198 IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference
Herlitz Inventory Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
The IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference is being held October 16 – 18, 2016 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL .
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Supply Chain Matters Impressions from Smarter Commerce Global Summit 2014
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 15, 2014
Supply Chain Matters was invited to attend the IBM Smarter Commerce Global Summit this week which was held in Tampa Florida. The open question in our mind as we traveled to Tampa remained with the timetables, urgency and […]. This was our third annual attendance at this venue and by each of our encounters, we have gathered a stronger sense of IBM’s continued direction in supporting the Buy, Sell, Service and analytics needs for industry supply chains.
The New Way a TMS Fuels Routing Creativity
Talking Logistics
JULY 24, 2018
Let’s say a manufacturer based in Milwaukee needs to ship freight to Tampa. Traditional TMS capabilities would only allow this planner to route the freight to its final destination in Tampa. Is managing your transportation operations an art form? You may not do your job with a palette and a paintbrush, but it’s safe to say that logistics planners have to be creative when moving freight.
This Week in Logistics News (March 20-24, 2017)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 24, 2017
Shipt debuts Costco delivery in Tampa (Tampa Bay Business Journal). Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of London following this week’s terrorist attack. So sad, so senseless.
Does Your TMS Support Rail’s Unique Requirements?
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
For example, shipping goods from Atlanta to Tampa may cover 400 truck miles, but using rail the trip could be closer to 800 miles. If rail is a key part of your transportation plan, how can you be sure your TMS effectively supports rail’s unique requirements?
The Need for More Active and Measurable Social Responsibility Committments
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 12, 2014
While on an airplane early this morning flying to Tampa Florida, this author had the opportunity to catch-up on business magazine readings. Two articles published in two different editions of Bloomberg BusinessWeek provided us more evidence that labor social responsibility trends concerning global-based production sourcing will occupy more agenda time for supply management and other executives.
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Next Week: IBM Smarter Commerce 2014 Global Summit
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 9, 2014
Next week, Supply Chain Matters will be in Tampa Florida attending the IBM Smarter Commerce 2014 Global Summit event. We have been invited to this conference since IBM leveraged its technology presence in Buy, Sell, Service and other capability areas of product value chains.
Freight Rates Adjust to Post-Hurricane Irma Demand
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Atlanta to Tampa was also up to $3.12/mile. Lakeland, FL, also serves the Tampa market, and the lane from Atlanta to Lakeland added 52¢ at $3.89/mile. Relief efforts are underway in Florida, and our hearts go out to those recovering from Hurricane Irma.
Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses
Elementum
JULY 23, 2018
Isabella Adams, a fashion accessories and home decor business based in Tampa, Florida, made a smart move to partner with third party logistics provider Transplace to keep up with its larger competitors.
Philosophy
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
In 1996 the woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers bought into Dungy’s philosophy, hired him, and the rest is history. Tony Dungy is a legendary NFL football coach and one of the most respected figures in professional sports.
Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2018
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2017
The 2018 IWLA Convention & Expo , March 11-13, Tampa, FL. Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S., although some are in Europe, South America, and Asia. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.;
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Rebuilding Efforts Fuel Flatbed Demand
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Flatbed rates have been down in port cities that were affected by Irma: Tampa, Jacksonville and Savannah. Tampa to Atlanta remains the weakest of the high-volume flatbed lanes, since inbound load counts from Atlanta are still well above normal.
Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Isabella Adams, a fashion accessories and home decor business based in Tampa, Florida, made a smart move to partner with third party logistics provider Transplace to keep up with its larger competitors.
Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Michael Massetti, VP at Gartner!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
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Flatbed freight regains footing in December
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 3, 2019
Tampa also enjoyed strong numbers in December, and the lane to Atlanta was up to $2.03/mile. Flatbed carriers didn't hear a lot of good news in the second half of 2018. After the spikes we saw early in the year, prices started a slow and steady decline that lasted for months.
Emergency Freight: What Harvey Tells Us About Irma
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
It is sunny today in Tampa and Atlanta, with a light breeze. Less than ten days after Hurricane Harvey, trucks are already moving freight out of Houston, with almost the same volume as before the storm. That doesn't mean nothing has changed.
Flatbed Markets Adjust to Holidays, Regulations, and Weather
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 4, 2018
Rates were also weaker out of Atlanta and Tampa. Tampa to Atlanta is one of the weakest flatbed lanes, and the rate was down another 7¢ to just $1.39/mile.
Grocery continues to grow and evolve
Supply Chain Nation
MARCH 24, 2017
Shipt said in a press release on Tuesday that it was launching the service for Costco customers in Tampa. Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: “Free from” groceries are changing the landscape; Martha Stewart launches meal delivery; and you’ll soon be able to shop Costco groceries from home. Clean eating is changing how we shop.
