Freightos

AUGUST 19, 2024

This partnership expands our capabilities and deepens our market reach, allowing us to provide both Freightos and Shipsta customers with more innovative and powerful solutions, and better service to optimize global freight transportation for forwarders, carriers and shippers.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

Lisa is an Industry Consultant at CarrierDirect which is a consulting firm supporting the transportation and industry, logistics, warehousing, supply chain and also provide technology support. Lisa Bruno brings 15+ years of transportation logistics experience to the podcast. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Taimen Transport LLC is a rapidly growing logistics company located in Chattanooga, TN specializing in over-the-road transportation. Taimen Transport had previously implemented Turvo , replacing a number of legacy systems and processes. Chris Wang, CEO of Taimen Transport. When opportunity called, Taimen answered.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. Mr. van den Eijnden is the director of global logistics operations planning and systems at Molex. By 2012 they had implemented this multi-enterprise supply chain network (MSCN) solution.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2017

More importantly, it highlights the incredibly complex and yet necessary disaster logistics required to help clean up and support communities after major disasters. Transporting hazardous chemicals in the wake of a disaster is also a concern. The key is to have a disaster logistics and emergency plan already in place.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. dollars) in 2012 – a 9.9% But it’s not just limited to large corporations. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2020

The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012, didn’t make headline news. Transportation RFPs are particularly problematic. Logistics is a constraint and is unpredictable. A transportation RFP is a waste of time—instead, partner with logistics service providers.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. Obviously, supply chain entities providing less-than-truckload and other modes of transportation do not want drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Big Data Became Essential to Transportation Management.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2013

Trucks transported 59% of U.S.-NAFTA Here is an excerpt from the press release: KSD brings more than 1,300 customers to Descartes’ Global Logistic Network, with the majority of these companies based in Scandinavia. Net revenue for Menlo Worldwide Logistics increased 0.9 Acquires Miles Technologies, Inc. Con-way Inc.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 26, 2014

Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics. Within a decade, the number of FDA warning letters sent to medical device manufacturers has increased threefold, from 61 letters in 2002 to 181 in 2012 (EC A 2012).

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

Near and far, logistics providers and shippers are renewing their focus on sustainability to build the manufacturing giants of tomorrow. As explained by Bob Trebilcock , sustainability in logistics initiatives are ranked as “very important” for up to 40.6 How Important Is Sustainability in Logistics?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2013

New Vehicle Routing Activity Tool and Enhanced iPhone Functionality, Highlight Latest Version of Roadnet Transportation Suite. Choice Logistics Named Top 100 Learning Organization. percent from Q2 2012. percent from Q2 2012) and diluted earnings per share was $0.96 in the second quarter of 2012. million, up 9.5

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

In a 2012 survey by Forrester and Zebra Consulting, reports Cigniti Technologies , only 15 percent of manufacturers had implemented at least one Industrial Internet of Things solution. Transportation costs are considerable for many manufacturers, and leveraging technology to make transportation more efficient, helps reduce overall costs.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Reports 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. ILA, USMX reach tentative labor contract agreement ( Logistics Management ). Robinson and Con-way both reported Q4 and full-year 2012 results this week. percent in 2012 compared to 2011 (including contribution from acquisitions). percent in Q4 2012. Con-way Inc.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Logistics clusters play an increasingly important part in logistics & supply chain management. I am happy to share the following guest post by Professor Yossi Sheffi , a distinguished expert in logistics clusters. Logistics clusters are agglomerations of firms that come together to share logistics expertise and know-how.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

According to the press release: The SMC³ LTL reference tariff will be accessed directly from LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru and Transportation Guru software and will provide the rate data necessary to help determine the cost and feasibility of new network structures and shipping locations. The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Today’s logistics empire is not your grandfather’s or even your father’s logistics operation. Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. Warehousing Expansion Is a Must.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I have a plane to catch this morning, so let’s go straight to the news… 3Gtms Announces the Inaugural Release of 3GTM Transportation Software. XPO Logistics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Results. DB Schenker expands its contract logistics capacity in Dubai due to global customer demands. Be Sociable, Share!

