Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides our latest update regarding the Red Sea Transport disruption impacting transport movements to and from European and Asian ports. Further, Japan based shipping line Mitsui OSK Lines indicated a belief that this disruption could extend thru the balance of 2024. percent to 4.5

Transportation 52

Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Panama Supply Chain Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

And finally, after 18 years at ARC Advisory Group, our colleague Clint Reiser is moving on to the next phase of his career. Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. By analyzing two groups of over 500,000 products on Amazon U.S. percent of U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 258

Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 258

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Additionally, he helped transportation and logistics companies grow their sales. As COO, Joe ran a 3PL focused on LTL and truckload shipping. Topics include transportation, logistics, warehousing, technology, supply chain, and ecommerce.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 217

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 217

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2024

Supply chain software vendor Descartes Systems Group has acquired OCR Services Inc., Walmart has bumped up return shipping rates for seller-fulfilled orders as businesses try to strike the right balance between consumer-friendly returns policies and minimizing reverse logistics costs. percent of total in-store sales.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 224

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Predictive Analytics Software 224

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

It is essentially a battle royale of misery (in comedic form), and the winner will be the lead singer of the newly formed pop group. The delays to maritime trade may prompt some retailers to switch to air freight, as companies that normally ship their goods by sea want to ensure faster delivery. Global trade declined by 1.3

Logistics Network Optimization Software 255

Logistics Network Optimization Software South Africa Logistics New York 255

ThroughPut

MARCH 6, 2024

The transportation and logistics industry has witnessed a profound transformation over the past few years, driven by a mix of industry disruptions and emerging innovative technologies. In other words, the need to integrate AI in transportation and logistics is no longer an opportunity but a necessity.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Multichannel Merchant

APRIL 7, 2022

The call for sustainable shipping is getting real. The transportation sector is the largest U.S. Pressure is coming from all sides for companies to adopt more sustainable shipping practices. Here actions you can take now to improve your sustainable shipping. Work Toward a Sustainable Shipping Certification.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Shipping Waste Reduction Modeling 111

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides readers with a further update on the ongoing Red Sea shipping disruption including added context and implications. Background Just before the Christmas holiday, Supply Chain Matters alerted our readers to rather troubling signs for another global-wide shipping disruption.

Shipping 52

Shipping Panama Los Angeles Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Understand how the recent Red Sea ship attacks are impacting global supply chains and how to mitigate potential risks. Ships are avoiding Egypt’s Suez Canal, the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia and one of the world’s most important waterways, which accounts for about 12% of the world’s shipping traffic.

Supply Chain Planning Software 61

Supply Chain Planning Software Shipping Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 61

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Mark is the Chief Executive Officer off Princeton TMX , a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). About Mark McEntire Mark McEntire is the Chief Executive Officer at Princeton TMX, a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). Hunt Transport, Inc. in Transportation and Logistics from Arkansas State University.

Optimal Sourcing 217

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 217

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

About Andy Tomka Andy Tomka is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT, a freight-tech company that build transportation managemt systems (TMS) for SMB freight brokers. Post-college, Andy worked for Menlo Worldwide in their managed transportation group before moving to the startup Echo Global Logistics.

Supply Chain Design Software 205

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Omaha 205

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Flow paths can include buying online/ship from store; buy online/pickup at store, shop at store/have item shipped from a different store, and many other options as well. The need for new omnichannel capabilities – particularly curb pick-up and ship-from-store – soared. Shipping from the store, and 5.

Omnichannel 227

Omnichannel Retail Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 227

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

Gabe is the CEO of Rocket Shipping , a full-service logistics provider focusing on 4 core competencies: LTL shipping, white glove/ home delivery, full truckload management, and technology/integrations. About Gabe Pankonin Gabe Pankonin is the CEO of Rocket Shipping, a full-service logistics provider based in Fargo, North Dakota.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 194

Logistics Network Optimization Software North Dakota Agile and Lean Supply Chain Minnesota 194

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

The tolls that ships pay are now around eight times more expensive than normal. Ship operators fear that their crews could be imperiled on the journeys through the Red Sea by missile or drone attacks from a Yemen-based rebel group. Cargo volumes through the Suez and Panama canals have plunged by more than a third.

Expense Reduction 231

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Negotiating Skills 231

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. Finally, the transportation asset is attached once the pallets are loaded. That is fast growth.

Real-time Visibility 219

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Visibility Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 219

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Logistics Warehousing 52

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 16, 2020

Shipping can be expensive. The high cost of shipping is motivating many companies to switch from their current method of shipping to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Read on to learn more about LTL shipping and its many benefits. What is LTL Shipping? Minimize Your Transportation Spend.

Shipping 98

Shipping Material Savings Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Unfortunately, e-commerce shipping practices, although different from traditional retail shipping, still fall short. Supply chain leaders need to understand why logistics fundamentals will continue to shape e-commerce shipping strategy. What’s Wrong With E-Commerce Shipping Practices?