Are You Smarter Than a TMS?
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Ace has 3 distribution warehouses (Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; and Atlanta, GA.). Current inventory for the Le Fancy t-shirts at the warehouses are 31,000 in Tampa, 10,000 in Chicago, and 15,000 in Atlanta.
Tarpon Springs, FL: A Bastion of Integrity
Supply Chain View from the Field
AUGUST 6, 2013
A large law firm in Tampa has sent out solicitation letters to the community, writing that “The craziest thing about the settlement is that you can be compensated for losses that are UNRELATED to the spill.”
Booming Oil Industry Boosts Flatbed Demand
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
That pushed rates lower out of Tampa. The energy sector heated up in January, which contributed to higher flatbed load counts for the month. Bad weather in some parts of the country also disrupted construction, though, which led to some pretty uneven changes in flatbed lane rates in January.
Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices
SCM Research
APRIL 15, 2012
The USF Tampa Library hosts a collection of open access textbooks. I like open access. One of them, which might be useful for many SCM researchers, has been published by Anol Bhattacherjee, a professor of information systems. It is titled Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices.
Flatbed Freight Continues to Gain Momentum
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
The average rate out of Tampa hit $2.09/mile, which is high for Florida. February has been a strong month for flatbed freight.
Freight Surge Expected for Q2 and July 4
DAT Solutions
JUNE 30, 2016
The biggest improvement in June volume and rates came in Tampa , followed by Savannah , which may be related to an increase in port traffic. Van freight was a little quiet last week, but a rebound should be underway now, to close the second quarter on a high note.
Where to Find Flatbed Loads in the Off-Season
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 2, 2015
In other key flatbed markets, rates declined, including: Houston, Atlanta, Tampa and Harrisburg. Flatbed load availability declined 24% last week on the spot market, as load board activity paused for Thanksgiving. The load-to-truck ratio rose 11%, to 6.4 loads per truck, however.
Seasonal Lull Continues for Flatbeds, But Bright Spots Emerge
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 26, 2015
per mile last week, as declining rates in Birmingham, Harrisburg and Baltimore offset increases in Tampa, Pittsburgh and Fort Worth. Flatbed freight availability dropped 13% on the spot market last week, after a one-week gain.
Hurricane Irma Updates
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Preparations remain underway for Hurricane Irma’s potentially catastrophic arrival in the continental United States as the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic makes its way through the Caribbean.
Flatbed Markets Continue to Boom
DAT Solutions
MAY 1, 2018
Even Tampa has crossed that mark. While the van markets might be showing signs of heating up, flatbed has been hot all winter long, and getting hotter. The national average flatbed rate for April was $2.65/mile, the highest it's ever been in DAT Trendlines.
Rates Rise Unexpectedly in Early August
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 9, 2017
NOT SO HOT – Freight volume was up, but rates were down, in three East Coast freight markets: Harrisburg , Tampa , and Roanoke. July ended and August began, so you might have expected a quiet week.
Demand Surges in Final Week of 2015
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 7, 2016
Outbound rates increased for flatbed loads originating in Las Vegas , Rock Island , Houston , Oklahoma City , Atlanta , and Pittsburgh , but rates declined in Los Angeles , Dallas , Tampa , and Baltimore.
Is the Freight Recession Really Over?
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
The two rising markets in the south were Tampa and Birmingham , while Dallas and Harrisburg, PA have also been strong as of late. At the beginning of the year, DAT Pricing Analyst Mark Montague declared that the freight recession was over.
Load Volume and Rates Move in Opposite Directions
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 13, 2015
Rates trended up in Houston, a major flatbed market, as well as secondary markets including Las Vegas, NV; Fort Worth, TX; Cleveland, OH; and Tampa, FL. Rates moved in the opposite direction from load-to-truck ratios last week.
Here's How Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Have Affected Van Freight
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
The ports in Savannah, Tampa, and Miami all suspended operations over the weekend, while the Port of Charleston closed on Monday. DAT employees are donating to American Red Cross to help support those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and DAT Solutions is matching those contributions.
Hurricane Irma's Chemical Fallout Could Be Worse than Harvey's
Material Handling & Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Port Tampa Bay alone handles ammonia, unleaded gasoline, sulfuric acid and ethanol.
Hurricane Irma: Updates and Impacts
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Operational/Supply Chain Impacts: Ports and terminals in Miami, Tampa, St. Despite Irma’s downgraded intensity as it moves further inland into the United States, its impact escalated at a steady pace nonetheless.
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