Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. The post This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Walmart is in the same boat. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. One goal, two different motivations.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2019

The blockchain has the potential to transform the supply chain and disrupt the way we produce, market, purchase and consume our goods. Cheng-Shorland explains, “Supply chain is driven in large part by the procurement process. Everything moves through the process based on the procurement contract.”

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Companies may purchase vehicles sized for peak periods, resulting in excess capacity during slow times [1]. Fraud and Security: Challenge: Ticket counterfeiting, fare evasion, and cargo theft pose security risks and financial losses for transportation providers. We’ll delve into each challenge and explore potential solutions: 1.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. In the below article I propose to have a look at the main benefits and advantages of the cloud-based logistics management.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Blain notes, “[The] first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels [are] scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.” ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality. .”[4]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Blain notes, “[The] first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels [are] scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.” ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality. .”[4]

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Manufacturing in Belgium. Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Manufacturing accounts for about 22 percent of the GDP.

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Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

Learn more about the most significant extreme weather and climate-related risks procurement professionals should pay attention to in 2024: How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024? 1 Production delays Manufacturing facilities in the hurricane’s path may be damaged or forced to close, leading to production delays or stoppages.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

JDA Powers the Always-on Supply Chain with Latest JDA Manufacturing Planning Release. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2017 Second Quarter Results. With adVANce, Mercedes-Benz Vans is evolving from a mere van manufacturer into a supplier of holistic system solutions.”. DOT pushing slower truck speed limits (The Hill).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. A single item can touch multiple continents before landing in the hands of the consumer. Pain Points Increasing Transportation Costs.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

In the manufacturing arena, we are at the beginning of an industrial revolution labeled Industry 4.0 revolution is well and truly underway and is redefining traditional manufacturing processes once and for all. revolution is well and truly underway and is redefining traditional manufacturing processes once and for all.

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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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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. On Wednesday, Target announced an agreement to purchase grocery delivery startup Shipt , with plans to use the acquisition to roll out same-day delivery to some 900 stores by summer 2018.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

”[3] He notes, “Manufacturers can use these sensors to gain granular data like the temperature at which an item was stored, how long it spent in cargo, and even how long it took to fly off the shelf. ” Network World , 29 August 2017. Increasing collaboration. ” Scheduled Maintenance. ” Footnotes. [1]

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019. Warehouse Automation.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

In a 2017 survey by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), 65 percent of respondents had experienced at least one supply chain disruption in the last year, with 44 percent of the disruptions occurring at Tier 1. Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. In 2017, the U.S. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods. Take the Netherlands, for example.

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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. On Wednesday, Target announced an agreement to purchase grocery delivery startup Shipt , with plans to use the acquisition to roll out same-day delivery to some 900 stores by summer 2018.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. In 2017, the U.S. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottleneck operations within the global supply chain strategies. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods.

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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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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

A shift to manufacturing critical goods like pharmaceuticals in the United States would lead to higher production costs, for instance. Established in 2017, the company is on track to hit $1MM in revenue in their third year. Beachgoer is an AI-assisted eCommerce startup that leverages big data to make profitable purchase decisions.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing. Super fast and on-demand deliveries through the air?

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. In 2017, the U.S. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods. By Ali Hasan Raza.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2019

Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of warehouses in the country has increased exponentially, from 15,203 locations in 2008 to 17,389 establishments in 2017. Manufacturing date. When that cargo ship arrives at its destination, the entire shipload can be received in a quick and easy barcode scan. According to the U.S.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

The recent study by IMARC Group, entitled “Logistics Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2018-2023”, estimates that the global logistics market reached a value of US$ 1,171 Billion in 2017 and is estimated to register a CAGR of 2.7% during 2018-2023, reaching a value of US$ 1,374 Billion by 2023.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

In a 2017 survey by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), 65 percent of respondents had experienced at least one supply chain disruption in the last year, with 44 percent of the disruptions occurring at Tier 1. Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Miami, November 2, 2017 —Ryder System, Inc. The Chanje all-electric large delivery style van is equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 580 cubic feet of cargo, all with zero vehicle exhaust emissions. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the S&P MidCap 400® index.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 6, 2017. Many major truck manufacturers are now investing in electric rigs, with one projection having them reaching a 25% market share by 2025. The Tesla Semi in the Wild (Source: reddit). — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 28, 2017. Meet the Tesla Semi Truck.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

Graves indicated in an interview with Bloomberg that the combined entity will have a “ focus on building a supply chain in the Americas, as US automakers look for non-Chinese sources of the battery metal. America-centric is a big differentiator for us with customers, with investors.” This event was led by I Squared Capital.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 1, 2018

As of 2017, eight billion ‘things’ connected to the internet and that number is projected to rise to eleven billion by 2018. Smart sensors can minimize such cases by monitoring and reporting temperature and humidity from floor to store, saving your cargo and your wallet. Inventory –. Checking inventory will be easier than ever before.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9 The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act adds a presumption under the US Tariff Act that goods sourced from or produced in Xinjiang—home to many of China’s Uyghur and other Muslim minority populations—are made with forced labor. Record robot orders in 2021. percent in 2021. percent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Same-day delivery is at the top of shoppers’ wish lists this holiday season, as Target’s CEO Brian Cornell said more consumers are waiting until the last minute to make purchases. billion “Chips for America” semiconductor manufacturing and research subsidy program approved by Congress in August 2022 to ramp up U.S.

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Elementum

MAY 29, 2015

The losses were offset by cheap oil prices – not a sustainable source of profit. Ships like Maersk’s transport over 95% of the world’s manufactured products, and demand is set to increase 3% - 5% this year. The purchase of 20,000 TEUs by Maersk will strengthen its alliance with the Mediterranean Shipping Co.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In 2017 retail and manufacturing profits were bludgeoned by a spot-rate market that surged 30% above normal rates. that went into effect on December, 18 th 2017 have created a "logistical nightmare" according to Peter Testa, president of Testa Produce. Read the DOT's full report here. New ELD regulations. from the West Coast.

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GTG Technology Group

AUGUST 31, 2016

Many compliance dates now extend into January 2017, giving motor carriers more time to comply with regulatory requirements. The second phase of the implementation was originally scheduled for rollout in September 2016; however, all effective dates were moved to early 2017. The new effective dates are as follows : January 14, 2017.

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