GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. To successfully mitigate the potential setbacks from shipping capacity crunch, your organization understand more about its current and projected driving forces.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Capacity of today’s fleets is tight.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2017

The freight capacity crunch has dominated supply chain and logistics since 2014, and many shippers fear it will arrive sooner than many experts believe. However, the capacity crunch may be less severe than anticipated, and it could easily reflect growing pains in the industry. The Freight Capacity Crunch Has Not Yet Reared Its Head.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Visibility Enables Faster Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes : for example, you can leverage Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) and geofencing to initiate invoicing and payment process. . Real-time Capacity Matching: The Second Wave of Demand and Value. Understand the location the carrier wants a truck to go next.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In this regard, the sector that keeps our societies, infrastructure, businesses, and consumption ticking along is in search of capacity clarity in order to keep their promises. Are production facilities running at peak capacity? What Contributes to Capacity? Are there current gaps in the labor force?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

International transportation is dealing with ongoing challenges of tighter capacity. From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. Drayage Capacity Issues Remain.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? That all changed with the summer of 2017. There are No Crystal Balls.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. Holiday Season.

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NFI Industries

MARCH 27, 2018

As the first quarter of 2018 comes to a close, transportation capacity remains a hot topic. The logistics industry is experiencing what is being considered “the perfect storm” as factors such as the economy, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and driver shortages continue to tighten transportation capacity.

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QAD

MARCH 16, 2022

One of those areas is capacity requirements planning. Proper capacity requirements planning is critical to manufacturing success, as this process determines if a company can even deliver on orders. What is Capacity Requirements Planning? What are the Steps for Capacity Requirements Planning?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The Great Driver Shortage was already starting to weigh on the minds of carriers and shippers early this year as experts predicted tightening capacity, said William B. It is the top concern for shippers, and you need to know what it means for the capacity crunch. Gross of the JOC.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

Having available capacity means more than having enough trucks, rail or steamship carrier assets to manage your business. With capacity in a constant state of flux, it’s critical that shippers and 3PLs maximize efficiencies and assist carriers in maximizing the utilization of available assets. Build a Reliable Carrier Network.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Capacity Will Grow Tighter. If the retail sector suddenly jumps, the capacity crunch will return with vengeance. . Shipping LTL Rates Will Improve.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

For example, the transportation of high-value goods such as mechanical engineering products, electronics, and computer equipment was minimally affected. The post Tight container market creating capacity issues for shippers appeared first on Turvo.

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Shipchain

APRIL 2, 2019

As blockchain is now a frequent topic of discussion among supply chain circles, it is essential to consider how it could affect electronic device manufacturers. Marrying electronic device manufacturers and blockchain software vendors will have a profound impact on reducing the spread of counterfeit products and more.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In air cargo, the seasonal lull combined with overall low demand is pushing volumes below pre-pandemic levels at some of Europe’s major hubs , though some in the industry are hopeful that electronics product launches set to begin soon could drive some peak season rebound in the coming months nonetheless.

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2020

Bobtailing and suboptimal routing are two glaring examples of wasted capacity. Add these to Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) and you have an exaggeration of the demand shortage. Enabling truckers and shippers to better match their freight and capacity is key to margin improvement on both ends. Capacity Discovery.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. Contributors to Capacity and Trucker Shortage. The 2014 winter weather triggered a trucking capacity problem. In the past, according to Perry, trucking capacity has been somewhat consistently maintained at about 90%.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Consumer-electronics retailer Best Buy added to the mounting signs of ample capacity and receding freight rates, with a note that transportation markets are “stabilizing and moderating” heading into the fall peak season.

