Supply Chain Matters

MAY 8, 2024

AutoPilot Central provides a birds-eye view of multi-site data for centralized command and control of an entire distributed warehouse network. The post This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech May 8 2024 first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

and raided the Beijing offices of Mintz Group, a due-diligence firm based in New York. whose top stakeholder is Daimler Truck, and Hino Motors, the truck maker in the Toyota group, will merge. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. The government has also barred major Chinese firms from buying products made by U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. and distribution points across a network. Rate shopping groups help address these capacity constraints as part of shippers’ ongoing decision-making about the best way to ship each parcel out the door.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Solutions Group , which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. About Lean Solutions Group. Distribution Center Management. Lean Solutions Group. About Robert Cadena. Special Services. Small Package.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2017

In 2016, supply chain terrorism attacks were more widely distributed than in any previous year, with 38% more countries suffering attacks. Clearly, a significant volume of international trade is at risk for disruption by terrorist groups. That includes $96 billion of exports to the United States.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

It means being able to see where a shipment or an order is while it’s in transit — whether on a truck, a railcar, an ocean liner or a cargo plane — anywhere in the world. Technology companies have an average of 125 suppliers in their tier-one group and more than 7,000 across all tiers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

” Delays in manufacturing and distribution can have a ripple effect that can cause larger delays further down the supply chain. The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

retail, wholesale, and distribution and consumer products leader in a statement. ” Inventories and consumer spending a toss-up As we enter the holiday season, high inventory levels remain a concern for a smaller group of retailers compared to last year, while others have become more cautious in ordering new goods.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 8, 2022

One thing is certain, in order for our airline to be successful, it is imperative the value our pilot group brings to the table must be properly recognized. Atlas also has maintained a strong relationship with DHL including joint ownership of Atlas’ subsidiary Polar Air Cargo in which DHL is a minority owner.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Estimated time of arrival (ETA) indicates when the cargo shipped is expected to arrive at its final destination. About the LCSMS Shippers' Council The LSCMS Shippers Council is a very active group of major Shippers. This group is not just a “talk shop session” but one where the focus is on achieving outcomes.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

For one, using a company that specialises in logistics means you can leverage its network of warehouses and transportation modes to scale your distribution globally. After you place an order with a vendor, you use the estimated delivery dates to forecast your next order, logistics, and distribution. Supply Chain Forecasting.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2017

The typical distribution process in the chemical industry looks mostly like this: The chemical producer distributes goods from various locations to a large number of customers, using different forwarders depending on the company’s diverse transportation requirements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

The engines, supplied by a joint venture between Cummins Inc and Vancouver-based Westport Fuel Systems Inc, are to be used for Amazon’s heavy-duty trucks that run from warehouses to distribution centers. What was formerly known as Amazon Prime Air, Amazon Air is a cargo airline operating exclusively to transport Amazon packages.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

No one would really know what was on any cargo ship until they opened each individual package. This would severely slow down the shipping and distribution process, increase the risk of damage or loss, and compromise the stability of an entire supply chain.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. February 17, 2022, 12:01 AM EST. The former wartime airbase handled a record 1,655 international cargo arrivals in 2021, a 73% jump from 2019, and overall tonnage rose 18%. Businessweek.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Also, some conferences may offer discounted rates for groups, and others, like ProMat, do not charge a registration fee. JDA Focus (Cost Varies by Group Size, Membership Etc.) It is up to your organization to decide which conferences to attend and how you will leverage the information presented.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Or optimal distribution – what’s the best way to maintain balance through disruption and shortages while eliminating delivery bias across the network?

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

Quick delivery, lean operations and a widely distributed footprint have been the top priorities. ”[4] The Value of the Global Supply Chain Journalist Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) writes, “Maritime tracking data shows the cargo snared by last month’s blockage as a snapshot of global trade that is usually in constant motion.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

This includes the final customers or groups of businesses. After World War II, the focus of logistics moved from warfare to business and the physical distribution of products began with a focus on outbound activity. The objective now was to fulfill orders, smooth distribution of products, storage and warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing. Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. Air cargo rates will also remain static. Managing Risk. Cost Effectiveness .

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. Cargo Business News.com. based niche site, covering air, sea, rail and road cargo news. But within that, it has a very broad scope covering, not just air cargo, but all aviation, aerospace and space news. ACWmagazine. CargoBusiness.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The cargo division of International Airlines Group has recently announced that it has partnered with IATA’s air cargo rates distribution platform, IATA Net Rates, to offer an additional platform which customers can use to do business with IAG Cargo.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Among the critical use cases to be served by Qualcomm Aware are cold chain distribution, utility asset monitoring, cargo shipment tracking, warehouse and inventory managemen t.” Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

But there’s also something exhilarating about watching a group of kids, over the course of a few short weeks, come together as friends and as a team, overcoming adversity together, celebrating achievements together, and just having plain old fun together regardless of the score. shouts the warehouse foreman from the rooftop.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In the past, articles about blockchain (aka distributed ledger) technology primarily focused on cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin. There are numerous — sometimes hundreds or even thousands — of suppliers, partners, third parties, bankers and lawyers involved in in the process of producing and distributing products for consumers.

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SupplyPike

MAY 20, 2020

These deliveries typically carry one supplier’s items to a retailer’s Distribution Center. During FTL shipping, a company’s cargo remains on one truck, right from its pickup to its delivery. In contrast, FTL freight occupies a whole truck and is quite bigger, usually weighing 20,000 pounds or more. How Walmart Does It.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. The ability to in real time identify the location and status of the sourced goods gives the importer the ability to fine tune its distribution channels, its inventory management and its ability to fulfill commitments to its end users. • Lack of uniformity in the packaging sizes.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise). req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise). distribution network.” ” This is just stating the obvious.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

She adds, “There is more you could group under omnichannel, but that’s a good start.” … E-commerce users typically need two to three times the amount of warehouse and distribution space that traditional users do.” Brick and mortar locations. Social media. Other digital efforts.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Back in July 2017, I interviewed Bennett Adelson, the former CEO of MacroPoint (which was later acquired by Descartes Systems Group, a Talking Logistics sponsor) about OTIF and how it is driving demand for visibility solutions. Providers of real-time freight visibility solutions.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 26, 2022

Supply Chain Dive wrote that after “The California Trucking Association unsuccessfully appealed AB5 to the Supreme Court, […] dozens of other industry groups plan to ask Gov. The logistics of food distribution are already complicated, yet US Foods is going the extra mile to collaborate with suppliers to track their Scope 3 emissions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a blog by one of our affiliate partners, Global Vision Group , a Federal Maritime Commission licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF). At one point, the steamship lines owned the chassis and oversaw their distribution at the ports and inland container yards.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Its automated distribution centers are strategically located between the center of populations so products are delivered to stores quickly. million delivery points through over 430 distribution centers. On weekly basis, they organize a big group meeting of all work stream team to discuss the coordination issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Earlier this week, I wrote an article highlighting that cargo theft is on the rise. This week, Walmart Walmart GoLocal, the retailer’s delivery-as-a-service platform, has teamed up with air cargo technology and logistics solutions company SmartKargo to expand its delivery capabilities for retailers and e-commerce companies.

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

Also featured are multinational cheese manufacturer Bel Group , Chinese luxury footwear and handbag designer/distributor Longhao , European vehicle manufacturer Renault as well as the eight 2012 JDA Real Results Award winners.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. At automaker BMW Group, for instance, plant employees can walk up to seven miles per day. Media Image. transactionID. Media Type.

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