The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

The problem isn’t just the global logistics themselves, but the coordination of the assets being moved as part of the larger inbound supply picture. As with the inbound logistics requirements discussed earlier, these requirements are detailed and precise with significant negative ramifications when not executed properly.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

One such technology that has had a significant impact on the financial industry is blockchain, which is the underlying technology of digital currency or cryptocurrency. Similarly, Nestlé has been utilizing blockchain technology since April 2019, allowing customers to track the entire production process from farm to warehouse through QR codes.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The implications of a technology capable of self-maintaining security, maximizing data reporting and accuracy, streamlined payment processing and shipment scheduling, immediate access to real-time data, and end-to-end transparency evoke mirages from the past, asserts Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

So, that was a quick overview of my keynote presentation, which echoed some of the points that Doug Braun, the CEO of BluJay Solutions, made in his opening presentation (BluJay is a Talking Logistics sponsor). For related commentary, please read: The Network Effect in Supply Chain and Logistics. The Most Overlooked Cloud Opportunity.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. ports will compete for customers, especially in 2018 and 2019 when the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contracts will be renegotiated. Panama Canal Expansion.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2018

E-commerce is growing at a phenomenal rate and, powered by the top trends in e-commerce logistics, shippers have an amazing opportunity to increase profitability and reduce freight spend simultaneously. How Surface Mode Shippers Can Compete in E-Commerce Logistics. Get your free white paper. Download Here.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. ports will compete for customers, especially in 2018 and 2019 when the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contracts will be renegotiated. Panama Canal Expansion.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2014

Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management and SAP® Extended Warehouse Management Now Available. Echo Global Logistics, Inc. Acquires One Stop Logistics, Inc. March 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). March 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Mexico cross-border services.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Wal-Mart seeks to test drones for home delivery, pickup ( Reuters ). August 2015 North American Freight Numbers. I know of at least one third-party logistics provider (3PL) working with a large customer that is experimenting with drones for this purpose.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2018

That’s the question that popped into my head when 3Gtms (a Talking Logistics sponsor) entered the market more than five years ago. Five years, 90+ clients, and 90 employees later, 3Gtms has achieved a critical mass of success and penetration, particularly in the third-party logistics (3PL) space. New TMS Capabilities.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

The erosion in the cost advantage has been driven by a confluence of sharp wage increases, lagging productivity growth, unfavorable currency swings, and a dramatic rise in energy costs, states the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based on a study of 25 nations that account for nearly 90 percent of global exports of manufactured goods.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

She was quickly able to identify that the Charlotte, NC, location had demurrage charges at 10 times the rate of other similar warehouse locations. . Once the manager confirmed the accuracy of her numbers, and discussed them with the local warehouse manager, they were able to identify the root cause of the demurrage costs.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 6, 2021

We’ve identified 6 important categories that wholesaling features fall under: Inventory management Supply chain Customer orders Warehouse management Data and analytics Key software integrations And within these categories, we give you 17 features to look for – and why they’re important. Warehouse management 9.

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2020

As long as your international shipping strategy is set up to ensure you’re profitable and keep logistics costs down, there’s a lot of unmet potential in expanding across the globe. . Most countries have their own local currency, but payment providers aren’t guaranteed to support every country’s currency.

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TMC

MAY 5, 2016

Some shippers, especially large players that spend many hundreds of millions of dollars on freight transportation annually, have made strides in globalizing their TMS solutions. The report is based on information gathered from 299 shippers and 145 logistics services providers in December 2014 through January 2015.

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TMC

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Some shippers, especially large players that spend many hundreds of millions of dollars on freight transportation annually, have made strides in globalizing their TMS solutions. The report is based on information gathered from 299 shippers and 145 logistics services providers in December 2014 through January 2015.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 20, 2018

Without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart establishes strategic partnership with Microsoft to further accelerate digital innovation in retail. UPS IT Chief Says Analytics Project Will Improve Logistics Planning (WSJ – sub. The Cass Freight Index – June 2018.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 31, 2019

We expect first quarter will be adversely affected by incremental tariffs, unfavorable mix, lost absorption on lower shipments and unfavorable currency, partially offset by lower year-over-year restructuring costs," said Harley Davidson CFO John Olin to Supply Chain Dive. Where's my freight?". Now hiring! Spotify. ,

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

I was tempted to title today’s post “This Week in Trump News,” considering all of the actions he took this week that have supply chain and logistics implications. I also considered this title: “Another Week of Amazon News (plus Other Stuff That Happened in Logistics).”. Freight on digital fast track: DHL launches CILLOX.

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