GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2017

Automation sales declined throughout 2016, but industry experts believe a major shift toward third-party companies is coming, reports Patrick Burnson of Supply Chain Management Review Manufacturers need to increase production without increasing overhead costs, and outsourcing technology to 3Pls is the perfect solution.

Supply Chain Design Software 140

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 140

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 3, 2018

However, a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can help shippers persevere through the tough times with these capacity crunch strategies. . 3PLs Bring Better Freight Shipping Rates During Shipping Capacity Crunch Hikes. 3PLs can consolidate parcels and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments into full truckload (FT) and back again.

Expense Reduction 182

Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Capacity 182

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.;

Conference 100

Conference Las Vegas Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. We are seeing that businesses who invest in innovation and view supply chain as a competitive lever drive the most impact to their bottom line.

Supply Chain Planning Software 164

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 164

Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index (February 2017). So sad, so senseless.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 135

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 135

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2017

Anyway, speaking of Amazon, it tops the list of the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s new refunds policy will ‘crush’ small businesses, outraged sellers say (CNBC). Amazon Robotics Challenge 2017 won by Australian budget bot (BBC News).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software 0

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Ford to test new self-driving vehicle technology in 2018 (Reuters). Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Training Supply Chain Software SAP 0

Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership. Automated Truck Firm Raises $60 Million (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 120

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. We think you’ll enjoy this year-end recap of supply chain innovations and best practices.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software 101

Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

It was a very busy week in the world of supply chain and logistics, so let’s go straight to the news that caught my attention: FLEXE Launches Nationwide Next-Day Delivery. Infor M3 Integrates to GT Nexus Supply Chain Network. March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Will these ventures work?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software 0

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement 0

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. How did we get here so fast? Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 0

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

Capacity 120

Capacity Purchasing Skills Material Savings Price Reduction 120

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. Finding Transformative Opportunities in the Supply Chain.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Pharmaceutical 111

Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart Will Punish Its Suppliers for Delivering Early (Bloomberg). Infor Expands ERP into the Extended Supply Chain. LLamasoft and LynnCo Supply Chain Solutions Announce Partnership. Infor Announces Coleman AI Platform.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software 0

GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

Logistics technologies are changing how modern retailers operate. However, the rise of e-commerce will naturally lead to greater focus on logistics technologies, and you need to understand how this increase the role of logistics technology in e-commerce in the global economy. Benefits of Logistics Technology in E-Commerce.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 120

Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. But shipping remains an open market and regardless of technology or how far in the supply chain Maersk stretches, it still has 4.1 million TEUs of capacity it must fill.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 336

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 336

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. He also added that such technology is not “realistic” right now. Bpost to Buy Radial for $820 Million (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 139

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 139

6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. There are many driving forces behind the automation trend, from rising labor costs to rapid growth in ecommerce sales and a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment , such as two-day and even same-day delivery.

Warehousing 91

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 91

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Outside the courtroom, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Tesla Reveals Semi Truck With 500-Mile Range (WSJ – sub. Shippeo raises €10 million to expand internationally with its supply chain visibility platform. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 15, 2017.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Modeling Software 120

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

Seldom, if ever, has the global supply chain received so much attention as it did in 2021. Some critics have called for a complete overhaul of the global supply chain, insisting current operations can’t be fixed. Supply Chain Trends. Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Amazon reported its Q2 2017 results yesterday. Moving on, here’s the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Freight-Booking Startup Convoy Raises $62 Million (WSJ – sub. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results. Shipping expenses increased 36 percent in the quarter to over $4.5 View Results.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software San Francisco Los Angeles Logistics 0

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

I’m running short on time, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon patented a highway network that controls self-driving cars and trucks (Recode). Paragon Software Systems Routing and Scheduling Software Now Available in Japanese.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 0

Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2017

The Supply Chain and Logistics Hall of Fame. Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: MercuryGate Launches ezVision. Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: MercuryGate Launches ezVision. Finding Happiness.

Supply Chain Design Software 20

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 20

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

These trends held true throughout the year and led to innovative solutions, including greater emphasis on new technologies and software applications. Obviously, supply chain entities providing less-than-truckload and other modes of transportation do not want drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. and 5 a.m.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 120

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

You know what might be more complex than supply chain management? Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Alibaba to pay $807 million for majority stake in logistics firm Cainiao (CNBC). Target expands Restock household supply service to 8 additional cities (Star Tribune).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software North America Logistics Supply Chain Network Software 0

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.

Price Reduction 120

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

During his presentation at Kenco’s Customer Summit a few weeks ago, Fab Brasca from JDA Software referenced the giant 7 ft. 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. Brian Hudock, Partner at Tompkins International.

Supply Chain Software 0

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 0

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Those savvy shippers who either find those resources internally or are doing what a lot of shippers are now doing, outsourcing to a transportation management service provider , are using a more strategic and effective transportation management approach as a competitive advantage tool, in the ever-challenging economic and commercial landscape.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 120

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

How is the logistics and supply chain management industry evolving – and what developments do you need to consider? Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. billion to $5.6 billion in 2021.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 98

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2018

Meanwhile, UPS announced last week that “ in December 2017, consumers shipped more than 1 million returns packages to retailers daily [emphasis mine], a pace expected to last into early January 2018.” It’s one of my supply chain and logistics predictions for this year. Post a comment and share your perspective!

Vendor Strategies 135

Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 135

Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

In the meantime, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon Plans Air Cargo Service for Chinese Customers (WSJ – sub. Robinson , Descartes Systems Group , and Elemica are sponsoring this year’s team and employees to participate in the ride, which will be September 14-16 in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 129

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Optimization Software 129

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Solving the challenge and underlying issues will require focus and attention to internal processes, better communication with carriers and partners, and using technology to gather and make sense of the vast amount of data flowing through transportation networks. That all changed with the summer of 2017. Revamp Systems and Technology.

Capacity 131

Capacity Freight Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 131

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

A long day of raking awaits me, but before I head out, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: LLamasoft Acquires Barloworld Supply Chain Software Division. Kenco Explores Drone Technology in Deployment of Advanced PINC Yard Management System. at DGAC Conference 2015.

Supply Chain Design Software 0

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software San Francisco 0

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. Why move to 3PLs? It’s not necessarily true that moving to a 3PL will be cheaper.

3PL 105

3PL Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Software Gartner 105

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

Check out the highlights and photos from our 2016 , 2017 , and 2018 rides. If this sounds like it would be a fun and meaningful personal challenge for you (with the added benefits of meeting other supply chain and logistics professionals and raising money for a good cause), then sign up to join our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure team!

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 120

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Even as the industry is becoming more data driven than ever before and cutting-edge software is increasingly used to manage freight from start to finish, the development of your sales team is still important. According to Supply Chain Quarterly , Quarter 4, 2011 issue: “Supply chain scorecards typically focus on operational metrics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Design Software Minneapolis 100