The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Freight Forwarding Catches Up with Sharm Chelliah. Sharm Chelliah and Joe Lynch discuss the topic, “freight forwarding catches up” which refers to the recent technology advancements made in freight forwarding that has enabled it to offer a customer experience and visibility on par with tech-enabled 3PLs and freight brokers.

Analytics Software 100

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Rail Software San Francisco 100

Savi

MAY 28, 2020

Around the world, airlines were cutting passenger flights which also meant less air freight capacity. First, the assembly site – the Maryland location of First Source Electronics (FSE), a division of Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. Captain Adam Hever traveled to FSE’s Maryland location to inspect and accept the kits in person.

Supply Chain Planning Software 91

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Purchasing Training 91

Freightos

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The Tesla Semi Truck Will Change Freight. Freight innovation frequently focuses on moving data better – like visibility, eBookings , and the new generation of forwarders and brokers. What The Tesla Semi Means For Domestic and International Freight. What Elon Musk’s Blueprint Means For The Freight Industry.

Freight 156

Freight Puerto Rico Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 156

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Four Kites and BuyCo Partner to Provide Ocean Freight Management Supply chain end-to-end visibility Cloud platform provider Four Kites and BuyCo , an ocean container shipping platform have announced a strategic partnership to provide Fortune 500 shippers with broader visibility and control throughout the entire container shipping process.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Freightera

MAY 2, 2022

LTL Freight Rates: from Major Cities in the USA and Canada to Baltimore, Maryland. See examples of our freight rates for a sample shipment of 1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100 , going from major cities in the USA and Canada to Baltimore, Maryland: From Minneapolis MN to Baltimore MD: $284.44

Baltimore 39

Baltimore Los Angeles Maryland Freight 39

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Suresh Acharya, a Professor of Practice in the Online Master’s in Business Analytics at the University of Maryland, insists, “A thorough understanding of how to leverage data analytics to address supply chain disruptions and strengthen overall processes can help to soften that blow considerably.”[5] ”[7].

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 130

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.”. Southeast Logistics.

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island New Jersey New Hampshire Delaware 52

Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns. . Increases in volumes started climbing this week steadily but still down 10-15% year-over-year according to Freight Waves’ Sonar indexes. .

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics New Jersey 52

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Freight companies are eventually going to face severe challenges finding drivers to get your shipments where you want them when you want them there. Steve Gordon says, “A shortage will change everyone’s behavior, even companies used to viewing transportation strictly as a commodity—especially when freight gets left on the dock.”.

Expense Reduction 197

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Capacity 197

DAT Solutions

JUNE 30, 2016

Van freight was a little quiet last week, but a rebound should be underway now, to close the second quarter on a high note. Reefer freight volume should get a boost too, due to last-minute demand for fresh food, ahead of the July 4th weekend. Flatbed freight is also strongest in the Southeast. This week was no exception.

Charlotte 73

Charlotte Fort Worth Freight Los Angeles 73

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We see these business cases and hard-dollar ROIs come from proper carrier selection, maverick spend elimination, shipment/load consolidation, mode switch, strategic carrier sourcing, freight/parcel audit, and optimization. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Modeling 100

AFFLINK

JULY 20, 2017

She gives you a rare look inside freight shipping, riding these often-dangerous vessels herself to bring you the full story. Co-authored by a trio of SCM experts from the University of Maryland in 2010, X-SCM is an examination of how international companies are able to thrive in today's unpredictable, hazardous business world.

Supply Chain Strategy 0

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain SCM Maryland 0

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Ozone Transport Region (OTR) NOx Cap and Allowance Trading Program: The OTR includes the Northeastern United States with Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Freight brokers can use fuel or freight lane information to reduce carbon emissions. and the top of Virginia.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Warehouse closings in Aberdeen, Maryland; Edgerton, Kansas; and Rialto, California came as a surprise and a “body blow” to XPO, said their CEO Brad Jacobs. "We Meanwhile, it's this week's, "Where's my freight?!". Amazon has paired down its parcel, brokerage, last mile, and logistics activity with XPO, according to J.P. Morgan analysts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Rail Software Supply Chain Planning 40

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. Kansas’ produce season transportation spikes influence freight capacity and rates in early summer continuing through August. If dealing with North Dakota freight, expect some capacity fluctuations around this time.

Transportation 52

Transportation Rhode Island New Hampshire North Carolina 52

Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2019

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Freight Push Rattles Logistics Sector (WSJ – sub. Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Freight Push Rattles Logistics Sector (WSJ – sub. Amazon the Freight Broker.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 20

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 20

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

state of Maryland with 30,528 sq km of area. The seven registered air freight carriers in Belgium carried 1.4 Coupled with its prime location and healthy multimodal freight system, Belgium has the ability to move goods quickly around Europe and the rest of the world. The country is about the size of the U.S.

