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You see, I’m a native Calgarian, and was visiting my home town to share insights with a group of supply chain executives at the University of Calgary this past week. Building vacancies in downtown Calgary are at 30%+, yet more buildings and homes continue to go up. I went in to meet the group on Wednesday the day after the election. To understand why, it helped to also share the insights provided that day by Peter Wallis from the Van Horne Institute. MORE
Your boss wants to see improvements to the bottom line and it has to happen by the end of the year. With such a tight deadline, you can’t afford to waste time combing through lengthy reports to come up with fresh strategies that could or could not work. MORE
In these wars, it's not only large multinational corporations but smaller businesses with supply chains extending into China and other countries that could incur increased tariffs, losses due to pre-contracted prices and investments overseas. How is this impacting smaller businesses? For years, small business has been encouraged to do global business. It simply takes time to readjust the supply chain with lead times sometimes requiring up to several years. MORE
Aside from that being one of your busiest times of the year, the movement to eCommerce and omnichannel shopping has made accurate demand planning impossible and inventory allocation harder than ever. Today’s supply chain has to be flexible. Instead, it turned to on-demand warehousing. MORE
First come, first served is a familiar statement to most of us. This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. It would take roughly a day and a half to complete a truckload shipment of this length. MORE
The adoption of advanced analytics has moved at a much slower pace in Asia Pacific compared to Europe or North America. Companies are increasingly eager to hear about optimization and advanced analytics. I t’s not hard to see why. MORE
Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. MORE
After a strong finish in 2017, flatbed demand has continued to soar in 2018 resulting in historic supply and demand imbalances across North America. However, if you’re shipping material on open deck trailers, these topics aren’t the primary drivers of flatbed demand. MORE
New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. If S&OP is done properly, it leads to significant returns, including increased revenue and profitability. MORE
As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Rather than reacting to changes that happen to your supply chain, it’s always better to have a carrier management strategy that allows you to be proactive—no matter what the market has in store. MORE
It is great to see Derek bring his extensive experience and leadership skills to ATX Networks. Thank you Derek for your friendship, your support of Supply Chain Game Changer, and taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us. How can people contact you? MORE
Only one of them is outside North America: China. But there is another country that’s making a strong case to join that elite group. However, anyone who has spent a day in India asks the same question: How? How is Global Shipping Growing in India? MORE
Intermodal Shipping is Growing and the Railroads are Ready | Transportfolio. Tight truckload capacity usually means more intermodal shipping. But intermodal service can add efficiency, flexibility, and cost savings to a supply chain in many different market conditions. MORE
While the stock market in China has been volatile lately, the Chinese middle class continues to grow and buy. That makes China a highly attractive market for imports, if you have a logistics provider who knows how to deliver your imports. How to get more value for your money. MORE
The major consultancy firms are still acquiring smaller niche competitors to intensify their supply chain expertise. At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. 28 | B to C e-commerce puts pressure on supply chains. MORE
Why Truckload Lead Times Matter and How to Improve Them | Transportfolio. First come, first served is a familiar statement to most of us. This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. MORE
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new requirements go into effect on July 1, 2016, stating that all packed containers must have verified gross mass weights reported to the carrier and terminal before loading. Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. As often occurs with new requirements, questions continue to swirl and some companies are going to feel ill-prepared as the deadline arises. MORE
“We see first hand how supply chains fail due to…” Poor business continuity practices. Having a backup system for all eventualities is the only way to ensure your supply chain will endure in adverse situations, from weather to natural disasters. MORE
Every supply chain has a central purpose, regardless of size or industry: getting materials from their point of origin to the place they’re needed as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Designing a supply chain to accomplish that task isn’t as straightforward as it seems, especially when technology is involved. A smart company pays attention to the way their supply chain operates, and that means working with a proactive design over a reactive one. MORE
The company is best known for dairy products, particularly butter, but the company also has divisions devoted to animal nutrition and seeds/crop protection. When it comes to securing carriage, it is easier if you have predictable demand, use standard trucks, and have long lead times. MORE
Pillars to a Successful Transportation Experience: Carrier Management | Transportfolio. As the market continues to tighten, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? How to deal with growing supply chain complexity. MORE
Sandra’s customer was notorious for buffering their forecasts and asking us to hold tons of extra inventory. In my role I was looking at how to drive improvements in our inventory performance without sacrificing customer expectations. How can people contact you? MORE
The logistics industry is changing rapidly due to a multitude of new technologies. Teknowlogi representatives will be in Booth 32 throughout the conference, demonstrating how the LES advanced technology platform represents the next evolution of innovation for the logistics industry. MORE
Now that Thanksgiving is past us, the mad dash to the end of the year is on. It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the supply chain and logistics realm, with lots of news related to global trade and technology. Mexico and Canada Sign Pact to Replace Nafta (WSJ – sub. MORE
