Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

As a result, warehouse space is scarce and rents are on the rise – a trend that could continue “for at least another two years,” according to a recent report from commercial real estate services firm JLL Inc. The yard is a black hole crying out for visibility. The yard is a black hole crying out for visibility.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. Ensure your telematics capabilities enable real-time data tracking to reduce HOS violation risks. Also known as the CVSA roadcheck, it spans three days.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Umar Ausaf head’s Blue Yonder’s partnership program in North America. Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. Moving him to head the partner team in North America was a way to build trust and force the change in how we did business.”. He used to compete with the Partners.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 21, 2024

One day, it took me two hours just to reach our Blue Yonder booth! According to research by Interact Analysis , less than 10% of warehouses are mechanized or automated and have a long runway for growth. Sustainability in Focus For the first time, there was a Theatre dedicated to Sustainability-specific topics with15+ sessions.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Evaluating different scenarios helps you gain much-needed network flexibility in these times of stress and can help you prepare for a resilient future. At the same time, they faced new constraints on the resource side. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

I propose it’s high time we acknowledge the futility of the “new normal” conversation and put it to rest, once and for all. Normalcy is no more. Things have changed, for good, and the environment we now work in is one of constant volatility. The big-picture macroeconomic signals we’re getting of late seem to bear this out.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

The transportation industry has long discussed blockchain with a healthy dose of skepticism or has taken a wait-and-see approach to its adoption. Even though most have little-to-no IT support or technology, they dominate a mode of transportation that can’t be ignored. Small but mighty. with eight trucks or less.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 26, 2015

The merged company will be the third largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth in the world. The goal is to drive organic growth in North American and global expansion by combining Kraft’s brands with Heinz’s international platform. Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital are driving the merger.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Bottom Line: It’s time to transition the role of warehouses from cost centers to revenue centers that support new digitally enabled supply chains and business models that require greater accuracy, speed, and scale than ever before. A Warehouse Management System is the tool that can make that happen.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. It’s not as easy as just building more trucks.

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Tailwind

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Just in Time You pick up the load. You travel the highways of North America to deliver it to some business or organization awaiting its arrival. It’s as simple as having your boxes of Tide rolling on trains, a moving warehouse, rather than sitting on pallets in some distribution center.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. March and now Q1-2022 data point to continued disruption, added cost inflation and elongated transit times continuing to be manifested in the months ahead. . Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. Global Shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Real-time visibility platforms are an indispensable piece of the puzzle, and the report predicts that 50% of global product-centric enterprises will have invested in real-time visibility platforms by 2023. Without a doubt, real-time visibility into carrier networks is a must-have. Data integrity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

According to Steele’s Transportation Group , freight management services help companies more efficiently move freight from one point to an end destination. This cost-effective, strategic process involves the use of a variety of transportation modes, technologies and intermediaries. Why is freight management important?

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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. According to our Warehouse Capacity Economics and Trends survey, 74% of retailers cite fluctuation as a key challenge throughout the year.

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FLEXE

MARCH 21, 2017

We wanted to know how pricing and usage of on-demand warehousing trended in 2016. Meeting market demands and staying competitive requires real-time visibility into every area of the business and solutions that make it easier to adapt to change. On-demand warehousing is no different. Here are the numbers. The Results Are In.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We have seen real lumpiness in the global supply chain that has led to some shortages and more so just unevenness.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

If you’re like many other organizations around the world, you’re trying to adjust how your business operates and adjust for logistics at the same time. Only freight that can account for added transport time is a good fit for expedited LCL shipping. Dependable transit times. The right level of LCL shipping expertise.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It can happen simply due to ineffective planning, risk management, warehouse use, or sourcing strategies. From warehousing and transportation management to order fulfillment and inventory management, 3PLs have revolutionized how companies approach their logistics needs. So, what can you do to strengthen supply chains?

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But just a couple of hours ago, two units were damaged during order picking. Even though the items are not physically present in your storage space or warehouse, the digital records show that it’s “in stock” or on hand. The stock list says that you have 100 units of an SKU. And two days ago a few units were reported stolen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Amazon Reveals Just How Huge the Cloud Is for Its Business ( Wired ). Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the United States. February 2015 North American Freight Numbers. In other Amazon news, the company for the first time reported revenues for its Amazon Web Services (AWS) business: $4.6

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2017

As part of a natural evolution of their existing offerings, many carriers and brokers are looking to managed transportation services (MTS) to provide greater value for their customers and growth for their organization. Shippers buying MTS don’t just buy transportation – they buy simplicity.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat). Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal).

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. Market participants state that the cost of transportation has increased from approximately $1,500 to $6,000 – $9,000 per container in February this year. And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

The open question, from our lens, remains how these moves eventually address underlying multi-industry supply chain planning and execution synchronization and more timely decision-making needs. . Customers span not only Europe but North America. Background. A Strategic Acquisition. Added Perspectives.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. After China, other regions that have growth potential, according to 3PL and supply chain executives, are North America, Asia (not including China and India) and Western Europe, in that order.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The Accellos 3PL WMS product has tremendous market adoption within multi-client public warehouse 3PLs and is differentiated in the market based on 3PL specific product features and domain expertise in the Accellos’ 3PL business unit. . Accellos and HighJump Software Merge.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Same-day delivery and last-mile logistics in North America is estimated to grow by $62.71 And from delivery time to customer communication and ecommerce order tracking , expectations are only getting higher. ShipBob offers businesses real-time order tracking from the dashboard. billion between 2023-2027.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. LOG-NET announces release of Next Generation Global Transportation Management with its version 8.0. January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. eBay to Roll Out Guaranteed Delivery for 20 Million Items. in February.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2015

I selected them all and held my finger just above the Delete key — “How liberating, how euphoric it would be,” I told myself, “a split second, that’s all it would take”…but I just couldn’t do it. I came back from vacation on Monday to find almost 1,000 emails in my inbox. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 2.8%

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The valuation of Facebook is almost four times the valuation of General Motors at $196 billion. It is now the standard to go ‘international, ’ and logistic solution providers have a role to play in enabling this trend through a transportation network. . In today’s society, technology has been changing at an unprecedented pace.

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2017

Transport News INTL has just selected Freightera as “Best Online Freight Marketplace – North America” in their Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards 2017! Currently, the North American logistics and supply chain transport market is in the process of rapid change.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it. What Can You Outsource, and What Should You Outsource?

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