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Logility

JULY 5, 2023

Take for example, a leading consumer electronics company utilizing generative AI to predict demand for its products during the holiday season. By employing deep learning techniques, generative AI models can recognize patterns and correlations that may elude traditional forecasting methods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

David Menzel, the President and Chief Operating Officer at Echo, in the earnings call transcript , explained it this way, “strong freight demand combined with tight capacity were the two themes that dominated Q4. This electronic database tracks truck driver’s who have tested positive for prohibited drug or alcohol use.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The rule was aimed at reducing electronic waste and saving customers money by making one port compatible across an array of devices. In other Amazon news, the company has adjusted its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) seller capacity for the peak season. However, most sellers will also see lower estimated capacity limits for November. “In

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. To successfully mitigate the potential setbacks from the shipping capacity crunch, your organization must understand more about its current and projected driving forces.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In this post, we explore the chain of events that lead to Fuhu’s bankruptcy as a cautionary tale of how unmitigated supplier capacity risks , demand variability, and weak supplier relationship management brought a successful consumer electronics company to its knees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The survey results provide a cross-industry perspective on last-mile logistics including delivery methods used, the extent of customer real-time visibility, and average vehicle capacity. On average, 79 percent of respondents engage in this practice, and at the 75th percentile, 90 percent obtain electronic proof of delivery.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The lack of ocean capacity is making traditional ocean shippers look for options to support the holiday season. Airfreight is an option, however it is more expensive and capacity is tight. Airfreight is typically used for high value, time sensitive products like vaccines, pharma, consumer electronics, semiconductors, etc.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Balance your capacity constraints and operational requirements in one model. Case in point: a consumer electronics company made a critical off-shore/near-shore decision and determined that the long-term risk and operational impact of near-shoring in Mexico outweighed the cost advantage of production in China and Vietnam.

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BlueYonder

JULY 9, 2021

Nintendo Switch, iPhone, Tamagotchi, and Teddy Ruxpin… these have all been the hottest retail items in holidays past, and they all happen to be electronics too. And with online electronics sales up 145% during the 2020 holiday shopping season , this trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. . Coincidence?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Walmart said it will host its Walmart Deals – Holiday Kickoff savings event, featuring deals on thousands of holiday gift items across categories such as electronics, home, fashion, and toys, from Monday, October 9 through Thursday, October 12. At full capacity, the company said, the factory will employ 500 human workers in Salem.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 6, 2022

Recent reports suggest that in 2010 27% of vehicles relied on electronics that includes semiconductors. Demand for chips reached a peak in 2018, it dropped a little bit in 2019 and then it escalated again in 2020 when there was a massive demand for home electronics during the COVID pandemic. We actually do need your chips.

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QAD

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Charlie brought up a very common issue where a manufacturer thinks they do not have enough capacity. The supply chain disguises that issue as a lack of production capacity. The product mix changed and manufacturers saw that they had to reschedule labor and alter their sequencing to fit the demand into the available capacity.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2018

Steve explains that a key factor is capacity utilization rate and the narrowing gap between the cyclical highs and lows of utilization. Our discussion then turned to the impact of the electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate, which will get fully enforced starting April 1 st. Is Capacity Expanding? Is this a new normal?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2017

The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate compliance date is around the corner, and shipping capacity is tightening at a phenomenal rate. As the shipping industry prepares to face these challenges, figuring out how to take advantage of available shipping capacity can be challenging. Click Here.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

As an example, the authors point to Vietnam gaining ground in electronics, apparel and textiles, while Mexico has been increasing U.S. This report compiles data on more than 370 suppliers to Apple noting their changes in factory locations and plans for new capacity in regions other than China. China Tensions.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

We introduce our latest educational e-book ( we have several more here ): The Great Capacity Crunch: The Current State, Future Outlook, and How Shippers Can Thrive in Any Capacity Crunch. You can download this e-book & learn the following information: The Current State of the Shipping Capacity Crunch.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Today Samsung Electronics has proven to be one of the most successful global brands to follow. Later, they took the diversification strategy and entered the electronic industry by producing the black-and-white TV set. In this article, we will explain to you how they do it. At first, they had a strong root in trading business.

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