Resource Reduction 185

Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 185

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

ARC Advisory Group engaged in an informative discussion with Derek Gittoes, VP Supply Chain Management Product Strategy at Oracle , as part of ARC’s Digital Supply Chain Forum. Namely, how does machine learning help with predicting shipping transit times? Oracle Transportation Management Machine Learning Capabilities.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 340

Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 340

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights an added admission, this time from a shipping industry senior executive, indicating that the period of windfall profits among global shipping players is coming to an end. . We neglected to mention another observation that came from the CFO of influential global container shipping conglomerate Maersk.

Shipping 52

Shipping Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 52

crisp

JANUARY 24, 2023

Now part of Crisp, the Integral Group offers deep expertise in EDI compliance and data integration across the CPG enterprise ecosystem. Crisp has found a partner that can help us realize this opportunity, and we’re delighted to announce our acquisition of Integral Group , a powerful platform for EDI exchange, applications, and integrations.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. During 2022, as consumers shifted their physical goods buying patterns away from products and into travel and services, global shipping volumes steadily declined and so did spot rates.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Locus

MARCH 4, 2024

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become an indispensable tool for retailers seeking to optimize their transportation operations. Since this is a manual process, shipping errors are inevitable, making the entire process expensive and time consuming.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sixty-two percent of consumers ages 25-34 plan to celebrate this year, more than any other age group. Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits. Overall, consumers plan to spend a total of $25.8

Logistics Network Optimization Software 219

Logistics Network Optimization Software Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Arizona 219

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Freight 130

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 31, 2023

transportation and logistics services activity. LTL trucking needs, the industry belief is that with existing volumes considerably lower, the lack of signs of an upcoming traditional peak shipping surge ( see below update ), and with businesses having already switched trucking needs to other carriers, that a disruption may be manageable.

North America 52

North America America Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation 52

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

Today, we conclude our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. Top 10 Transportation Blog Posts of the Year. If you’re looking to save costs on shipping, take a look at inbound shipping.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 0

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

In his role Peter leads The Journal of Commerce, the historic New York City maritime newspaper founded in 1827, today a team of specialized business journalists focused on the end-to-end international shipping supply chain including shipping, ports, airfreight, trucking, rail and home delivery, addressed to the needs of shippers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 223

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Analytics Software 223

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2023

Brad is a Principal at Third Axiom Solutions , a quick and cost-effective solution for delivering AI-based transportation analytics to your company and customers. Third Axiom’s solution was built by transportation experts to solve the industry’s specific problems in less time, and with less expense, than other solutions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 213

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 213

SupplyPike

MAY 20, 2020

Learn about: Key differences between LTL and FTL shipping Shipping options offered by Walmart. Freight carriers offer a variety of choices for transporting commercial shipments. Two widely used means of transportation are less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping and full-truckload (FTL). How Walmart Does It.

Shipping 98

Shipping Warehousing Purchasing Skills Freight 98

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

These are questions ARC Advisory Group will seek to answer in our online survey research of supply chain executives over the next few months. But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed.

Manufacturing Procurement 266

Manufacturing Procurement GEP Purchasing Skills Logistics 266

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

While transport providers including FedEx , the U.S. Bloomberg has cited an Anderson Economic Group estimate that a UPS strike lasting 10 days or more would impact the U.S. Consider that the cost to ship a ten pound package between 600 to 900 mile distance via UPS Ground has risen to $13.79, a 58 percent increase in five years.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Transportation 52

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. ” Lora’s Advice If the President’s group called me and asked for my advice, these are the steps to take: Ask all “experts” to leave their egos at the door. Define the mission. Align on definitions.

Supply Chain Design Software 293

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 293

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With an educational and professional background in finance, Shannon joined the logistics industry in 2012 with Knight Transportation out of Phoenix, Arizona. About FreightVana FreightVana is a Digital Logistics Partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 179

Logistics Network Optimization Software Phoenix Arizona Transportation 179

Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The interesting shift here, though, is that there’s a whole world of alternative shipping routes. The traditional China-Northern Europe route alternative banked on sea freight to Dubai, followed by air shipping to the final European destination. For a full shipping container, that results in a full $3,804 of savings, or a 17% savings.

Los Angeles 156

Los Angeles Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 156

Synovos

JULY 24, 2023

It has also reduced its Scope 3 transportation emissions intensity by 28% since 2019/20, thereby achieving its 2029/30 goal seven years early. This has been made possible through modal shifts from air to sea or air to road and optimizing its supply chain to source, store and ship more products locally. Interested in our services?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Government 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Anchor Group & Mikael Lind, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE). In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . Part 1–Defining the moment. degrees Celsius,” states the Climate Action Tracker.

Supply Chain Design Software 240

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 240