Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky. Here is one example described in the patent: In an illustrative example according to one embodiment, a robotic arm is positioned within reach of a tray.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000. Foxconn, for example, announced plans to reshore in Pennsylvania, investing $40 million for a mostly automated plant. 70% of manufacturers indicate that volatile energy costs are a major concern. Since 2005, U.S.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

Check out the graphic to the right to see an example of a barcode grading report. A non-compliant barcode means your vendors or partners may refuse items that don’t meet their standards, resulting in chargebacks and hefty fines. If you’re interested in having your barcode graded , fill out the form below to receive an email with instructions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

For example, the use of robotics allows more skilled workers to devote time and energy into the design of a given product, which serves to further improve the level of quality and craftsmanship in complex and simplistic products. NASPO is a nonprofit association based in Kentucky dedicated to advancing public procurement.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

These examples are from retail, but I sense that the same customer empowerment phenomenon is happening broadly across everything we do at Amazon and most other industries as well. Not huge, but it’s only going to grow – the planned 210 acre Amazon airport in Kentucky will support up to 200 flights daily. Source: Amazon.com.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 24, 2014

For example, a student from Ecuador displayed a network design project he completed for Kentucky Fried Chicken, recommending that the Colonel expand from two to three distribution centers in that country. The annual savings were less than $50,000 a year in cost reductions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

There’s another unfortunate entry in the annals of Supply Chain failures that burst into the wider world of business and pop culture: More than half of the UK’s Kentucky Fried Chicken stores recently closed because they ran out of chicken!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

I have a vivid memory, as a child, of asking my grandfather about this right before the running of the Kentucky Derby. For example, there are a plethora of tools that offer a rather high-level of automation within payment (Tradeshift, Basware, etc.) & spend analysis (Sievo, Spendency, Ignite Procurement, and more). It’s blinders.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

For example: Does it have a strong track record for meeting contractual obligations? For example, if the TTR for a given facility is greater than the TTS, the supply chain will not be able to match supply with demand unless a backup plan exists. Get to know your potential suppliers. MIT Sloan Management Review; Twitter: @mitsmr 7.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For example, FedEx’s upcoming levy is based on an EIA-established price that is at least $4.09 UPS (NYSE: UPS) and FedEx (NYSE: FDX) index their diesel levies to a band of prices established the week before by the EIA. FedEx Ground adjusts its surcharges for every 9 cents-a-gallon move in the EIA diesel price. a gallon but less than $4.18

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 3, 2019

UPS, for example, completed a $300 million expansion of its main sorting and distribution hub in Kentucky. Actually delivering on the promise of 1 or 2-day shipping has been a massive challenge for carriers, particularly during the peak season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Leaving Columbus, find a shorter haul to Michigan, Indiana or Kentucky, and pick up a second load from there back to Chicago. For example, a TriHaul from Columbus to Chicago via Louisville, KY will boost your average rate from $1.82 You make almost $1,300, or less than $650 per day. mile for the roundtrip.

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Unleashed

JULY 29, 2021

As an example, a still wine of between 5.5% As an example, the tax per litre on packaged beer is $2.26, while the tax on draught beer is $1.50 The tax payable varies across jurisdictions , for example in Wyoming it is just US$0.587 per barrel, compared to $33.17 WET and GST in Australia.

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FLEXE

MAY 25, 2017

Louisville, Kentucky. For example, in Q4 when the holidays hit, companies like Walmart and Urban Outfitters hit about 80% of their warehouse capacity. These centers tend to be located near centralized population hubs, large airports, and seaports. Seattle, Washington. Los Angeles, California. Denver, Colorado. Dallas, Texas.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2019

For example, businesses can quickly update information (e.g., For example, Pennsylvania and Texas include exempt sales and services in their thresholds; North Dakota and Virginia do not. change an address) or terminate registration (e.g., close a business) in all states where they’re registered through the SSTRS. Additional criteria.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Louisville, Kentucky. For example, when Cyber Monday hits a company like Urban Outfitters or Walmart their warehouse capacity goes to about 80%. Los Angeles, California. Edison, New Jersey. Chicago, Illinois. Indianapolis, Indiana. Allentown, Pennsylvania. Seattle, Washington. Attanta, Georgia. Dallas, Texas. Denver, Colorado.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

For example, when citrus crops are ready in Florida, more carriers are willing to go into the state because they know they can find profitable backhauls from produce. Agriculture plays a major role in Kentucky’s gross domestic product contribution. Heaviest Peak: July-September. Predominant Crop: Soybeans.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 26, 2016

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It is also my go-to example when I try to explain supply chain and logistics to my kids. “Do Take one of the questions above, for example: Can a single truck deliver multiple types of food products together or do they get delivered via separate trucks? Do you ever wonder how all of these foods and products got here,” I ask them.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

For example, winter conditions tend to make freight shipping more expensive. Kentucky contains several large auto assembly plants. On the other hand, the state’s higher fuel taxes can result in higher fuel costs for LTL shippers. Colorado’s mountainous terrain and seasonal changes can impact freight shipping costs. Connecticut.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

For example, winter conditions tend to make freight shipping more expensive. Kentucky contains several large auto assembly plants. On the other hand, the state’s higher fuel taxes can result in higher fuel costs for LTL shippers. Colorado’s mountainous terrain and seasonal changes can impact freight shipping costs. Connecticut.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

For example, winter conditions tend to make freight shipping more expensive. Kentucky contains several large auto assembly plants. On the other hand, the state’s higher fuel taxes can result in higher fuel costs for LTL shippers. Colorado’s mountainous terrain and seasonal changes can impact freight shipping costs. Connecticut.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For example, former FERC commissioner Neil Chatterjee, a Kentucky Republican who was known as Mitch McConnell’s “Coal Guy” has changed priorities now that he has retired.

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