Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

Creating data semantics is analogous to mapping grammar and style rules in content writing style guides (Think Chicago Style Guide 10). Building a market knowledge graph enables the modeling of market insights and trends, the building of product profiles, and the visualization of demand shaping and shifting.

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PINC

JUNE 27, 2016

The 3PL Summit and Chief Supply Chain Officer forum brought together supply chain executives and industry experts to discuss the latest trends in the industry. The event happened in Chicago between June 20th and June 22nd.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

Ryan Schreiber is the Director of Engagement at CarrierDirect in Chicago. Joe interviews logistics, transportation, and supply chain industry leaders about innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight. About Ryan Schreiber. Ryan was born and raised in Tampa Florida.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. ProMat (NO COST) Dates: April 8 – 11, 2019 in Chicago, IL ProMat is among the nation’s greatest no-cost conferences. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper. For 2018, the conference focused on introducing the concept of “Push Possible.”

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NFI

JANUARY 8, 2019

Guest Post: Mark McKendry, Vice President of Intermodal at NFI When compared to 2017 volumes, North American intermodal volumes grew by over five percent in 2018 – despite extreme congestion in Chicago, a chronic chassis shortage on the U.S. East Coast, and atypical demand trends driven by e-commerce growth and tariff threats.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

Data should also be inspected at a unit level, as well as at an aggregate level, as the latter can illuminate bigger-picture trends. He lives in Chicago. We have rigorous checks in place to ensure that data comes in a specific, numeric form that our systems need. The next step is to inform someone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

As a result, warehouse space is scarce and rents are on the rise – a trend that could continue “for at least another two years,” according to a recent report from commercial real estate services firm JLL Inc. He lives in Chicago. The post Facilities Are a Critical Part of the Enterprise Supply Chain Tech Stack.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Build an industry peer group and gain insights on major trends. In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. Ecolab was able to overcome the downward trend. What is different?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 20, 2017

Here’s a possible scenario to explore in a GTN: Envision that a recent decline in tender acceptance was discovered in the Chicago area. When glancing across the different metrics, routing guide compliance may also reflect a decline, which means the load planners are deviating from the established routing plans in order to cover freight.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 1, 2023

According to published reports from Freightways and Crains Chicago Business , the headcount reduction amounts to upwards of 10 percent of this tech provider’s global workforce. End to end supply chain visibility and execution process support technology provider project44 acknowledged a workforce reduction last week.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Chicago prices also continued to climb: Chicago to Denver added 38¢ at $3.05/mile. Chicago to Buffalo was up 37¢ to $3.27/mile. Chicago to Dallas rose 18¢ to $2.45/mile. We’re seeing more of a moderating trend compared to recent weeks, with lower van volumes and some declining prices.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Chicago to Denver rates rose 22¢ to $2.72 Rates had been rising on shipments in and out of Buffalo in recent weeks, but prices started to decline last week: Chicago to Buffalo fell 28¢ to an average of $2.48 Of course, the biggest disruptions were down in Texas, and the big changes largely mirrored van trends.

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crisp

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Role : VP of Customer Success Lives in: Chicago, IL Favorite grocery store product: Cheese, particularly feta! Before entering the world of customer success, Nina was a minister and chaplain (she holds a Master’s in Divinity from the University of Chicago). ” Nina Giviyan-Kermani. Helping brands succeed with data.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Command Alkon : ELEVATE 2019 , November 5-6, Chicago, IL. enVista : FUEL 2019 , TBA (2018:: September 19-21 in Chicago, IL). LabelMaster : Dangerous Goods Symposium , September 4-6, Chicago, IL. LLamasoft : SummerCon 2019 , June 17-21, Chicago, IL. project44 : Transform 2019 , TBA (2018: September 12-13, Chicago, IL).

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 18, 2019

VAN TRENDS. Chicago to Los Angeles dropped to $1.51/mi. REEFER TRENDS. Like van, reefer trends have not turned upward yet. The van load-to-truck ratio declined last week to 1.6 loads per truck. National Average Freight Rates. mile, down 2¢ Reefer: $2.19/mile, mile, down 2¢ Flatbed: $2.34/mile, loads per truck.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Renting vans and vehicles for long-term use is a growing trend among companies that need to keep up with increased demand. If you are in Chicago, you can explore different Sprinter Van rentals in Chicago, Illinois , for a fleet of various Mercedes Sprinter models to serve all kinds of purposes. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

I presented at Supply Chain Outlook 2015, an event hosted by the Supply Chain Management Review in Chicago on Monday morning. This was an excellent venue for discussion of emerging trends and what we can look forward to in 2016. But the trend is definitely going in the direction of manufacturing moving back locally to America.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2019

As companies act like Lemmings– believing that large technology projects drive supply chain excellence–we will continue to see this trend. Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , September 3rd-6th, 2019, to be held at UI Labs, Chicago, IL. The answer? S&OP is 60% change management, 30% process and 10% technology. (We

