Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

The excess capacity includes warehouses in New York, New Jersey, Southern California and Atlanta, according to an article in Bloomberg.com that referenced anonymous sources. The US Department of Transportation reported that transborder freight between the U.S. and North American countries (Canada and Mexico) in March amounted to $141.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Target is increasing its use of larger delivery vehicles in markets served by its sortation centers, improving capacity and creating more efficient routes, executive vice president and COO John Mulligan said on an earnings call last week. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2022

What does this have to do with logistics you ask? And now on to this week’s logistics news: Alphabet’s Wing Develops Fleet of New Drones for More Efficient Package Delivery. The facility is part of a broader initiative to add more capacity into Walmart’s supply chain as the retailer prepares for growth.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2022

As developments regarding industry supply chain disruptions continue unabated, businesses now increasingly face the sting of higher supply chain and transportation driven costs impacting the bottom line. Further, sustainability and transportation efficiency are intrinsically linked for long-term business continuity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. With Sync Logistics Training companies can: Reduce the burden on management.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2019

Based on the top Talking Logistics posts and videos this quarter, it’s clear that transportation management remains a hot topic of interest — everything from how to navigate the twists and turns of the market to how to leverage transportation management systems (TMS) and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Demand for these solutions, from both shippers and brokers, continues to grow because companies want to identify and implement better ways to plan and execute their transportation and logistics operations, which is what ultimately delivers value. Real-time Capacity Matching: The Second Wave of Demand and Value.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2023

Finding available trucking capacity is often a challenge, especially when demand is high. The sad truth, however, is that a lot of capacity gets wasted too. There is another form of wasted capacity, however, that many shippers overlook — that. The sad truth, however, is that a lot of capacity gets wasted too.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

We’re more than halfway through 2021 and it’s been a very challenging year for transportation executives, to put it mildly. There is a great imbalance between freight demand and capacity across all modes. Read more [Video] Using Pool Distribution for Additional LTL Capacity.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services. BR Williams trucking has become a leader in the transportation industry. The primary product they produced was intolerant to cold.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 14, 2021

Remember 2018, when transportation spend went through the roof due to capacity constraints? And then last year, the pandemic upended the transportation market once again, and its effects are still shaping today’s procurement practices. Read more [Video] Taking A Targeted Approach To Contract Capacity Procurement.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services. BR Williams trucking has become a leader in the transportation industry. The primary product they produced was intolerant to cold.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2021

Last year, the pandemic disrupted the transportation market, throwing supply and demand off balance. That imbalance continues today, resulting in tight capacity, increased rates, and ongoing uncertainty for shippers. What are the main factors impacting the transportation market today? How can technology help shippers meet their.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2021

There’s never a dull moment for transportation professionals. Whether it’s finding capacity, managing costs, meeting more stringent service requirements, or creating a more resilient operation — the list of challenges is long. Read more [Video] How Logistics Technology Helps Shippers Overcome Challenges.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Top Talking Logistics Posts in Q2 2018. Big Data in Logistics. Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future. Talent Management in Logistics: Why It’s More Important than Ever. Continuous Pool Optimization – Putting Creativity to Work in Transportation. Big Data in Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2018

Tight capacity and rising rates in the trucking market was arguably the top headline of Q1 2018. We’ve published and recorded several posts and video episodes related to the topic over the past few weeks. Solving Final Mile Logistics and Earning Customer Loyalty. Responding to Tight Capacity and Rising Costs in Transportation.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2021

Simply put, the surging growth of e-commerce, driven in large part by the pandemic, has created a capacity crunch in the market. Read more [Video] When Parcel Demand Exceeds Capacity: What Should Shippers Do? The post [Video] When Parcel Demand Exceeds Capacity: What Should Shippers Do? How should shippers respond?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 31, 2022

Integrating ERP with TMS and WMS in Logistics! Logistics chain companies are often tied down by the schedules and requirements of their warehouse clients or partners. These are just some of the inefficiencies in warehouse operations that logistics chain companies have to manage. Increase Efficiency Of Logistics Chain.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2023

Read more The post [Video] Leveraging Technology to Source Capacity Faster and Build Stronger Carrier Relationships appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. This applies to shippers, carriers, freight brokers, and others in the industry.

