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. As early as 2025, at least 50 percent of new Porsches sold will include an electric drive.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

“We have seen real lumpiness in the global supply chain that has led to some shortages and more so just unevenness. Meanwhile, 75% of furniture retailer, Ethan Allen’s products are made in North America. It's been difficult to plan inventory flow with much precision.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. By using shipments in transit as “inventory in transit,” LCL shipping can even help lower warehousing and inventory costs, which in turn can help reduce your tariff spend per shipment.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse! A Case in Point: Apple.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. Containers from Asia were shipped to North America, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, almost nothing moved in the opposite direction. And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses. A problem also linked to shipping companies.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Planes, Cranes, and Barges: How America Is Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos. With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. And 25 miles north, Intel Corp. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic. Businessweek.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

With peak season approaching in a dynamic logistics industry, here is a weekly roundup of news and trends shaping global supply chains. For example, carriers plan to reduce the capacity for the Asia-to-North America West Coast trade lanes by as much as 29% in the weeks following China’s Golden week in early October.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. In 2021, the global atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a high of 416.45 Sustainable warehousing. parts per million.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak, which is severely affecting business operations around the globe, was recently declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. Given this continued volatility, global importers are eager to restock their inventory. Where are your warehouse locations in proximity to delivery locations?

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Warehouse Automation. Content Summary: Honeywell and Carnegie Mellon Partner to Bring AI to the Warehouse.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat). Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

Amazon patents show flying warehouses that send delivery drones to your door (TechCrunch). and South America, collects, cleanses and commercializes logistics trade data from over 50 nations across 5 continents, including key markets in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the European Union.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

rural vs. city environment, developed vs. emerging countries, inside the warehouse or yard vs. public airspace). Robinson announced that it opened “a new state of the art certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) in Carson, CA.” Once cargo is screened, it can be quickly transferred to or from the airlines.”

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). This follows the company’s acquisition of 3PD this past July, another provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America. The wind is also blowing strong in the direction of global expansion. UPS Sets 2014 Rates.

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TMC

MAY 26, 2016

Level cargo flows. Going the extra mile in this way also reduces the need to expedite cargo and affords more flexibility for changing shipment schedules. In addition, collaborate with border warehouses to manage red-flagged units by, for example, sequencing them to depart first. For example, a U.S. Smooth the way for carriers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

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. While there is no contract extension in place, both parties have pledged to keep cargo moving. Carrier Capacity.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Global Supply Chains Open Door to Fraud ( CFO.com ). What is a warehouse? And what is a warehouse management system? FMCSA Announces the Preview of the Proposed Safety Measurement System Website Display Changes. Three of Five Modes Carried More U.S. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Deloitte Global). Deloitte Global).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

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. Large Scale Market Indicators. decline in quarter one. Leave your suggestions in the comment section.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

By looking more broadly than just how can we reduce the transportation or warehousing costs, they will find the big savings, the billion dollar savings. The logistics companies are trying to globalize and they’re investing more in regions around the world. And the good thing for us is they see automotive logistics as a test case.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) Is it sitting at the warehouse yard, or has it reached the store? For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. Unions stand to disrupt the level of control that Amazon exerts over its warehouse and delivery employees, like its ability to unilaterally set the pace of work and hourly wages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 22, 2021

No more room at the logistics warehouse inn, Prologis says. The global shipping crisis does not look like it is going away any time soon. IKEA’s stores in North America are the hardest hit by product shortages, followed by Europe. The backlog at US ports is adding strain to an already disrupted global supply chain.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The service most frequently outsourced to a 3PL is transportation management (24%), followed by warehouse management (19%). CEVA Logistics (The Americas). CEVA Logistics (The Americas). of warehouse space and 234,100 vehicles, and operates 800 maintenance facilities. Media Type. Media Caption. Privacy Settings.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

This merger will reportedly include lithium mines and deposits located in Australia Canada , and South America and result in the third largest global lithium producer. The combined company is to be headquartered in North America and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. This event was led by I Squared Capital.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

This contract is characterized as the single largest private-sector collective bargaining agreement in North America. Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Technology , we provide a capsule synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. It is them who actually transfer your cargo from point A to point B using their drivers and assets (trucks, warehouses, etc.). The full green circle: Yes or Complete. Here’s why.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. It is them who actually transfer your cargo from point A to point B using their drivers and assets (trucks, warehouses, etc.). The full green circle: Yes or Complete. Here’s why.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

From investing in smart automation solutions like collaborative mobile robots to improve warehouse productivity to route and supplier optimization and outsourcing logistics to a 3PL , there are several strategies that can help companies reduce logistics costs. Now, this does not just come down to the staff in the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

They also have faced tense geopolitical environments, unreliable and expensive ­global shipping services and supply chain delays exacerbated by port congestion and even inland transportation issues. The trend is borne out in the 2021 State of North America Manufacturing Report produced annually by research and publishing firm Thomasnet.com.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Boot Barn @bootbarn In 2016, Boot Barn improved operations at its distribution center in Fontana, California by implementing HighJump’s Warehouse Advantage WMS.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. Christoph Seitz.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs. As a result, many industries, companies, and products have been impacted—threatening global supply chains. On January 11, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 24, 2022

Amazon announces its first fully autonomous mobile warehouse robot. Amazon has announced its “first fully autonomous mobile robot ,” meant to move large carts throughout its warehouses. One, called Cardinal, is a robotic arm that can lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds, which Amazon hopes to deploy in warehouses next year.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

CX North America Information Services Inc. Amazon captured the headlines in recent weeks with its various patent filings — from floating warehouses to underground delivery networks to lane assignments for autonomous vehicles. Freight on digital fast track: DHL launches CILLOX. 3Gtms Releases 3G-TM Version 16.1.

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