Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Had a great time today speaking at the ProcureCon conference in Phoenix today, and spent a good deal of time talking to a number of the different solutions providers in the vendor area. I also met with a firm that specializes in negotiating third party contracts with transportation providers, ACSPE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 2, 2023

And while Southwest says they are point-to-point, Atlanta (ATL), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Chicago Midway (MDW), Denver (DEN), Houston Hobby (HOU), Nashville (BNA), Oakland (OAK), Phoenix (PHX) and St. The ground workers at Southwest Airlines are represented by Transport Workers Union (TWU). The Union issued a statement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 29, 2023

Matt Silver and Joe Lynch discuss the power of partnerships in the logistics and transportation space. When Matt is not traveling for work or pleasure, he enjoys cooking, car building, and spending time with his adopted pit bulls in his home base in Phoenix, AZ. Greenscreens.ai About Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2023

Manhattan Associates hosted its annual user conference, Manhattan Momentum, in Phoenix, AZ this week. Move Life and Commerce Forward” was the theme of the conference. I believe many of us can relate to this theme on a business and personal level, as the impacts of COVID-19 were felt by virtually all businesses and individuals.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. The Transportation Revolution: Takeaways from CLX Logistics’ 6th Annual Customer Conference.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Conferences exist for a variety of purposes and supply chain specialties, including cold chain storage, transportation management , omnichannel best practices , and much more. The post The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logility

JULY 27, 2022

Example 1 : A recent quote from Phoenix to LA and from LA to Phoenix shows more than a 2X difference in the rate per mile (rpm) for one direction over the other. Inbound transportation will skew the optimum location in the direction of the suppliers. Therefore, weighting distance can be very misleading. Problem #2 ?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Order visibility and control combine with logistics strategies to realize transportation savings that impact the bottom line. Logistics staff manages transportation costs through mode and carrier selection guidelines. Robinson through the acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in 2012. He joined C.H.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2021

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Michael Leto , CEO of Emerge , has been in the transportation industry for over 21 years and played an active role in creating one of the largest and fastest-growing 3PLs in the country. About Michael Leto.

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Softeon

AUGUST 15, 2019

An important means to avoid some of those breakdowns is to have an effective transportation management strategy. If your prized goody is stuck at a warehouse in Phoenix, you know where to direct your concerns. It helps everyone involved with the logistics of transportation. Meanwhile, buyers will be waiting on you.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

They are using a transportation routing and scheduling solution from a small vendor that Mr. Jacob’s considers so strategic he was not willing to name them. A new facility in Phoenix, with the same automation, is about to come online. They will seek to bring more automated warehouses online in large metro areas in the coming years.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

NEMF Files for Bankruptcy, XPO Warns on 2019: Is the Party in Transportation and Logistics Ending? While 2018 was a banner year for most transportation and logistics companies, this year might prove to be a little less festive. Is the party in transportation and logistics ending? Billion Deal for Ceva Logistics (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. Manhattan Associates : Momentum 2019 , May 20-23, Phoenix, AZ. LLamasoft : SummerCon 2019 , June 17-21, Chicago, IL.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Inevitably, key transportation lanes will not be found in the historical data. You will find that the cost from Phoenix to downtown LA is 42.5% the cost of a truck from LA to Phoenix. There are a lot of ways that transportation invoices are reconciled to their actual costs inside this time frame.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. Transporting and storing perishable food requires advanced logistics that is beyond the reach of many companies.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 10, 2022

Transportation probably has never had a higher visibility and importance within companies," Gary Petty, president of the National Private Truck Council , told the publication FleetOwner. We launched this into the Phoenix market in Q1 2022, and we'll look to scale this in 2022.

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 4, 2017

The conference serves as the premier event for retail supply chain executives to network, learn, and share new and creative solutions for the industry’s most complex challenges, including logistics, transportation, and international trade. We look forward to kicking off a great three days in Phoenix.”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. It should not be functional, with a narrow focus on a singular function like manufacturing or transportation. Stage 2: All about Transportation. It is usually driven by the logistics and transportation functions. Let me continue with my story.

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In less than a week in Phoenix, this year’s RILA Supply Chain conference will of course once again be no exception with a strong Logistics & Sourcing track including four sessions. Recently I’ve spent much time reviewing the application of systems to better manage all aspects of global supply chains.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This is the future of transportation—but when will it arrive? . Waymo – Belonging to the tech mogul Google, Waymo has been offering the public driverless lifts within certain Phoenix neighborhoods since October 2020 and has now opened selective access to their robotaxis in San Francisco. .