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America. Oracle Delivers Transformational Capabilities with New In-Memory Applications for Oracle Value Chain Planning. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 7, 2014

After years of 9% GDP growth followed by strong job creation and a 10% inflation rate, 2012 and 2013 have seen more modest but stable continuous growth. increase in private spending compared to 2012 and imports are up 7% for the same period. The oil price fluctuations are heavily impacting logistics costs in Turkey.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2012

The latest Master of Logistics 20 th Annual Study of Transportation and Trends Study reports that in 2011 the highest percent of transportation costs was ground freight at 76.1%, of which US long haul trucking holds a major position at 64.4%. The 2009 rates slowly increased to the current 2012 level. for air, 8.3%

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Now, on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica. iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). It’s why I coach. It’s why I love baseball. million (TechCrunch).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 16, 2013

in sales (estimated 2012). in revenues in 2012. in sales (estimated 2012). The other operating units are: Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Con-Way Truckload. in sales (estimated 2012). In 2012, the company had revenues of $4.9B. The 2012 revenues were 0.4% in sales (estimated 2012).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2015

With no time to spare, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Web-Shopping Deluge Boxes In Landlords (WSJ – sub. In short, e-commerce is disrupting so many business processes, especially in logistics, but it is also opening the door to new opportunities. Already have one?

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Supply Chain Network

AUGUST 6, 2012

According to the latest American Shipper benchmark survey, transportation spending increased in 2012 – according to 75 percent of respondents – remaining unscathed by budget cuts. Shockingly, though, companies are failing to invest in the necessary procurement tools to manage spend and optimize their transportation networks.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In 2012, for example, he was elected as a fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), where he served as chair of the Sections and Societies Subcommittee and as president of the Transportation Science and Logistics Section. To all who knew and loved him, may his memory be a blessing.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

We’ve found we needed to serve our customers at peak; we needed more of our own logistics to supplement partners,” said [Amazon Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky] in a call with analysts. In other supply chain and logistics news… This is How Google’s Project Wing Drone Delivery Service Could Work (Fast Company). from 10.9%

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2017

What is Transportation? Well, I asked John Cole one of our transport experts, exactly that question, and a few others related to transport! How Would you Define “Transport” and Transportation? Check out our Related Transportation Pages Below: Freight Consultants. Transport Consultant Speaks Optimisation.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. Before diving into some takeaways from the sessions I attended and participated in, here are some high-level stats about Descartes (a Talking Logistics sponsor): Descartes is now a $200M+ company and continues to grow.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. Here are some details from the press release: Airclic’s cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex ‘last mile’ logistics processes. WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

Trucks Transported 60.6% Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Temasek Polytechnic Establish Scholarship Programme, Announce 2013 Winners. Retailers and small and midsize businesses (SMBs) – the two market segments supply chain and logistics software vendors are hyper-focused on these days. percent in 2012. percent to $1.3

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

In recognition of the innovative solution Quintiq provided, we were recently awarded the Passenger Service Product of the Year by Urban Transport Agenda, a leading publication in transportation intelligence. NTV and Quintiq then worked together to implement the solution, which went live in October 2012. Got a comment?

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. 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.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

million, up almost 21 percent from Q3 2012. The company’s Menlo Worldwide Logistics group reported revenue of $380.5 percent from Q3 2012. However, net revenue, which excludes purchased transportation, increased 8.2 Note: Ryder is a Talking Logistics sponsor. million, down 11.0 Be Sociable, Share!

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

La Londe Best Paper Award, Journal of Business Logistics), Spillan, McGinnis, Kara & Yi (International Journal of Logistics Management), Winter & Knemeyer (International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management), Corsi, Grimm, Cantor & Wright (Transportation Journal), Nyaga, Lynch, Marshall & Ambrose (Harold E.

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