Belgium 66

Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands France 66

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

However, for one man in Maryland, none of that matters. The 65-year-old Accekeek, Maryland man bought 15 identical tickets for the same lottery drawing. The Port of Kahului is fully operational, and interisland freight and transport company Young Brothers noted in an Aug.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 165

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Panama Washington 165

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2018

1:15] How’d you get into the freight business? I grew up on a produce farm in Maryland and that’s how I started truck driving. 3:07] Tell us about Powerloop and its implications on the freight business. 3:07] Tell us about Powerloop and its implications on the freight business. 2:17] What are you doing today?

North Carolina 107

North Carolina Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 107

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Earlier this week, the company warned officials in Maryland that it plans to close two delivery stations next month in Hanover and Essex, near Baltimore, that employ more than 300 people. According to Chief Executive Officer Ric Fulop, “it could support production of sub-10,000 vehicles a year initially.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 197

Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Cost Reduction Strategies 197

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

DHL avoided this problem because it had planned for alternative freight methods in the event of a disaster and was able to enact the strategy when signs of an eruption began to emerge. A large thunderstorm impacting Maryland and West Virginia caused an almost 193-hour outage that affected 145,000 people.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 52

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

DHL avoided this problem because it had planned for alternative freight methods in the event of a disaster and was able to enact the strategy when signs of an eruption began to emerge. A large thunderstorm impacting Maryland and West Virginia caused an almost 193-hour outage that affected 145,000 people.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 52

NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The biggest issue today that shippers have to worry about is freight loss claims, personal injury, and of course, liability! Maryland has a cap on non-economic damages, but is one of very few states with a cap. What are the biggest concerns in times of claims, injury, and documentation of claims?

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Transportation Los Angeles Just-in-Time 40

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 25, 2022

1] Chad Prevost, “ McKinsey: smart cities are about people ,” Freight Waves, 7 August 2018. [2] .” Successful programs, she insists, engages “communities along the way, inform[s] them about what [is] happening in each city, allowing them to share their challenges with city managers and service designers. Footnotes. [1]

Supply Chain Network Software 130

Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 25, 2022

1] Chad Prevost, “ McKinsey: smart cities are about people ,” Freight Waves, 7 August 2018. [2] .” Successful programs, she insists, engages “communities along the way, inform[s] them about what [is] happening in each city, allowing them to share their challenges with city managers and service designers. Footnotes. [1]

Supply Chain Network Software 130

Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

I saw an interesting story earlier this week about how a police department in a small Maryland city is using drones in its effort to thwart illegal dirt bike riding within city limits. I have written about drones a lot here in the past, and all the practical (and often times impractical) applications they have been used for. has pledged $3.4

Logistics Network Optimization Software 210

Logistics Network Optimization Software GEP Logistics Florida 210

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 0.8% University of Maryland Selects Resilinc as Supply Chain Risk Partner. Amazon to Begin Sunday Deliveries, With Post Office’s Help ( Wall Street Journal ). Pushes Omnichannel Focus ( Women’s Wear Daily ). in September from August. Truckers Tire of Government Sleep Rules ( Wall Street Journal ).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 132

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Risk Management Modeling 132

Talking Logistics

MAY 5, 2015

The assessment needs to be data-driven, so start by collecting freight data. Gathering the freight spend data and summarizing it at 30,000 feet helps uncover the modes or flows where the most achievable savings will be captured. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Transportation Material Savings Modeling Software 100

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

Freight 40

Freight Shipping Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

Shipping 40

Shipping Freight Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

Shipping 40

Shipping Freight Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2015

June 2015 North American Freight Numbers. Drone with drugs, porn seized near Maryland prisons, two arrested (Reuters). Southern California Ports to try Trucking Appointment System (WSJ – sub. Amazon expands Prime Now, offers U.S. alcohol for first time (Reuters). ATA Urges Congress to Move Forward with Driver Hair Testing Option.

Logistics 100

Logistics Maryland Mexico California 100

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The folks from Manugistics left not knowing how they would get back home to Maryland, and I joined my colleagues next door at the Hilton to watch the events on TV. DAT Solutions Launches Freight Market Analytics Service. The meeting ended in disbelief and confusion. That was eight years ago. Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.7.2

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Modeling Software 100

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

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

economy relies on a vast network of infrastructure from roads and bridges to freight rail and ports to electrical grids and internet provision. The future of the U.S. economy depends on it. James McBride explains, “The $18 trillion U.S. 4] There are undoubtedly myriad reasons why some states have done well and others not so well.

Rhode Island 100

Rhode Island West Virginia America Supply Chain Planning Software 100