Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Logility Acquires Halo Business Intelligence to Expand Advanced Analytics. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Financial Results. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics. Albertsons teams with Instacart to offer one-hour delivery (Supermarket News). GM plans large-scale launch of self-driving cars in U.S.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 28, 2020

The pandemic forced consumers, in many cases, to buy products online they would normally have purchased in brick-and-mortar stores. According to a survey by Global Web Index, nearly 50% of respondents say they won’t visit stores ‘for some time’ or ‘for a long time.’ Post-pandemic consumer trends.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

As I’ve done in prior years, I’ll make a few predictions based on what happened in 2022 – and what I think it means for 2023. These predictions are perhaps not completely original – but they represent what I think will be important guidelines for supply chain executives to consider.

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Elementum

JANUARY 27, 2016

In response to the news, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.4% China’s decision to invest in oil is good news for developing countries who rely on exports, but it might not be enough to save their struggling economies. And next year, China’s oil analytics group predicted oil import growth will slow to just 4.6

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2020

That’s why many people love shopping at a local physical store; they can find what they’re looking for, make a purchase, and have it same day. Although dark stores have been a great solution during the pandemic, it is not a new concept. When it comes to shopping, customers expect instant gratification.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. AdAge ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And in other ways, it feels like it was just yesterday. I can remember exactly where I was, how I heard about it, and how I went home to watch the news for the next few days straight. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Costco has reintroduced purchase limits. Amazon Air continues to expand US freighter network.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 31, 2020

Several articles and news reports have begun to identify the nature of these critical shortages. Late last week I read the results of a recent University of Washington modeling study , that identified the nature of the shortages that we are likely going to see in the next several weeks. the elderly), and other relevant inputs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

But are the Jetsons just a few centuries before their time? And now on to this week’s logistics news. Alphabet’s Wing develops new fleet of drones. FedEx Express introduces new routes between Asia and Europe. FedEx Express has announced the launch of a new route between Asia and Europe. Alphabet Inc.’s

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2020

These are serious times indeed. South Korea has reported the lowest number of new cases in 4 weeks , leading the way on the containment execution roadmap. Our responsibility is to minimize the impact, manage our healthcare system’s capacity, and make sure the right supplies show up at the right place at the right time.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

It’s no coincidence that Transport Intelligence just emailed me an invitation to The Future of Logistics conference. It’s no coincidence that Transport Intelligence just emailed me an invitation to The Future of Logistics conference. Improved cargo capacity by innovative 40 foot container design (fold).

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6 River Systems

JULY 2, 2019

Interoperability solves this challenge by allowing applications to seamlessly share data, such as inventory data, shipping information and purchase orders. Integrating data from disparate sources also supports data analytics and artificial intelligence solutions, which we’ll discuss later in this guide.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

It works to help the contract brewer reduce costs and the host brewer to optimise capacity and increase revenue. The pros and cons of contract brewing include: Lower entry costs. Brewery start-up costs can be expensive. Increased capacity. Contract brewing. Make the arrangement work for you!

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2020

These are serious times indeed. South Korea has reported the lowest number of new cases in 4 weeks , leading the way on the containment execution roadmap. Our responsibility is to minimize the impact, manage our healthcare system’s capacity, and make sure the right supplies show up at the right place at the right time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I thought I understood all the major supply chain implications of the pandemic until I began reading Yossi Sheffi’s new book The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy beyond Covid-19. Jim Hackett, the CEO of Ford at the time, was quoted as saying: “We didn’t realize there was an off switch.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 9, 2022

However, as Bill Gates ( @BillGates ), founder of Microsoft, wrote just prior to the bill’s passage in the Senate, “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 may be the single most important piece of climate legislation in American history. Climate change is not political, it’s just good for business and the planet.

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