Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

While no two customers will have quite the same game plan, we’re building off the same foundation of retail logistics expertise we’ve accumulated over 15+ years of service to the CPG community. learn more Shipping to Amazon It is almost a “must” for any business to sell on Amazon these days. So, we made it easy.

Retail 52

Retail Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 52

Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

The topic/report will be on the logistics M&A so far this year. So what we could ship early from overseas that had already been produced, but maybe we intended to flow later in the year, we brought in. Steve Fasching – CFO I think comparatively speaking to prior years, you are going to see a bigger increase in inventory.

Purchasing Skills 67

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 67

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The intricate networks of shipping routes, ports, and inland terminals have strengthened the interconnectedness of the world economy, and maritime shipping is the critical mode of global transport. While the drought in Panama has ended and shipping is rebounding, the Suez Canal, where traffic has been cut in half, remains an issue.

Supply Chain Design Software 214

Supply Chain Design Software Panama Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 214

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

2] Matthew Lekstutis , Director for North America at Efficio, believes that the uncertainty about how events will unfold in 2025 requires supply chains to be extremely agile. With these solutions, supply chains can proactively address disruptions and minimize delays and inventory shortages. More supply chain diversification.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Trends 130

EFT

MAY 21, 2025

US shippers are rushing to restock and frontload inventories in the wake of the 90-day reduction in tariffs, and there are already signs of queues building back to China that could cause another period of chaos along the critical trans-Pacific trade route.

China 65

China Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 65

Zipline Logistics

JULY 8, 2025

Inflation Inflation can have ripple effects on the cost of fuel, equipment, labor, insurance, and inventory storage. Often in the face of this risk, manufacturers or shipping facilities will shut down operations to avoid jeopardizing the safety of employees and company property. Podcast presented by Zipline Logistics.

Predictive Analytics Software 59

Predictive Analytics Software Freight Price Reduction Negotiating Skills 59

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

companies experienced logistics cost increases of 10% to 15% due to tariffs in the past year. These disruptions highlight the fragility of global supply chains, wherein a single policy can trigger a domino effect across continents, affecting inventory management, logistics and customer satisfaction. An estimated 60% of U.S.

Price Reduction 97

Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 97

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of Supply Chain & Logistics News! How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with Cars in Containers As vehicle exports from Mexico to North America surged, Volkswagen Mexico found itself confronting a significant supply chain crisis. and Canadian dealerships.

Pharmaceutical 162

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 162

EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

which will cause some tough questions over pricing and inventory strategies, decisions that now seem certain to bleed into wider U.S. Simultaneously, trans-Pacific cargo space is quickly running out, as businesses rush to bring inventories to the US before the tariff pause deadline in mid-August. inflation.

Purchasing Skills 65

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Price Reduction China 65

EFT

MAY 19, 2025

Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand Container ship bookings for China-to-U.S. US-China trade reprieve buys Shein and Temu time to restock US inventory An agreement between the United States and China to temporarily slash tariffs stopped short of reinstating the U.S. "de

Price Reduction 101

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 101

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Inflation Inflation can have ripple effects on the cost of fuel, equipment, labor, insurance, and inventory storage. But freezing temperatures and snow delays are just getting started in many regions of North America. Say you’re shipping finished lumber in the middle of unpredictable winter weather.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Freight Price Reduction Optimal Sourcing 52

Zipline Logistics

APRIL 1, 2025

Inflation Inflation can have ripple effects on the cost of fuel, equipment, labor, insurance, and inventory storage. But freezing temperatures are still lingering in many regions of North America. Collectively, these countries shipped $1.4 Podcast presented by Zipline Logistics. at the end of February 2025.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Freight Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

Thankfully, digitization of inventory and technology like real-time shipment tracking from 3PLs are taking the pinch out of switching for these companies. While civil unrest could slow down production or shipments in a foreign country, natural disasters can accomplish just as much shipping disruption in North America.

Supply Chain Design Software 202

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 202

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 17, 2025

Execs at the world’s biggest truck maker, including Daimler Truck North America CEO John O’Leary, told analysts and investors the company was pumping the brakes on investment in alternative powertrains, particularly in North America. ( Blaine Inventory Specialist, Syncron Posted on: Nov, 16 2016 Lora, great article!

