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. Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Produce or Else: Wal-Mart and Kroger Get Tough With Food Suppliers on Delays (WSJ – sub.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Given Ukraine and Russia have been major exporters of grain and seed oil, there is a widespread concern about escalating costs of food and basic essentials. Increased shipping lead time: More than 6,000 miles of railroad runs through Russia and connects Eastern China with Western Europe. Now, this risk is further amplified.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. surcharge on shipments to domestic packages shipped to remote ZIP codes. Walmart to Expand Drone Delivery in Arizona, Florida, Texas.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The Logistics of Fidget Spinners. Alibaba just announced $15 billion dollars to be invested in its global logistics network. Alibaba connects global businesses and consumers as the world’s largest virtual middleman, while Amazon is becoming a global player that controls everything from manufacturing to sales and physical logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart to offer secure 24/7 contactless delivery to Florida customers. FedEx warns of shipping delays as Omicron hurts staffing levels. JD.com said that shoppers can use the Ochama app to order products from food to beauty and home furnishings. That’s all for this week.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

For shippers, this year’s overly-active hurricane season in the US is raising alarm bells for supply chain logistics operations. The enormous disruption to all manner of commodities production and deliveries has wide ranging ramifications for high volume-shipping industries across many verticals.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

Then the con artists offer low bids to freight brokers who handle shipping for numerous companies. The commodities most frequently targeted for fictitious pick-ups are foods and beverages, electronics products and metals. Significant fictitious pick-up activity has also been reported in Florida, Texas and New Jersey.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Self-Service Logistics.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. California.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 2, 2021

The power outages in Texas, the inclement weather in the Midwest, and the Ever Given ship at the Suez Canal, all of these contribute to a tight transportation market. Online food sales are up 300% since the beginning of COVID-19. This means a sustained pressure on retail and those providing product and supply chain logistics to retail.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 12, 2015

Case in point, the Wall Street Journal reports that these three giants (among others) have reshaped their logistics plans to avoid US West Coast-bound ocean routes (and the subsequent OTR and rail routes) due to recent labor-dispute-driven disruptions at ports in Long Beach and Oakland. How nimble is your supply chain logistics program?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. The company is testing a small-format restaurant in Fort Worth, TX, where the centerpiece is a conveyor system that delivers food to a mobile-order lane. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I was in Orlando, Florida this week moderating workshops for a logistics service provider client. I was hoping for 70F+ weather, but even Florida fell victim to the Polar Vortex, with temperatures only in the 50s (which felt tropical, nonetheless, compared to Chicago and Boston). Descartes Acquires Visual Compliance.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 6, 2020

From landing pages and social media to inventory management and shipping your Shopify store orders , your attention and time are divided between a million things at once. I found myself on vacation constantly checking on new orders, finding wifi to print labels, and shipping inventory out of the back of my car. Now, I’m free.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Marc Tuinier.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Smithfield Foods prepares for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to US employees. Now, the company is partnering with Verizon Skyward to bring drone deliveries to the Villages, the retirement community in Florida with more than 77,000 residents. Amazon Pantry is being discontinued.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The pending effect of fuel on logistics costs is an overlay for all companies struggling to manage the bottom line. Transportation constraints are increasing with the risk of many drivers moving from logistics jobs delivering products to construction as the impact of the Infrastructure Deal becomes a reality. ” I laughed. .”

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Logistics providers of all sizes must develop innovative solutions to adapt to an unpredictable marketplace. To remain competitive in a difficult shipping environment , UPS has announced plans to raise its shipping rates for 2023. Uncertain Logistics Landscape Leaves Shippers on Edge. UPS Announces 2023 Rate Hikes.

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Water shortages burdened Panama Canal shippers with extraordinary delays and cost increases, serving as a reminder to greater consider changing climate and weather patterns in supplier contracting and logistics planning. These conditions could potentially impact supply chain logistics and transportation by sea, air, and land.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

You can either ship it by boat from China (30 days) or by plane (FedEx). Some of the many issues that undergo different social and political debates include guns, the use of military force, sugar water, cigarettes, fatty food, and many other issues. But these must also allow local flexibility.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

After years of pandemic stress, shippers look forward to a ‘normal’ holiday shipping season. As customers slowly return to in-person pre-pandemic shopping habits, mega-carriers like UPS expect shipping volumes to surge later in the holiday season than in previous years. Record Low Water Levels Cause Shipping Woes Along Mississippi.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

It’s also very efficient, meaning it will allow your employees to process more orders on a hourly basis with virtually impossible odds of shipping the incorrect products to your customers. Jan Bednar is the CEO of ShipMonk , an e-commerce fulfillment company at the center of logistics and technology. Jan Bednar. theshipmonk.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Check out Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! In North America we certainly hear a lot about Florida oranges and as such I myself have certainly assumed that Florida was the Orange capital of the world. 70% of production comes from Florida, followed by California.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In this article, we’ll break down the steps of proper retail planning, why it’s important, and how ShipBob can help with the “logistics” side when it’s time to execute. You most likely would sell more inventory throughout the year in warmer climates (like California or Florida), then in the Midwest year round.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. The founders of each company came together to discuss the overlap of technology and logistics and how it can be used to solve every day problems.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) also issued a recall on Abbott powdered baby formula brands, including numerous Similac products , due to the same fears of microbial contamination. When still struggling to find formula, parents are calling local food banks for further assistance. Image source: MTL Blog.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2022

We help shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and logistics service providers actively track their shipments so that they arrive on time and in full because it’s all about getting all your stuff on time, not busted up, late, and lost. When we’re talking critical, I know you guys do a lot of medical, pharma, and food.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. China port congestion worsens as ships divert away from Ningbo. As ships divert away from Ningbo amid uncertainty over how long virus control measures in the city will last, other ports are facing more pressure. That could help take a little bit of the sting out of the ticket.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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