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Van trends are more mixed in the Midwest, and rates are moving down in the East. appears to be edging out Chicago for first place. On the down side, there were fewer loads moving out of Columbus and Chicago last week, but outbound rates remain strong in the Midwest. The uncertainty at the sea ports boosted L.A.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The reason is simple: companies want their 3PL partners to provide them with insights about leading industry practices and trends, as well as to facilitate networking and knowledge-exchange opportunities with other shippers in the 3PL’s community. Walmart Supply Chain and Transportation Trends for 2015.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 6, 2017

Chicago to Buffalo also rose 18¢ to $2.33/mile. Cleveland to Chicago also paid 15¢ better at $1.75/mile. The biggest spike was on the lane from Charlotte to Buffalo , which jumped up 44¢ to an average of $2.74/mile. Seattle to Spokane was up 20¢ to $2.70/mile.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Volatility in pricing trends are opportunities to lock in contractual rates, though shippers and logistics providers must also maintain flexibility to leverage spot buys as needed. Going forward, it is vital that shippers analyze their freight spend and if required renegotiate their rates regularly to remain competitive.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Boston and Chicago on Tuesday. Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Trends This Week in News Amazon Connect Group CXS FedEx Freight Google Express J.B. The service…lets customers place orders online for products from physical stores run by retailers including Costco Wholesale Corp. Staples Inc. and Walgreen Co. .

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The lane from Chicago to Buffalo added 10¢, bumping up to $3.14/mile. Rates trended downward in most of the U.S., Rates are rising from Seattle to California, but otherwise the picture is weak for pricing. Here are two lanes worth noting: Denver to Oklahoma City jumped 12¢ to a not-so-hot $1.43/mile. FALLING LANES.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Chicago to Kansas City also had a big increase at $3.48/mile, mile, and it’s continuing on a downward trend this week. Reefer rates on the lane from Sacramento to Portland soared 70¢ to $3.42/mile. Fresno to Seattle was up 30¢ to $2.80/mile. Sacramento to Denver gained 29¢ at $2.55/mile.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2023

Can you summarize the key trends you are seeing? Come find us at ProMat 2023 in Chicago, we are at Booth #S3380. Key Imperatives Terence: The logistics industry is going through digital transformations and business model changes. Because of these key imperatives, the logistic industry is undergoing so many changes.

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o9 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The partnership is a natural extension of market trends around the digitization and adoption of AI-powered supply chain planning and visibility functions that have become even more integral to modern supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2013

“Smaller players in the brokerage space will begin to get squeezed out by strict regulations and competitors” My smart, good looking friends at Carrier Direct are at it again with a great report on OTR trends. Carrier Direct has offices in Chicago, IL and Scottsdale, AZ. 5 OTR Trends .

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

As honorary visionary of BasicBlock, Taylor has a demonstrated history of identifying trends and accurately predicting market strategies in both payments and transportation. He splits time between the company’s Lincoln, Nebraska, and Chicago offices. About BasicBlock.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This trend is occurring in tandem with a tighter labor market and continuing changes within over-the-road trucking rates too. The state of holiday shipping revealed several core trends arise among the major parcel carriers, including: Both FedEx and UPS hired thousands of additional seasonal workers. Rail Rates Are Increasing.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Chicago and Columbus outbound rates have risen 15% in the past month, since the Midwest hubs have been in position to facilitate rerouted freight from both Harvey and Irma. Farther north, Chicago to Buffalo dropped 28¢ on relatively low volume, but still averaged $3.03/mile. Houston to New Orleans also declined 19¢ to $2.42/mile.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago. According to CNBC, this is a “sign of the economic times” and adding further pressure to already inflated prices.

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 18, 2018

EcoVadis hosted events in three major cities: San Francisco on September 11 at the historic Bently Reserve, New York on October 2 at the world-renowned UN Global Compact, and Chicago on October 3 at the global investment firm Northern Trust. San Francisco. trillion); up from 18 percent in 2014.”.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies within the supply chain industry? Live Americas peer forum 2019 by SCM World is a great event for senior-level supply chain practitioners to be introduced to predicted trends and be involved in a cross-industry knowledge sharing experience.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Chicago also slipped less than other major markets. The lower-than-expected demand for freight into the Northeast suggests that shippers overcompensated this year by booking freight on intermodal and contract carriers in order to avoid the sort of spikes we saw in the spot market around this time last year.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Prices in Chicago, Columbus, Seattle, and Philadelphia are all higher than they were a month ago. Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Joliet, IL , were all in the top 10 for load posts on DAT Load Boards last week. Chicago to Buffalo also fell 20¢, but it's still averaging $2.17/mile, mile on average.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Predictive analytics can forecast future demand based on historical sales data, seasonal patterns, market trends, and other factors. He is a graduate of the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Computational Analysis and Public Policy.

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