Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The jobs reduction will save $1 billion this year, Tomé said on an earnings conference call with analysts on Tuesday. UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2015

What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. Lean supply chain and inventory management enable Small Medium Businesses (SMB) to improve efficiency and increase profits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

The SVP of Supply Chain at Walmart speaking at Blue Yonder’s virtual user conference. On March 21st, David Guggina – the senior vice president supply chain, product, and engineering – filled in more detail on the specifics of their supply chain journey while speaking at Blue Yonder’s virtual Icon user conference.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Look at packaging, office furniture, food waste from a conference, paper and promotional product waste from an advertising campaign. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. The technology used holds many insights for the maritime industry. #3

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The good news is that ocean freight rates will start trending down somewhat. The post CAPS Conference: The Economist Projects What’s in Store for the Global Economy appeared first on Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. (This is also a prediction I’ve made in an earlier post ). But don’t get too excited about this.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story. The Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

To address the returns and reverse logistics challenge, companies like ReverseLogix have created reverse logistics technology that reduces costs and enhances the customer’s experience, while increasing inventory recovery and visibility into the reverse logistics life-cycle. 2021 BGSA Holdings Supply Chain Conference. Ben Gordon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

I was attending the Zycus Horizons 2014 conference at Amelia Island today, listening to speakers. Also more end to end KPI’s – our own inventory – but don’t have supply chain lead-times on end to end. I can see the light that will maybe be a freight train someday.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 24, 2022

The most significant percentage was on-demand last-mile delivery platforms, followed by road freight marketplaces and new last-mile parcel networks. · Increased costs “driven by cost of freight.” New to RLA’s annual conference will be a reverse logistics startup competition.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I missed sending out a post last week and really am sorry about that but…here’s my excuse…I was at the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Leadership Conference last week. In addition, the much-publicized inventory issues that many retailers are dealing with are also resulting in interest in returns management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

As the world for non-essential workers moved to on-line meetings, conference calls, and uncertainty, essential workers redefined the workplace to mitigate risk. Border crossings will be tough, and the infrastructure for the ocean and air freight tumultuous. Evaluate Inventory. Evaluate inventory health weekly. The answer?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The improvement is expected to be temporary, given that an aging workforce and freight demand are both projected to grow. The shortage projection, released on the final day of the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition at the San Diego Convention Center, is expected to grow over the next decade, Costello said.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

As such, the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) will shine the light on six of these firms in RLA’s annual conference in Las Vegas, Feb 7-9 , in its inaugural Reverse Logistics Startup Pitch Contest. According to the company, it provides a faster, greener, and more cost-effective way to leverage existing inventory.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

Consumers couldn’t get enough of buying goods since the pandemic occurred in 2020, and shippers struggled to keep enough inventory on hand once pre-pandemic inventories were depleted. As a result, many retailers are sitting on excess inventory. This year, everything seems to have changed again.

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

There are many factors that influence transportation costs, but there is one that many companies overlook: the link between yard management, driver detention, and freight rates.“. Adrian speaks frequently at industry events and conferences and is regularly quoted in industry publications.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. I look forward to learning and networking with all the attendees, and I’ll share my takeaways from those conferences in future posts. August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Nulogy Raises $7.5

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2021

To address the returns and reverse logistics challenge, companies like ReverseLogix have created reverse logistics technology that reduces costs and enhances the customer’s experience, while increasing inventory recovery and visibility into the reverse logistics life-cycle. 2021 BGSA Holdings Supply Chain Conference. Ben Gordon.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

