Strong Midwest harvests offset woes in Texas
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Flooding in the Houston area disrupted the supply chain in Texas and beyond, while strong harvests led to rate increases in several Midwest markets.
Peak Shipping Season: A Review of Trends from the 2018 Holiday Peak Season
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 21, 2019
It is that time of year again when we at Cerasis take a global view of what trends to expect in supply chain management throughout the remainder of the year. So, let us reflect on the peak shipping season trends we saw at the close of 2018 and how those trends will affect the industry now and throughout 2019. Automation trends.
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The B2B’s Final Mile with Steve Lopez
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
About Steve Lopez Steve Lopez is a self-made entrepreneur and strategic thinker from North Texas. His involvement with the company played a significant role in its growth, expanding from five Texas markets to 83 markets across 42 states. Between February 2018 and May 2022, revenue skyrocketed by 1600%.
Top Mobile Banking Trends to Watch!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 30, 2022
Experts identify several promising trends which will help to find new competitive advantages for many banks. Digital banking innovations are an indicator of global Fintech trends. IBC Bank, in Texas, released its iPhone app back in 2008. The post Top Mobile Banking Trends to Watch! The Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Overview!
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Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 27, 2016
Here I share insights on the work we are doing on the Network of Networks, and Five Trends that Excite Me. ” In the state of Texas they have an expression I think is fitting for the Elementum solution: It is, “Big hat, but no cattle.” Five Technology Trends That Excite Me. Building the Network of Networks.
Emerging Trends Around Last-Mile Delivery Fulfillment Models 2022
Locus
AUGUST 2, 2022
Some emerging trends around last-mile delivery fulfillment models. Let’s explore the four emerging trends around last-mile delivery fulfillment models that have gained traction among modern business enterprises. The post Emerging Trends Around Last-Mile Delivery Fulfillment Models 2022 appeared first on Locus Blog.
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Retail Returns: The Key to Driving Business Growth
ToolsGroup
AUGUST 1, 2022
Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. Then, we’ll delve into three of the latest trends and five steps you can take to best manage your returns. The Latest Trends in Retail Returns. The Goals of Customer-Centric Retail Returns.
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Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
This year, we are welcoming back global sector leaders in-person to discover trends shaping project opportunities and engage in a variety of networking activities. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, the world’s hub for oil and gas. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. 27 – Thursday, Sept. 29 at the George R.
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Supply Chain: Interrupted. A recap of our recent webinar on disruptions and trends from the first half of 2021
Resilinc
AUGUST 31, 2021
In a recent webinar on the state of risk and trends in supply chains, Resilinc CEO, Bindiya Vakil, and Director of Supply Chain Risk Consulting, Hirra Akhtar, described how aftershocks arising from the pandemic continue to disrupt supplies and logistics, and that these disruptions will continue well into 2022. The U.S. “A
This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 12, 2024
Wing already handles drone deliveries at Walmart Supercenters in Frisco, Texas, and the Dallas area. The other significant trend this year has been the continued loss of jobs in the warehouse sector. Walmart unleashes ‘largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S. retailer thanks to partnerships with Wing and Zipline.
E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index Reveals Notably Improved Cross-Ocean Transit Time for Global Freight Deliveries
E2open
JANUARY 19, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas – January 19, 2023 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. The latest edition of the index highlights ongoing changes and provides valuable insights on global shipping lane trends.
How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 8, 2021
I found a very detailed definition on the Texas Department of Public safety website. California topped the list of states with the most reported cargo thefts, followed by Texas and Florida. But what exactly is cargo theft? But with port backlogs, and the holiday season in full swing, the amount of theft for 2021 is likely to rise.
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The DHL Supply Chain with Scott Sureddin
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas Tech University. Scott also described the trends that are transforming the economy. . His previous experience included 14 years with US Foodservice, ultimately as VP, Operations, for the Southwest region. About DHL Supply Chain.
Top 5 Ways Inventory Tracking Technology Is Evolving
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 25, 2017
As a result, the home improvement giant gained a sizeable profit while providing the materials needed to begin the road to the recovery for the Texas coast. Technology Must Function Seamlessly Across Multiple Channels. Modern Inventory Tracking Technology Integrates With Existing ERP Systems.
What happened to all the Texas freight?
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 31, 2018
In the first half of the year, the spot market in Texas was boiling over, with not nearly enough trucks to cover the growing demand for freight. Pipeline capacity issues in West Texas are part of the explanation. DAT tracks daily load-to-truck ratios in 11 Key Market Areas in Texas, more than any other state. What happened?
