Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

And for SAP customers, this partnership provides them with an alternative to building and maintaining their own connectivity network, which as I discussed above, is a costly, time-consuming, and ongoing effort — and something that most manufacturers and retailers are not good at. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. Now, it has outlined more broadly its strategy, in which self-driving Bolts could be manufactured at scale at GM’s existing plants, driving down costs, and rapidly deployed in major metropolitan markets through a ride service to disrupt incumbents. How did we get here so fast?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 was that traditional software user interfaces would start migrating toward chatbots and virtual assistants. In short, Transfix is responding to the convergence trend I’ve been writing about for several years (see Putting 3PLs and Software Vendors in a Box and What Do Shippers Want?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

The high-revolution has given emerging markets the opportunity to become fully developed, increasing the number of consumers and manufacturers. Why Work With a 3PL? Some companies continue to resist the 3PL revolution. Ultimately, working with a 3PL lowers total costs and reduces the occurrence of supply chain errors.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Throughout this time, 3PL transportation management providers have taken advantage of the low-costs of transportation, which further reduced the costs for businesses and manufacturers. Furthermore, you can prepare for the change by understanding what 3PLs can do to help attempt to maintain lower prices of transportation.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

With enhancements in manufacturing and product development, it’s increasingly hard to distinguish product capabilities as a customer. According to the Geodis 2017 Supply Chain Worldwide Survey , organizations that invest more in supply chain see greater EBIT (earnings before income tax) in their business. #2

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This new customer-centric reality is prompting manufacturers and retailers of all sizes to revisit their strategies and capabilities to succeed in this highly- dynamic, highly-uncertain, and highly-competitive environment. In March 2017, for example, Walmart pulled the plug on building a 1.2-million-square-foot

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 24, 2017

CPG companies are considered among the leaders in supply chain trends in manufacturing. Names like Proctor & Gamble and Unilever are perennially atop the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chains, and represent 9 of the Top 25 in 2017. It’s not necessarily true that moving to a 3PL will be cheaper. By Professor Ralf W.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Attempting to "normalize” flow through a distribution center or inbound to manufacturing is a critical aspect to controlling overall logistics and transportation costs. Too often the 3PL and shipper are not aligned on the expectation of shipment tracking. Do you even first understand your own needs?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

As much as American consumers enjoy buying new goods, they also frequently return items they’ve bought, making it necessary for logistics managers to figure out the best way to get products back to the manufacturer. 3PLs Make Return Logistics Easier. How do 3pls make reverse logistics easier?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

That all changed with the summer of 2017. Looking back on how we arrived at this point, many experts point to the 2017 hurricane season, specifically with Hurricane Harvey hitting the Houston area in late August 2017, followed by Hurricane Irma hitting Florida just a few weeks later. There are No Crystal Balls.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here. 5 Engagement Strategies in Managing a Relationship With a Transportation Management 3PL. How Effective Logistics and Transportation Management Leads to Scalability in Business Operations.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

are now using at least one 3PL in their operations. Armstrong's research reveals that 90% of domestic FORTUNE 500 companies use at least one 3PL; that represents a significant gain over the past 15 years, when only 46% of the companies had a relationship with a 3PL, so the number has almost doubled since the turn of the century.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 7, 2014

The heydays of 2009 to 2011 may be over but Turkey is still a very attractive market for European manufacturers. Dun & Bradstreet studies suggest that Turkish growth will slow down over the period of 2013-2017. The year 2013 shows a 2.7% increase in private spending compared to 2012 and imports are up 7% for the same period.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Cloud Logistics Announces Record Revenue, Growth and Innovation for 2017. Remember that patent Amazon filed back in November 2013 that envisioned sending 3D manufacturing instructions to a truck equipped with a 3D printer that could manufacture an ordered product while enroute to the customer?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2019

We go from our client’s overseas manufacturing location via air, sea, and land to their warehouse, our warehouse, or to Amazon’s warehouse. [01:36] I realized that I had the opportunity to help more people, so I joined Tactical in 2017. I recommend getting a 3PL or local trucker to deliver your shipment to Amazon. [21:16]

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. Transportation Industry Braces for a Looming Transportation Capacity Crunch Crisis in 2017. We are now on the 4th of our 5 main blog categories we will feature as we wind down the year.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Happy Holidays and I wish you all continued health, happiness, and success in 2017. Defining Success for 3PLs in a Changing Supply Chain World. The Keys to Developing Successful 3PL-Customer Relationships. The Omni-channel Effect on Manufacturers: Strategies for Success. The Biggest Mistake When Selecting a 3PL.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Digital Transformations in the Manufacturing and Retail Industries. Below are 5 disruptions shaping the digital transformation in distribution and logistics.

