SCM Research

JULY 27, 2013

A year has passed since and Emerald Management Reviews has now announced the winners of the 2013 Citation of Excellence Awards. Some of you may remember my last year’s post about the 2012 Citations of Excellence Awards. First, a paper by Lawson et al.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2012

I have listed the best logistics websites for 2013. The post Best Logistics Websites 2013 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. I subscribe to each of these websites and I consistently steal ideas gain knowledge and inspiration from each one of them. Logistics Management is wonderful resource for logistics professionals.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. JDA is targeting Grocery, Hardline, and Fashion/Apparel retailers with this solution, which will be generally available December 26, 2013. Robinson and XPO Logistics both announced Q3 2013 financial results this week.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 11, 2013

At the Manhattan Associates Momentum 2013 conference last month, the answer was a great conversation about transportation trends, challenges, and opportunities. Tweet The post Takeaways from Shipper-Carrier Roundtable at Momentum 2013 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

turns in 2013. Kellogg posted 19% margin in 2013 and 6.96 turns in 2013 but fell to 11% margin and 6.05 Orbit Charts for Kimberly-Clark and Kellogg for 2013-2022 A good friend of mine, asked, “Isn’t this the impact of the pandemic.” This work completed in 2013 defined the Supply Chains to Admire.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 9, 2013

SCM Map Europe 2013. Visuals 2013 Buck Consultants International distribution Manufacturing SCM Map Europe Supply Chain Movement' . >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button. Please fill in the following fields to activate the download button.

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SCM Research

JUNE 15, 2013

Every year, Emerald invites journal editors “to nominate what they believe has been that title’s Outstanding Paper and up to three Highly Commended Papers from the previous year” These papers have now been announced as part of the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013. Papers by da Mota Pedrosa et al.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

That was the main theme of a panel session I led at last month’s MercuryGate User Conference 2013 , which included the following 3PL executives: Shelli Austin , VP at Integrated Distribution Services (IDS). Tweet The post 3PL Executive Insights from MercuryGate User Conference 2013 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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SCM Research

MAY 19, 2013

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Manufacturing Outlook 2013 , written on behalf of KPMG, is out now. It is based on an international survey of more than 300 senior executives from five industries. The report demonstrates that competitive advantage can be secured by enhancing supply chain networks for efficiency and innovation.

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 9, 2024

The analysis compares companies to industry performance in each sector for 2013-2023. The Supply Chains to Admire methodology is a data-driven evaluation to attempt to define excellence. Now in its tenth year, the Supply Chains to Admire analysis studies improvement, performance, and value on reported financials for over 500 public companies.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Tweet The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Episodes of 2013 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Why Supply Chain Innovation Matters in a Fast-Changing World (1,487 views). The Important Role of Packaging in Supply Chain Network Design and Optimization (1,343 views). Be Sociable, Share!

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2013

One quarter down, three to go in 2013. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 1-5, 2013) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and 3PL Executives. Welcome to April. It was a relatively quiet week for news, so let’s get to the items that caught my attention.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013. Here are some additional details from the press release: 3PD reported year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA1 of 20 percent and 36 percent for the full year 2012 and the first five months of 2013, respectively; and trailing 12 months revenue of $319 million through May 31, 2013. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2013

The post Top Warehouses in North America 2013 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Ceva Logistics. Kenco Logistics Services. Neovia Logistics. Uti Worldwide . To view 10 more Top Warehouses click here.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2013

Reports 2013 First-Quarter Results. NAFTA trade in February 2013. Cass Freight Index Report – April 2013. million for Q1 2013, compared to $25.6 Stotlar, Con-way’s president and CEO: “On a consolidated basis, our first quarter 2013 results were below our expectations and therefore were disappointing.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2013

No time to waste this Friday, so let’s go straight to the news… Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2013 Revenue and Earnings. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results. billion in Q2 2013, up 3 percent from the same period last year, and comparable EPS from continuing operations increased 15 percent to $1.25.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

Orbit charts of four companies for the period of 2013-2022 at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. Orbit charts of four industries for the period of 2013-2022 at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. This is despite investment in people and technology. As I write, I scratch my head.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2013

Manhattan Associates Launches 2013 Inventory Optimization Release. Meanwhile, Manhattan Associates announced the 2013 release of its Inventory Optimization solution, “which provides customized, automated inventory optimization strategies designed to address a customer’s specific business issues and objectives.” Have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

