Freight Plus

AUGUST 10, 2021

On the domestic side, both dry vans and reefers continue to run tight in terms of capacity with rates remaining elevated. Volumes remain high and with import volumes remaining elevated and domestic manufacturing continuing it’s bull run, there’s no foreseeable light at the end of the tunnel in 2021.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

An extreme example of this is a ride from Chicago to Colesburg, Tennessee taking 18 days, 13 hours, and 57 minutes! While implementing a technology solution, a lot of time is spent on cleaning the master data including assumptions around capacities, lead times between nodes, yields and such. I used lead time as an example here.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 26, 2023

Dez played in the NFL for 12 years, 8 years with the Chicago Bears – hence the company name. About Desmond (Dez) Clark Desmond Clark is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of experiences. Desmond is also the former President of the Chicago Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2018

While I thaw out a bit, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Tight Trucking Market Has Retailers, Manufacturers Paying Steep Prices (WSJ – sub. Like a screwdriver turning a screw, bit by bit, trucking capacity continues to tighten. “By Happy New Year, everyone! Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2019

Manufacturing companies are statistically less satisfied with their S&OP processes in 2019 than they were in 2016 at a 90% confidence level. A manufacturing company with annual revenues greater than 5B$ operates seven S&OP processes and is dependent on five technologies. The Research. . Businesses are complex.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Previously, some Prime members could get Amazon Fresh orders and Whole Foods deliveries dropped off in their garage, but only if they lived in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund is financing the project. And these retailers could certainly use some help.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 24, 2015

The legend is that the elves furiously make toys all year long, but the reality is that the demand has outstripped the North Pole’s capacity for many years. Their job is now to help these contract manufacturers maintain the correct inventory levels throughout the complex distribution network. Lauderdale.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

In attendance are manufacturing representatives from BASF, BerryGlobal, Corning, Covestro, Grace, Evonik, Intel, Monsanto, and Smith’s Detection. Technologists and manufacturers working together to try to define multi-tier processes to redefine B2B. Stuck, only 10% of manufacturers are driving improvement. (90%

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. DHL launches freight capacity management program in the light of rapidly increasing trade volumes. This includes nine unstaffed lockers in Chicago…UPS said its 4,400 U.S. Nulogy Raises $7.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Every day has felt like a major squall, from natural disasters closing down manufacturing facilities and ports, to container shortages and labor issues, to rising costs and the ongoing pandemic. And should a significant number of small freight forwarders go out of business, who are the smaller importers going to work with to secure capacity?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” The organization, tightly capacity-constrained failed to forecast and build capacity ahead of market demand. The two primary buffers in the supply chain are manufacturing capacity and inventory.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

All food manufacturers and warehousing facilities should consider using freezer alarms in their operation to not only limit waste, but reduce costs and ensure the public’s safety as well. On the other hand, Chicago-based Hazel Technologies has developed a packet that could be added to packaging to ward off bacteria and mold.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. Meanwhile, ocean carriers continue to deal with overcapacity; rates for Asia-U.S. Keep in touch with market realities.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

It’s not just the short-term visibility that is needed, but also purchase order Advance Shipping Notice (ASN)-level visibility, longer-term forecast collaboration with suppliers, as well as collaborative forecast and capacity collaboration with customers, peers and suppliers. Having that end-to-end visibility is key.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Here are some details from the press release: The newly acquired intermodal operations, with locations in Jacksonville, FL, Cincinnati, OH, Memphis, TN, Chicago, IL and Dallas, TX, will operate as part of Transplace’s intermodal division – Celtic Intermodal, which is led by President Doug Punzel.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 31, 2013

I’ve been leading a few calls for the International Institute of Analytics, as a faculty lead for the manufacturing group. We are preparing for the Chief Analytics Officer meeting coming up in Chicago in June. There is also a huge need for analytics in the area of talent management for supply chain and manufacturing.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Most states across the US have opened for business in some capacity. reopening, combined with produce season , to continue to tighten capacity regionally in the coming weeks.?? . We expect rates in these markets to fluctuate week to week b ased on capacity and demand. . Currently, we are seeing signs of recovery.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 23, 2019

What began as a small bakery on the south side of Chicago selling candy-coated almonds has grown into a multibillion-dollar global company and producer of dozens of today’s most iconic and celebrated candy and cookie brands: Laffy Taffy, Butterfinger, Keebler, Lemonhead, Famous Amos, Nerds and more.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The big question, he says, is what happens when passenger travel returns to normal, allowing international air cargo to use commercial capacity again through traditional channels such as coastal air hubs plus the bellies of passenger jets.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 22, 2013