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Those became the main means of transportation.” power sector, a top contributor to greenhouse gas emissions — but does not include costs for other sectors like transport, agriculture or manufacturing.”[6]. The Industrial Revolution changed the way people worked and traveled. ”[6]. Of course not.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Given that the study was funded by an Atlanta-based group, the results are hardly authoritative (for instance, a number of major cities, such as Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, are not included in the study), but they do offer an interesting view on the supply chain capabilities of seven major regions.

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Bristlecone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

READ WHITE PAPER MEET US AT NASCES We’re sponsoring NASCES in Phoenix again this year! This white paper offers key insights to help you steer clear of common pitfalls and ensure your implementation delivers the critical value you expect from your ERP software. READ BLOG Bristlecone Flash is a monthly publication. Subscribe here.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2015

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. Manhattan Associates : Momentum 2015 , May 17-20, Phoenix, AZ. JDA Software : Focus 2015 , April 26-29, Orlando, FL.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Ecosystem Software– Apache Pig, Hive, HBase, Phoenix, Zookeeper, Impala, Flume, Oozie and Storm. Is this a sign of a looming recession or a transportation opportunity? Digital manufacturing, cold chain technologies, robotics, transportation telematics have one thing in common. Why Should you Care? Streaming Data.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In logistics, last mile delivery is defined as being the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination. miles in Phoenix.”[4]. Kraus, Chairman and CEO of EXPAK Logistics, explains, “One of the businesses that technology has been slowly pushing itself into is the last mile delivery business.

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

I just returned from the highly engaging and inspiring Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. This will call for partnerships with service providers, enabling the ‘Uberization of transportation’ and warehousing. He gave examples of how large companies are acquiring digital startups.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2019

Gartner 2019 SCC: A New Era: Convergence of the Digital and Physical Supply Chain Savi attended the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference again this year in Phoenix. It was exciting to be at the intersection of smart people in the industry, clients that inspire, and technology innovation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2016

Frustrated that my upcoming Supply Chain Insights Global Summit was in Phoenix, he asked if I ever came to Europe. For most companies, greater economy of scale is possible through the global management of procurement and transportation and local management of sales, manufacturing and customer service.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2018

As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. The 2018 RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference was a great opportunity to hear what retail leaders are focused on, and excited about, as we chart the future of our evolving industry.

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AB&R

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Phoenix, Arizona, December 10, 2018 – AB&R® (American Barcode and RFID Inc.), a nationwide provider of proven supply chain solutions, will be an exhibitor at the RFID in Aerospace and Defense Conference in Arlington, VA on December 12, 2018.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 26, 2014

The oil and gas industry impacts freight transportation in four significant areas: Diesel Prices. So even if you are 1,500 miles from Williston, ND, (I’m talking about you Pittsburgh and Phoenix), there is little doubt that the titanic changes on the upper plains are impacting your supply chain operations to some degree.

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RFgen

JULY 28, 2015

Inbound Logistics reported that APL Logistics, a transportation services provider based in Phoenix, Arizona, listed the three most common types of workplace accidents in their facilities: slips, trips and falls; lifting and reaching pains; and material handling accidents like dropped boxes and forklift incidents.

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RFgen

JULY 28, 2015

Inbound Logistics reported that APL Logistics, a transportation services provider based in Phoenix, Arizona, listed the three most common types of workplace accidents in their facilities: slips, trips and falls; lifting and reaching pains; and material handling accidents like dropped boxes and forklift incidents.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Conferences exist for a variety of purposes and supply chain specialties, including cold chain storage, transportation management, omnichannel best practices , and much more. It is up to your organization to decide which conferences to attend and how you will leverage the information presented.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2016

Less-than-truckload shipments are usually transported by smaller trailers than a full-size semi, and LTL shipments are usually shrink-wrapped in pallets. Occasionally, a combination of the modes of transportation may be needed in order to take advantage of less than truckload shipping. When to Use a Combination of TL and LTL.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

But the sales person tells you, “I can find you a small at the store in Phoenix Arizona, and will have them ship it to you free of charge…you should get it in two days.” ” This causes additional problems, however. A few of these were discussed in our class last night by this executive.

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