Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Starting with Miami, this port primarily handles containerized cargo with small amounts of breakbulk, vehicles and industrial equipment. As if the situation wasn’t bad enough, Hanjin, the huge shipping company, was already in bankruptcy as of early September and putting a delay in the arrival of goods well before the hurricane.

Supply Chain Risk Management 275

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2015

In my opinion, the best source of practical knowledge and advice are your peers — that is, executives just like you who have already met and overcome the same challenges and opportunities you face today. What are the most promising opportunities B2B social networks have to offer companies?

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2020

The current situation has doubled-over companies with a one-two punch of crisis plus recession. ”[1] Johnson, on the other hand, writes, “For this economy to function, companies must market even amid a global crisis.”[2] Shah writes, “This is about knowing what your company does and not just what it stands for.

Procurement Analytics 100

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 6, 2022

Bill Catania, Founder, and CEO describes the company as a “delivery operating system” – not quite a transportation management system (TMS) but similar with some overlaps. One such provider is OneRail. Other tech providers in this space include Bringg and Delivery Solutions.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

While the growth in the third-party logistics market has slowed somewhat, 90% of the major companies in the U.S. This points to an ongoing trend, Armstrong notes, "for companies to outsource logistics functions to 3PLs in order to control costs and increase supply chain efficiency." are now using at least one 3PL in their operations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Riding this wave were droves of Chinese or Indian manufacturers that can now tap into digital platforms to source, import and sell directly to SMBs or consumers online. Two Retail Paths Diverged In The Forest… Alibaba and Amazon are at the heart of the new digital sourcing and retail, both with very different methods.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

Over the last few years, the rocket industry has been taking off (pun intended), as companies continue to look at sending satellites into space. Tomé said the company is testing the concept but did not offer much more in the way of details. A company spokesperson made it clear that the company does not comment on pilot programs.

Optimal Sourcing 46

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 17, 2014

We’ve been hearing a lot lately about the return of industry from foreign shores to the US – commonly known as reshoring – and how prodigal companies are driving a manufacturing renaissance in America. It’s an enticing idea that resonates both politically and socially, but is it a trend as its proponents and various surveys claim?

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

It’s interesting how companies refer to money spent on employees as “costs” while money spent on technology are “investments.” According to UPS, a reduction of just one mile each day per driver over the course of a year saves the company up to $50 million annually! Still, trucking companies see longer term benefits.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 133

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 15, 2015

Jarrod Goentzel, Director of the MIT Humanitarian Response Lab, during loading operations in Miami. Items in this shipment were sourced in the United States, and the logistics team led by Dr. Goentzel worked with a commercial distributor to access manufacturing capacity for products such as Ebola suits that are relatively scarce.

Liberia 40

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Companies have an even smaller margin of error than usual entering peak season, due to the ripple effect of the recent hurricanes. Brands that procure their products through a single source will likely face the most difficulty, especially if that source is located in an affected area. Be Flexible, Nimble and Patient.

Supply Chain Planning Software 51

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Parade

AUGUST 12, 2021

Since its founding in 2018, Miami-based SmartHop has helped customers increase their top line by at least nine percent compared to the average market standards and has boosted drivers’ take-home pays by more than 48 percent. Parade integrates with all of your existing tools to source capacity, match freight, and manage relationships.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

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Parade

AUGUST 12, 2021

Since its founding in 2018, Miami-based SmartHop has helped customers increase their top line by at least nine percent compared to the average market standards and has boosted drivers’ take-home pays by more than 48 percent. Parade integrates with all of your existing tools to source capacity, match freight, and manage relationships.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

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BlueYonder

JULY 10, 2019

I double majored in Math and Economics with a minor in Spanish at Miami University of Ohio. I am surprised to have a career at a single company that has lasted 22 years and counting! Even though I am not in a role that is considered management, I impact the company and guide others and my job challenges me every single day.

Saint Lucia 61

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. As manufactures and retailers increasingly depend on extended rosters of sourcing companies, the resulting networked supply chain requires improved visibility.

Cargo 40

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BlueYonder

JULY 10, 2019

I double majored in Math and Economics with a minor in Spanish at Miami University of Ohio. I am surprised to have a career at a single company that has lasted 22 years and counting! Even though I am not in a role that is considered management, I impact the company and guide others and my job challenges me every single day.

Saint Lucia 40

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Techgistics

JULY 30, 2016

Source: Mercedes-Benz. A journey from Chicago to Miami which currently would take a human driver a minimum of 31 hours to complete due to hours of service regulations would take a fully autonomous vehicle 20 hours to complete. one of the most common jobs are truck drivers: Source: NPR. In the U.S.,

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Equity crowdfunding is different to reward-based crowdfunding in that you are primarily selling equity ownership in the company. His articles feature in many publications including the Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and even Stuff.co.nz. Generally, the gift received varies based on the size of the donation.

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