Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Back in 2017, I wrote a post highlighting four things supply chain and logistics professionals should stop doing in the new year. Recommendations from 2017 that still apply. Since those things still apply today, I am resharing them again below. I also added a couple of more things to stop doing in 2024 and beyond.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. These will only contain posts written in 2017. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 4, 2017

The post Trends & Predictions 2017: Digital Transformation appeared first on Enterra Solutions. Most analysts agree that companies organized around principles developed during the industrial age must transform themselves into digital enterprises if … Continued.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

Let’s take a look at four reasons why digital transformation is an imperative in 2017 for industrial manufacturers: 1. Twitter Facebook Google+ The post Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Changing Consumer Expectations.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The post Supply chain risk management in 2017 appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain. What do you think the next big risk to supply chain will be? Please let us know in the comments section below. I’m sure we’ll all benefit from our collective insights.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2017

As 2017 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. Global Shipping Trends: What to Expect in 2017. The Trends Shaping Supply Chain and Logistics: Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2017.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 17, 2017

Patrick’s Day 2017 appeared first on Enterra Solutions. Retailers love holidays. Holidays provide a focal point for promotions and sales. Patrick’s Day is no different. Kristen Cloud … Continued. The post St.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. The solution to this problem lies in understanding the “First Five” core concepts and industrial manufacturing trends throughout 2017, and you need to think how they will impact the industry and your company in the coming year. In its raw form, it is useless.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

This is the goal of the Network of Networks initiative which we are deeply vested in testing during 2017. We will launch a call for industry action on our webinar on January 11, 2017. In 2017, my goal is to continue my quest to unveil truth. This is especially true in an Information Technology department. Reflections.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2017

What happened January 1, 2017? The most recent set of amendments went into effect on January 1, 2017. More extensive than the 2012 updates, the 2017 amendments represent a significant overhaul of the foundation of global trade. Global environmental and social issues are the major drivers of the HS 2017 amendments.²

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SCM Research

DECEMBER 5, 2016

As a member of the Conference Committee, I would like to draw your attention to the Call for Papers of the 2017 CSCMP Academic Research Symposium (PDF), which will be held in Atlanta, GA, U.S. The 2017 symposium will embrace research from all areas of business connected to SCML.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The post Supply Chain Predictions for 2017 appeared first on The Network Effect. By Gene Tyndall, Executive Vice President, Tompkins International Editor: There are a lot of predictions floating around at this time.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2017

In case you missed them the first time around or want to read/view them again, check out the top posts and new episodes from Q1 2017. Global Shipping Trends: What to Expect in 2017. Supply Chain and Logistics Resolutions for 2017: 4 Things to STOP Doing This Year. Looking Ahead: Important Supply Chain Trends of 2017.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 24, 2017

The post Trends & Predictions 2017: Grocery Shopping appeared first on Enterra Solutions. Grocery shopping has been an activity in which humans have engaged since the first marketplaces were set up millennia ago. … Continued.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2017

So, while I do that, you can check out the top posts and new episodes from Q2 2017 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1, you can link to them here ). The Trends Shaping Supply Chain and Logistics: Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2017. Takeaways from LLamasoft’s SummerCon 2017 Conference). New Episodes.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The post Trends & Predictions 2017: Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions. “It has become apparent that in the decade since scholars such as Cranfield’s Martin Christopher first began talking about the … Continued.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Open up this post to watch the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit 2017 on September 6 & 7:

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 9, 2017

With everything supply chains are staring at in 2017, knowledge will certainly equal power and value. The post 2017 – The year of learning appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain. What approach does your company take on continued learning? Let us know in the comments below.

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Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 13, 2017

The 2017 Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners. The methodology is outlined in Figure 1, and the full report is available here. High-Level Overview of the Supply Chains to Admire. The winners of the analysis are outlined in Figure 2.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

I’m in New Orleans this week speaking at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference. I’ll share my takeaways in a future post, but in the meantime, check out the top posts and new episodes from Q3 2017 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1 and Q2, you can read/watch them here and here , respectively).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

8 Freight Shipping Trends Shippers Must Know for 2017. With the official deadline for implementing electronic logging devices less than one year away, more freight shipping providers will be upgrading technology and systems in 2017, reports Matt Sullivan. Freight Shipping Providers Will Focus on ELD Implementation.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Below is a short list of the supply chain and logistics conferences scheduled for 2017. Happy learning and networking in 2017! Descartes Systems Group : Evolution 2017 , March 28-30, West Palm Beach, FL. GT Nexus : Bridges 2017 , July 10-12, New York, New York. HighJump Software: Elevate 2017 , March 12-15, Orlando, FL.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Looking back what might historians have to say about 2017? The post Was 2017 the Turning Point for the Digital Supply Chain? It depends, of course, on whether you are looking at … Continued. appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 21, 2017

Cloud Logistics Announces Record Revenue and Network Volume in the First Half of 2017. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – June 2017. Manhattan Associates Reports Second Quarter 2017 Performance. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 4.3% ATA Forecasts Continued Growth for Trucking, Freight Economy. Have a happy weekend!

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SCM Research

DECEMBER 24, 2016

” Secondly, 2017 could become the year for supply chain managers, as an increasing number of companies realize that SCM belongs in the C-suite – and that this can make a difference! I wish you a good start into 2017! Indeed, 2016 has, most probably, been Earth’s hottest year on record.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 28, 2017

As you read this I’ll be flying back from the JDA FOCUS 2017 conference in Las Vegas. Ryder Reports First Quarter 2017 Results. February 2017 North American Freight Numbers. JD.com creates new unit for its logistics services (TechCrunch). Robinson Reports First Quarter Results. UPS Generates 6.2%

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River Logic

AUGUST 14, 2017

DALLAS, TX — August 15, 2017 — River Logic will be exhibiting at the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit September 11-12th in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 13, 2017

2017 is just about in the books, and it has been a busy year for the supply chain industry. Drones 2017 has been the year of the drone. The post Top 10 Logistics Stories of 2017 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Let’s look back at ten of the top logistics stories of the year.

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NFI Industries

DECEMBER 20, 2017

NFI’s executive team shares their insight into the top trends of 2017. Variables like new administration, advances in technologies, and changing consumer behavior are shifting how companies approach logistics, today and moving forward. William Mahoney, Senior Vice President Dedicated Transportation We are excited. Read More.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 5, 2017

This week it was Mia Hamm at the BluJay Solutions SOAR 2017 conference. And next week, it’ll be Sugar Ray Leonard at the Manhattan Associates Momentum 2017 conference. BTW, the SOAR 2017 conference was very well attended — almost 500 attendees from 10 countries — with a lot of great keynotes and breakout sessions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2017

It is time to start thinking about the supply chain shows you will be attending in 2017. Here is a list of the key supply chain events of 2017.

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NFI Industries

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In 2017, low interest rates, consumer spending and growth in e-commerce will continue the trend for a strong year in the warehousing industry. In 2016, demand for warehouse space reached a record high as shippers continued to expand their operations, or adapt to the changing e-commerce and fulfillment environment 1.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Amazon reported its Q2 2017 results yesterday. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results. As of today [July 20, 2017], the company will suspend operations in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York, and only operate in San Francisco, where the company is based. Shipping expenses increased 36 percent in the quarter to over $4.5

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index (February 2017). January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. billion in current dollars in January 2017, a 6.7 billion from January 2016 to January 2017. and Mexico by all modes in January 2017 was electrical machinery, of which $7.4 ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 0.1% in February.

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