Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007. In 2019, it re-acquired HD Supply, a company it sold in 2007. Manufacturing is gaining steam not only in the US but around the world as businesses return to a COVID-19 type of redefined normalcy.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Google seems to be working on warehouse robots like Amazon’s (Quartz). Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand (WSJ – sub. shouts the warehouse foreman from the rooftop. Last week, I highlighted how Walmart is piloting the use of drones in its warehouses for inventory tracking.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In hopes of streamlining transportation operations , FedEx is “[…] cutting flights, trimming labor hours and canceling network capacity projects to cushion the expected blow of reduced demand for the next several quarters, ” per reporting from SupplyChainDive. Air Cargo Volumes Normalizing YoY, but Concerns Remain.

Price Reduction 52

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Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

Amazon Fresh A grocery delivery service that started in Seattle in 2007 and now operates in 16 cities. It’s likely a strategic play to build even more scale and give them further capacity to offer convenient same-day delivery. Groceries provide the perfect stable, predictable, and frequent base capacity to build out same-day delivery.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Reading these words, my mind can't help but track back to to this statement by Research in Motion Co-CEO Jim Balsillie in 2007 following the release of the first iPhone: It's kind of one more entrant into an already very busy space with lots of choice for consumers," Jim Balsillie said of Apple. Postal Service and FedEx.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published. Improved cargo capacity by innovative 40 foot container design (fold). Really hot. Lockitron.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43

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