Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership. Automated Truck Firm Raises $60 Million (WSJ – sub.

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Locus

JULY 10, 2023

To effectively meet customer demand, retailers need a well-oiled machine behind the scenes – I’m talking about a streamlined supply chain. And the make-or-break point in this chain? One of the other biggest hurdles in the world of supply chain management is visibility. The last mile.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

The focus of our session is “Today’s New Normal” — a discussion about emerging trends and technologies in the industry, everything from e-commerce to blockchain, and what it means for supply chain and logistics professionals. ’ XPO Logistics unveils voice tracking (Reuters).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain. There are many reasons why retailers should invest in improving logistics and platforms. Every aspect of supply chain shipping and tracking relies on implementing sound last-mile retail delivery services.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. Apple Tells Congress That Global Supply Chain Wasn’t Compromised (Bloomberg). Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group.

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TMC

MARCH 10, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform. Our real-time visibility solution.

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Locus

MARCH 30, 2022

As the demand for medicines surges steadily online, this is the right time to strengthen your last mile by adopting digitalization and automation to differentiate yourself from your competitors. 3 Reasons Indian e-pharma companies need digitalization and automation for last-mile deliveries. billion by 2025 from $2.0 billion in 2020.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’ve spent most of this week in Dorking, England (not far from London) meeting with executives from Paragon Software Systems and several of its customers (I’ll share my takeaways from the visit, including my video interviews with clients, in a future post). Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Transplace Releases New Transportation Optimization Technology. Moving on to technology news (or is it 3PL news?), I haven’t seen a demo of this solution, but the phrase that stands out for me the most is “consider[s] more scenarios in a shorter amount of time.” SAP Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 Results.

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TMC

MARCH 10, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform. Our real-time visibility solution.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

We’ve seen how the lockdowns in Shanghai snarled global supply chains. For shippers and retailers to understand the true peak season meaning, they will need a firm grasp on the realities of inflation, expectations, and the use of technology to get through it. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast .

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Mercedes Plans More Drone Deliveries After 100 Perfect Flights (Bloomberg Technology).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform. Our real-time visibility solution.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

One of the best quotes I heard this year came from a young professional commenting on why she chose a career in supply chain management: “I wanted to work in a field where I knew I wouldn’t live the same day twice.”. Every day in supply chain management brings new challenges and opportunities. Source: Quintiq.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 11, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform. Our real-time visibility solution.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2018

(Eagan, MN) – North American third-party logistics (3PL) company, Cerasis, in partnership with Pierbridge , a leading transportation management software development company, announces the addition of multi-parcel carrier shipping management to the Cerasis Rater, a web-based transportation management system (TMS).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2013

Last week at the Ariba LIVE 2013 conference, I led a discussion session titled “At the Intersection of Social and Business Networks” with about fifty senior executives in supply chain and procurement. I completely agree, as I outlined in “ Facebook Graph Search, Through a Supply Chain Lens ” earlier this year.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

With this growth potential in mind, Locus recently organized a roundtable discussion with industry leaders in the D2C segment on how brands can equip themselves to discover new last-mile efficiencies, reduce costs and engage more meaningfully with their customers with intelligent last-mile logistics solutions.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 12, 2016

A new report by SupplyChainDigest: “Supplier Integration in an Outsourced Supply Chain World: A Benchmark Report,” showed a growing trend in supply chain outsourcing among manufacturing companies. Here are a few things to look at when making the decision to outsource supply chain operations. Software Suite.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

“Consumers are the disruptive force today, not technology.”. As I listened to Mr. Hughes’ presentation, it struck me that he was right: all of these technologies, in many ways, are a response to the demands we consumers are placing on supply chains. Emerging Technologies: Bridging the Gap Between Hype and Reality.

