CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

At LogiChem, attendees interacted through roundtables and panel discussions on topics that identified best practices around inventory and supply chain metrics, third party logistics provider (3PL) management, rail logistics strategy to combat the driver shortage dilemma, and a host of other topics.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

The argument is one stated by this blog along with others, namely that the longer that higher global-wide ocean transportation cost increases exist at 2021 levels, the more compelling is the requirement for manufacturers and retailers to consider reshoring or nearshoring sourcing strategies. Supply Chain Matters Added Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 19, 2015

In the 2015 19th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, survey results showed the continuing, positive overall nature of shipper-3PL relationships. Logistics providers face competition for employees. Not only do they compete with other 3PLs, they also compete with manufacturers, retailers and consulting firms.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2015

in an effort to streamline its supply chain as it prepared to ramp up manufacturing…UPS said last year it would set up a logistics center in Londonderry, N.H., Which components, products, or nodes in your supply chain would take a large bite out of your sales and profits if a disruption occurred?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

Our prediction is that manufacturers and retailers will exercise considerable pressure on carriers for re-negotiating existing transportation and logistics services contracts in the coming year. The stated goal will be to remove any lock-in rate provisions in favor of rate structures pegged to prevailing spot rates and market trending.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. In short, the increased threat of terrorism underscores the importance of taking a smarter approach to supply chain risk management , which was one of my predictions for 2014.

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BlueYonder

MAY 15, 2023

More than 78% of survey respondents are already leveraging AI and ML in their supply chains, with the top applications including inventory and network optimization (33%), warehouse resource management (29%), supply chain risk management (26%), and demand forecasting (25%).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

It’s from that perspective and motivation that I’m excited to announce Talking Logistics YOUniversity and our first course: Fundamentals of Selecting and Working with 3PL Partners. And if you’re a technology provider, third-party logistics company, or other firm interested in sponsoring a course, please contact us for additional information.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

I’ve stated my opinion many times before: I believe companies, especially manufacturers and retailers, should get out of the B2B Connectivity business. The Certification also recognized Ryder’s risk assessment processes; cargo security methods; physical security systems; on-board technologies; and suspicious activity targeting program.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2019

Manufacturers, retailers, distributors and third-party logistics providers are at the receiving end of these shifting policies and have to react. “Very few companies today are not impacted by globalization, either through direct operations or because of their suppliers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Meanwhile, many manufacturers and retailers are starting to look at their third-party logistics (3PL) partners not just as providers of transportation and warehousing services, but also as technology providers and innovation labs. Kenco Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) is a great example.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

I’ve been wrong with many of my predictions in the past (still waiting for a major third-party logistics provider to buy a major software company or vice versa), and I will be wrong again. companies that move manufacturing operations overseas? The Hackers Inside Your Supply Chain. Tompkins said.

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