The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, all from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. Donnie has a passion to build a bridge between the logistics/supply chain industry and academia, seeking to build relationships that will benefit students, practitioners and faculty in a collaborative environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

At the same time, a retailer whose product demand drops sharply has less need for transportation capacity and therefore tenders lower volumes to contracted carriers. This labor-intensive process placed even greater strains on small logistics teams. A graduate of the University of West Georgia, she is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time.

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BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2023

In honor of National Logistics Day last month, I had a Blue Yonder Live conversation with Arcadia Cold ’s JD Schwefler , Head of Site Selection & Design Solutions. JD shared his insights into how to have a long-term logistics career and how he and his company leverage technology to improve business outcomes. for storage.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2021

She also completed her undergraduate studies in Spanish at the University of Georgia. We are business and digital architecture advisors to companies seeking to scale their retail and direct-to-consumer operations through supply chain transformation. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About New Gen Architects.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Akash is the CEO of GreyOrange , a robotics company that provides automated fulfillment solutions for ecommerce and retail businesses. Founded in 2012, GreyOrange is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices and partners across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Akash Gupta and Joe Lynch discuss thriving in an omnichannel world.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

Retail return rates for 2022 appear to be leveling off, according to data from the National Retail Association and research partner, Appriss. billion in retail returns will be made in 2022 - 16.5% of total retail sales, the same rate as in 2021. NRF and Appriss estimate $816.7

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Linking the CSX Carolina Connector with the Port of Savannah According to Railway Age , CSX has teamed with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) to provide rail service between the Port of Savannah’s Mason Mega Rail Terminal and the CCX terminal in Rocky Mount, NC. Look no further than Kanban Logistics. Kanban has over 1.5

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2016

However, in logistics, your communication must be clear at all levels — across your company’s operating divisions, with logistics service providers, vendors and your customers. The same is true for retail shippers. And that, baseball and logistics fans, is a home run!

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 14, 2024

March 14, 2024 5 Top Takeaways from MODEX 2024 Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager The booths are down, the Georgia World Congress Center floors are quiet (until the next tradeshow), and the LocusBots are on their way home along with their human colleagues, but the energy and memories of MODEX 2024 remain high.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Amazon Invests $4 Billion in Generative AI Online retail and Cloud services infrastructure platform provider Amazon has announced a $4 billion investment in Anthropic in a reported effort to become a major player in Generative AI. Morgan Growth Equity Partners and Index Ventures.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 14, 2015

There are some retailers – whose industry is characterized by high volume imports from China and elsewhere – who can vouch for the verity of this statement. They’d be the ones who were able to flex their supply chain and logistics plans to overcome some very challenging obstacles in the last 12 months.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The manufacturer’s private fleet has deployed a fleet of Einride EVs to haul freight between GE Appliances’ inbound warehouses and manufacturing facilities in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. to smaller logistics operators scrambled to fill jobs at fulfillment centers. .”

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. Generating the full 185.6

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The industry is moving in an unprecedented direction that is increasingly digitized and more data-centric than ever, and logistics leaders are looking to increase efficiency with artificial intelligence (AI). Dirty data severely hinders the ability of logistics leaders to accurately glean actionable insights from the data.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend? Below is a short list of the supply chain and logistics conferences scheduled for 2016. Twitter Insights from GT Nexus Bridges 2015 Conference. “1+1=3”

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2015

Last January, I shared 5 New Year’s Resolutions for supply chain and logistics executives to improve as leaders. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend? Happy learning and networking in 2015!

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

based Alabama and Georgia production facilities. Seasonal Holiday Hiring At Its Lowest Levels Following up on our Supply Chain Matters posting highlighting the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) November 2023 holiday spending forecast , The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription ) that the number of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics hiring slowed in May amid shifts in retail sector. Gatik’s self-driving trucks to haul Georgia-Pacific goods to Sam’s Clubs. As a result, logistics hiring in May has slowed down. That’s a tough break for the industry. Descartes acquires XPS Technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. As Walmart continues to dive deeper into store fulfillment, the company has been redesigning its retail technology to support this new supply chain model. The post This Week in Logistics News (February 26 – March 4) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. percentage points.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Regional Logistics Market Updates. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics. Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and Florida all still desirable locations for carriers. Westcoast Logistics. We will continue to monitor progress in this market.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 3, 2020

Georgia Wilson predicts the circular economy represents the future for the supply chain. ”[5] If supply chain visibility is challenge number one, reverse logistics has to be challenge number two. Watt notes reverse logistics is currently getting less attention in digital transformation and circularity efforts. 6] Ibid. .”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As the world’s largest online retailer and marketplace, it’s not surprising that the most packages stolen are from Amazon. Fighting Package Theft There is a collective effort from consumers, retailers, carriers, and the government to help prevent package theft. In all, porch pirates stole 260 million packages estimated at $19.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It’s the last few weeks of the year which means it is time to look back at the year in logistics. And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. As always, it was a busy year covering the latest supply chain and logistics trends, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, major news announcements, and more.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Logistics? ? . No issues cover ing loads throughout the market, except for outbound freight from California, South Texas, Georgia, and Florida to the N ortheast as capacity is tighter. Midwest Logistics ? . Logistics? ? . Logistics ? . has allowed retailers to reopen; however,? California ? .

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

If you are buying widgets, there are many ways to make your purchase, from going to a retail location, ordering online or using a standard procurement software tool that allows you to order lots of widgets and receive them over a specified period of time. A graduate of the University of West Georgia, she is a resident of Jacksonville, FL.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. The big reality in the retail industry today is that consumer needs and expectations are very different than in the past.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

retail holiday sales jumped 4.9%, the biggest increase since 2011. The increased spending was most prominent for home goods retailers and early-season and last-minute promotions, straining an already tight truck capacity. Using a third-party logistics (3PL) provider is a less intensive way to ensure capacity. 3PL Support.

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CHAINalytics

JUNE 22, 2015

The post E-Commerce Supply Chain Advice From Top Retailers appeared first on Chainalytics. That’s what audience members did during the panel discussion on the future of e-commerce supply chains that we were called on to assemble at the 2015 […].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2020

Certainly disruption in Chinese manufacturing and transoceanic logistics could have caused some shortages. Georgia-Pacific, for instance is increasing short term production. But that’s not a lot relatively speaking given that domestic manufacturers have the ability to increase capacity, even if just for the short term.

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RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2015

Some manufacturers and retailers turn to new technologies to create innovative supply chain logistics management shipping plans. Office supply retailer Staples uses electric delivery trucks in eight major cities across the U.S. The Guardian recently reported Google is testing solar-powered delivery drones in rural California.

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RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2015

Some manufacturers and retailers turn to new technologies to create innovative supply chain logistics management shipping plans. Office supply retailer Staples uses electric delivery trucks in eight major cities across the U.S. The Guardian recently reported Google is testing solar-powered delivery drones in rural California.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

In January, Supply Chain Matters highlighted an announcement from electric vehicle start-up Rivian Automotive disclosing plans to invest in a second volume manufacturing facility be located near Atlanta, Georgia with production operations being planned for 2024. Expeditors International Begins Recovery Efforts from Cyberattack.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The box configuration also allows retailers to fit up to one-third more boxes on carrier trailers, which ultimately gets more orders to customers each day, according to Packsize. In addition to the three warehouses in California, it operates two facilities in New Jersey and one in Georgia.

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