Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2013

And earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal published an article about how the toy maker K’Nex has moved most of its manufacturing operations from China to its factory in Pennsylvania. The “reshoring” of manufacturing operations from China and elsewhere to the United States continues to make headlines. A couple of things have changed.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Category Key.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

Did You Know That … Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). US Army uses the “Transporter” container, developed four years earlier for removals, for Korean War supply movements. Category Key.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. And, some companies just instinctively followed the corporate crowd toward outsourcing. a move known as reshoring.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2018

Five years ago, it ranked just 15th.” Howard Kunreuther and Michael Useem, professors at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, recommend being “alert to near-misses.” ” Trying to identify every possible risk a company’s supply chain might face is a fool’s errand. Cyber incidents.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Volume is climbing more steadily and is down just 6-7% year-over-year, which is up from last week’s levels. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Midwest Logistics.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In fact, GE predicts that just one day of downtime on an offshore platform can prevent $7 million per day in lost production, and for Toyota, every minute of unplanned downtime on their factory floors costs them over $60,000 a minute in lost revenue! Curtis represents Voyager on the boards of Ayla Networks, Sensys and Vidder.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

At the same time, the report indicates an average of 42 percent of total logistics expenditures being spent on outsourcing, the same as last year’s study. However just 68 percent of shippers judge their 3PLs as. The 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study is based on over 2,250 responses from both shippers and logistics service. Whilst some.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 24, 2015

Javor has just returned to headquarters in the US with additional responsibility for China & Asia Pacific and the CPG channel along with EMEA. Javor has just returned to headquarters in the US with additional responsibility for China & Asia Pacific and the CPG channel along with EMEA. These skills are very transferable.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. Establish a Contingency Plan and Take Time to Practice. Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. These documents can be hundreds of pages long.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. Establish a Contingency Plan and Take Time to Practice. Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. These documents can be hundreds of pages long.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 3, 2020

It felt like Black Friday, with one Walgreens receptionist there telling me that the last time a shipment came in was several weeks back. Regardless of the primary language of the city the ThroughPut team finds itself in, the universal translation and urgent understanding of the word “coronavirus” is simply coronavirus.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 26, 2014

They recently calculated that North Dakota just topped an average output of 1 million barrels of oil per day. There are similar scenarios playing out in Texas and Pennsylvania as well. The oil and gas industry impacts freight transportation in four significant areas: Diesel Prices. And it has all happened incredibly quickly.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 2, 2019

In fact, GE predicts that just one day of downtime on an offshore platform can prevent $7 million per day in lost production, and for Toyota, every minute of unplanned downtime on their factory floors costs them over $60,000 a minute in lost revenue! Curtis represents Voyager on the boards of Ayla Networks, Sensys and Vidder.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

Let’s take a look at the challenges associated with digital twins and how real-time data systems are changing the game for companies looking to leverage them. They ingest information like transportation plans or shipment delays and model the implications of unexpected events. Get the insights you need.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 2, 2021

.”[1] The GCFLearnFree.org subscribes to this view as demonstrated in the following video. In Part 1 of this article, I discussed why creativity (i.e., the generation of ideas) is the first essential step in the innovation process. I also discussed the importance of separating out good ideas from mediocre ideas. ” Welcome the unexpected.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Because this is an exclusive award, we select our winners based on a list of criteria including their ability to consistently deliver on time and in full for customers, their adoption of carrier technology to drive efficiencies for themselves and shippers, and their effort to go above and beyond to successfully support shippers’ needs.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Although logistics represents a whole system of space/time interdependencies, we believe that the discussion of its history and its chronological evolution still requires extensive studies to explore its origin and its advance in time, from a new point of view. It became a large-scale activity during the industrial revolution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

The Bruins were coming off a historic season with an NHL all-time best 65 wins and 135 points. At the same time, the Celtics finished with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. This is not just about commutes,” Buttigieg said. It seemed like a run to the Stanley Cup was inevitable.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 14, 2017

All commercial vehicles have been banned from I-84 in Pennsylvania, and New York State has closed I-84 to all traffic. Just ahead of the storm, inbound rates rose sharply yesterday on lanes heading from the Southeast into the Northeast. Winter Storm Stella has arrived. Flickr: GovernorAndrewCuomo. Use your TMS. Think local.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 8, 2021

Toms ( @SarahEToms ), from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, most companies are deluding themselves about how customer-centric they really are. The fact is, no matter how much time, money, and resources you throw at some people, they will always remain somewhat indifferent to your products or brand.”

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Tailwind

JANUARY 11, 2016

<insert applause here> Our first contender is Big Earl Johnson of Allentown Pennsylvania in his 2005 Peterbuilt. You hold the wheel so right, but man you just need some better technique. When I look at you there, sitting in the driver’s seat in your Mack truck.well, well, you just look like you are in total command.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

And with customers expecting solid commitments on when their orders will be delivered the need for high order precision in understanding vehicle route times has never been more critical. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels?

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The combination of a Pennsylvania-bred work ethic and mastery of the art of listening – to customers and colleagues – has propelled her to success. After working hard, Danielle enjoys time with her family, shown here at the Tidal Basin amidst the cherry blossoms. SM: I was hired by Manugistics as a transportation delivery consultant.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2021

What makes this Congressional recess importance is the fact that it was the last time the US capital was located in Philadelphia. Philadelphia lobbied for the capital to remain in Pennsylvania, but it was no use. Congress recessed on May 14, and the following day, May 15, the US Government officially moved to Washington DC.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The combination of a Pennsylvania-bred work ethic and mastery of the art of listening – to customers and colleagues – has propelled her to success. After working hard, Danielle enjoys time with her family, shown here at the Tidal Basin amidst the cherry blossoms. SM: I was hired by Manugistics as a transportation delivery consultant.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 10, 2020

the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supply Chain pioneer that enables companies to detect, prioritize and alleviate dynamic operational bottlenecks just-in-time today announced the appointment of global lean & Just-In-Time expert, Mr. Takao Sakai, to the Executive Advisory Board. MENLO PARK, SILICON VALLEY, Calif.,

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

My local Pennsylvania town’s recycling organization no longer accepts cardboard or glass. For example, Friday, I spent an hour on the phone with Bonvoy (the new Marriott branding) to get disconnected three times. New bots are a waste of everyone’s time, and the voice automated Bonvoy service ineffective a holiday weekend.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 4, 2018

the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supply Chain pioneer that enables companies to detect, prioritize and alleviate dynamic operational bottlenecks just-in-time today announced the appointment of global lean & Just-In-Time expert, Mr. Takao Sakai , to the Executive Advisory Board. ThroughPut Inc.,

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