Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

According to a release from Panasonic, the acquisition brings together Blue Yonder’s end-to-end supply chain software, which uses artificial intelligence, with Panasonic’s autonomous solutions, to form “autonomous enhancement of the whole supply chain.”

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Now, before I spontaneously combust in my house-turned-sauna, let’s go to this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon to step up UK tests of delivery drones (The Telegraph). Seattle startup Flexe pulls in $14 million from investors (The Seattle Times). Thankfully, it was only 95 degrees outside yesterday.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

On this Friday , the Supply Chain Matters blog provides our global supply chain news capsule follow-up, a revisiting of prior developments related to supply chain management as well as themes that we have highlighted for readers. . EV Start-Up Rivian Encounters Order Fallout From a Price Hike Decision.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 28, 2020

the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supply Chain pioneer that enables operations to increase output, quality, throughput, profitability, and safety through automated bottleneck elimination, today announced the appointment of Alla Anashenkova as the Head of Product Management and Sales Engineering. ThroughPut Inc., ThroughPut Inc.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. First branded ‘Prime Air’ jet in Amazon’s fleet to fly at Seafair (Seattle Times). Wal-Mart installs new worker scheduling system in 650 U.S. Finally, as reported by Reuters, “Wal-Mart Stores has implemented a new system for scheduling workers at 650 U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Amazon has announced that it plans to develop new technology for its autonomous delivery vehicles in Helsinki, Finland. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.”

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2015

As you read this, I’ll be flying back home from Mexico City where I presented at the Logistic Summit & Expo 2015 , arguably the largest supply chain and logistics event in Mexico. Starbucks to debut delivery in Manhattan, Seattle this year (Reuters). Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.6.9 pre-clearance agreement.

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

There are multiple factors at play that are driving the latest technology innovations, including increased demand, supply chain complexity, longer and shorter supply chains, multi-leg shipments, rapid fire replenishment, final mile, and the overall trend of urbanization.

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

There are multiple factors at play that are driving the latest technology innovations, including increased demand, supply chain complexity, longer and shorter supply chains, multi-leg shipments, rapid fire replenishment, final mile, and the overall trend of urbanization.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

During my time at Amazon, one of the key learnings they drilled into every team member was the need to automate. Whether it was a report, a new system, or a new process one of the first questions any leader would ask – how do we automate this? Part 5 - Strategic Transportation Tech Stack. Part 3 - Long-term rate control.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

” There are several good reasons people should consider urban agriculture a viable food supply in the years ahead. Food grown close to consumers reduces both transportation costs and food waste. For example, Ewing-Chow discusses an Israeli agricultural technology company called Seedo. ”[5].

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

There are multiple factors at play that are driving the latest technology innovations, including increased demand, supply chain complexity, longer and shorter supply chains, multi-leg shipments, rapid fire replenishment, final mile, and the overall trend of urbanization.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 5, 2019

One of the greatest values a shipper with integrated transportation technology has is the ability to get in front of problem shipments. Our planning team reacts quickly to get an update on that shipment and enters it into the system so that you know what is going on. Part 5 - Strategic Transportation Tech Stack.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

For congested metropolitan areas such as Seattle, the focus is actually on the ‘final 50 feet’ of those shipments.”[3] New models are required — supply chains that employ inner-city warehousing capabilities to navigate densely populated megacities efficiently. ”[2]. Footnotes. [1] 4] Chris H.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2017

Today, however, transportation quality essentially amounts to table stakes, with serviced levels converging to accepted norms. Technology Connects Everything. For many organizations, this diversity means lots of different systems that are built to accommodate different tasks.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The mission of our firm is to help companies implement transportation technology so that their teams work strategically and make better decisions every day. One of the most impactful ways that we do this is through the use of a Transportation Management System (TMS). Part 5 - Strategic Transportation Tech Stack.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The transient fulfillment center is symptomatic of more profound changes in last-mile supply chains inspired by e-commerce demands. The warehouse, a mainstay of supply chains, is getting a makeover as retailers move closer to customers so they can fulfill buyers’ unquenchable thirst for instant gratification.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Like most industries, transportation is going through a digital transformation and it is starting with the carriers. Because like every other industry, using computer systems to automate manual processes provides them an opportunity to handle more transactions at a lower cost. Part 5 - Strategic Transportation Tech Stack.

