ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

and HOUSTON, Tex. Our services help clients develop the right supply chain strategy for their business challenges and implement the process and technology solutions to improve Demand/Supply Planning, Procurement and Sourcing, Logistics and Warehousing, and Reverse Logistics business performance. BOSTON, Mass.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

As part of its partnership with drone company Wing, the retail giant intends to bring drone deliveries to Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta and Charlotte by June of 2026, and will expand existing services in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

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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] ”[8].

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

to the region of Texas that was affected by Hurricane Harvey, and 300 of them are in the Houston vicinity. Second sources may also be overwhelmed with business and shifting customer priorities. “Even if a supplier’s factory is not flooded, the infrastructure (power, water, transportation, etc.)

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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Domino’s pizzas now delivered with autonomous cars in Houston. The company is now partnering with Nuro in Houston to make robocar deliveries. For now, the robocar delivery option is only available in the vicinity of a single pizza shop in the Houston area.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 19, 2013

This past week, I hosted a meeting with a small group of oil and gas procurement executives in Houston to share thoughts on some of the major trends occurring in oil and gas, changes to the global oil and gas organization structure, as well as the impacts on procurement capability in the emerging ecosystem.

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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. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. West Coast ports in favor of other ports such as Houston and major U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

After almost 100 blank sailings in each of January and February, the number of cancellations decreased in March and even fewer are expected in April, according to global logistics company Agility. The Port of Houston suspended operations at two container terminals after a staffer tested positive for COVID-19. Ocean Freight.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The trade-offs are especially critical for destinations in a “battleground” region that stretches from Detroit in the north to Houston in the south. Cargo can enter the country via East coast or West coast ports depending on variables such as the type of product being shipped. The savings achieved by routing shipments through the U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2017

For brands that were able to plan for the hurricanes before they hit, it’s likely that they had a deal in place to source inventory from an unaffected market, so determining how to transport that inventory to where it needs to be in time for the holiday rush will be top priority. Be Flexible, Nimble and Patient. Printer-friendly version.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Congested ports, complicated regulations, less than optimal modal capacity, undesirable taxation regimes, dilapidated roads, and overall operational inefficiencies are constant sources of anxiety within the business community. The answer lies not in a herculean dream of global domination, but simply in mathematics.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

Congested ports, complicated regulations, less than optimal modal capacity, undesirable taxation regimes, dilapidated roads, and overall operational inefficiencies are constant sources of anxiety within the business community. How is Global Shipping Growing in India? India is adding 14 km of new roads every day.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 3, 2018

Consider this: global sourcing, manufacturing, and sales are advancing rapidly, leaving technology providers in the tough position of playing catch up. Imagine you are at your desk in Houston and you need to determine whether a completed order left the warehouse in China. What is Global Vendor Management? Vendor Assembly.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A resins expert in Houston shared with me the following insights last week: We are through the impact of the freeze – and the LS Force Majeure clauses finally ended, but not until September! This event resulted in damaged to a lot of pipes that were not weatherized for a frozen winter storm.

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American Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

According to Ed Hirs, a University of Houston energy economics professor, the 25 days of supply would only be an issue if consumers panic. Also, the hastened transition to green energy sources further magnifies this disruption. American Global Logistics is a forward-thinking 3PL that helps it clients avert and mitigate disruption.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2019

I’ve noticed that to write about logistics, you have to know logistics. This city has more people connected to logistics per capita than any other city in America. I think the next generation of venture capital will be in places like Detroit, Des Moines, Houston, Cleveland, etc. It helps us attract and retain talent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. percent year on year in June, driven by double-digit surges in New York/New Jersey, Houston, and Savannah, Georgia. To meet demand, 3PLs increasingly tapped the spot market to source carriers to cover shipments. In the next 40 years, the answer is (most likely) a definitive no.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2016

The problem in most supply chains is “not enough data”, because data is being created from machines, from people, from systems, and from external sources. Often the sources of information are hidden in piles of data that we don’t think about. How do we understand and limit the data we focus on for decision-making? No easy task.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Recent estimates suggest that Hurricane Harvey destroyed a minimum of 100,000 homes in the Houston-Beaumont, Texas, area. That translates into some $1.8 billion in new demand for lumber, windows, roofing, insulation, wallboard and siding, the research and consulting firm Principia estimates.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2020

Craig Fuller is CEO and Founder of FreightWaves, the only freight-focused organization that delivers a complete and comprehensive view of the freight and logistics market. FreightWaves.com, the company’s news site, is the leading provider of news and commentary for the transportation and logistics space. About Craig Fuller.

