Zipline Logistics

JULY 8, 2025

We’re back with our usual quarterly update to give you the latest on all things CPG freight market, retailer dynamics, and what shippers can expect heading into quarter three (Q3). What Could Impact My Freight in Q3? How Are Freight Market Dynamics Trending in Q3? Have more questions about the freight market?

Predictive Analytics Software 59

Predictive Analytics Software Freight Price Reduction Negotiating Skills 59

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

These disruptions highlight the fragility of global supply chains, wherein a single policy can trigger a domino effect across continents, affecting inventory management, logistics and customer satisfaction. Walmart reported a 5% rise in logistics costs due to longer shipping routes. Agriculture U.S. A 2025 U.S.

Price Reduction 97

Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 97

EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Home Depot now have to contend with these newly announced rates, alongside rapidly rising freight rates particularly on routes from Northeast Asia to the U.S., which will cause some tough questions over pricing and inventory strategies, decisions that now seem certain to bleed into wider U.S.

Purchasing Skills 65

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Price Reduction China 65

EFT

MAY 19, 2025

Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand Container ship bookings for China-to-U.S. US-China trade reprieve buys Shein and Temu time to restock US inventory An agreement between the United States and China to temporarily slash tariffs stopped short of reinstating the U.S. "de

Price Reduction 101

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 101

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

New year, new freight market?! We’ll see… Let’s talk about the current state of the freight market and what CPG shippers are up against heading into 2025. What Could Impact My Freight in Q1? Inflation Inflation can have ripple effects on the cost of fuel, equipment, labor, insurance, and inventory storage.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Freight Price Reduction Optimal Sourcing 52

Zipline Logistics

APRIL 1, 2025

Time sure does fly when you’re slingin’ freight. Read on for the latest updates in the CPG/retail freight market: tariffs, dockworker strikes, inflation, blitz weeks, and more. What Could Impact My Freight in Q2? But freezing temperatures are still lingering in many regions of North America.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Freight Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 17, 2025

Execs at the world’s biggest truck maker, including Daimler Truck North America CEO John O’Leary, told analysts and investors the company was pumping the brakes on investment in alternative powertrains, particularly in North America. ( Blaine Inventory Specialist, Syncron Posted on: Nov, 16 2016 Lora, great article!

Supply Chain Design Software 41

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 41

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began.

Negotiating Skills 317

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 317

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The company said that it has already replaced 95 percent of the plastic air pillows with paper filler in North America and is working toward complete removal by year’s end. It is the company’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 287

Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Logistics Price Reduction 287

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. While I like his optimism, I’ll believe it when I see it.

Cost Reduction Strategies 301

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 301

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. When freight capacity is this tight, carriers are selective about who they do business with.

Trends 284

Trends Price Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 284

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S.

Negotiating Skills 273

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Jordan Purchasing Training 273

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. So, the parking spots are getting more and more occupied with drop trailers, meaning lot capacity shrinks while finding the trailer with the highest-priority inventory becomes even harder. Problem number one: they are all unique.

Expense Reduction 312

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 312

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. For the largest retailers, short shipping results in fines and penalties. “I’ll This visibility is key to both the root cause analysis and the inventory rebalancing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 210

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 210

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If you’re Home Depot, you reserve an entire ship for your own exclusive use. Real-time transportation visibility platforms tell shippers and their broker/carrier partners where their freight is at any point on its journey. In light of all of this, I’d posit we can no longer look at the events of the last year as an aberration.

Rail Software 246

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. A North America?n The available talent pool of drivers, warehouse associates and other employees is small, which creates staffing volatility.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 317

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Real-time Visibility 317

Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Freight 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Freight Management services article and permission to publish here provided by Saheer Gurjot. According to Steele’s Transportation Group , freight management services help companies more efficiently move freight from one point to an end destination.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 94

Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 94

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The massive global shipping squeeze. In their story about the shipping shortage, the CBC quoted shipping analyst Alan Murphy, who detailed how this changing demand has massively disrupted the global shipping market.

