Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

Container Ports: A 17% rise in 2021 retail imports at ports like California and Georgia fueled drayage and transloading jobs. Manufacturing: Generating 60% of for-hire trucking ton-miles, manufacturing sustains freight demand. Young firms hire actively during manufacturing or retail surges but reduce staff when freight slows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

For example, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) has nothing in common with Transportation Management (TMS). Transportation Routing. Optimization by professors at Georgia Tech introduced the concepts of routing software improving pooling, lane skipping, and continuous moves. Only 3% of manufacturers are innovators.).

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. Helen works and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. A Better Scope Management. These branches also have characteristic trends.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. Industries such as semiconductors, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and transportation equipment are at the forefront of reshoring efforts , leading to a fundamental shift in freight demand patterns. Midwest U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

He founded STORD along with co-founder Jacob Boudreau after experiencing the challenges of fragmentation and disconnected technology of the third-party logistics industry (3PL) first-hand while working in supply chain optimization for a global automotive manufacturer in Germany. Sean attended Georgia Tech prior to founding STORD.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Terrill Transportation Inc.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

LTI has strong density and capabilities in the Midwest and select markets in Georgia, Eastern Pennsylvania, Texas, and Colorado. Obsessed with efficiency and delivering on promises, LTI Trucking’s niche strengths are leveraged by many Fortune 500 food manufacturers and retail corporations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

But in terms of transportation, the impacts won’t just be on fuel prices. FourKites , a provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions, has a big data set around transportation. While rising gas prices drive up the price of transportation, rising natural gas prices also affect global supply chains. billion.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. Freight is unique. Data rules. Relationships matter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Global supply chains are built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of transportation resources, and low variability. What is the state of readiness of your third-party logistics and contract manufacturers? This course is limited to retailers and manufacturers. Compliance, sanctions, and tariffs loom.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. Lowe’s also had distribution centers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina with extra supplies ready and waiting. states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Cybersecurity has emerged as a key area of concern in Japan, where government critics say responses to hacking threats have been hampered by a fractured approach: an attack on a hitherto obscure supplier was enough to bring one of the world’s mightiest manufacturers to a domestic standstill. The new pool, to be known as SACP 3.0,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. In addition to the three warehouses in California, it operates two facilities in New Jersey and one in Georgia.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Today’s truck capacity shortage can be linked to several market forces, some that the transportation industry has dealt with for years and others that are new and unfolding. economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped. What are the real causes?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

Matt is a supply chain industrial broker focused on representing firms associated with warehousing, fulfillment, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution facilities. Additionally, Matt has earned a Logistics and Transportation certificate from Georgia Tech. About Colliers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. Look at the circular pattern of the results.” The paradigm needs to change to buck the trend.

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QAD

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Its borders consist of Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Syria, and the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. Manufacturing in Turkey. Primary manufacturing industries include textiles, food, automobiles, electronics, mining, steel, petroleum, construction, lumber and paper. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. of its GDP.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Manufacturers know all the issues: U.S. Fund the Georgia Port Authority pop-up container yards project by reallocating more than $8 million . Recommendations for Manufacturers. Communicate closely with transportation providers, supplying inbound and outbound forecasts and issuing delivery orders in advance of vessel arrival.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Former McKinsey analyst Markus Zils adds, “The circular economy aims to eradicate waste — not just from manufacturing processes, as lean management aspires to do, but systematically, throughout the life cycles and uses of products and their components. Reducing waste during manufacturing is good for both the manufacturer and the planet.

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QAD

AUGUST 11, 2020

At 301,340 sq km, it is about twice the size of the US state of Georgia. Manufacturing in Italy. Italy is the second largest manufacturing country in Europe, behind Germany. Manufacturing accounts for 24% of the country’s GDP, and industrial production is growing at 2.1% Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing.

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QAD

DECEMBER 12, 2019

state of Georgia. Manufacturing in Poland. Poland’s manufacturing centers around machinery, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding, food processing, glass, beverages and textiles. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. How would you describe the state of Manufacturing in Poland? of the GDP. .

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Descartes

JUNE 23, 2025

Descartes Sellercloud is a cloud-based ecommerce platform that helps small and mid-market retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers with omnichannel ecommerce operations centralize the management of their catalog, inventory, orders, purchasing, fulfillment and shipping.

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QAD

APRIL 16, 2024

MODEX 2024, one of the largest supply chain trade shows in the USA, held at the sprawling Georgia World Congress Center, brought together supply chain professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Companies no longer need to account for extended shipping durations or customs clearance delays.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 26, 2021

Georgia Wilson, a supply chain journalist, notes, “A circular economy is an economic model that encourages continuous reuse of materials to minimize waste, as well as driving demand for natural resource consumption.”[3] A circular supply chain is where the raw materials used are recycled back into the manufacturing operation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

In the mid 1950s, this concept was extended to transportation management with the development of intermodal containers together with ships, trains, and trucks to handle these containers. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 5/5 2. Our Rating: 4.9/5

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

The storm track is expected to meander on a course headed for Georgia and the South Carolina and North Carolina coastal regions. That amount has the potential for major along with catastrophic flooding levels in certain of the impacted areas which are currently expected to be Georgia , South Carolina , and possibly North Carolina.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 14, 2015

We have electric cars, new transportation systems, wind turbines, solar panels. Like climate change, when you hear about new supply chain and manufacturing technologies, and the advancements being made, you want to be part of the sea change. Excitement. There is much excitement about technology favorably impacting the climate.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 3, 2020

Georgia Wilson predicts the circular economy represents the future for the supply chain. Another attendee from the apparel industry highlighted how a product made of manufacturing scraps inspired its employees. 1] Georgia Wilson, “ Circular economy: the future of supply chain ,” Supply Chain Digital , 27 February 2020. [2]

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FLEXE

APRIL 28, 2016

We recently attended the Georgia Logistics Summit where we had a chance to catch up with Manny Sequeira, a leader in the supply chain & logistics industries. Today we’re at the Georgia Logistics Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. Today we’re at the Georgia Logistics Summit in Atlanta, Georgia.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Stop worrying about investing in more warehouse space, updating the newest technology, stressing over transportation, and hiring or firing of logistics staff. You can rest assured your business remains up-to-date with the latest developments in technology, manufacturing, and logistics. Operate Efficiently. operate efficiently.

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FLEXE

APRIL 22, 2016

<p>We recently attended the Georgia Logistics Summit where we had a chance to catch up with Manny Sequeira, a leader in the supply chain & logistics industries. </p> <p>Today we're at the Georgia Logistics Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. </p>

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Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Industry Impacts from Hurricane Helene Client Alert Hurricane Helene is expected to have significant effects on several industries, particularly those related to agriculture, energy, logistics, and manufacturing. This may affect industries reliant on imported goods or components, including automotive, manufacturing, and retail sectors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In the mid 1950s, this concept was extended to transportation management with the development of intermodal containers together with ships, trains, and trucks to handle these containers. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands. French Guiana. French Polynesia.

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