Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. All rights reserved.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. Market participants state that the cost of transportation has increased from approximately $1,500 to $6,000 – $9,000 per container in February this year. A problem also linked to shipping companies. What happened to the containers?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ”

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

On the transportation end of supply chains, shippers adapt to the transportation needs at any given time to ensure this part of the supply chain continues as well as possible. This is why transportation network optimization is important. What Is Transportation Network Optimization? Ready Your Data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. Throughout the past six months, rates and capacity have been highly volatile as the industry deals with other ongoing challenges.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions. Those savings and efficiencies have continued to grow.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. Freight is unique. Data rules. Relationships matter.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

Transportation executives have always been tasked with developing annual strategies and execution plans. And since the transportation market is cyclical, with swings in demand and capacity, every year presents new challenges. Read more The post What Dominates the Transportation Management Agenda in 2023?

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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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3rdwave

MARCH 20, 2020

That is a question that anyone involved in the global supply chain is asking…sometimes hysterically. Without inbound international transportation, product level visibility organizations are flying blind – or, they are at a minimum, severely visually impaired. carriers ability to transport goods, .

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

At the same time, large shippers typically do not work with the largest carriers alone, since that would limit their ability to obtain enough capacity. That needs to be considered as you plan and compare transportation costs from one region to the other. As economic activity increases in EU countries, capacity is likely to tighten.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. The Market Update, a new monthly post highlighting key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America, will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your business. Carrier Capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) revenues as a percentage of total TMS revenues for all software companies in the market. Show Me the Money!

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

We indicated in our commentary that August usually represents the global supply chain ramp-up for supporting Q3 and Q 4 holiday spending on consumer goods, gifts and seasonal merchandise. The second half of the year has traditionally been the busiest period in material, transportation and logistics flows. and Europe.

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

At the same time, large shippers typically do not work with the largest carriers alone, since that would limit their ability to obtain enough capacity. That needs to be considered as you plan and compare transportation costs from one region to the other. As economic activity increases in EU countries, capacity is likely to tighten.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design.

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

At the same time, large shippers typically do not work with the largest carriers alone, since that would limit their ability to obtain enough capacity. That needs to be considered as you plan and compare transportation costs from one region to the other. As economic activity increases in EU countries, capacity is likely to tighten.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2015

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. Carrier Capacity.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. Carrier Capacity. The Hours of Service (HOS) change provides some relief for tight capacity. Which transportation indicators or topics are most relevant to your interests?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2016

This complexity is certainly evident in global logistics and ocean shipping, where shippers encounter many barriers to enabling a streamlined process, including: Inefficient Processes : A lot of shippers resort to manual processes to procure capacity and communicate shipment details with the many parties involved in ocean movements.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

In my previous article on the evolution of transportation management, Driving Value from a Transportation Management Center: Think Global, Act Local , I discussed how transportation best practices were evolving from more rigid, centralized control towers to more flexible and collaborative Transportation Management Centers (TMC).

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment. We referenced legislative efforts such as the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Do you know which commodities can be coupled and transported together? Do you have dedicated surge capacity programs and teams? As Vice President of Transportation for Robinson Fresh , Mark Petersen oversees all surface transportation regions for Robinson Fresh. During his tenure with C.H.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Ikea’s Singapore operations called it a “global transport crisis” and estimates 850 of its 8,500 products are affected by shipment delays. Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s logistic arm Cainiao launched a container booking service last week in response to the global shortage. Limited alternative.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

million TEUs in 2020, and the cargo capacity problem is obvious. Read more Where Has All the Ocean Capacity Gone and How Will We Get It Back? The post Where Has All the Ocean Capacity Gone and How Will We Get It Back? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams. In our recently published 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains.

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Transportation and Logistics. Increasingly global, transportation and storage can account for more than 30% of production costs. Managing a fleet means maximizing capital investment through increased efficiency and capacity use. Fleet Management.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 17, 2023

With 2022 now in the past, key players in the transportation industry are reflecting on the wins, losses, and toss-ups of 2022. LMI Reveals Bleak Outlook for Transportation Industry. As rates continue to fall, industry metrics are beginning to reflect a new reality for the transportation market. 5 email sent to employees.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background. Parcel Segment.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 19, 2021

In this dynamic environment of frequent disruptions, spikes in demand, and tight capacity, the ability to quickly scale your talent and technology is a significant competitive advantage. It offers global TMS technology and third party expertise, all in one package. Combining technology and talent with Managed TMS.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Furthermore, you can prepare for the change by understanding what 3PLs can do to help attempt to maintain lower prices of transportation.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The August report cited new order intakes declining for the second consecutive month with indications that excess capacity may be building among the global manufacturing sector. From our lens, they telegraph the likelihood of more declining global supply chain activity levels extending to the end of 2022. Bob Ferrari.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

During the pandemic, companies saw significant shifts in their demand, putting significant pressure on the available production capacity to meet this demand. Transportation and Distribution. A third major disruptor to supply chains today is transportation and distribution. grew by 10 years in 90 days in 2020.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2022

Bloomberg had reported that the sudden departure had signaled that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is seeking changes in the consumer retail division, which was admittedly overbuilt with excess warehouse capacity in 2021.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This report based its conclusion on the continued decline of global ocean container spot rates due to lower consumer demand for products and consequent reduced global shipping volumes. Business, supply chain and transportation media have all reported this week that the cost of shipping a container of goods from China to the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2016

While you create solid transportation management plans, your skills are often tested when you face a “curve ball” – a delayed shipment, a carrier missing a deadline, product not being ready for pickup. While this sometimes happens, more often batters are reacting to a wide range of pitches, some more challenging than others.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The notions of an unanticipated global-wide pandemic, unprecedented disruptions in supplier lead times, global transportation, and the burden of a sevenfold increase in ocean container shipping rates have tested prior product business strategies and supply chain practices. reasonable costs. ”.

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