Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic brought last mile logistics into the limelight. The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic brought last mile logistics into the limelight. The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. How fast or slow that is I hope to share with you in this years annual roundup!

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

Technology provider Google launched Last Mile Fleet Solution on March 17 to provide last-mile fleet operators with real-time routing and tracking capabilities. Where's my package? But consumers also want the ability to track their packages in real-time. It also provides insights into the fleet to optimize performance better.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In other words, last month’s announcement was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before Amazon reveal plans for a comprehensive logistics network. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

They can then order items ranging from frozen treats and household essentials to last-minute meal solutions and even fragile items like eggs. Until now, the minimum purchase for free shipping has been $25. All of it is designed to help drivers deliver packages more efficiently and safely.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

Anti-narcotics investigators have uncovered substantial amounts of the disguised drugs in the past two years as smugglers go to ever-more elaborate lengths to get illicit cargoes on board ships. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Maybe we will see cocaine turbines or solar panels.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Körber acquires HighJump.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 28, 2021

Satellite solutions article and permission to publish here provided by Chiyako Ikeda. For all those in the shipping industry, satellite solutions can significantly assist in all areas of coordination. Read on to learn why state-of-the-art satellite solutions are a game-changer for the maritime industry.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

Another busy week, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention, headlined by a major acquisition in the transportation management systems (TMS) market: Kewill Announces Acquisition of LeanLogistics. Amazon partners with Atlas Air Worldwide for cargo services (MarketWatch).

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

If you are unfamiliar with the technology, journalist Janet Brice explains, “RPA, also known as ‘smart automation’ or ‘intelligent automation,’ is an umbrella term for advanced software systems that are programmed to perform tasks that previously required human intervention. Logistics management.

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not only this, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. Retailers need a robust logistics solution that helps them align their capacity with customers’ delivery preferences. Retailers need to have efficient contract management tools to manage carriers better.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. Express and Ground packages not paid according to approved payment terms, as well as a $13.25 12 statement from FedEx. “

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

We have software updates planned to improve our fog and parking performance to address such situations in the future.” And now on to this week’s logistics news. Yum Brands – parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill – recently announced a new packaging policy prioritizing more sustainable options.

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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

Read on to find practical solutions for a greener supply chain and a healthier bottom line. Green improvements can be made at every stage of your supply chain, from purchasing to transportation. Green Purchasing Uses local suppliers with green initiatives to reduce shipping distance, and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Unfortunately, the volume of small packages shipped , as well as the variety of carriers used, can make keeping costs in check sound like a dream, inaccessible. Customers want to pay as little as possible for shipping, and they want their packages delivered yesterday. Purchase Insurance.

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Locus

APRIL 7, 2022

As delivery times become shorter, logistics providers are faced with increased volumes of goods, high delivery costs for customers, less flexibility with delivery time slots and more traffic on the roads. Leisure-related goods were a recurring category of online purchasing. All countries come with their unique logistical challenges.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Shoppers now want to purchase from brands that are congruent with their personal values. That is especially true in the consumer-packaged goods marketplace. Now, when most think of sustainability, they think of ethical sourcing or environmentally friendly packaging. Decreasing Fuel Consumption through Route Optimization.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2016

What’s more, Alibaba founder Jack Ma announced earlier this year that the Chinese giant would invest nearly $16 billion dollars in logistics over the 5 to 8 years, while a Chinese logistics provider in which it invested $256 million dollars is contemplating an IPO. mile for delivering a 5 lb package. Everything as a Service.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

Many retailers were slow to invest in required technologies until 2020 when the COVID pandemic temporarily forced physical stores to close and/or limit hours of operation, e-commerce purchases jumped, and last-mile delivery providers struggled to deliver goods on time to consumers. Costco, for example, acquired Innovel Solutions in 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. US cargo airlines up in arms over Saudia flying rights request. billion investment in electric vehicles and new software over the next four years in an effort to shift away from internal combustion engines. Amazon to bolster delivery fleet with all-electric Ram ProMaster vans.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. From there, other factors like labeling, packaging, and marketing of the product can influence these regulations as well. Metered freight solutions. Policy 12 created a white and blacklist of manufacturers and suppliers.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Fighting climate change with green logistics. By establishing the concept of eco-friendliness in your supply chain, a green logistics system can be introduced. Both inbound and outbound delivery flows were affected. Download Now!

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

based companies have a supplier sustainability scorecard that they may use in their purchasing decisions, and another 23% are developing one. A core capability provided by most TMS solutions is route planning. In fact, 22% of U.S. So, how does a company ensure that its supply chain is environmentally responsible?

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

This collaboration helps carriers plan capacity needs, temporary seasonal labor requirements, third-party transportation purchases, and more down to the zip code level. This past week, they announced a transcontinental service delivering packages between their respective West Coast and East Coast coverage areas.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Being the busiest time of the year, they are eyeing to make their logistics operations more effective and efficient. The bad news is that the narrow timeline ends now, and the good news is that it is not too late to build your logistical abilities for this holiday season sales. Increasing Focus on Sustainability and Green Logistics.

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crisp

JULY 12, 2023

As we speak, cargo vessel traffic is clearing up, shipping costs are returning to normal, and goods are more readily available in-stock. But this doesn’t mean our logistical problems are solved. However, this doesn’t mean we can revert to pre-pandemic operations and consider everything “back to normal.”

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

The diamond and gold, tea and coffee, beverage, food, and automotive industries all have participants with blockchain applications under test, operating as pilots, or implemented as digital solutions to improve supply chain operations. So how well is blockchain living up to commercial and organizational expectations?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Employ comprehensive solutions that support the entire source-to-settle process and create value for all parties involved in it.

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SupplyPike

MAY 20, 2020

These shipments are not big enough to occupy a whole truck and usually contain packages from multiple suppliers. During FTL shipping, a company’s cargo remains on one truck, right from its pickup to its delivery. Check out our OTIF software for free today! This minimizes the risk of damage or misplacement.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

In the ecommerce logistics industry , there’s been a lot of buzz on topic of last mile delivery. First-mile deliveries transport large pallet-sized shipments with unbranded packaging since goods are ordered and transported in bulk. . Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. Did You Know That …. Significance.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2019

This week’s supply chain and logistics news was dominated by investment news, including Sumeru Equity Partners’ investment in 3Gtms (a Talking Logistics sponsor). The same is true for the transportation market and the types of challenges and opportunities that shippers and third-party logistics providers face.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2022

There is no doubt that autonomous semi-trucks will change the face of logistics. Locomation’s Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) solution enables one driver to pilot a lead truck equipped with technology augmentation while a follower truck operates in tandem through Locomation’s fully autonomous system. What kind of trucks will they be?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. s Wing subsidiary has developed a fleet of new drone prototypes designed to more efficiently deliver packages ranging from small pill bottles to items weighing as much as 7 pounds. In the next 40 years, the answer is (most likely) a definitive no. We will have to wait and see. Alphabet Inc.’s

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