Lull uses FLEXE for order fulfillment to their customers. Here’s how. In 2015, Lull, an eCommerce furniture company, saw an opportunity to offer a better solution: mattresses that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. They turned to FLEXE. days to 1.8 days to 1.8 MORE
Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Who’s to Blame for the Trucker Shortage? MORE
As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Rather than reacting to changes that happen to your supply chain, it’s always better to have a carrier management strategy that allows you to be proactive—no matter what the market has in store. MORE
The move by BVL to create the chapter in the Carolinas is not only a recognition of the area as a supply chain hub but also a move to expand the organization’s footprint into North America. We look forward to more meetings of BVL Carolinas in the near future! MORE
When a company decides to outsource its logistical needs to a 3PL, the success or failure of the venture will be determined by how well the two companies work together. Unlike a lot of other games, there is little to no battling between the players. MORE
With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. PST will ship the same day. MORE
As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. MORE
6 Steps to an Optimized Oil and Gas Supply Chain. But certain innovations in transportation and logistics are enabling these shippers to plan more effectively and manage risk. Other oil and gas companies can use similar innovations to streamline and optimize their own supply chains. MORE
” Well, as a marketing manager for Cerasis, what I know is this: it ain’t about US, it’s about providing value to those who we want to serve. Well, manufacturing companies who ship freight in North America. MORE
Our continued expansion into major metropolitan markets is a commitment to our clients. With the change to zone-based pricing for First Class Packages, all clients must reconsider how to locate their product closer to their customers." By 2021, worldwide retail e-commerce sales are projected to be 4.9 At the same time, customers are demanding shorter shipping timelines. RSL will be employing state-of-the-art technology in all six new facilities. MORE
Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? If you want to stay ahead of the competition, it’s not just a question of reading industry newsletters. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015. Freight freight shipping MORE
First come, first served is a familiar statement to most of us. This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. It would take roughly a day and a half to complete a truckload shipment of this length. MORE
Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. The potential opportunity to convert a significant portion of operating costs from fixed to variable. This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.” MORE
From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. Demand in conjunction with the realignment of available space has led to rates being resilient in this peak import season. In addition, looking back to the summer of 2017, the June-August peak that typically happens was slower than anticipated. MORE
Cerasis
MARCH 26, 2015
Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? If you want to stay ahead of the competition, it’s not just a question of reading industry newsletters. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015. Freight freight shipping
Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 2, 2016
Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. The potential opportunity to convert a significant portion of operating costs from fixed to variable. This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.”
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 28, 2018
In these wars, it's not only large multinational corporations but smaller businesses with supply chains extending into China and other countries that could incur increased tariffs, losses due to pre-contracted prices and investments overseas. How is this impacting smaller businesses? For years, small business has been encouraged to do global business. It simply takes time to readjust the supply chain with lead times sometimes requiring up to several years.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JUNE 11, 2018
Only one of them is outside North America: China. But there is another country that’s making a strong case to join that elite group. However, anyone who has spent a day in India asks the same question: How? How is Global Shipping Growing in India?
TMC
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
First come, first served is a familiar statement to most of us. This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. It would take roughly a day and a half to complete a truckload shipment of this length.
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CH Robinson Transportfolio
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Why Truckload Lead Times Matter and How to Improve Them | Transportfolio. First come, first served is a familiar statement to most of us. This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
AUGUST 22, 2017
Intermodal Shipping is Growing and the Railroads are Ready | Transportfolio. Tight truckload capacity usually means more intermodal shipping. But intermodal service can add efficiency, flexibility, and cost savings to a supply chain in many different market conditions.
FLEXE
AUGUST 10, 2017
Aside from that being one of your busiest times of the year, the movement to eCommerce and omnichannel shopping has made accurate demand planning impossible and inventory allocation harder than ever. Today’s supply chain has to be flexible. Instead, it turned to on-demand warehousing.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
APRIL 12, 2018
After a strong finish in 2017, flatbed demand has continued to soar in 2018 resulting in historic supply and demand imbalances across North America. However, if you’re shipping material on open deck trailers, these topics aren’t the primary drivers of flatbed demand.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2015
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new requirements go into effect on July 1, 2016, stating that all packed containers must have verified gross mass weights reported to the carrier and terminal before loading. Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. As often occurs with new requirements, questions continue to swirl and some companies are going to feel ill-prepared as the deadline arises.
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DELMIA Quintiq
MAY 27, 2015
Your boss wants to see improvements to the bottom line and it has to happen by the end of the year. With such a tight deadline, you can’t afford to waste time combing through lengthy reports to come up with fresh strategies that could or could not work.