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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.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2015

Are manufacturers and retailers “joint employers” of the contract workers hired by their third-party logistics (3PL) partners? The Houston-based company hired Leadpoint Business Services to staff a recycling facility in California. There’s already a joint employer precedent in the logistics industry.

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GTG Technology Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

How Hurricanes Affect Logistics. The catastrophic storms did more than just flood homes and knock down trees, they impacted logistics in a variety of ways. It will be a long time before anyone can measure the two storms’ impact on logistics and the economy. Houston is a Major Transportation Hub. Sources: [link].

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

These were the top ZIP codes for MCs granted in May 2025: (Data Source: Searchcarriers.com. Data Source: FMCSA MCMIS Data Snapshot: While new authorities continue to surge in ZIP codes like Laredo and Fresno, the FMCSA’s safety audits haven’t kept pace. The ZIP Codes Driving the Surge When we narrowed the lens, the picture changed.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2025

Texas specifically has a strategic triangle connecting Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, providing an ideal testbed with distances perfectly suited to hydrogens 500-mile range. Forward-thinking logistics providers recognize that early adoption positions them advantageously, as costs continue to fall and regulations tighten.

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GTG Technology Group

JUNE 29, 2016

The transportation industry represents a complex matrix of logistics, communication, and data. In this case, the enterprise began with a primary level three data center in Houston. Both of these facilities are equipped with redundant power sources and redundant internet access. Sources: [link].

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Houston and New Orleans-Gulfport. Robinson, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map. Source: Boston Consulting Group. These ports are located relatively close to the battleground region and near rail routes to major markets. Neutral or Unclear: Baltimore, Miami, and other East Coast ports.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 21, 2016

Houston and New Orleans-Gulfport. Robinson, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map. Source: Boston Consulting Group. These ports are located relatively close to the battleground region and near rail routes to major markets. Neutral or Unclear: Baltimore, Miami, and other East Coast ports.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2022

Recently, I presented at the Informs Analytics Conference in Houston and challenged companies to “ think out of the box” and define outside-in processes in Supply Chain Planning. The processes of indirect procurement have little in common with direct material sourcing. This is my life’s work. Tackling Procurement.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

For gas exporters, it’s critical to establish credibility as a reliable new source of fuel for clients in Asia. in Houston. Whoever’s at fault, this much is clear: The pressure is on both sides to resolve their problems. But canal operators do have to learn to be flexible, because exports from the U.S. was developing import terminals.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

For gas exporters, it’s critical to establish credibility as a reliable new source of fuel for clients in Asia. in Houston. Whoever’s at fault, this much is clear: The pressure is on both sides to resolve their problems. But canal operators do have to learn to be flexible, because exports from the U.S. was developing import terminals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2025

The global trade, logistics, and maritime sectors are witnessing significant shifts driven by AI, sustainability initiatives, and evolving economic policies. These developments highlight the growing influence of technology, sustainability, and geopolitical factors in shaping global trade and logistics.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 5, 2018

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2025

One is a rather significant acquisition announcement that has the potential to change the global transportation and logistics landscape. maritime transportation, state of the art warehousing, logistics and air freight capabilities. based maritime transport, added logistics and warehouse services. based technology providers.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The goal is to create redundant sources based on supplier-specific and country-of-origin, to ensure that each product category has redundancy as a form of insurance on the supply chain. Example might include free trade zones, mapping of supplier material flows, multi-sourcing, business continuity planning, etc.).

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