Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. A similar acknowledgement came from the CEO of global shipping and logistics services firm A.P. Moeller Maersk last week.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. The firm’s Maersk Line container shipping business unit reported net profit of $2.3

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This technology is set to change the dynamics of how goods are shipped over long distances. It will probably change the processes currently associated with warehousing, supply chain management and several other critical features of logistics. Cargo Ships. The logistics industry will be able to cater to a wider customer base. .

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Enterra Insights

MAY 15, 2020

Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, writes, “The coronavirus has disrupted U.S. Therefore, reverse logistics companies are preparing for managing the influx of returned or replaced items during this time.”[2]. Reverse logistics: An inconvenient challenge. percent in brick-and-mortar stores.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

Innovations in technology are changing how the world does business, and technology is dramatically changing how entities in the logistics industry function in nearly every aspect. Yet, technology breakthroughs are further pushing the bounds on what we see as normal shipping standards. However, the rise of the cloud has changed that.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

With hours of raking ahead of me, let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Koch Agrees to Invest over $2 billion in Infor. UPS And Sealed Air Partner To Provide Powerful E-Commerce Packaging And Shipping Solutions. Every leaf from every tree on my street somehow landed on my lawn overnight.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. Global Shipping. The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

As driver pay increases, so does the incidence of drivers jumping ship, switching companies for the next best payday. For as curious as many are over the potential of driverless vehicles, logistics companies need to get even curiouser about what’s driving their bottom lines. Curiouser and Curiouser. In a word, it’s data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. But climate change and droughts can certainly hinder production.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. The first step was to charter a research project with the Arizona State University statistics department to analyze which combination of metrics drives the highest market capitalization. The AMR Research Top 25 was a rocket ship taking off the launch pad.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Last year, I attended a three-day conference in Las Vegas conducted by the Reverse Logistics Association, a trade group whose members deal with product returns, unsold inventories and other capitalist jetsam. RETAILERS TRY TO KEEP UP Returns are expensive for sellers, since shipping alone often costs more than the items can be resold for.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. surcharge on shipments to domestic packages shipped to remote ZIP codes. Walmart to Expand Drone Delivery in Arizona, Florida, Texas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. New York City officials plan to turn six waterfront locations into maritime shipping hubs as a way to handle the booming number of e-commerce deliveries across the five boroughs. It comes after Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. billion), flowers ($2.6 The bosses of A.P.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. It turns out the Super Bowl happened on February 12 th in Glendale, Arizona. The post The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. But climate change and droughts can certainly hinder production.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2019

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is part of a new series we’re launching called “Practitioner Perspectives” — commentaries written by supply chain and logistics practitioners from manufacturing and retail companies who want to share their insights and advice on industry trends and topics. The $4,000 Transportation Question.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Logistics Managers Index. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. Similarly, transportation and logistics cost volatility remains uncertain. That stated, this particular index remains at historically high levels, especially since pre-pandemic levels as noted in the below chart. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Pitt Ohio’s Ground service also specializes in shipping non-conveyable products (e.g., OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. paint, liquids, rakes) and extending range of service based on volume.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Pitt Ohio’s Ground service also specializes in shipping non-conveyable products (e.g., OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. paint, liquids, rakes) and extending range of service based on volume.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Pitt Ohio’s Ground service also specializes in shipping non-conveyable products (e.g., OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. paint, liquids, rakes) and extending range of service based on volume.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The chain is testing the program across 17 locations in Tucson, Arizona from September 9 until November 24. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (September 11 – 17) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Talk about a cool concept. Walmart to test autonomous cars for deliveries.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. Logistics Managers Index. The takeaway for September was that global manufacturing activity officially fall below the 50.0

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. Seeing this, we decided that it would be helpful to compile a curated list of 50 of the best tips on logistics planning and strategy that we could find.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics. Westcoast Logistics.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 6, 2015

The conference provided container port operators with valuable insights on how strategic planning and modern logistics frameworks can enhance their competitiveness. And in some cases, the ownership of certain yard blocks (shipping lines usually own or rent parts of the yard). yard locations of the containers to be loaded and the ship.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Logistics? ? . Midwest Logistics ? . Logistics? ? . Logistics ? . Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back Arizona ? . Shippers should expect pre-pandemic operations in Arizona.?? . When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Peak season surcharges are not new factors in logistics around this time of year, but USPS is making new challenges as the entity moves to slow down certain shipments. And shippers need to understand what’s actually happening, who it will affect, and why it reinforces the importance of data as king in the logistics world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 24, 2019

We’re based out of Scottsdale, Arizona. [01:12] 01:12] Tell us a little bit about how you started your logistics career. It gives customers a cheaper option when they’re shipping less than a truckload. The post A New Model for LTL Shipping with Keith Farnsworth appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2016

Unfortunately, carriers have made figuring out best practices and freight pricing difficult, but you can simplify the process if you know how to distinguish different modes of shipping, when to use less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, and how combining LTL shipping with other modes of shipping will provide the greatest benefit.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Ben is VP of Account Management at Loadsmart , which is transforming the future of freight, they leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is priced, booked and shipped. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The median value of stolen merchandise was $50, with state-specific averages varying from $30 (Arizona) to $80 (Alaska). If these tools still do not eliminate package theft, consumers can have the items shipped to a PO Box or a pick-up locker.

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Elementum

JULY 30, 2018

Stuart Whiting, the company’s senior vice president for logistics and network design, says that on-premise and traditional platforms had proved expensive to maintain and update. “We It’s easy to see how how driverless trucks could be a boon, rather than a threat, to the logistics labor force. What’s To Come?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Global wide production, transportation and logistics activity levels reported for February, but continued rather concerning data related to global transportation service levels and cost. Commentary related to January’s PMI and logistics data can be accessed at this web link. Global Wide Production Activity. Bob Ferrari.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 2, 2021

Ben is VP of Account Management at Loadsmart , which is transforming the future of freight, they leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is priced, booked and shipped. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 17, 2023

For UPS , the end-of-year peak season shipping boom gave them a chance to strut their stuff, while for FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam, 2022 held challenge after challenge. The Logistics Managers Index (LMI) showed a reading of 36.9% DoorDash Announces Return Service to Meet Post-Holiday Demand For Reverse Logistics.

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