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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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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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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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

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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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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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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. percent for Q4. million U.S.

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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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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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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

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. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. Ukraine invasion and the semi-conductor chip impact.

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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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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. The new facility will add more than 300 jobs and grow JD.com’s warehouse footprint to 1.3

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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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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Regional Logistics Market Updates. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics. Warehouses in New York and New Jersey are reopening in the next 30 days. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics. Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and Florida all still desirable locations for carriers. California.

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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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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Cross-docking is a lean supply chain model that allows fast-tracking of goods from suppliers to customers or retailers with little to no handling or storage. This eliminated the need for scanning inventory into a warehouse management system (WMS) to optimize the movement of goods back out of the warehouse space.

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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2024

And a golfer unlike any other is looking to make history this weekend at the annual golf tournament played at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia: Tiger Woods. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The Masters: a tradition unlike any other. For the full list of grant recipients, click here.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Whether it is a retailer ordering new stock from a supplier or a CPG brand replenishing raw materials, buyers want their products quicker and with lower shipping costs. Simultaneously, modern shippers require logistics expertise, strategy, and partnership to successfully navigate supply chains that are complex, brittle, and ever-changing.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 9, 2020

For shippers, it is critical in this environment to give your logistics provider adequate lead time. Midwest Logistics—Outbound Tender Volume from Illinois. Southeast Logistics—Outbound Volume from Florida, Georgia, Texas. West Coast Logistics—Outbound Volume from California. Let’s Talk .

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible.

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

These definitions come from InBound Logistics (Feb. Compounded limited storage issues at yards and warehouses. Bloated, overstocked retailer inventories. Norfolk Southern, for example, is building infrastructure in Georgia to relieve port congestion at Savannah and Charleston. So, here are two basic definitions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2013

T’was the month before the Christmas season, when all through the warehouse. To the DC, to the retailer! He has 30 years of experience in technology sales & marketing, including 10 years in the logistics industry. Peter has a BBA in Marketing and Information Technology from Georgia Southern University. Now ship away!

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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6 River Systems

MARCH 5, 2020

Leading fulfillment solutions provider increases operational flexibility and productivity for multi-channel commerce, retail, B2B and 3PL companies worldwide WALTHAM, Mass. Chuck will be featured in booth #7489 at MODEX 2020 March 9-12, in the Georgia World Congress Center. 6river.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Retailers set science-based targets to address climate change. The partnership is focused on the middle mile, which is the transport of goods within the supply chain most often from a warehouse to a fulfillment center or a warehouse to a retailer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The retailer is taking a minority stake in Sustainable Beef, which plans to open a processing facility in North Platte, a small town in west-central Nebraska that is home to the former ranch of storied Western showman Buffalo Bill Cody. Walmart in the news. Walmart invests in ranchers’ company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2021

I’ll have more on the game, and the logistics behind a truly different Super Bowl in a later column. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The retailer plans to offer the vaccine seven days a week at its pharmacies, through planned in-store vaccination clinics, and at large community events. While a price point of $2.32

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The retail sector is bracing for the sell-off. Optimization by professors at Georgia Tech introduced the concepts of routing software improving pooling, lane skipping, and continuous moves. CAPS Logistics (now an INFOR company) improved the commercialization for both transportation planning and network optimization. Conclusion.

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AIMMS

MARCH 7, 2018

Some of my early projects included initiatives like helping large retailers transform from a pure paper-based operation inside their 4 walls to a first-generation Warehouse Management System (WMS). Ted has a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University and a MBA from Georgia State University.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. A rule regulating emissions at Southern California warehouses , which the state’s trucking industry viewed as akin to a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, has been upheld by a federal district court. Warehouse employees might notice it moving totes or placing boxes on a conveyor belt.

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