GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Supply Chain blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Get The Full List Here. Get The Full List Here.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Even items that were traditionally reserved for air – like cellphones and other high-value items – are now occasionally shipped by ocean. Q3 of 2016 reinforced what we already know – it’s a tough time to be an ocean carrier. Shipping it back is even cheaper. Let’s put that into prospective.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

From increased affordability and efficiency of the transportation management system (TMS) to the application of Bluetooth technology for superior tracking of product movements, 2016 will be the year in which technology becomes an integral, if not the exclusive, part of the shipping process.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

For Maersk, June of 2016 was the breaking point. After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2016

The shipping industry of 2016 is a gross misrepresentation of what was considered “normal” shipping practices in the 1980s or 1990s. Essentially, AIDC provides a non-human way to automatically provide updates to a shipment status as the shipment moves throughout the shipping process.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2016. Today, the tech devices that entered the market in early 2016 are obsolescent, and more companies are looking for real-time data-driven decision making opportunities through the Internet of Things (IoT). Like 2016, logistics providers will be tested for weaknesses in 2017.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2016

It’s hard to believe that we’re more than a quarter of the way through 2016 already — and that it’s snowing here in Boston today, the first Monday in April. In case you missed them the first time around or want to read/view them again, check out the top posts and episodes from Q1 2016. The Biggest Mistake When Selecting a 3PL.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

Manufacturers are set to invest up to $70 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) by 2020, reports John Greenough of Business Insider. Previous Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing. Previous Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2016

February 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). How long before Amazon announces that it is buying its own 18,000 TEU container ship? Speaking of container ships, there continues to be a lot of confusion and uncertainty surrounding the new SOLAS requirements, which go into effect on July 1, 2016.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

For example, a study by the FMI/GMA Trading Partner Alliance found that 78 percent of manufacturers do not use retailer-supplied forecasts in their own production and deployment planning. That’s why 2016 will be the year of connectivity in supply chain. 2016 Connectivity Predictions. The Disrupting Force. Seamless Fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

The Industrial Revolution helped change and bring prosperity into the world of manufacturing. As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. Let's take an in-depth look at procurement’s new and bigger and exciting role in the modern manufacturing and shipping industry.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2016

With many folks taking off early for the holiday weekend, I’ll just go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Exporters Wary as Shipping Safety Rule [SOLAS] Kicks In (WSJ – sub. With Amazon in mind, Wal-Mart to offer free shipping for 30 days (Reuters). Infor Acquires Predictix.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

Pitney Bowes Expands Shipping Logistics Portfolio with Acquisition of Enroute Systems Corporation. Trucking, Rail Outlook Poor in 2016, Analysts Say (WSJ – sub. 2016 has begun like the year before: with Amazon in the headlines, continuing to push the envelope in logistics, continuing to keep competitors and others on their toes.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

percent between the final quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 and the International Air Transport Association has lowered its growth forecast for air freight demand in 2016 to 2.1 a solution provider that facilitates the drop-shipping process between manufacturers and retailers. percent from 3 percent.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

This is the first post in a two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” ” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. Drop in the price of crude oil.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2016

Wal-Mart cuts delivery time for pilot shipping plan (Reuters). Hapag-Lloyd, Five Asian Liners Form New Shipping Alliance (Bloomberg). March 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). What could the industry achieve if manufacturers and retailers actually “walked the talk” on collaboration?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Significance.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Live Episode: Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 12:00 ET. Parcel is becoming a more important transportation mode for manufacturers and retailers, due to the rapid growth of e-commerce and other factors, which is driving greater demand for parcel solutions and services.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As 2016 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. It Isn’t That Simple: Managing the Complexities of Parcel Shipping. The Omni-channel Effect on Manufacturers: Strategies for Success. Are You Smarter Than a TMS?

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

UPS To Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network. Amazon is looking to license or acquire technology that could find the most efficient shipping routes and hire fleets of trucks, ships and planes to move sellers’ goods. Orders can be shipped as early as same day. E-Commerce Drives Surge in U.S.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Patent: Aquatic storage facilities Date Filed: September 2016 This is the most far out there patent for me (but actually makes sense) and proposes to store inventory in giant pools of liquid submerged under the ground or by temporarily storing parcels in lakes or rivers. So, why does Amazon want to do this?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

End users – supply chain practitioners working for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers – can attend for free. Manufacturing automation – including 3D printing (also called additive manufacturing) – is making it easier to create many, many more product variants. But we ended up with a good problem.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new requirements go into effect on July 1, 2016, stating that all packed containers must have verified gross mass weights reported to the carrier and terminal before loading. Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. Michelle earned a B.A.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2016

How the Internet has transformed the manufacturing and order fulfillment process is no small secret. However, the realm of e-commerce for manufacturing companies is rapidly growing, and modern manufacturers are starting to see a shift from business-to-consumer (B2C) sales to business-to-business (B2B) sales.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

GameStop expects fewer price markdowns with ship from store service ( Dallas Business Journal ). Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. Now, we’re shipping from stores. Google says it bears ‘some responsibility’ after self-driving car hit bus ( Reuters ).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 11, 2016

Foreign Investment - According to Eugene Demaitre of Robotics Business Review , the use of robots in warehouse and manufacturing environments is not a new venture. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post 7 Reasons Why 2016 is the Year of Warehouse Robots appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

It is no longer bound by the traditional constraints of the economy, and Amazon is gearing up to begin expanding to be the best of the global freight shipping providers. As a result, your company needs to think about these freight shipping trends and how you can prepare to respond to them as soon as possible.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

In 2016, this port handled 1.1 As if the situation wasn’t bad enough, Hanjin, the huge shipping company, was already in bankruptcy as of early September and putting a delay in the arrival of goods well before the hurricane. They would be handling maybe twice as many ships in a typical set of days. of total U.S. The theme here?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2016

Symphony Commerce raises $11 million to help brands offer faster shipping (TechCrunch). Global [container trade] growth in 2016 set to be the third weakest this century (Lloyd’s Loading List). That has left manufacturers and retailers mostly dependent on following the raw material through a complex supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

trillion in 2016, according to the U.S. percent in 2016. Whether you are a retailer, carrier, cloud services provider, or eCommerce merchant, Amazon not only effected the landscape of e-tail but the landscape of shipping and logistics as a whole. trillion, a 3.8 percent increase compared with $3.37 Commerce Department.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

However, Amazon is shaking up the mix by seeking to make today’s e-commerce practices obsolete, and shipping and logistics providers need to understand why. Customers have the option to have products shipped to home or the store, and this eliminates any confusion about how much space is needed within each store.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

We have also featured on our blog over 90 guest bloggers featuring voices from experts in all of the five main categories who have talked about such subjects as the Skills Gap, Reshoring, Technology, Innovation, STEM, the Maker Movement, Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain, the Internet of Things, and much much more. Happy New Year!

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Ryder Reports Third Quarter 2016 Results. August 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Wal-Mart focuses on online order pickup in stores, lower prices. UPS Forecasts Record-Breaking Holiday Shipments. Robinson Reports Third Quarter Results.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. Ship with Walmart (SWW) was previously available only for cross-border orders.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As recently as 2016, the state of e-commerce logistics triggered a rush to expand warehousing. International shipping and fulfillment grew more complex with time, and the demand for more efficient operations replaced the need to develop services. Offer customized, personalized products and services. Be accessible to customers.

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