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Petrochemical demand is up and prices are spiking
Resilinc
MAY 24, 2022
This period of high prices and margins coincided with—and was partly supported by—supply chain disruptions, including the February 2021 deep freeze on the Texas Gulf Coast and port and shipping congestion in much of the world. The post Petrochemical demand is up and prices are spiking appeared first on Resilinc.
Tesla’s Master Plan 3 and Its Implications for the Auto Industry
QAD
MARCH 7, 2023
The lithium supply chain bottleneck is in refining, something Tesla is planning to help solve with the commissioning later this year of their 50 GWh per year lithium hydroxide refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas. EV vs ICE Tesla’s plan is to scale to produce 20M cars per year by 2030.
Halloween Candy – A Scary Supply Chain Planning Problem
Logility
OCTOBER 25, 2018
A growing trend amongst ages 25-34 is dressing pets in costumes. Running out of Reese’s Cups in Texas where 245,135 pounds are projected to be consumed would lead to some mighty unhappy Texan’s (Don’t Mess with Texas!). All totaled we are looking at a Halloween budget of $9B, about the same amount spent on Halloween in 2017.
Reefer freight sizzles in South Texas
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 17, 2018
As we get closer to Christmas, a larger proportion of fresh fruit and vegetables are imported from Mexico through a handful of border crossings in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Load volume continues to rise, so rates are also trending up on key lanes originating in McAllen. Last Tuesday, there were 8.8
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Resilinc’s 2021 Annual Report is live!
Resilinc
MARCH 22, 2022
Covered topics included the supply chain tumult of 2021, trends affecting key commodities like aluminum, silicon, and cobalt, and the evolving risk landscape for reshoring, cybersecurity, ESG issues, and more. As in past years, EventWatch AI data shows clearly that most supply chain disruptions were human-caused events.
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Spot market settles after Hurricane Florence
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 2, 2018
As people in the Carolinas try their best to return to their normal routines, the freight markets have settled back down into typical seasonal trends following Hurricane Florence. Last week, national trends resumed mostly uninterrupted, climbing slowly and steadily from the late summer declines.
Boosting Supply Chain Productivity (What CEOs should be striving for)
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
The continued march of globalization, as well as diverse technology trends such as automation, Big Data, and cloud computing have all brought the supply chain to the CEO’s attention. If you want to find out more, I suggest you read my longer post over Texas CEO Magazine. This is no longer the case.
The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 26, 2021
In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. Terence holds an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin and an Electrical Engineering degree at MIT. And Agility Can Help Improve Profitability Too?
Running Seamless 3PL Operations in the Midst of Supply Chain Chaos
Turvo
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Key trends in 3PL operations The key trends in 2022 for 3PL operations strive to automate processes and give better insight into customer and shipper expectations, dominated by technology and supply chain data analytics. Turvo is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hyderabad, India.
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An update on the polymer shortage
Resilinc
AUGUST 17, 2021
Even though supply disruptions have eased from 1) the worst days of the pandemic lockdowns, 2) Hurricane Laura and 3) the Texas deep freeze, Resilinc’s EventWatch continues to alert customers to a large number of potential disruptions related to polymer. In China, building up inventories is a trend that predated the pandemic.
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Another Supply and Demand Shortage That Warrants Attention- Tech Implementation
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 21, 2022
Average salary increases for software engineers reportedly increased 11 percent during this same period, and in hot markets such as Austin, Texas , the number can rise to as much as 30 percent. Further noted is that such trending is occurring in other regions such as Europe. Reader Takeaway.
5 Things to Know About U.S.-Mexico Logistics
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
It has been further spurred by the trend of nearshoring over the last decade, as American companies have relocated their manufacturing facilities to Mexico to take advantage of a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and proximity to the United States. Understand the 3-Legged Freight Movements at the Border. Likewise, a U.S.
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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 27, 2021
In the consumer sector, few recent trends have been as disruptive as the new on-demand marketplace for commodities like transportation and lodging, driven by Uber and VRBO. Terence holds an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin and an Electrical Engineering degree at MIT.
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Freight Market Update and Q2 Trucking Outlook
Zipline Logistics
MARCH 30, 2021
These conditions were exacerbated by heavy winter storms that crippled Texas and the surrounding areas; however, conditions are leveling off somewhat. . “The markets with the largest gains this week in OTVI.USA were Laredo, Texas (12.07%) Memphis, Tennessee (5.37%) and Cleveland (5.08%). . and seems to be stable.
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New Year, New Horizons: Transportation Industry Gets Ready to Take On 2023
Intelligent Audit
JANUARY 9, 2023
With 2023 ready and raring to go, here are the eight news updates and trends happening in the industry that’s always moving. Walmart to Expand Drone Delivery in Arizona, Florida, Texas. UPS to Continue Service Despite Threat of Strike. 15 press release.