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This year’s report focuses on the impact of digital yard management on enterprise transportation costs and capacity. The report brings clarity to key industry questions such as How important is having digital yard management capabilities in helping you achieve transportation objectives?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

If you follow the surface transportation market, you know it’s really a collection of markets, including truckload, less-than-truckload, dry van, and temperature controlled. Each of these segments is impacted by different trends and challenges related to demand, capacity, seasonality, regulations, and other factors. Read more

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. In the rail sector, the big issue is capacity. oil sector, has created pretty thin capacity margins, especially in the Central North part of the country. In the U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

On April 4 th , Kyle Masters – the senior manager of transportation procurement at Simmons Foods, participated in a webinar hosted by Emerge. The webinar focused on Simmons Food’s approach to transportation procurement. The transportation team supports 13 production facilities. See the Video HERE.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

Have you seen the video of the chimpanzee using Instagram? Here it is in case you missed it: Here's a video of a Chimpanzee using Instagram. Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation. It's eye-opening. link] pic.twitter.com/d9AjhfPNN1 — Daniel Sinclair (@_DanielSinclair) April 25, 2019.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Wall Street Journal reports that logistics hiring contributes a robust 10% to the October 2018 U.S. Hiring in transportation and warehousing sector soars” says WSJ “adding 24,800 jobs. Companies using enterprise supply chain logistics software save not just on logistics costs, but also on unnecessary headcount.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Andrew is an experienced technology executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, SaaS, software, and technology-enabled services businesses. Vaccine Supply Chain and Logistics Challenges. BoxLock Video. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. BoxLock LinkedIn.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Trucking has traditionally gotten the lion’s share of attention in transportation, but all eyes are on ocean shipping today — especially on all those cargo ships anchored offshore waiting to be unloaded. How are companies navigating through this challenging environment, both in securing capacity and controlling costs?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 13, 2018

According to Transport Topics coverage of Martinez’s listening session at the MATS show, the FMCSA chief remarked, “In four weeks, I’ve realized, and you should also realize, that ELDs might not be the issue. In super tight capacity environments, carriers can be as choosy as they wish when it comes to accepting tenders.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

When it comes to procuring freight, rates and capacity almost always takes center stage. This is especially true when freight demand exceeds available capacity, which was the case most of 2021 and earlier this year. Read more [Video] Beyond Rates: Important Factors in Carrier Selection. But market conditions are different today.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2021

It’s no secret that we’re in a very constrained transportation environment right now. So, what does it take to secure reliable and repeat capacity today? Read more [Video] Leveraging Digital Freight Tools To Build Carrier Loyalty. It’s no secret that we’re in a very constrained transportation environment right now.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you run a fleet of delivery vehicles, you will know how hard it is to maximize the capacity and time utilization of the fleet. Here is the Number 1 factor that helps increase that vehicle utilization. ?. If you need some help with Fleet Performance, check out this link: [link].

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2021

Anthony Vitiello, Head of Sales at UltraShipTMS, a PCS Company, discusses how transportation management systems evolving to help shippers find capacity quickly, efficiently, and at a fair price via the spot market. Podcast version (click to play):

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

This is certainly true in the transportation realm, where real-time freight visibility solutions are helping companies answer — quickly and accurately — Where’s shipment? So now you’re exetending [the value of visibility] beyond transportation into warehousing.”. Where’s my order? Where’s my truck?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

According to a recent survey conducted by Forbes Insights , 65% of logistics, supply chain and transportation executives acknowledge the necessity to revamp existing models and add flexibility to business operations in order to ensure omnichannel delivery, reduce costs and meet the ever-shifting consumer demand. INTERNET OF THINGS.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2018

What advice or recommendations would you give to transportation and logistics executives to help them better manage and control their transportation spend in today’s environment? Podcast version (click to play): The post Solutions for Managing Transportation Spend [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Parade

MARCH 7, 2022

We love to shine a spotlight on transportation and logistics companies that are making waves with new technology, bringing the supply chain into the future, and helping companies meet their goals. You can see a short video about Tai TMS for FTL brokerages , here and their LTL features , here.

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