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 30, 2016

Amazon – The online retailer, marketplace and 3PL services provider rides its first place ranking in customer centricity and second place in crossborder commerce to lead the Titan Challenge. Expect more evidence of Alibaba’s global ambitions in 2016 and 2017. The post The Titan Challenge appeared first on The Network Effect.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We've already featured all the other popular blog posts from logistics , manufacturing , supply chain , and freight over this week. Still, the use of transport management systems is largely confined to big shipping and 3PL companies due to high implementation and maintenance costs, which have deterred most small to mid level shippers.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

According to the site, it has serviced over 2,300 customers across 5,473 shipments since being founded in 2017. Beyond creating integrated offerings, the full 3PL integration into Maersk created more efficiencies. This spans platform companies connecting fashion manufacturers or commodity traders directly to the buyers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

I wrote that back in December 2017 as part of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2018. As I wrote back in August 2016 in Amazon: Disruptor or Distraction? Since then, the market has remained hot. Just a few weeks ago, for example, project44 acquired GateHouse Logistics , which expanded the company’s presence in Europe.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Contents Supply Chain Movement 26 – 2017 Q3. Date of appearance: September 15th, 2017. 14 | 3PL Subway Map Europe 2017: Calm before the storm in logistics market. She was recently voted Denmark’s best Supply Chain executive 2017. 30 | Top 25 SCM Executives Denmark 2017. 7 | News & Background. ‘e-Commerce

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The average size of warehouses in 2000 was about 65,000 square feet, compared to about 181,370 square feet in 2017, according to a 2017 report from Westernacher Consulting. The average square footage of distribution centers in 2016 was 539,000, increasing to 473,400 in 2017 and 672,080 in 2018. in Q1 2017, the lowest since 2008.”

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

12 | 3PL Subway Map. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. these are the main conclusions from supply Chain movement’s annual study as the basis for the 3pl Subway Map Europe 2016, which shows the specific services of the most important logistics service providers.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows. An Industry Expert Explores the Future of LTL Shipments. Afterward, he expects the annual growth to return to the previous 2.5 to three percent.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

This week, Ng announced the launch of Landing.ai , a new startup that focuses on bringing artificial intelligence to the manufacturing industry. Target has been ramping up same-day delivery offerings in 2017; in August, it acquired Grand Junction, a startup that connects retailers to carriers.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

billion in 2017 plummeted to $5,200 billion in 2020. Robinson predicts, “Due to the phenomenal rise of e-commerce, increased demands for 3PL and 4PL services are expected. … 3PL companies that provide warehouses in multiple locations will be more in demand as that would result in efficient last-mile logistics.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

I kicked things off with a discussion about visibility, collaboration, and new rules for success in 2017 and beyond. Rules for Success in 2017 and Beyond. This is not only true for retailers and consumer-centric companies, but also for manufacturers and other business-to-business (B2B) companies.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Cloud technology is nothing new anymore, but as the technology continues to grow and becomes increasingly easy to set up and use, its adoption rates keep climbing – global spending on cloud services grew from US$145 billion (2017) to $332 billion (2021), and is expected to reach $397 billion in 2022 ( Statista ). Inventory Analytics.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

Even with all those records and peaks, one statistic stands out for me: As 2017 drew to a close, national average rates were higher for spot market trucks than for their contract fleet counterparts , for all equipment types. Spot market rates rose slowly at first, then rocketed up in the summer of 2017, surpassing contract rates in December.

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The impact this position carries in manufacturing is undervalued and recognized.” purchasing/procurement manager with a manufacturer of building equipment with 21-25 years of experience, living in the South Atlantic region and earning $36,00. “My position in this company is underpaid and I believe most people in this job will agree.

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Resilinc

JUNE 29, 2021

Patterson, CEO of 3PL Pacific Mountain Logistics, adding that freight railroads using these corridors have also been shut down due to fires. over the last 20 years, with 2015, 2017 and 2020 seeing more than 10 million acres burned (see below chart). . “Sometimes they’re cut off for a week at a time,” said B.J.

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