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BlueYonder

JULY 31, 2020

Blue Yonder and WMG, University of Warwick recently released a report exploring the digital readiness of today’s retail supply chains with only 15% of global retailers reporting prescriptive or autonomous supply chains driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 29, 2021

Over the past year, major disruptions from the global pandemic, severe weather, capacity shortages, the Suez Canal blockage, and more, have reinforced the vital importance of supply chains, but also shined a public spotlight on their fragility in some cases. Robinson , helps you see your global supply chain in one place.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

See More, Know More, and Do More with Your Global Supply Chain: Discover Navisphere® Vision | Transportfolio. We often talk about logistics being an exciting industry that is constantly growing in both complexity and impact. As the face and pace of global commerce evolves and grows, so does the need to reinvent supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2016

“There are no sacred cows here,” said Chris Timmer, Chief Commercial Officer at LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) in his opening remarks at the company’s ClientConnect 2016 conference last week. Over the past few months, I’ve seen the fruits of this strategy in demos of the company’s newest solutions, LeanGlobal and LeanFleet.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Learn how to mitigate and avoid dead stock through strategic warehousing and inventory management to lower fixed costs, combat supply chain disruptions, and overcome current peak season challenges. What Is Dead Stock? Why Is Managing and Avoiding Dead Stock So Important?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2015

Here’s an excerpt from the article: [Google Express] is not shutting down, but seems to be recalibrating a logistical plan it was testing in California [emphasis mine]…Rising costs of the drivers and vehicles are likely one rationale. And if you act now, Dell with throw in a carrying case along with your purchase…’.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

What is supply chain optimization? Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. What does supply chain optimization involve?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

What is Supply Chain Optimization? Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. What does supply chain optimization involve?

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This isn’t just a hopeful vision, but the prime objective of Pfizer’s supply chain modernization. The story of the Pfizer supply chain goes beyond just moving products. Join us as we explore how cutting-edge technology and a dedication to science converge to deliver lifesaving medications around the world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2022

Tom is the CEO and Co-Founder of SourceDay , a company that integrates with ERPs to automate purchase order (PO) changes and enable supplier collaboration. Tom Kieley is the CEO and Co-Founder of SourceDay, an Austin based technology company that automates purchase order (PO) changes and enables supplier collaboration.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

When we founded TMC nearly 20 years ago, the supply chain and logistics industry looked very different, as did our world in general. The future is having a technology like machine learning and artificial intelligence that work on a shipper’s behalf to deliver and execute solutions.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

When we founded TMC nearly 20 years ago, the supply chain and logistics industry looked very different, as did our world in general. The future is having a technology like machine learning and artificial intelligence that work on a shipper’s behalf to deliver and execute solutions.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

When we founded TMC nearly 20 years ago, the supply chain and logistics industry looked very different, as did our world in general. The future is having a technology like machine learning and artificial intelligence that work on a shipper’s behalf to deliver and execute solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 24, 2015

If I ask you to guess who announced new transportation management software (TMS) functionality yesterday, who would you guess? My bet is that you would name a software company, perhaps a best-of-breed TMS vendor like some of our sponsors, but the right answer is actually a third-party logistics provider. Yes, a 3PL.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2015

SAP Plans Assortment Planning Tool for the Connected Retailer. FMCSA to Award $30 Million in State Grants to Advance Real-Time Safety Technologies. I began by making the case that companies — at least those that are forward-thinking — no longer view logistics as just a cost center. LOG-NET releases Version 7.5

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

I’ve never given a supply chain presentation in Spanish. I’ll be doing both for the first time in a couple of weeks at Seminarium’s Logistics & Operations Conference 2017 (October 18th in Santiago, Chile). Walmart Announces the Acquisition of Parcel, a Technology-Based, Same-Day and Last-Mile Delivery Company.

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ThroughPut

MAY 11, 2021

Understanding Retail Supply Chain Management – Moving To The Next Normal. You might wonder, what does a retailer have to do with supply chain management? Retail supply chain management – when your shoppers want free, fast, and multiple deliveries. What is retail supply chain management?

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