ships operating. Kogan Page , @jmannersbell ].

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Freightera

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Freightera CEO to speak about freight marketplaces, shipping trends, and innovative solutions that are more sustainable and affordable at the GIC 2022 Trade Show and Conference. The event will take place at the Toronto Congress Centre and focus on innovations by and for grocery retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and more.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

These services enable companies of all sizes to fulfill orders through just-in-time manufacturing, warehousing less and keeping shipping inventory lean. This, in turn, reduces real estate and labour costs, helps manufacturers meet tight delivery windows and adhere to e-commerce customer fulfillment expectations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

CaliBaja is a North American manufacturing powerhouse. Located in Mexico but close to the California border, it serves as a vast hub of industrial jobs, making significant contributions to the production of products that ship all over the world. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Big Data?

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. expecting same day delivery, two-day shipping, etc.) Designing systems and innovations that solve problems of today’s shippers.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

We have discussed how manufacturers are changing the landscape through surprising, innovative trends. Changes in manufacturing processes, which will increase production, lead to one ultimate result--the logistics industry must change. Nearshoring also allows manufacturers and logistics provider is to save money.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As shipping demand continues to wane, FedEx is taking steps to offset falling revenues. Innovation Improves Holiday Hiring at UPS. The Stevanato Group, an Italian integrated healthcare solutions provider, is working to improve pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to streamline the pharmaceutical supply chain. Effective Dec.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Cloud Logistics Announces Record Revenue, Growth and Innovation for 2017. Canada takes U.S. Under that strategy, employees take items from a physical store and ship it to customers, which allows Target to ship orders faster and avoid some costs related to distribution and fulfillment centers. From Mexico to the U.S.,

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 24, 2023

For some, like parcel giants FedEx and UPS, this means deviating from standard practices; for others, resiliency means an increased reliance on innovative financing and data collection strategies. For shippers dependent on China’s busy manufacturing center, these rising case numbers are causing significant anxiety. “ 19 and Dec.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

” Innovation isn’t enough. They explain, “Innovators have been growing crops indoors since Roman times. ” The staff at ConexBoxes.com insists another advantage is that farm-in-a-box concepts can also be used by smallholder farmers using old Conex shipping containers. ” Markets matter.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Many factors must be considered before choosing an outsourcing provider; this article focuses on transportation and warehousing activities commonly outsourced by manufacturers. based manufacturers to better compete globally by taking advantage of the lower labor rates and high productivity levels common in China (see table below).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

One of my predictions for 2016 was that cross-border e-commerce would become the next frontier for shipping and logistics growth. freight by value with North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico in January 2016 than in January 2015,” according to U.S. exports to Canada by truck. in February.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2013

Perks of the cloud format include less physical IT infrastructure, increased accessibility, reduced operation costs through improved routing and real-time visibility of shipping processes. The IBM Sterling TMS software package plans and executes inbound/outbound transport structures and automates the entire process.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2017

They have a lofty purpose and ambition about bringing transparency to the supply chain and sourcing world,” said Casey Carl, Target’s chief strategy and innovation officer. And a few days earlier, Air Canada experienced a “computer issue” that affected airport, online and mobile check-in resulting in some delays.

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Supply Chain Network

JULY 27, 2011

“We live and work in every neighbourhood in Canada,” said Tom Schmitt, President and CEO of Purolator. “So We are also proud of our collaborative relationship with Echo Global Logistics and remain committed to finding environmentally sustainable solutions to get shipments across Canada and around the world.”. About Purolator Inc.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

To ameliorate the economic impact in the post-Covid world, North America will have to adapt when it comes to preserving energy, lowering emissions, greening freight shipping, and reusing and repairing items instead of constantly producing new ones. The result was detrimental to regional economies.

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

trillion and $2 trillion in manufacturing and supply chain planning. In fact, t he first robotics invented were used in manufacturing with the first robotics patented in 1954 and granted in 1961. Manufacturing robotics were invented by George Devol and his company Unimation, which produced the first industrial robot in 1956. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Logistics Managers, Manufacturing Directors and other Supply Chain leaders often rose from the shop floor, from front-line warehousing and transportation positions. Other industries that don’t ship physical goods (for example Financial Services or Insurance) have adopted sophisticated Strategic Sourcing methodology for their Procurement.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

It’s also important to note that shipping and aviation, two industries with significant greenhouse gas emissions, are not included in the COP21 agreement. We’ll see increased innovation to simplify and expedite trading partner (B2B) connectivity, with APIs and Web Services replacing EDI as the preferred approach moving forward.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Walmart Canada brings ‘click and collect’ online grocery service to Toronto (Financial Post ). Improved workflows to enable collaborative New Product & Technology Introduction and automated manufacturing instructions to outsourced manufacturing operations. The innovation never stops in TMS! Have a happy weekend!

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With experience in Enterprise Storage and Consumer Hardware, he can help with a variety of tasks, such as product launches, changes in manufacturing, and cost-cutting techniques. Paul is your guy for international shipping and logistics knowledge. Sailessh Dhanani Location: Canada/Remote Rating: 0/5.0

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Manufacturers and retailers had a generally positive outlook on the prospect of consolidation.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Manufacturers and retailers had a generally positive outlook on the prospect of consolidation.

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Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

manufactured goods over the next decade. But Walmart is not alone in its move towards “reshoring” jobs, moving factories back stateside after a decade-long exodus to cheaper manufacturing facilities in places like Southeast Asia. Manufacturing technology is improving in the U.S., Making Waves. may be beneficial.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Wal-Mart Won’t Promote Free-Shipping Deals Over Holidays (WSJ – sub. Some follow-up thoughts based on the comments received: First, from a supply chain and logistics perspective, I believe Walmart continues to innovate and lead the industry in many areas. 25, it will bring back free shipping and returns. 1 through Dec.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. This will make the supplier sluggish to respond to changes and slow moving on innovation. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 24, 2017

CPG companies are considered among the leaders in supply chain trends in manufacturing. Looking to these companies can be very instructive for understanding the future directions of supply chain management for manufacturers. This means finding 3PL partners that can innovate in sustainability and service quality as well.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line. A shift to manufacturing critical goods like pharmaceuticals in the United States would lead to higher production costs, for instance. trillion and motor carrier costs rose 10.1%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Oilfield services market, in general, covers manufacturers, repairers, and maintenance companies specializing in oil extraction and transportation. A general description of these oil and gas service companies could be that they manufacture, repair, and maintain equipment that is used in oil extraction and transportation. From USD 135.1

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Freightera

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Eric Beckwitt honored for his contribution to advancing the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years. Clean50 is one of the most important awards for corporate contribution to environmental sustainability in Canada. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. Their son has been completely healthy.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Freightera, the innovative online freight marketplace for Canadian and US business shippers, placed No. 80 in Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2020 by The Globe and Mail. “Freightera is honored to join the ranks of Canada’s top growth companies, placing alongside firms like Shopify (No. VANCOUVER, BC, Sept.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Even if AAP or other auto part companies wanted to move production, there is no manufacturing capacity in the US or anywhere else, so creating redundancy in this case is very difficult. Andrew Partis shared his views from ThermoFisher, a global contrat manufacturer for the pharmaceutical industry. I don’t think so.

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