Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

Swipe, click, this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Google Spinoff’s Drone Delivery Business First to Get FAA Approval (Bloomberg) Amazon to invest $800 million to make one-day free shipping the standard for Prime members (WSJ – sub. Honestly, this depressed the heck out of me. The First Drone Airline.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Only 8 days to go before I (along with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates) cycle 100 miles at the JDRF Ride for the Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY. Many times during those long training rides, which I have done mostly by myself, I thought about giving up or taking a shortcut back home. How far is 100 miles? IPO (Reuters).

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. That stated, there are some new signs of optimism. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. East Coast ports.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) brings an extensive network of warehouse logistics leaders together with warehousing suppliers in this three-day trade show. If you’re looking to improve your warehouse logistics, this event is the right choice for you! Houston, Texas. www.scmworld.com. PROMAT 2019.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 25, 2020

Dynamic Pricing is Transforming Logistics with Zeke Ziliak . Zeke Ziliak and Joe Lynch discuss how dynamic pricing is transforming logistics. Zeke Ziliak is the Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS. Zeke began his career in corporate risk mitigation for an energy company.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

”[2] And logistics journalist Josh Fisher ( @TrucksAtWork ) asks, “Have the sinking cryptocurrency markets, which run on blockchain, stymied the buzz around how the technology could revolutionize supply chains? But researchers say big questions remain about how the transformation will unfold.”[2]

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Kodiak delivers freight daily for its customers between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, operating autonomously on the highway portion of the route, and also provides service between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Key Takeaways: The Kodiak Story.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 1, 2021

The Voice of 3rd Party Logistics with Anne Reinke. Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch talk about the voice of 3 rd party logistics. Anne Reinke joined TIA which is the only organization dedicated to advancing the needs of third-party logistic professionals. from Rice University in Houston, TX and a J.D. About Anne Reinke.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Containers, ships, trucks, trains, ports, and cranes, all of which are necessary to transport goods internationally, had already existed for decades prior to 1956. Five days later, the Ideal-X sailed into Houston, Texas, where waiting trucks collected the containers for delivery to local factories and warehouses.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2022

In our introductory episode of the podcast, we shared our views about supply chain management issues and how getting supply chain right can generate revenue, but only when the foundational processes of material movement, sourcing, physical logistics and materials management are fully funded and optimized. .

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American Global Logistics

MAY 16, 2019

Atlanta, GA: American Global Logistics (AGL) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Slangerup will deliver the Day 2 keynote address for the Journal of Commerce Gulf Shipping Conference next week in Houston, Tex., On Wednesday, May 22, Slangerup will discuss “Supply Chain Optimization in the Age of Disruption” at 9 AM CT.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. The damage from the overly active storms damaged both freight containers and trucks, and in Houston, the trucking industry is barely back to life. CEO, David S.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

This puts a strain on the existing transportation resources, and if mother nature wipes out the infrastructure in coastal areas, such as Houston, the Port of Miami or even shipments between Puerto Rico and the mainland, capacity tightens faster than anyone expects. Amazon May Cause a Ripple-Effect in the Capacity Crunch Pond.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 2, 2015

Challenges Supporting the Inbound Logistics to 850 Department Stores Prompted Selection of UltraShipTMS. The Houston, Texas based retailer operates 850 department stores across 40 states under the Bealls, Goody’s Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage brands. Grubbs reports the TMS solution is expected to go live in Q2 2015.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. There are No Crystal Balls.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. to Houston, where the shipping containers are loaded onto trucks. Significance.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

For shippers, this year’s overly-active hurricane season in the US is raising alarm bells for supply chain logistics operations. Houston, one of the top six freight transportation hubs in the US is still struggling to recover and this affects the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables from the Rio Grande Valley.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

As Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS, Zeke, and his team help transportation and logistics companies develop fast and accurrate freight quotes using dynamic pricing. . Zeke Ziliak is the Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS. About Zeke Ziliak.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

