Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

req’d) [Former Waymo engineer] forms new self-driving truck biz (CCJ) Toys and televisions litter island beaches after cargo ship loses containers (Dutch News). Alexa, ship me some more toilet paper!”. Of course, it didn’t really ship them for free; Amazon did have to pay UPS, FedEx, USPS, and other couriers to make the deliveries.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 24

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Real Estate Inventory Reduction 24

ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2025

Whether you manage a manufacturing plant, a fleet operation, or a multi-site facility, this guide will help you compare features, understand differences, and choose the right tool for your business. Spare parts inventory management tools are essential for asset-intensive industries where uptime is mission-critical.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 52

QAD

JULY 2, 2019

Manufacturing in China. Key services include transportation, wholesale and retail trade, hotels, catering and food service, financial services and real estate. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. As a result, Chinese manufacturing companies are turning to technology to improve output and productivity.

China 108

China South Korea Supply Chain Network Software Japan 108

Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 14, 2012

facility is strategically positioned to receive goods from overseas and domestic manufacturers who can now ship directly to British Columbia for distribution to local Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores. The 180,000 sq. Transparency Note: For purposes of full blogging transparency, please note that I work for SCI Logistics.

Canada 90

Canada Logistics Network Optimization Software Third Party Logistics DC 90

BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2018

private employers added 250,000 jobs in December, marking the biggest monthly increase since March, traditional grocers are preparing to harness technology in new ways, ready to unleash a new, more likely to succeed, tech revolution in food retailing, manufacturing in the U.S. Two-day Shipping Has Helped Double Warehouse Land Prices.

Warehousing 0

Warehousing Shipping Demand Planning Software Analytics Software 0

QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In addition to its economic might, Japan has long been a model for manufacturers throughout the world. Manufacturing in Japan. Japan is also enabling alternative power sources that should help the manufacturing sector. QAD Adaptive ERP is able to adapt to any style of manufacturing and to the needs of all geographic locations.

Japan 21

Japan Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Saudi Arabia 21

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Real estate journalist Will Parker ( @_willparker_ ) reports, “The last mile in the e-commerce delivery process looks like a windfall for real-estate owners. ” 4) Utilize real-time tracking. ”[5] He notes that several new business models have emerged in recent years.

Innovation 130

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Supply and Demand 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Real estate journalist Will Parker ( @_willparker_ ) reports, “The last mile in the e-commerce delivery process looks like a windfall for real-estate owners. ” 4) Utilize real-time tracking. ”[5] He notes that several new business models have emerged in recent years.

Innovation 130

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Supply and Demand 130

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We are constantly told by Real Estate companies that the three most important elements of any real estate purchase are location, location, location. But does this really hold true for industrial real estate and in particular distribution centres (DCs) and warehouses? I would like to argue… not quite!

Warehousing 96

Warehousing Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 96

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

These services enable companies of all sizes to fulfill orders through just-in-time manufacturing, warehousing less and keeping shipping inventory lean. This, in turn, reduces real estate and labour costs, helps manufacturers meet tight delivery windows and adhere to e-commerce customer fulfillment expectations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 94

Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 94

Enterra Insights

MAY 2, 2019

Thanks to the popularity of e-commerce, warehouses are some of the hottest properties in real estate. Mark Brohan ( @markbrohan ) explains, “As business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce continues to grow, manufacturers, distributors web merchants and others are going to be competing for more modern warehouse space.”[4]

Warehousing 113

Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings 113

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 24, 2021

You can’t afford a decrease in efficiency and longer delivery times in a world of fast-paced shipping and high customer expectations. It might be convenient to ship everything directly from your business’s in-house location. Maybe you need a more organized warehouse layout, or your shipping process has become clunky.

Demand Planning Software 96

Demand Planning Software Optimization Software Material Savings Expense Reduction 96

Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

to Australia are wrestling with a shortage of chemicals used in X-rays, while real-estate projects are held up by delayed materials. On average, global container shipping rates have more than quadrupled since 2019, and schedule delays have risen. Hospitals from the U.S. ” Consequences of Chinese Lockdowns. ”[4].

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

With low unemployment, workers will jump ship for an extra dollar or two an hour, or for benefits. [5] However, the commercial real estate market may tell you otherwise. They allow for a much greater use of real estate, by allowing dense storage that doesn't require human intervention to place and remove items from storage.

Supply Chain Software 137

Supply Chain Software Distribution Retail Supply Chain Design Software 137

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 4, 2024

Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® reportedly improved in May with output and new orders in indices on the rise. Rates of manufacturing contraction eased across Europe and in Japan. The May reading of 50.9 The May reading of 50.9

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Global 59

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 28, 2024

Warehouses began incorporating technology like barcode scanners and rudimentary warehouse management systems (WMS) to improve the picking, packing, and shipping processes. Rising Costs: Factors like real estate costs, energy prices, and labor shortages continue to put upward pressure on warehousing expenses.

Warehousing 98

Warehousing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 24, 2021

The supply chain is transforming fast and by drastically altering how companies design, source, manufacture, transport, and service goods, digital innovations can increase competitive flexibility. Same-day shipping through e-commerce is one choice that has increasingly become a requirement for certain enterprises to please their customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 98

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2024

Global Manufacturing Output Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted by the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® reportedly slightly declined in June with output and new orders indices on the rise. In the latter category, subdued market conditions were cited as an underlying factor in manufacturers’ business optimism.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Optimal Sourcing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Companies no longer need to account for extended shipping durations or customs clearance delays.

