Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption Freight market pressured again in May, Cass data shows General Motors (GM) is accelerating sustainability efforts in its supply chain, focusing on logistics, materials, packaging, and supplier engagement.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics. Transportation metrics provide visibility that helps drive operative and competitive advantages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

During 2020 and 2021, most companies were focused on managing the disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic. Read more The post Key Takeaways from SAP Logistics Info Days 2023 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. we need to make our supply chains more resilient). This year, it seems like companies.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 18, 2020). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 18, 2020) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Like an old tilling ox, I’m becoming less efficient with age. Moving on, a.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Logistics and supply chain businesses have never been in so much need for change and upgrade, as they are now, and this is only because of the growth of e-commerce and other digital delivery businesses. Online delivery apps and online shopping apps provide things from a safety pin to heavy machinery, from ice-cream to home.read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2020

The post Descartes Evolution 2020: Emerging Stronger appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The good news is that the virtual […].

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2021

Many companies are getting ready for (or perhaps have already completed) their annual transportation procurement engagement. But has the time come to transform the transportation procurement process? Read more Transportation Procurement: Finding an Alternative. Read more Transportation Procurement: Finding an Alternative.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

According to Darren Dodson of Material Handling & Logistics, the state of e-commerce will drive the majority of freight rate changes as more than 8.6 customers in 2020. The post Freight Pricing 2020 Trends: What Should Shippers Know? The post Freight Pricing 2020 Trends: What Should Shippers Know?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October/November 2020. Information Sharing Communities for Digitally Enabled Supply Chain Visibility – LogiSYM October/November 2020. Supply Chain Disruptions Are New Opportunities – LogiSYM October/November 2020.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Transportation is a complex system, and even minor inefficiencies can have a ripple effect. Solution: Collaborative logistics: Partnering with other companies in similar industries can allow for shared resources and consolidation of deliveries during peak periods [1]. bus, train, bike-sharing) creates a more convenient user journey.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Take a look at how November 2020 helped shape this year's trends in supply chain management and how your organization can grow as 2020 comes to a close.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. homes in 2022 than UPS, after eclipsing FedEx in 2020, and it is on track to widen the gap this year, according to internal Amazon data and people familiar with the matter. Jennifer McKeehan, SVP, transportation and delivery for Walmart U.S., The company delivered more packages to U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. due to the higher costs associated with online selling.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 11, 2020

The leading inbound freight trends for 2020 reveal a stronger push to improve inbound logistics efficiency and lower barriers to inventory management stress. The post Inbound Freight Trends for 2020: A Commitment to Improving Vendor Relations appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bill Thayer and Joe Lynch discuss channel free logistics. About Bill Thayer Bill Thayer is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a logistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. About Fillogic The leading platform for local market logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2020

It appears new technology developments and advanced systems continue to push the boundaries of efficiency in logistics, but last mile savings remain elusive. The post Last Mile Cost Control: The Supply Chain’s Inevitable 2020 Problem appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2020

Supply chain leaders have faced significant challenges in the past, and in 2020, the supply chain coronavirus crisis has put a spotlight on the need for supply chain resilience and integration. Among these, integrated reverse logistics strategies can make or break successful operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Rob Painter is President and CEO of Trimble , a global technology company that provides hardware, software, and services to improve efficiency and productivity in industries like construction, agriculture, and transportation. About Rob Painter Rob Painter became Trimble’s President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Two weeks ago, instead of traveling to an in-person event, I joined the FourKites Visibility 2020 conference from the confines of my home office. The post FourKites Visibility 2020: Setting the Stage for Success appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish. Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish. Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

Today’s logistics teams are operating in an environment characterized by uncertainty on three fronts. Minute by minute, logistics providers are asking themselves: What do customers want? Customers’ needs and expectations are constantly changing. Do I have the resources to meet their needs? And can I do so profitably and sustainably?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. And, after piloting a pair of prototypes back in 2020, Yusen Terminals has picked up the first five production units and put them to work at the Port of Los Angeles. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 6 – 12) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics industry growth slowed in October. The Logistics Managers’ Index showed respondents said transportation capacity loosened and pricing fell at an accelerated pace during the last 15 days of the month. The transportation capacity index edged up 1.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Already upended for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide logistics industry is facing new challenges. With gasoline prices reaching record highs , transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With such dramatic reductions in flights, Singapore’s status of a logistics hub was put severely at risk. With broad-based support packages, targeting hardest-hit industries like aviation, coupled with support of a strong logistics ecosystem, reinforced by global players such as DB Schenker.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

This year (2020) when they cancelled the Tournament, they stand to get 144 mil $ from Insurance company. Implement Risk assessment upstream in Value Chain : Proactively engage with supply chain ecosystem partners, like suppliers and logistics service providers to conduct a risk assessment regularly. – LogiSYM July 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

GlobalTranz, a logistics service provider, put out a press release on February 23rd where they mentioned that they had achieved 40% growth in revenue, fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Robinson and Echo Global Logistics. Bob Farrell, Chairman and CEO of GlobalTranz. Echo’s revenues increased 41.9%.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Team re-building, split of responsibilities/tasks, border closure challenges, quick navigation of stock management, prioritisation of logistics to consumer needs and coordination with partners upstream and downstream. 2020), Impact of Industry 4.0 Oxford Economics and SAP (2020). REFERENCES: Fatorachian, H and Kazemi, H.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

This past Monday marked the first normal Boston Marathon since 2019, as the 2020 marathon was canceled due to the Covid pandemic, and the 2021 marathon was shifted to October with a smaller field. And now on to this week’s logistics news. And what a race it was. A truly inspiring Marathon Monday as always.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

At Logistics Viewpoints, we have written about how companies are looking to reduce carbon emissions, especially when it comes to transportation. As the world’s largest retailer, with a world-class transportation network, we have the ability to make a meaningful difference when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2020

Listen to “Building a Life of Logistics Love & Preparedness: From the Military to Civilian Logistics” on Spreaker. The post [PODCAST] Building a Life of Logistics Love: From the Military to Civilian Logistics appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The Port of Kahului is fully operational, and interisland freight and transport company Young Brothers noted in an Aug. The shipping company is currently working with government agencies, customers and partners to coordinate the transport of relief supplies. 11 release.

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