The global supply chain impact of Hurricane Harvey could be unprecedented, widespread and realized, not only in the near term, but in weeks and months to come, according to Bindiya Vakil, CEO and founder, and Joe Carson, chief strategy officer, of Resilinc , a provider of supply chain risk and resiliency solutions.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Anheuser-Busch Converts Houston Trucking Fleet to Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles from Ryder. Radiant Logistics Acquires Trans-NET, Inc. Oil train regulation passes in California ( Reuters ). The post This Week in Logistics News (September 2-5, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The deliveries will take place in Texas, with Waymo’s Class 8 autonomous truck hauling goods along Interstate 45 between facilities in Houston and Dallas, which was the route used by Waymo and JB Hunt during the original pilot last year. Amazon plans two Prime shopping events this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight. Amazon , which has struggled to streamline its grocery strategy, is looking at grocery-picking gig workers in a new way. Walmart Canada takes aim at last-mile carbon emissions.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2016

A problem in procurement can impact manufacturing and logistics and planning, but often these dots are never connected, so there never emerges a cross-functional approach to working on them. This mechanism must be driven not simply by external impacts, such as floods in Houston or explosions in Tianjin.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Early data shows that most supply managers believe that Hurricane Harvey, which caused widespread destruction in south Texas and the closure of the Port of Houston, will impact supply chains in coming months.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. The damage from the overly active storms damaged both freight containers and trucks, and in Houston, the trucking industry is barely back to life. What is your Strategy?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Marc Tuinier.

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Multichannel Merchant

AUGUST 2, 2022

The last mile has become quite the battleground, with retailers and service providers striving to conquer its tricky, costly logistics through the use of algorithm-driven optimization tools, plugging into a growing army of gig workers as well as hundreds of larger and smaller carriers.

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SupplyOn

JULY 10, 2018

This is because it’s not until the goods arrive at the port that they are loaded into a container – usually by a different logistics service provider, the so-called consolidation center operator. This significantly optimizes the procurement process. And very few really need to have all the details all the time.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

There’s no question that innovative technologies aid in logistics and supply chain management, but when it comes to the many labor-intensive processes that take place in the warehouse, some fear that robots could make human warehouse workers obsolete. But what does that mean for industry employment?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2014

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. Acquires One Stop Logistics, Inc. UTi Worldwide Opens New Houston Facility to Serve Oil and Gas Industry. Senate EPW Committee signs off on MAP-21 Reauthorization Act (Logistics Management). trucks revved up amid train traffic jam, a capacity crisis revealed (Reuters).

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The conference was a great opportunity to interact with logistics and procurement executives in an environment of open dialogue and discussion. All of a sudden, everyone is “knocking on the door” of procurement and logistics, asking for cost improvements.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2013

Manhattan Associates Launches 2013 Inventory Optimization Release. UPS Expands Logistics Reach To Meet Emerging Demand In China. UPS Expands Logistics Reach To Meet Emerging Demand In China. UK logistics companies optimistic about recovery ( Financial Times ). Kewill Announces Intention To Acquire Four Soft.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. That move is intended to bring rapid relief from existing port congestion by optimizing rail deliveries between the two states. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 5) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Supply chain funding in the news.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Descartes Unveils Same-Day Delivery Optimization Technology. First, Descartes unveiled new optimization technology at its user conference that “helps retailers and distributors make deliveries the same day an order is taken.” Lots of interesting news to discuss today, so let’s go straight to it. Freight Shipments Rose 0.8%

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Note: Descartes and MercuryGate are Talking Logistics sponsors.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Devastating hurricanes in Houston and Florida, and the ongoing recovery efforts that will tie up capacity. Focus on load optimization, and more fully load your trucks, which means fewer loads that need coverage. A cold spring in the Northeast that delayed seasonal purchases. 5 Tips for Finding the Capacity You Need.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 3, 2019

We do it throughout entire industries, enabling leaders to smooth-out their Supply Chains, lean-out their Logistics, optimize their Operations, and maximize their Manufacturing throughput, all with their existing teams and often disaggregated data sources. Here in Operations, we live in a real-time world.

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