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Freightera

APRIL 28, 2020

Interview with Benoit Montreuil, Professor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Director, Physical Internet Center; Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. Now planning for complete Physical Internet system by 2030. As summarized by Prof.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 12, 2019

There are a lot of emerging technologies in the transportation industry. Our industry is inventing new ways to share information, better tracking tools tools, easier ways to manage spot market transactions, and products that address numerous other important use cases. What does all this cost? Part 4 - Problem prevention.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The global supply chain is facing a perfect storm of challenges, and dealing with it, according to GE CEO Larry Culp , “really is akin to playing Whac-A-Mole.” And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think. As one headache is eased, another pops up. In October, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

CVS tries out remote system to help fill prescriptions. DoorDash Canada moves to tiered commission system. The company is testing a small-format restaurant in Fort Worth, TX, where the centerpiece is a conveyor system that delivers food to a mobile-order lane. Amazon has a new drone for 30-minute urban deliveries.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

Photo 273885252 | Business © Olan Dah | Dreamstime.com Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Many utilize parcel management technology tools that track and manage a group of carrier partners. These tech tools may also use crowd-sourced carriers or traditional ones.

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FLEXE

AUGUST 21, 2017

Seattle-based Nordstrom has spent years cultivating its brand as one shoppers can trust. From its loyalty program to online and in-store experiences, Nordstrom has created a shopping experience that evolves with technology and market demands—create something sustainable that shoppers can count on. And finally, our headliner.

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Freightera

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

We believe it is time to make freight low emission and more and more shippers will be moving to greening their supply chains in the near future. As one of the players in the middle of the digital battlefield, we were honestly shocked. Freight digitization is here to stay and it’s entering a higher stake phase.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

transportation capacity, with Jason Seidl , Managing Director at Cowen and Company, leading the conversation. UltraShipTMS Launches Yard Management System Solution. enVista Announces Partnership with Empower Software Solutions. The Starbucks app is already the most successful mobile payment system in the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Amazon expands same-day Prime delivery to 11 more cities (Seattle Times). Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 16, 2015

alone, the latest being Seattle-based Elysian in February. While there are a lot more aspects and business-wide dynamics associated with turning craft beer into big beer, I will focus my discussion on supply chain planning. More recently, SAB Miller picked up London’s Meantime to enter the UK craft beer scene. The result?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 17, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. After our published edition last week , we are providing another edition because of an accelerated tech news cycle.

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FLEXE

AUGUST 22, 2017

</p> <h2>Nordstrom establishes itself as customer-centric … decades ago</h2> <p>Seattle-based Nordstrom has spent years cultivating its brand as one shoppers can trust. </p> <p>But what’s interesting is this strategy wasn’t a result of the Internet.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 19, 2017

Ken Wood , sponsored by Descartes Systems Group ( donate to Ken ). Now, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Descartes Acquires ShipRush. E2open Unveils Harmony – The One Place in the Cloud to Operate the Connected Supply Chain. Andrew Clarke , sponsored by C.H.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. Nerijus: Flexport is a technology-enabled freight forwarder. So software allows us to be more competitive, more predictable.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced the appointment of Luke Helms to its Advisory Board. ThroughPut’s team is backed by some of the best domain experts from Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Artificial Intelligence and Finance, who have put that knowledge to work in over a dozen successful startups.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Dave Clark, SVP Worldwide Operations and Customer Service at Amazon, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, and during his talk he announced this week’s top supply chain and logistics news story: Amazon Flex: Amazon will now pay you to deliver packages (The Verge). Amazon Flex is available now in Seattle.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

There is another report of a cyber-attack involving a large-scale asset-light global transportation and logistics services provider for maritime and air freight shipping tendering and services. Published reports indicate that the effects on this Seattle based company’s operations are widespread.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Now, for this week’s supply chain and logistics news… HighJump Acquires Nexternal. DENSO is Investing in Peloton’s Truck Platooning Technology. The system acts as the single hub for all pricing, promotions, status and customer care related to the order management lifecycle.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Amazon expanding deliveries by its ‘on-demand’ drivers ( Reuters ). Or maybe, for reasons unknown even to Einstein, the laws of physics and acceleration apply differently to me. Google Launches Fresh-Grocery Deliveries ( WSJ – sub.

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