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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2024

Admittedly, the term “trade” has often meant to exploit; nevertheless; most people understand that logistics is what makes the world go round. The staff at Mecalux explains, “Logistics has played a crucial role in the development of humanity throughout history. Logistics can helps reduce costs. 3] They are: 1.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

We normally do our Talking Logistics episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but we have one today at 12 ET with Alaster Love from Transplace, where we are going to discuss “ Big Data and Analytics in Oil and Gas Transportation.” Note: Transplace is a Talking Logistics sponsor. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Cooper University Health Care Supply Chain Cooper University Health Care is the leading academic health system in southern New Jersey. Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As a result of mediated collective bargaining, port operators agreed to raise their offer of wage hikes to a 62 percent increase over six years of a new contract ending the three day walkout. There is mention by Rooney of limited semi-automation at the Port Liberty terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey which was agreed to several years ago.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Logistics is a leading source of carbon. Sponsored by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), MIT CTL worked alongside three US companies to help them quantify the carbon footprint of some of their logistics initiatives. has launched two initiatives to improve its logistics operations and environmental performance.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. No matter how much can be saved from sourcing globally, transportation costs continue to creep in to seriously affect a product’s profit margin.

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2025

From the new tariffs impact on supply chains to newer policy shifts between the U.S., Tariffs are reshaping sourcing strategies, forcing tech upgrades, and making inventory planning a lot more complicated. Imagine a mid-market fitness equipment company sourcing metal frames from Taiwan. How Do Tariffs Affect Supply Chains?

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

million and a land area of nearly 4,500 square miles — about half the size of New Jersey — Qatar is about to become an epicenter of global logistics. If this sounds nearly impossible, consider that it’s only part of the supply chain, logistics and commerce challenge associated with the World Cup.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

Data source: World Bank). Based in New Jersey, AeroFarms has raised US$100 million to grow a variety of produce (rocket, watercress, and baby kale) using its own patented “areoponic” technology -- a process of growing plants in an air or mist environment using 95% less water without the use of soil or pesticides.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Consumers continue to order and manufacturers continue to ship, but the global system is not prepared to logistically process a flow of irrational buying-selling behaviors brought on by the chaos of a pandemic. Most experts believe that the Christmas season will be marred by massive waves of product shortages.

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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. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. US Logistics Index. East Coast ports including the Port of Savannah, Charleston , and New York/New Jersey. Global Shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 24, 2022

Executives hinted that the company’s warehouse and logistics network, which was significantly expanded to support increased online order volumes during the years 2020 and 2021, may now be more than is needed and steps would be taken to alleviate costs of such capacity. double that of two years earlier. double that of two years earlier.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 18, 2022

Actionable analytics and meaningful logistics intelligence are essential elements in freight. Since logistics intelligence sources data directly from freight systems in real-time, filling in the gap between your real-world logistics and your supply chain management strategies, it becomes easier to use that information strategically.

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

But today, these technological advancements are becoming a reality and transforming the logistics industry. With on-demand logistics on the rise (due to high standards and expectations around accurate, fast, and reliable delivery), technology continues to play a tremendous role in supply chain efficiency. brand mentions). .

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 29, 2024

Similarly, the imports processed at the port of New York and New Jersey reached during May reached their highest levels since September 2022. Entering this year were C-Suite expectations for decreases in logistics and transportation costs. Observed was that the ratio of U.S. in May, which is up from 1.30

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2022

China Wide COVID Restrictions Continue Resulting in Added Logistics Disruptions. According to the latest reporting from The Wall Street Journal , local authorities are increasingly focused on having both manufacturers and the country’s logistical infrastructure focused on restoring a semblance of ongoing operations.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And when it comes to managing your logistics and transportation operations, having a cutting-edge Transportation Management System (TMS) is the key to success. However, simply having a TMS in place is not enough to ensure that your logistics remain agile, efficient, and competitive.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 17, 2024

Executives additionally indicated that one-third of the quarter’s revenue growth was derived from new sources of non-retail business such as advertising and data. Regarding advertising revenues specifically, there was a reported 26 percent increase in U.S. revenues related to advertising.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

” Richard Zech, Founder of Avanator LLC , a logistics company an Amazon DSP services contractor indicates that the technology has been a game changer for drivers in saving time and by making navigation safer and easier. Parcel transportation and logistics services provider FedEx and freight-tracking software company FourKites Inc.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. If you ship in or out of Connecticut, don’t expect produce to affect your logistics operation much. New Jersey. You may need to pay more to attract capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, FedEx announced a partnership with eight historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to build a pipeline of logistics and supply chain professionals. New Jersey port officials say its congestion is being caused, in part, by Covid-19-related worker absences.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. That assessment comes as a result of 10 months of subdued demand, inventory de-stocking, and high interest rates, the New Jersey-based company said in its “The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index.” That index fell below zero in April to -0.04, from 0.32

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Alphabet’s Wing develops new fleet of drones. FedEx Express introduces new routes between Asia and Europe. percent year on year in June, driven by double-digit surges in New York/New Jersey, Houston, and Savannah, Georgia. We will have to wait and see.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Regarding unplanned supply disruption, the effects of super storm Sandy slamming directly into the New York and New Jersey regions of the U.S. Communication Services.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

This new Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) rule amendment aims to reduce incidents involving containers on board ships, because incorrect declarations of the weight of packed containers is often a contributing factor. By and large, logistics providers and shippers currently avoid getting accurate weights for FCL freight shipments.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

Just in May, here’s how the top 10 states stack up: California – 694 Texas – 664 Florida – 404 Illinois – 288 Pennsylvania – 259 Ohio – 252 Georgia – 249 North Carolina – 192 New Jersey – 175 Indiana – 148 Nothing shocking there—until you get below the state line. And if you think they’re just running a few loads, think again.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 9, 2020

The source for this increased volume comes from the economic reopening following shutdowns, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as agricultural output, which is peaking in several regions. For shippers, it is critical in this environment to give your logistics provider adequate lead time.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Advantaged: New York-New Jersey port and the southeastern ports of Norfolk, Savannah, and Charleston. Robinson, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map. Source: Boston Consulting Group. Which ports stand to gain and lose the most in this scenario?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 21, 2016

Advantaged: New York-New Jersey port and the southeastern ports of Norfolk, Savannah, and Charleston. Robinson, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map. Source: Boston Consulting Group. Which ports stand to gain and lose the most in this scenario?

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

With the new crafted-soup test, the idea is to use ingredients from New Jersey and Pennsylvania -- near where the company is based. It’s an attempt to adapt to millennials’ taste for fresher, locally sourced ingredients. Through that partnership, Campbell has started touting recipes that feature its products.

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