Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Shipper demand and carrier availability have come back into balance after several years of excess capacity. But there are a number of ways you can prepare to lessen—and possibly avoid—the impact of fewer drivers and the resulting capacity crunch. Business has been improving for the U.S. trucking industry. That means you have a problem.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Top causes of capacity constraints include: . Capacity constraints within truckload and parcel have led to spillover within the LTL market.?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2017

While expanding capacity with new construction is certainly one solution, other ways exist to get more throughput and capacity in distribution centers without major overhauls to existing operations. This idea can be a double-edged sword in the arsenal to improve throughput and capacity in your distribution centers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

Training ensued, and the expectation of changing work was shared. Revenue management is siloed and distinct from demand management, while Transportation Management (TMS) has nothing in common with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP). At the time, many business leaders did not know how to type and had no idea how to use a computer.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2023

Eddie is the Vice President of Product Development at OneRail an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About OneRail OneRail is an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. Especially with the ELD mandate, we need to inform our suppliers and distribution centers that their receiving hour window may no longer be conducive to transporting freight. Here's what they had to say.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2014

Transportation and Logistics Industry Trends. These trends stand to impact the transportation and logistics industry, with some already taking hold and others unfolding gradually. The holiday mishap of late-delivered Christmas packages confirms that online demand outstripped capacity. Deliverers were simply overwhelmed.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. Especially with the ELD mandate, we need to inform our suppliers and distribution centers that their receiving hour window may no longer be conducive to transporting freight. Here's what they had to say.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Brian is the President & Chief Operating Officer of Conrail Shared Assets, which serves as a contract local carrier and switching company for its owners, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Advantages of rail transport: . A double-stacked train can move more freight than hundreds of trucks. .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Improve Training. An inefficient warehouse may reflect poorly trained employees. Even seasoned employees pick up bad habits with time, so improve your training to reflect the latest technology and processes deployed in your organization. Use Automated Storage and Retrieval.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. The 3PL’s capacity procurement team utilizes a proprietary qualification process to identify and contract the highest quality providers to operate within its network.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. Once you know where that truck (or train, plane or container) is, that’s when things get really interesting. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

Shippers – the companies paying Ocean, Rail, and Truck carriers to transport their goods – can do little to speed shipments snarled by port congestion. They have a fleet of over 250 container ships and a transport capacity of 1.8 You must understand the new train schedule. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the largest Ocean carriers.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

As many companies push for this change and commitment to a business, it leaves less capacity for typical pharmaceutical chains—especially pharmaceutical companies that do business in the last mile of residential delivery. By now, most news sources have shared the areas of concern and delays with road and maritime transportation.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 10, 2024

As part of this technical committee, I am working with colleagues on helping to identify the data standards necessary for next generation efficiencies in the global supply chain process covering all major modes of transport: Ocean Full Container, Ocean Less-Than-Container, Short-Sea, Road, Rail and Air.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Despite a slower September, intermodal rail transport volumes have increased significantly in 2021 as many shippers take advantage of this cost-effective mode of transport. Recent intermodal rail transport statistics. Recent intermodal rail transport statistics. This increased reliance on rail makes sense.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The quest for transportation cost savings and service improvement is never ending, but many companies still take a fragmented approach to analyzing and optimizing their transportation operations.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2013

Managing transportation — the ebb and flow of rates, capacity, fuel and regulations — is an ongoing challenge for many companies, especially those still using spreadsheets and fax machines to plan and execute shipments. How will you establish and manage electronic communication with carriers and other trading partners?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. Obviously, supply chain entities providing less-than-truckload and other modes of transportation do not want drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Big Data Became Essential to Transportation Management. The Big Picture.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The platform boasts a network of over 22,000 vetted drivers who own and operate their own vehicles, utilizing their time and excess cargo capacity to earn extra income. FRAYT has a network of over 15,000 vetted drivers who own and operate their own vehicles, utilizing their time and excess cargo capacity to earn extra income.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. Record Capacity Declines and Price Increases. Year-on-year capacity declines are significant, to put it mildly.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bill started his career in the Buyer Training Program at Macy’s, moved to Loehmann’s (a $500M retailer) where he ran the Company as COO / CIO. He identified a need for a local market logistics network, converting underutilized space in shopping malls into micro-logistics capacity in the middle and final mile.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

Lisa is an Industry Consultant at CarrierDirect which is a consulting firm supporting the transportation and industry, logistics, warehousing, supply chain and also provide technology support. Lisa Bruno brings 15+ years of transportation logistics experience to the podcast. About Lisa Bruno.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from our friend Michael Stoddard who shares the top 10 transportation jobs in the industry. If you happen to find yourself searching for careers in logistics, transportation and supply chains, you'll be happy to know that there's no shortage of positions. Transportation Manager.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

From its peak, 97% flight capacity was reduced from Singapore Airlines. The incessant flight cancellations caused major constrains to capacity. Overland transport solutions from Singapore all the way to China & even Europe were also executed to executed to keep supply chains moving. Singapore’s Status a Global Hub.

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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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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

The use of the new technologies, ranging from robotics to value-added services within transportation management systems (TMSs) saw greater implementation across supply chains via TMSaas, and widely-held beliefs about the supply chain’s limitations were tested.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. The 3PL’s capacity procurement team utilizes a proprietary qualification process to identify and contract the highest quality providers to operate within its network.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 29, 2022

Military logistics refers to the processes, systems, and resources involved in transporting, generating, redeploying, sustaining, or reallocating materials to forces. This military officer has expertise in mission planning, maintenance and transportation of the country’s troops. Military training.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

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. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The significance of expanding air and ocean, sustainable fuel capacity in our region cannot be stressed enough. Singapore is one of the largest fuelling stations of the world (over 20% of ship fuelling happens here), so capacity for sustainable fuels is critical for global sustainability efforts.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Limited Warehouse Capacity. This leads warehouses to operate at a much higher capacity than in previous years which limits the space available for increased holiday demand. The shipments are ready, but a widespread transportation capacity issue has created massive freight delays. Partner With a 3PL.

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Freight Plus

JULY 13, 2018

Plenty of ink has been spilled over the truckload capacity crisis but what about less than truckload (LTL) freight? Unfortunately, the reach of the national truck driver shortage and capacity crunch is now at the point where it's touching the entire inland transportation market. Jill Clifford, Vice President of Aborn & Co.,

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

During the holiday season, we usually see tighter capacity and slightly higher rates as shipping volumes increase. The same goes for Christmas, which noticeably shrinks available capacity for your freight. Then share that information with your transportation partners far in advance. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

Now you can obtain transportation services where you already operate as well. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. Some of the most common use cases include: Capacity assurance in tight markets. Access capacity. Why supply chain connectivity is important.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 24, 2022

The freight train that arrived in the Parisian rail hub of Valenton in early January wasn’t an especially large one—at 34 containers, it carried just 20% of the load of a typical intermodal freight train. It’s worth mentioning that the rail operator—Xi’an International Inland Port Multimodal Transportation Co.,

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