NAFTA Trade in April 2013. Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Temasek Polytechnic Establish Scholarship Programme, Announce 2013 Winners. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (June 24-28, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. ATA Releases Latest Freight Forecast, Projecting Strong Trucking Growth.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Reports 2013 Third-Quarter Results. Con-Way this week reported 2013 third-quarter net income of $30.6 One of my predictions for 2013 was that we would see increased adoption of alternative fuel vehicles. In other news this week… Con-way Inc. UPS Speeds ORION Deployment And Takes Routing Optimization To New Heights.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 16, 2013

Date: 16-17 October 2013. Integrated Supply Chain. Venue: Park Plaza Victoria, Londen (UK). Organisation: Integrated Supply Chain. URL: [link]. Driving company profitability through collaboration to enhance Supply Chain efficiencies.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

Truckload and LTL Driver Turnover Rises in First Quarter of 2013. Meanwhile, according to the ATA, “in the first quarter of 2013, the turnover rate at both large and small truckload carriers rose due to the improving economy and continued competition for well-trained professional drivers.” Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% in May from April.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Years from now, when we look back at 2013, we might say this was the year where logistics truly became a strategic weapon for companies. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (October 14-18, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. What are the odds I’ll use them again? Have a happy weekend!

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

Date: 12-14 november 2013. Key Topics to be Discussed at the 2013 CSCO Forum. Here is a selection of supply chain executives that will be sharing their insight in 2013: Dino Rocos, Operations Director & Management Board Member, John Lewis. Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum/ 3PL Summit. Organisation: Eyefortransport.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2013

In the meantime… SAP Announces First Quarter 2013 Results. SAP reported that total revenues and net profit increased 7 percent and 17 percent, respectively, in Q1 2013 compared to Q1 2012. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (April 15-19, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

What I found most interesting, however, was this statistic quoted in the press release: “According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, as of January 2013, 31 percent of American adults own a tablet computer , up from 25 percent in August 2012 and four percent in 2010.” Song of the Week: “Stubborn Love” by The Lumineers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In December 2013, the Wall Street Journal reported that Home Depot planed to spend “at least $300 million on supply chain, technology and online improvements in the fiscal year that begins in February [2014], including building new fulfillment centers and overhauling its warehouse technology systems” to enable same-day shipping and delivery of orders. (..)

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In a 2013 white paper, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics defined supply chain innovation as “the combining and application of a mix of inventions, existing processes, and technologies in a new way that achieves a desirable change in cost, quality, cash and/or service.” What is supply chain innovation? A lot has changed over.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2013

Meanwhile, Con-way Truckload announced that it is investing $2 million “in three state-of-the-art safety technology systems for all of the 525 new tractors it will take delivery of in 2013.” Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (August 5-9, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Be Sociable, Share!

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 8, 2013

International Supply Chain Summit Istanbul 2013. Date: 25-26 September 2013. Therefore, on September 25-26, 2013 the first edition of the International Supply Chain Summit Istanbul will be held. Venue: Doubletree By Hilton / Moda-?stanbul. Organisation: Slimstock, Supply Chain Movement, MP Objects, DSV and The Fresh Connection.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Talking Logistics launched a decade ago on January 29th, 2013. And just like that, it’s been 10 years. The crazy idea for launching an online video talk show about supply chain and logistics popped into my head while cross-country skiing a few weeks earlier. The very first episode was just me sharing my supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) September 24, 2013. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (September 23-27, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. I took a picture of it and shared it on Twitter, which became my most popular tweet of the week: . 3D printer and supplies at #Staples. Be Sociable, Share!

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. 2013 is off to a slow start for freight shipments, according to the Cass Freight Index Report for January. Here is an excerpt: Both shipment volume and total freight payments declined significantly from December [2012] to January [2013], as the economy slowed to a near stall.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (September 16-20, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. The future keeps coming faster and faster. Have a happy weekend! Song of the Week: “You & I” by Crystal Fighters. Be Sociable, Share!

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 9, 2013

Date: 26-27 November 2013. Supply Chain Event. Venue: Cnit Paris La Défense. Organisation: Reed Exp. URL: www.supplychain-event.com. Supply Chain Management, the vehicle for profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The post Amazon and Anticipatory Shipping: Revisiting This Highly Publicized 2013 Patent Ten Years Later appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Maybe it isn’t just coincidence that the Amazon patent references papers by RedPraire (acquired by Blue Yonder ) and Manhattan Associates.

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