Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. And the company’s operations and technology have evolved over the last three years, with a focus on its trucking, warehousing, and air capabilities. Amazon Trucking.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. The virus continues to compromise supply chains and disrupt companies at a troubling rate, but a re businesses prepared from a supply chain planning perspective?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 31, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Warehouse management software article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Logistics chain companies are often tied down by the schedules and requirements of their warehouse clients or partners. Integrate Warehouse Operations With Logistics Chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. Opinion Editorial by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Operating Partner at Anchor Group and Mikael Lind, Senior Strategic Research Advisor at Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and Professor at Chalmers University of Technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

About FRAYT FRAYT is a nationwide, on-demand, last mile delivery solution that offers businesses an automated web, mobile app, and advanced API platform to move their products efficiently and cost-effectively. FRAYT’s Preferred Driver Program is designed to reward and recognize the best drivers in the industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

From its peak, 97% flight capacity was reduced from Singapore Airlines. Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. Keeping Supply Chains Moving. Keep supply chains” moving has been one of Schenker’s guiding principles while navigating through the choppy waters of the pandemic.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we share some perspectives regarding the announcement that Maersk and IBM are discontinuing their TradeLens blockchain enabled global trade platform efforts. . GSBN was established on a not for profit basis to ensure neutrality of its platform. Background. The Announcement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Unless the new Watch has been designed to suck CO2 directly from the atmosphere, he jokes, it’s not actually carbon neutral. The majority of positions are for in-store workers while others roles are for the company’s supply-chain facilities. “There is no such thing as a carbon-neutral product,” he says. It’s kind of silly.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 12, 2022

Uber revolutionized passenger transportation by providing a third-party platform where consumers “compete” with each other for rides. Now, platforms that enable companies to “compete” for supply chain assets have emerged as a way to lower costs and increase efficiency through Amazon-like economies of scale.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

SUMMARY: For most people, the shared economy is best illustrated by the Uber and AirBnB concept of crowdsourcing and convenience services based on digital platforms. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2025, 15 percent of trucking will be via shared transport platforms and shared warehousing will comprise 20 percent of the market.

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Freightos

APRIL 12, 2016

Which is why we’re taking our hats off to SpaceX for delivering 7,000 lbs of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) this week using a reusable rocket – the Falcon 9. Well SpaceX may well have, if that unusual cargo had been in transit for more than the scheduled two days. A Space cargo ship sounds like science fiction.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2024

To be successful in today’s dynamic business world, creating an effective supply chain that supports your business and customers is essential. At the heart of supply chain management lies transportation, and choosing the right partner can make all the difference.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 1, 2023

Over the years, the capacity within the freight industry has tightened, bringing the role of the bulk freight truck driver under the spotlight. Bulk drivers specialize in transporting large quantities of goods, often in the form of liquid or granulated materials, using specially designed tankers.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. MercuryGate Announces Dynamic Exchange Offering Faster, Easier Access to Capacity. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2022

Long Beach, LA ports set June cargo records. Google’s parent company) subsidiary named Wing has developed a fleet of new drone prototypes designed to more efficiently deliver packages ranging from small pill bottles to items weighing as much as 7 pounds. The influx of cargo is due to several reasons, according to port officials.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Ex-SpaceX engineers create autonomous rail system that may solve supply crisis. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond. The company’s World Without Waste initiative remains focused on its three core pillars: Design , Collect , and Partner.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in the Middle East fared well in facing supply chain risks compared to those from other regions, despite reportedly facing a high number of logistics shocks as seen in Africa. They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Since time is everything in the capacity crunch, those that refine processes by advising of expectations in the RFP and defining the review process can streamline carrier expansion. Expand LTL transportation networks. Integrate LTL and e-commerce freight management platforms, explains Deborah Lockridge of Trucking Info.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Amazon has announced that it plans to develop new technology for its autonomous delivery vehicles in Helsinki, Finland. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.”

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2023

As the primary mode of transportation for goods across continents, it transports raw materials, finished products, and everything in between. The sheer scale and efficiency of ocean shipping have made it an indispensable component of the global supply chain. It serves as the backbone of international commerce.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Planes, Cranes, and Barges: How America Is Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos. With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

So, how does a company ensure that its supply chain is environmentally responsible? One of the easiest ways to get started is by investing in a Transportation Management System (TMS). Here are the top 5 ways a TMS can help your supply chain “go green.”. In fact, 22% of U.S.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. First things first: Climate change is real.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Investopedia defines it as “the overall process of managing how resources are acquired, stored, and transported to their final destination.” Wikipedia defines Military Logistics as “planning and carrying out the movement, supply, and maintenance of military forces.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

As a platform who works with the many different vessel operators to move our customers’ goods, we share some key things to know. Over the years, vessels have increased in size and capacity. There is also research being done into how technology can help sense container movement, allowing for faster reactions.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Speakers are the SCRC meeting yesterday and today continued to speak more on the topic of transportation strategy given increasing challenges in the transportation sector, and the need for an effective transportation management strategy. Railroads are much safer and spending on infrastructure continues to be strong.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

HighJump Software Announces New Partnership With NetSuite. UPS App For iPad Advances Suite Of Customer Technology Offerings. Last May, for example, LeanLogistics announced that it had partnered with NetSuite to build the LeanTMS™ SuiteApp on the NetSuite SuiteCloud computing platform.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Ford to test new self-driving vehicle technology in 2018 (Reuters). Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies. A step away from a normal holiday peak season , air cargo volumes and rates have continued to fall. Citing Clive Data Services, Supply Chain Dive wrote that airfreight demand fell for the eighth consecutive month in October. Amazon Introduces Designs for a New Delivery Drone.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. The key to a great truckload strategy is aligning capacity communities with attribute segments of your freight portfolio. Volume in and of itself isn’t attractive to the capacity community. Your best bet to avoid unexpected trouble?

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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. Background on Ocean Transport. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The transient fulfillment center is symptomatic of more profound changes in last-mile supply chains inspired by e-commerce demands. The warehouse, a mainstay of supply chains, is getting a makeover as retailers move closer to customers so they can fulfill buyers’ unquenchable thirst for instant gratification.

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