Shipping 111

Shipping Supply and Demand Agile and Lean Supply Chain Los Angeles 111

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America. In this week’s news, new products and services and a couple of acquisitions top the list.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 151

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 151

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The simplified assumptions allow companies “to manage margins, supply chain costs, and inventories”, but “it does not enable them to manage enterprise costs, profit, and working capital.” The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China. The company ships directly to customers and also to distributors.

Supply Chain Planning Software 324

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 324

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Following the pandemic, 91% now do.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Staten Island workers could challenge the company’s current labor model, which is the backbone of its Prime two-day shipping promise. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight. Six more will be produced between now and the end of 2023, according to airline executives.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 261

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Given low inventories and dwindling spare capacity, the oil market cannot afford large supply disruptions,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo in a Reuters article. Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode.

Price Reduction 261

Price Reduction Ukraine Russia Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. It is continually important to be proactive about identifying capacity trends and daily shipping reality.

Capacity 124

Capacity Transportation Forecasting North America 124

Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory. It's been difficult to plan inventory flow with much precision.

Inventory Reduction 91

Inventory Reduction Inventory Retail Sourcing Strategies 91

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. Con-way Announces Enhancements to Driver Pay Package at Con-way Freight. Shipping startup Shyp comes to New York and soon Miami (VentureBeat). UPS, FedEx Want Retailers to Get Real on Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 162

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 162

Freightos

JULY 17, 2024

long-haul ships offloading containers at these ports instead of delivering them to their final destination) and an increase in ad hoc port omissions – are also the main causes of congestion. If these delays worsen, they could, in turn, lead to disrupted schedules and vessel bunching at destination hubs in Europe and North America.

Supply Chain Disruption 156

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Resource Reduction 156

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers. Risk pooling is considered the most important concept in supply chain management as it governs the tradeoffs in inventory management and leads to effective strategies such as push/pull and postponement.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 274

Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

CX North America Releases Freight Vision Mobile App. DAT Freight Index: June Caps Off Hot Stretch for Spot TL Freight. Two judges smack down notorious patent holder “Shipping and Transit” in one week (Ars Technica). LLamasoft and LynnCo Supply Chain Solutions Announce Partnership. Nothing at all.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software 0

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

Uber Freight Just Launched and Trucking Will Never Be the Same (Inverse). Maersk, Alibaba team up to offer online booking of ship places (Reuters). Shipping Alliances Shore Up Industry, Unsettle Customers (WSJ – sub. October 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Hunt Head to Arbitration (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software 0

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. FedEx Corporation FedEx , previously known as Federal Express, is an American multinational freight company founded in 1971 as a system for urgent deliveries. Kuehne + Nagel Inc. Jacobs in 2011.

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. As COVID-19 affected businesses around the world, the need for expedited LCL shipping grew significantly. The right level of LCL shipping expertise. Reduced costs.

Material Savings 44

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Shipping 44

Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2014

To do this you need to ensure that at ALL locations where stock is held or displayed for retail sale, that ACCURATE and TIMELY inventory information is available. Ship From Distibution Centre. Ship From All Stores. Drop Ship From Vendors. Ship From Distibution Centre. Ship From All Stores.

Vendor Strategies 101

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 101

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

James Winebrake, Dean of College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology There are a number of important trends happening in the freight industry, spanning all modes of transportation: trucking, shipping, rail, pipeline, and air. In the U.S.,

Rail Software 100

Rail Software Trends Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Since 2009, when ScottsMiracle-Gro began implementing its new distribution model, the Company has reduced the number of miles traveled to ship products to home center customers by approximately one-third. ScottsMiracle-Gro is consolidating the warehousing and distribution of its bagged products that are shipped to home center stores.

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Supply Chain Planning Software Distribution Modeling Software 87