GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2019

The concept of automating processes and activities is a major sticking point for supply chain and logistics. Supply chain and logistics automation allow companies to refocus their efforts on tasks requiring human hands, and redundant tasks can be automated through robotics , as well as technologies designed to assist human workers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. Just as important, they connect the end-to-end value chain digitally, so all partners can participate in a shared response. A North America?n

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology column reflects a number of significant recent announcements that depict an ongoing active cycle of tech developments. Supply Chain Matters will feature more in-depth commentary on this development at in a subsequent update.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides the second in a four-part series of market education postings addressing the evolving use of Cloud based control layer technology platforms applied to warehousing and customer fulfillment processes. As an example, it was determined that three different systems were reporting on outbound trips.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 25, 2023

When it comes to supply chain management , most ecommerce businesses are prepared for the worst while hoping for the best. Many business owners experienced what a disruptive environment truly feels like when supply chains around the world were challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

While you think about it (the answer is posted below), here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: project44 Acquires GateHouse Logistics, Creating World’s Most Comprehensive Global Transportation Visibility Platform. 3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal. 3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2021

The ongoing pandemic has added an extra, thick layer to the already volatile environment supply chains have been facing over the last years, forcing shippers to confront several challenges with over-the-road shipments, complicating their successful navigation though the marketplace. In Europe, similarly to North America, C.H.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. P&G Remaking Supply Chain Network (WSJ – sub. Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Transplace Acquires Canadian 3PL Lakeside Logistics. Maersk to buy German shipping line Hamburg Sud (Reuters). Trump to nominate Elaine Chao for transportation post (Reuters). September 2016 North American Freight Numbers.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

Post-COVID Supply Chain Trends. You may be surprised to discover how much manual processing still exists in supply chain today. You may be surprised to discover how much manual processing still exists in supply chain today. This goes far beyond the supply chain industry. Nearshoring.

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NFI Industries

MARCH 3, 2015

Trucks ship over 60% of North America’s freight and are the most utilized mode of freight transportation in the United States 1. Supply Chain. Transportation. Transportation, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Optimization, Dedicated Fleets. 03/03/2015.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In North America, 4 million workers left their jobs in April. In North America, a record 632,000 frontline workers left their retail jobs having been exposed to increased levels of danger while facing low levels of pay, while white collar workers got a taste for remote work and found it made their lives easier to manage.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Powerloop, new venture from Uber, offers trailer pooling platform (CCJ). Passport, a customer service company focused on shipping, has raised $3 million in seed funding (TechCrunch). Visibility is the number one supply chain initiative.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. Why supply chain connectivity is important. Beyond these, the ever-evolving market is perhaps one of the biggest reasons to consider digital supply chain connectivity. Ongoing market disruptions. Low volume lanes.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

I was tempted to title today’s post “This Week in Trump News,” considering all of the actions he took this week that have supply chain and logistics implications. CX North America Information Services Inc. Brings Advanced Freight Collaboration Solutions to the Transportation Industry. I’ll keep working on it.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

However, 27 percent of shippers look at increasing M&As as a source of added value, asserts Dr. John Langley of Supply Chain 24/7. Among shippers, IT services is not a value-added service of 3PLs ; it is a necessity, reports Supply Chain Digest. Global Growth and Use of 3PLs Outpaces Partnerships in North America.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Rising Freight Costs Are Weighing on Companies’ Profits (WSJ – sub. Infor Introduces Next-Generation Supply Chain Visibility and Control Capabilities. washer tariffs put Samsung, LG supply chains through the wringer (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It’ll come to me eventually, but in the meantime, here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Kewill Acquires the IBM® Sterling Transportation Management System (TMS). Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. Shipping startup Shyp comes to New York and soon Miami (VentureBeat).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. There was a lot of shipping-related news this week.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Trucking Companies Boost Big-Rig Orders on Rising Shipping Demand (WSJ – sub. Rake today, shovel tomorrow. Growing length of U.S.

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RFgen

AUGUST 26, 2015

Global supply chains are embracing mobile software solutions. The use of mobile devices in the global supply chain is growing in popularity every day. During the period discussed in the survey, the Asia Pacific region expects to see significant advances in mobile supply chain technologies.

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RFgen

AUGUST 26, 2015

Global supply chains are embracing mobile software solutions. The use of mobile devices in the global supply chain is growing in popularity every day. During the period discussed in the survey, the Asia Pacific region expects to see significant advances in mobile supply chain technologies.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. For decades, globalization has defined the supply chain. Companies have shifted manufacturing outside of North America , and shipping has been consolidated to large, central import locations.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

Only one of them is outside North America: China. If projections and recent rhetoric are to be believed, India will join China as the only non-North American countries in the $500 billion club by 2025. How is Global Shipping Growing in India? How to Take Advantage of Increased Shipping in India.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it… Transplace Acquires M33 Integrated. Oracle Announces New Releases of Oracle Transportation Management and Oracle Global Trade Management. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates for Express, Ground and Freight Services.

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RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2023

Inventory management is no exception. Today’s digital supply chain makes manual inventory control obsolete. Technology solutions step in to help warehouses and production plants streamline materials management and reduce costs.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

A divestiture is a major transition that impacts all areas of a business, including supply chain reliability and efficiency. A 3PL provider offers customers with outsourced, or “third party,” logistics services for part or all of their supply chain management functions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

After two rounds of shoveling more than a foot of snow yesterday, I am in catch up mode today, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: FedEx Supply Chain Launches FedEx Fulfillment. Introducing mySourcemap Lite: Enterprise-Grade Supply Chain Mapping for SME’s.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

“The Value in Orchestrating a Scheduled Transportation Plan”. These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. Here’s the story and the solution to the mounting challenge.

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TMC

MAY 26, 2016

Five Ways to Drive a High-Performance, Cross-Border Automotive Supply Chain.Connect. Where are you likely to encounter the worst bottlenecks when shipping product between the U.S. Pinpointing and fixing the real causes of delays by analyzing cross-border supply chains is more important than ever. and Mexico?

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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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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

And with that, let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: ELD mandate upheld in court, compliance date remains December 2017 (Commercial Carrier Journal). More Pain Ahead for Ocean Shipping (WSJ – sub. He made my [vote] next Tuesday very easy.”. Dallas Morning News).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). JDA “Writes the Book” on Supply Chain. What is the shelf life of a supply chain management book?

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2022

At our recent customer conference Blue Yonder ICON , we heard first-hand the chronic and new challenges supply chain, logistics, and commerce executives are facing and their strategies and implementations to realize the next visions. supply chain disruptions?, A North America?n billion a year.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

It is continually important to be proactive about identifying capacity trends and daily shipping reality. Examining and sharing inventory forecast data with supply chain partners can help you be proactive with your international transportation partners in order to get the space you need. Drayage Capacity Issues Remain.

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