Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. The retail giant plans to take out 50 million metric tons (MMT) by 2030, which is equivalent to the emissions associated with the average annual electricity consumption of 40 million Chinese households.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

This new collaborative service leverages Con-way Truckload’s capabilities in Mexico through its CFI Logistica subsidiary, “where it has 10 offices, an extensive drayage network and 40 years of in-country experience, and Con-way Multimodal’s resources, systems and freight procurement expertise.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Amazon FBA sometimes falls short in this crucial metric. Bob is based in Pensacola, so he has sales tax nexus in Florida. When he ships an order to a customer in Florida, he must add sales tax and remit that tax to the state. To explain it, let’s go back to Bob in Florida. Amazon FBA Inventory Swap.

Florida 58

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 17, 2023

As rates continue to fall, industry metrics are beginning to reflect a new reality for the transportation market. for December, marking the metric’s fastest decline ever recorded. Walmart now offers customers drone delivery service through these vendors in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. .

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2017

With the recent hurricanes that have hit Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico, we’ve seen another practical example where assumptions on carrier capacity are challenged at inopportune times. JDA’s TMS also audits tender compliance from carriers based on metrics, such as carrier acceptance rates.

Puerto Rico 40

Puerto Rico Capacity Optimal Sourcing Transportation 40

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. “Tightening capacity requires a more ‘connected’ broker…” While freight growth is forecast to slow in 2019, truckload capacity will remain tight, largely driven by a tight labor market, new regulations and other factors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. The portion of the index tracking ground parcel rates per package in Q1 was 29.5 percent for Q4.

Material Savings 273

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Stord

JUNE 19, 2024

In the first half of the year, we experienced historically low rates due to excess capacity and flat freight volumes. Top Trends Capacity is Plentiful Covering freight is not difficult and negotiating power is still in the hands of the Shipper. at the beginning of May, it’s a metric to watch closely as we progress through the summer.

Negotiating Skills 68

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

Deaths in Hong Kong are at a record level as COVID outbreaks slow freight at Shenzhen and Qingdao ports in China. Very little freight is moving with prices skyrocketing and many rerouting containers to Ningbo. Rail freight through Russia increased 40% last year. bound Chinese exports– is open. ” I laughed.

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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). Uber Freight: Transportation Facility Brand Managers.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

The speakers cover everything from air and ocean freight to trucking and warehousing. Basically, responsible for ocean freight carriers, ocean ships that rely on truck companies. Nerijus: Flexport is a technology-enabled freight forwarder. Flexport is a freight forwarder that allows clients to make better decisions.

Modeling Software 31

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Freight Waves

JUNE 12, 2025

With two leading 3PLs taking the stage at the Wells Fargo Industrials and Materials Conference in Chicago Wednesday, in the middle of a freight market that still has not made their lives any easier, presenters from C.H. The RXO discussion with Wilkerson and head of strategy Jared Weisfeld was more focused on the freight market.

Chicago 68

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

Except as provided in an individual TRI, NRA or NSA whenever ocean freight and assessorial charges are assessed on a weight/measurement basis, same shall be assessed on the gross weight or the overall measurement of the cargo, whichever computation produces the greater revenue to the Carrier. RULE 5 Payment of Freight Charges 5.1

Cargo 52

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Stord

AUGUST 26, 2024

This summer has only gotten hotter, but the freight market has certainly cooled off. Inside economist circles, there are both bulls and bears when it comes to a 2nd half freight market recovery, but both sides agree that we are indeed in a market transition, and that rates cannot go any lower. Reefer : Back to normal.

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Freight Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 78

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

Years ago, SCDigest caught up with Meyers at his Florida home, and he sent us a copy of a long article on the 10 Commandments. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Michael Hurd Lean Consultant, Unemployed Posted on: Jun, 10 2017 A Very Good Article.

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