AIMMS
JUNE 1, 2017
The adoption of advanced analytics has moved at a much slower pace in Asia Pacific compared to Europe or North America. Companies are increasingly eager to hear about optimization and advanced analytics. I t’s not hard to see why.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
6 Steps to an Optimized Oil and Gas Supply Chain. But certain innovations in transportation and logistics are enabling these shippers to plan more effectively and manage risk. Other oil and gas companies can use similar innovations to streamline and optimize their own supply chains.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 6, 2017
Every supply chain has a central purpose, regardless of size or industry: getting materials from their point of origin to the place they’re needed as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Designing a supply chain to accomplish that task isn’t as straightforward as it seems, especially when technology is involved. A smart company pays attention to the way their supply chain operates, and that means working with a proactive design over a reactive one.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 10, 2017
Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Who’s to Blame for the Trucker Shortage?
EFT
JUNE 6, 2018
The logistics industry is changing rapidly due to a multitude of new technologies. Teknowlogi representatives will be in Booth 32 throughout the conference, demonstrating how the LES advanced technology platform represents the next evolution of innovation for the logistics industry.
EFT
MARCH 21, 2019
Our continued expansion into major metropolitan markets is a commitment to our clients. With the change to zone-based pricing for First Class Packages, all clients must reconsider how to locate their product closer to their customers." By 2021, worldwide retail e-commerce sales are projected to be 4.9 At the same time, customers are demanding shorter shipping timelines. RSL will be employing state-of-the-art technology in all six new facilities.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 20, 2018
From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. Demand in conjunction with the realignment of available space has led to rates being resilient in this peak import season. In addition, looking back to the summer of 2017, the June-August peak that typically happens was slower than anticipated.
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 21, 2014
When a company decides to outsource its logistical needs to a 3PL, the success or failure of the venture will be determined by how well the two companies work together. Unlike a lot of other games, there is little to no battling between the players.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
OCTOBER 20, 2017
Pillars to a Successful Transportation Experience: Carrier Management | Transportfolio. As the market continues to tighten, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? How to deal with growing supply chain complexity.
Cerasis
JANUARY 7, 2015
” Well, as a marketing manager for Cerasis, what I know is this: it ain’t about US, it’s about providing value to those who we want to serve. Well, manufacturing companies who ship freight in North America.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
Now that Thanksgiving is past us, the mad dash to the end of the year is on. It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the supply chain and logistics realm, with lots of news related to global trade and technology. Mexico and Canada Sign Pact to Replace Nafta (WSJ – sub.
TMC
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Rather than reacting to changes that happen to your supply chain, it’s always better to have a carrier management strategy that allows you to be proactive—no matter what the market has in store.
TMC
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Rather than reacting to changes that happen to your supply chain, it’s always better to have a carrier management strategy that allows you to be proactive—no matter what the market has in store.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
While the stock market in China has been volatile lately, the Chinese middle class continues to grow and buy. That makes China a highly attractive market for imports, if you have a logistics provider who knows how to deliver your imports. How to get more value for your money.
6 River Systems
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. PST will ship the same day.
Supply Chain Movement
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
The major consultancy firms are still acquiring smaller niche competitors to intensify their supply chain expertise. At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. 28 | B to C e-commerce puts pressure on supply chains.
Supply Chain View from the Field
AUGUST 15, 2013
The move by BVL to create the chapter in the Carolinas is not only a recognition of the area as a supply chain hub but also a move to expand the organization’s footprint into North America. We look forward to more meetings of BVL Carolinas in the near future!
NC State SCRC
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
You see, I’m a native Calgarian, and was visiting my home town to share insights with a group of supply chain executives at the University of Calgary this past week. Building vacancies in downtown Calgary are at 30%+, yet more buildings and homes continue to go up. I went in to meet the group on Wednesday the day after the election. To understand why, it helped to also share the insights provided that day by Peter Wallis from the Van Horne Institute.
6 River Systems
JULY 25, 2019
New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. If S&OP is done properly, it leads to significant returns, including increased revenue and profitability.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
It is great to see Derek bring his extensive experience and leadership skills to ATX Networks. Thank you Derek for your friendship, your support of Supply Chain Game Changer, and taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us. How can people contact you?
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Sandra’s customer was notorious for buffering their forecasts and asking us to hold tons of extra inventory. In my role I was looking at how to drive improvements in our inventory performance without sacrificing customer expectations. How can people contact you?
FLEXE
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Lull uses FLEXE for order fulfillment to their customers. Here’s how. In 2015, Lull, an eCommerce furniture company, saw an opportunity to offer a better solution: mattresses that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. They turned to FLEXE. days to 1.8 days to 1.8
EFT
JUNE 22, 2018
The company is best known for dairy products, particularly butter, but the company also has divisions devoted to animal nutrition and seeds/crop protection. When it comes to securing carriage, it is easier if you have predictable demand, use standard trucks, and have long lead times.
6 River Systems
JUNE 10, 2019
“We see first hand how supply chains fail due to…” Poor business continuity practices. Having a backup system for all eventualities is the only way to ensure your supply chain will endure in adverse situations, from weather to natural disasters.
6 River Systems
APRIL 23, 2019
As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse.
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