To learn more about the future of logistics, tune as they give a preview of the topics for their upcoming Manifest conference happening in 2023 like sustainability, connecting the ecosystem, machine learning, and intelligent infrastructure. By the way, we should also mention Manifest had its first conference in 2022, right?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. And this was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Harnessing cloud-based software to automate freight pricing. It was clear from the speakers that by and large, air freight technology and signs of innovation already here. The E-commerce Influence On Air Freight. Disruption in supply chain and freight forwarding creates uncertainty when dealing with companies inventories.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s been a crazy month plus - new customers, three conferences, and a couple of podcasts and webinars. Last year it seemed the biggest concern for many shippers was receiving inventory on time, regardless of the cost. an article is well, well overdue…my apologies. So imagine the fuel surcharge impact on a shipper.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Since we promised to update you regularly, we’ve collated some of the latest stories from the world of freight shipping, warehousing, logistics services, and supply chain technology, so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the fast-changing logistics landscape. How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)? I hope to see you at the conference! New Transport Mode to Redefine Freight Movement. Keeping track of warehouse inventories with an army of fully autonomous drones (TechCrunch).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). I remember meeting Karl Siebrecht, co-founder and CEO of FLEXE , a few years ago at the CSCMP Annual Conference not long after the company had launched. Target to test next-day delivery service in Minneapolis (Reuters). New York to allow self-driving vehicle testing (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2018

Last week, I attended Innovate 2018 , the company’s first user conference, and as I stood on stage to deliver my keynote presentation in front of 140+ attendees, the answer was clear: Yes. One of the new capabilities highlighted at the conference was Continuous Pool Optimization. New TMS Capabilities. Focus on Customer Satisfaction.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 30, 2021

Supply Chain Implications Smaller stores typically mean less inventory. As many of these stores are also serving as online fulfillment locations, positioning the right inventory at the right store will be important. Hence, investing and utilizing a good inventory management system will be critical. The key here is fast.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

I have to go to the grocery store again today to replenish our inventory (yeah, I don’t shop for groceries online; as the son of a bodegero, I’m old fashioned that way.). Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Freight trucking startup Shipwell gets a $10 million boost (TechCrunch).

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 28, 2021

Current inventories are not able to keep up with the pent-up demand that is driving the desire for the latest shoe fashion as consumers return to work, shopping in stores, and to social activities such as concerts, parties, and travel. In fact, it appears that low inventories are here to stay for many of the retailers. respectively.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

According to FreightWaves, the FreightTech 100 2023 is “[…] a selection of the most innovative companies in the freight technology space.” Freight Rail and Union Members Reach Tentative Agreement. For the 5th consecutive year, the panel of industry experts at FreightTech 100 chose to add IntelligentAudit to their list.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Some of the main steps involved in the order fulfilment process include: Inventory management Picking and packing Tracking and communication Shipping and delivery Customer service Returns management Fulfilment costs can represent up to 30% of an eCommerce company’s total operating expenses. It also ensures that resources are used efficiently.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

A cross-functional Material Review Board (MRB) will reduce the need for additional space by reviewing obsolete, non-moving and slow moving inventory monthly, and sending disposition recommendations to top management. A Transportation Management System (TMS) optimizes freight to utilize the most effective lanes and routes.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 4, 2017

If you've been to a major freight or logistics conference in the past year or two you may have noticed the sessions shift from a focus on compliance and alliances to digitization, freight future-proofing, and technology. start-ups are beginning to cover the entire spectrum of logistics and freight forwarding. CB Insights.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. Check out some recent articles : JOC - Bargain shoppers accelerate US retail inventory shift (Thanks Bill!) I wear a number of hats these days. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains!

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections. In recent quarters, Target has struggled with inventory shortfalls as it tried to cater to online and in-store shoppers at the same time. Another feature of LeanGlobal is the utilization of WebSettle® for ocean freight audit and settlement. Through direct connectivity with U.S.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

"We are clearly in a very disruptive supply chain environment… Clearly, positioning inventory closer to customers, being able to get supply chain efficiencies, being able to have fast and efficient delivery, it is the future." In June, I’ll be heading to a couple of conferences. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

CX North America Releases Freight Vision Mobile App. DAT Freight Index: June Caps Off Hot Stretch for Spot TL Freight. BTW, I discussed OTIF and the role of real-time freight visibility with Bennett Adelson, CEO of MacroPoint in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. I’ll share some highlights in a future post.

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