Supply Chain Planning Software 318

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy 318

Enterra Insights

APRIL 30, 2019

consumers expect orders, with free shipping, to arrive within three days. To succeed, retailers and manufacturers need to understand what consumers want, how they want to purchase it, and where they want to accept delivery. are becoming increasingly demanding. A recent study from Accenture Strategy found that 62 percent of U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 100

Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2019

Chao Cheng-Shorland ( @ChaoShorland ), Co-Founder and CEO of ShelterZoom, writes, “There are many impactful blockchain business use cases for industries like real estate, legal, government and financial services. The manufacture, assembly and shipping of goods and raw materials are now complex operations that span continents. …

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 100

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Not only does retail warehousing enable companies to bolster regional distribution efforts and reduce last-mile delivery challenges, but the repurposing of prime real estate space is a boost to the economy, as well. Companies strive to balance transportation costs with the costs of real estate and labor. billion with U.S.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Retail Real Estate Demand Planning Software 52

BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2018

private employers added 250,000 jobs in December, marking the biggest monthly increase since March, traditional grocers are preparing to harness technology in new ways, ready to unleash a new, more likely to succeed, tech revolution in food retailing, manufacturing in the U.S. Two-day Shipping Has Helped Double Warehouse Land Prices.

Warehousing 40

Warehousing Shipping Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 40

AFFLINK

JULY 26, 2018

Not only are the remaining e-commerce companies forced to compete against each other, the must also complete against the e-commerce giant to offer amenities such as low prices, one-click ordering, and one- or two-day shipping. This last offering has proven to be the bane of e-commerce providers across the entire industry. On the minus side….

Warehousing 63

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Purchasing Skills Real Estate 63

BlueYonder

AUGUST 22, 2013

Right now everything is free shipping, but we know better. And what happens to the real estate? What does that mean for all of the real estate out there and the fact those locations are not going to be traditional “cash and carry” stores any longer? There is no free lunch—it’s baked into the price of the product.

Supply Chain Planning Software 58

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 58

crisp

MAY 21, 2025

Multinational food ingredient manufacturer Kerry , for example, demonstrates this power through its Trendspotter AI platform, which analyzes millions of data points from global media content to identify emerging food and beverage trends and develop products in as little as 2 months compared to traditional timelines of 6-9 months.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 40

QAD

JULY 16, 2020

Manufacturing in India. India has a robust manufacturing sector, with typical products including textiles, chemicals, food, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petrochemicals, machinery, software and pharmaceuticals. . Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Other Important Industries. of the GDP. as of 2017.

India 52

India Saudi Arabia Burma UAE 52

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. Last-mile distribution demand is transforming urban real estate in various ways, including: ? Click here to read the full story. Printer-friendly version. Media Type.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. The re-routing trend has accelerated in recent months as many ships have lined up along the West Coast waiting for ports to resume operations. East Coast Ports Growing.

Los Angeles 52

Los Angeles Supply Chain Planning Long Beach Supply Chain 52

RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. The re-routing trend has accelerated in recent months as many ships have lined up along the West Coast waiting for ports to resume operations. East Coast Ports Growing.

Los Angeles 52

Los Angeles Supply Chain Planning Long Beach Supply Chain 52

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. Nippon Yusen (NYK) Nippon Yusen is a Japanese shipping company that is part of the Mitsubishi group of companies (keiretsu). The history of the company can be traced back to 1870.

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 11, 2019

A 2018 study found that free shipping was the number one feature for online shoppers. In addition, shipping costs are a major factor in shopping cart abandonment. Speed matters also: 25 percent stopped orders when shipping was too slow. Shipping times and methods are part of your third-party logistics operations.

Resource Reduction 68

Resource Reduction Resources Material Savings Inventory Management Software 68

RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

For example, a Logistics Viewpoints story guest written by industry expert Karen Sage explained that consumers increasingly expect free shipping within a day or two, one small response to Amazon’s business models. When major retailers are forced to reduce costs, the manufacturers that provide goods end up carrying those expenses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Resource Reduction 52

RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

For example, a Logistics Viewpoints story guest written by industry expert Karen Sage explained that consumers increasingly expect free shipping within a day or two, one small response to Amazon’s business models. When major retailers are forced to reduce costs, the manufacturers that provide goods end up carrying those expenses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Resource Reduction 52

Requis

JULY 14, 2020

I did an update on that piece in 2017, and then did a deep dive on shipping. For example, someone would be presenting on a problem in shipping, and someone in commercial real estate would say, ‘Oh my god we have the exact same problem. We’ve seen it happen many times already! Let’s connect so we can have a conversation’.

Supply Chain Software 126

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Optimization 126

Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

This could indicate manufactures are expecting to reduce production and are, therefore, ordering fewer raw materials. Real Estate companies Compass and Redfin cut 10% and 8% of their workforces, respectively. Over the last 2 years, Supply Chain teams have been struggling to procure and manufacture enough inventory.

Procurement Analytics 78

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 78

crisp

JULY 12, 2023

As we speak, cargo vessel traffic is clearing up, shipping costs are returning to normal, and goods are more readily available in-stock. Shoring up expectations With escalating tensions and roadblocks overseas, more than half of American CEOs are aiming to reshore or nearshore their manufacturing operations.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Manufacturing Procurement 52