In anticipation of his presentation at JDA’s Innovation Day in Chicago on September 10, Supply Chain Nation sat down with Rick Blasgen, President and CEO of CSCMP, as part of our Expert Insight series to get a preview of his presentation on the State of Supply Chain Management. We still need that information.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Mangkhut weakened as it moved on to Hong Kong and other ports and manufacturing centers in Southeastern China, but high winds and flooding damaged property and infrastructure. loads per truck, with areas of tighter capacity along the West Coast. The ratio is a sensitive, real-time indicator of the balance between demand and capacity.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2018

That’s a reversal of the global outsourcing that dominated strategy at the Chicago-based planemaker a decade ago, when the company was building the first 787 Dreamliner. Boeing said the Adient Aerospace venture was prompted by seat production foul-ups and a capacity crunch that have delayed jet deliveries and frustrated airlines.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2012

The Aberdeen Supply Chain Summit in Chicago earlier this month was a productive event for supply chain executives and practitioners. I personally enjoyed the lunch networking session on the first day, where I joined a discussion that allowed me to become happily immersed in deep conversations about S&OP. Are these on target?

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Because Russia and Ukraine are leading exporters of grain, wheat futures in Chicago rose by almost 6% to $9.26 Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain. Consultancy UK).

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

markets, as well as in the Chicago and New York markets, with the latest technology in commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging. Chanje will subsequently introduce a full range of EVs including trucks, delivery vans, and shuttle buses in a variety of lengths and capacities. For more information, please visit: www.chanje.us

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

In a joint statement, Space Force and Air Force officials said “these new opportunities are expanding cargo capacity and dramatically reducing launch costs.” The service will initially be available in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and Miami, with plans to expand later this year.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Chicago outbound rates rose 6% last week with no increase in volumes. That's a huge jump for the winter, and it was due largely to capacity shortfalls during the brief blast of arctic weather. Van load counts jumped up 6% last week, with strong volumes out of two powerhouse markets: Atlanta and Los Angeles.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 6, 2016

I recently had the pleasure of participating in the Beer Game hosted by DePaul University in Chicago. Yet it appears that in most of the world wholesalers and manufacturers still create their own forecast and pay scant attention to any forecasts they get from retailers. Playing the Game. But is it really working? The record is mixed.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Chicago outbound rates rose 6% last week with no increase in volumes. That's a huge jump for the winter, and it was due largely to capacity shortfalls during the brief blast of arctic weather. Van load counts jumped up 6% last week, with strong volumes out of two powerhouse markets: Atlanta and Los Angeles.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Sarah Boisvert @fablabhub Sarah Boisvert is the author of The New Collar Workforce and founder of Fab Lab Hub that offers Digital Badges for skills such as 3D printing, robotics, CAD design and AI in manufacturing. It’s no longer a question of whether they will exceed human capacities, but when.

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The cities with tight capacity include Memphis, Rock Island, IL, and Portland, OR. These include major distribution hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Allentown, PA, and Elizabeth, NJ. in October, the Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) is up to 59.1 I did a survey of hot markets in the U.S., those with a load-to-truck ratio above 2.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The flights were reportedly between Brussels and Chicago, and represent one leg of a chain, which will extend from Chicago to distribution hubs around the US. While FedEx and UPS don’t expect the scarcity will hobble delivery capacity, it adds to the rising expense of doing business as COVID-19 rages on.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 13, 2015

The economy seems relatively stable, even though some types of manufacturing are lagging now. The darkest-colored areas have more capacity pressure, with an above-average number of loads per available truck. On the upside, rates rose last week in individual freight markets, including Philadelphia, Buffalo, Chicago and Charlotte.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2013

Carrier Direct has offices in Chicago, IL and Scottsdale, AZ. in the US economy and an expanding manufacturing PMI, the US is on track for growth. Many companies are considering moving manufacturing back to the US, with largest opportunity in “right to work” states and states with capacity providers.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 9, 2020

And Midwestern manufacturing hubs are potent sources of outbound volume as parts of the industrial economy have restarted following their March downturn. Outbound Chicago is tightening due to an increase in demand. South Texas outbound volume is heating up and capacity is tightening.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A red hot freight market, spurned by high demand and low capacity, has trucking companies in a race to replace and update their fleets in order to handle demand. In 2017 retail and manufacturing profits were bludgeoned by a spot-rate market that surged 30% above normal rates. The Atlantic covers the story here.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

Loads on the spot market, in which retailers and manufacturers buy trucking capacity as they need it, rather than through a contract, have fallen by a chilling 62.6% (in 2019),” according to an article published by Business Insider. The increase in shipping strained capacity and drove rates up. Southeast Logistics.

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