High Prices and Low Availability Plague the Electrical Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Based on West Texas Intermediate crude oil, oil prices fell 3.2% So, to survive, it is crucial to understand the history and to be fluent in market trends for the future. Copper prices have risen 8.97% from one year ago. World supplies are ramping up despite the Ukraine conflict. steel prices skyrocketed on average 28.3%
2019 Logistics & Supply Chain Events to Attend in the US
EazyStock
JANUARY 18, 2019
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies within the supply chain industry? Live Americas peer forum 2019 by SCM World is a great event for senior-level supply chain practitioners to be introduced to predicted trends and be involved in a cross-industry knowledge sharing experience.
QAD Tomorrow: Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption
QAD
MAY 20, 2021
A 2021 winter storm in Texas stopped 80% of chemical production affecting the majority of the US’ supply of plastic polymers. A recent survey showed that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected 48% of respondents’ supply chains. 44% reported extended order fulfillment times and increased supplier prices.
The New Normal: Falling Rates and Improved Efficiency Set New Standards for Shippers
Intelligent Audit
OCTOBER 10, 2022
With peak season approaching in a dynamic logistics industry, here is a weekly roundup of news and trends shaping global supply chains. His Texas-based market research firm produced the first comprehensive study of the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain. FedEx Prepares for Peak Season with Incentive Program.
This Week in Logistics News (October 20-24, 2014)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 24, 2014
In Texas, Toll Roads Proliferate—and a Backlash Builds (WSJ – sub. SAP Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 Results. Ryder Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Results. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Unchanged in September. August 2014 North American Freight Numbers.
What is Freight Demand Modeling?
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 15, 2022
They will collect data to analyze it for long-term trends. For example, let’s say you have a load traveling from Texas to California. The main reason a trucking company would hire a freight forecaster is to figure out how much room they need to have in their trucks to get everything where it is going on time.
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The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2013
“Smaller players in the brokerage space will begin to get squeezed out by strict regulations and competitors” My smart, good looking friends at Carrier Direct are at it again with a great report on OTR trends. The report chronicles a number of OTR trends (over the road trends) and the top 5 are summarized below.
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The State of Holiday Shipping & Learnings for Next Peak Season
Intelligent Audit
DECEMBER 29, 2021
This trend is occurring in tandem with a tighter labor market and continuing changes within over-the-road trucking rates too. The state of holiday shipping revealed several core trends arise among the major parcel carriers, including: Both FedEx and UPS hired thousands of additional seasonal workers. Rail Rates Are Increasing.
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Hanjin, Hurricanes, Harvests May Boost Truckload Rates
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
recently due to flooding in Louisiana and Texas, as well as a hurricane in the Florida panhandle. I track produce trends, since these have some variability from year to year, and the unpredictable demand often has a big influence on spot market trends. Weather Events, at Home and Abroad. We have seen disruption in the U.S.
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Supply Chain Operations in 2028: Let’s Consult the Crystal Ball
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
This weaning away from overseas production will take place in parallel with a growing trend towards moving sources closer to domestic markets. As I noted in a 2017 article on the Supply Chain Leaders Academy blog, a rail system is being developed in Texas that would move transport containers on electric-powered, driverless shuttles.
AB5 Protests, US Foods Focuses on Scope 3 Emissions, UPS 2Q Results
Intelligent Audit
JULY 26, 2022
While sleeping on the job is not approved of by most employers, taking a moment to step back and look at industry trends can help supply chain professionals clear their heads. Dallas; Austin, Texas; San Jose, Calif.; During summer, people tend to slow down as the rising temperatures encourage siestas. AB5 Protests Have Begun.
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Poems about Supply Chain Management Software
Kinaxis
AUGUST 18, 2016
Concerned by a trend, Supply plan needs some checks. There once was a planner from Texas. Early on in the day. What needs your attention? Your dashboard will say! Addressing an issue, Your inventory is messed! Wondering what to do next? Your task flow knows best! You need to see details? Your workbook is next! Alerts help you know!
2 Signs That the Freight Recession Really Is Over
DAT Solutions
JUNE 6, 2017
Projections for Central California produce are still strong for June, so we’re keeping an eye on the Fresno market, but those shipping gaps meant that rates didn’t continue their upward trend on many of the top reefer lanes. Texas is still ahead of California for reefer load availability, but the gap is narrowing.
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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak
Zipline Logistics
MAY 12, 2020
Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Covering loads has been easy in the Northeast, except outbound South Texas, Southern California, and Florida as capacity out of these regions is tighter with produce heating up. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics.
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