Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. The key to a great truckload strategy is aligning capacity communities with attribute segments of your freight portfolio. Your first objective is to segment your freight by some primary attributes. Your best bet to avoid unexpected trouble?

Price Reduction 101

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 101

Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Midwest Logistics.

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island New Jersey New Hampshire Delaware 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 25, 2020

As COVID-19 spread across the globe, hundreds of companies, including many of our customers, had to rework supply chains and shift their focus to the urgent need of expediting personal protective equipment (PPE), hospital equipment, and other medical supplies. Collaboration throughout the supply chain is key.

Global 44

Global Minnesota Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 44

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2020

Although the impact to supply chains from this storm was minimal , it’s important to make sure your business has a plan in place for hurricane season (June – November). In this blog, I’ll cover four things for you to consider when building out an effective emergency response plan for your supply chain.

Scenario Planning 72

Scenario Planning North America Minnesota Supply Chain Planning 72

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. is trying to build its own solar-manufacturing supply chain almost from scratch and supporting the effort with sizable subsidies. The supply chain and workforce that make up the sector are constantly evolving. New spending records are expected for jewelry ($6.4

Logistics Network Optimization Software 219

Logistics Network Optimization Software Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Arizona 219

Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

In 2018 shippers are paying more for freight that takes longer to move. Joyce Brenny, head of Brenny Transportation in Minnesota, tells. Consider this, transportation and logistics account for roughly ten cents of every dollar. Drastic cost increases in the freight market can have a butterfly effect throughout the economy. "I

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Washington United States Minnesota 40

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

It was a good year for shippers as freight rates plummeted for the majority of 2019, substantially backing off the historic highs the industry witnessed in 2018. An overall economic sluggishness hit freight particularly hard in 2019 leading to what many have labeled as a “ freight recession.”.

Freight 14

Freight Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills 14

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 227

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 227

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. Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. Knowing these timelines is crucial to supply chain planning.

Transportation 52

Transportation Rhode Island New Hampshire North Carolina 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Check out Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! With this in mind, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, I got to thinking about what the Supply Chain was that brought the Thanksgiving Turkey to the dinner table. the largest turkey producing states are Minnesota (18% of total U.S.

Turkey 88

Turkey Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain 88

EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

She wanted to quit, get some much-needed sun outside of Minnesota’s long winter and then reassess her career goals and objectives. Better still, she would seek out manufacturers with a documented supply chain; it would sit nicely with her sustainable living Magnolia Sea brand. Pro Tip #3: Keep Control with a Private Label.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Just-in-Time Modeling Software 71

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2022

From contractor controversies to rising fuel costs, logistics professionals across the transportation industry are turning to innovative solutions to persistent problems. We’ve gathered the twelve supply chain headlines you need to know in an industry that’s always moving.

Innovation 52

Innovation Negotiating Skills Los Angeles Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

If the shutdown extends longer term, more supply chain professionals may be affected. Many supply chain professionals routinely rely on Washington every week when they review and use the weekly diesel price average. Often, cross-border freight requires approval from partner agencies — the U.S. DOT is down.

Government 104

Government Transportation Minneapolis Minnesota 104

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2018

A common theme is that they are ready to relocate supply chains if the cost of importing Chinese goods becomes prohibitive. One is rearranging our supply chain. Earnings reporting season is underway, and analysts are eager to hear from executives about how an escalating trade war between the U.S. 18 earnings call.

China 67

China Supply Chain Planning Software Company Manufacturing Procurement 67