Supply Chain Design Software 47

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 47

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

For retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, the busy shipping season came early. But shippers looking to avoid disruptions and ensure that tight inventory levels don’t lead to missed sales opportunities pulled their orders forward. The peak inbound season typically starts around this time of year.

Inventory Reduction 300

Inventory Reduction Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory 300

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company said that it has already replaced 95 percent of the plastic air pillows with paper filler in North America and is working toward complete removal by year’s end. This certainly sounds like a lofty goal. Tomé, the chief executive officer at UPS, in the release.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 287

Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Logistics Price Reduction 287

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Fourth, what are some industry-specific trends for parcel shipping? The State of Parcel Shipping.

Supply Chain Network Software 246

Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This article is from Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. According to recent statistical data, vacancy rates for industrial real estate across North America have been declining since 2020 and reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2022.

Inventory Management Software 261

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 261

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) Inventory management is challenging enough in normal times.

Inventory Management Software 261

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 261

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. Container shipping prices skyrocket. Now, furniture makers are seeing a logistics bottleneck create more problems as they try to keep up with demand. It will be interesting to watch the games unfold in silence.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 259

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Price Reduction Finland 259

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S. general merchandise stores expanded 1.2

Negotiating Skills 273

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Jordan Purchasing Training 273

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. Multiple members of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) were the recipients of the funds. But as of today, Punxsutawney Phil is calling for an early spring.

Cost Reduction Strategies 301

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 301

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

Today’s logistics teams are operating in an environment characterized by uncertainty on three fronts. And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. A North America?n

Logistics Network Optimization Software 317

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Real-time Visibility 317

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. UPS earnings rise as higher prices offset shipping slowdown. Sam’s Club finalizes chain-wide deployment of robotic inventory scanners. s profit climbed in the third quarter despite a downtick in shipping volumes as higher prices buoyed the business. over the next seven years.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics San Diego Mexico 261

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. It was believed a SCP transformation would reduce inventory, improve service and free up cash flow.

Inventory Reduction 243

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software North America Material Savings 243

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Staten Island workers could challenge the company’s current labor model, which is the backbone of its Prime two-day shipping promise. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 261

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. The decrease in logistics costs led 35% of importers to lower their product prices, possibly contributing to the easing of inflation rates.

Negotiating Skills 317

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 317

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. There will be one view of inventory across the entire distributed network.”. The old product development process involved shipping prototypes back and forth. The company works with 13 ocean carriers and 7 air carriers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 274

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 274

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, the distribution industry has become increasingly complex and reliant on technology to manage inventory, track shipments, and communicate with suppliers and customers. The post Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Warehousing 317

Warehousing Distribution Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 317

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain. Data on ocean shipments, for example, is generally available across the globe, due primarily to greater standardization in ocean shipping.

Supply Chain Visibility 272

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility 272

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Given low inventories and dwindling spare capacity, the oil market cannot afford large supply disruptions,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo in a Reuters article. Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode.

Price Reduction 261

Price Reduction Ukraine Russia Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. He lives The post Yards Are Hard appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Problem number one: they are all unique.

Expense Reduction 312

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 312

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. From autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to collaborative robots (cobots) to industrial robots, robots are transforming the way goods are moved, stored, picked, packed, and shipped.

Analytics Software 305

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 305

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

The goods flow through 3 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 106 final-mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. A market distribution center has the capability of both regional distribution center and that of a final mile ship hub. Across the US, Ferguson has 6.5

Supply Chain Design Software 307

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Optimization 307

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If you’re Home Depot, you reserve an entire ship for your own exclusive use. There is now a robust and growing market for real time transportation visibility solutions, which help shippers, carriers and the entire ecosystem run more cost-effective and efficient logistics operations. So how do we adjust to this new reality?

Rail Software 246

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 246

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America. Overcapacity in the global air freight market, increasing customer preference for lower-yielding shipping solutions, and a slowing U.S. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex. Be Sociable, Share!

Logistics Network Optimization Software 151

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 151

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. Still, the e-commerce boom pushes more freight into trucks as shippers re-think inventory levels to meet omnichannel demands.

Trends 284

Trends Price Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 284