Elementum

APRIL 21, 2017

On August 5, 2016, e-commerce giant Amazon inaugurated its air transportation network , wherein the company entered into agreements to lease 40 Prime Air cargo planes to further expand its delivery capacity for its clients. Governor of Kentucky Matt Bavin said he’s excited for this venture and for a boost in the economy. What’s New?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

For example, a few analysts might be tasked with discovering how the profitability of an order is linked to the transportation costs associated with that order. The post Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It is also my go-to example when I try to explain supply chain and logistics to my kids. “Do Why doesn’t the ice cream melt when it gets transported from the factory? My dad and uncles owned a bodega in Brooklyn, NY, where I worked many summers as a kid and teenager stocking shelves and delivering groceries.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 24, 2014

Master’s students from the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network presented their thesis projects to supply chain professionals and the MIT community on January 22, 2014. Logistics Roadmap round table meetings last summer. To learn more about SCALE, visit [link]. So, what did I see?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Reverse logistics (returns, warranties) are more manageable closer to market.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Their rationale was, if businesses can produce parts easily on-site, instead of off-shore or elsewhere domestically, that could impact the UPS global market for shipping and logistics and cut into revenue. The two companies have jointly opened a facility near the UPS air hub in Louisville, Kentucky, with more than 100 industrial 3D printers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

In the supply chain, the role of procurement is growing, and more platform-based services, value-added services, and customized, user-friendly interfaces are being created to promote a healthy, visible, productive atmosphere for consumers, middle partner businesses, third-party logistics providers, suppliers, and manufacturing centers alike.

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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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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. to make two emerging technologies part of its transportation operations: battery-electric and autonomous vehicles. to smaller logistics operators scrambled to fill jobs at fulfillment centers. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

Dave also talks about his company’s expansion into freight transportation and the benefits of outsourcing fulfillment for growing ecommerce businesses. Additionally, he shares his experience with podcasting and how it has helped build trust and attract clients for his logistics business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

Welcome back to the Friday news roundup, where we are excited to bring you all the logistics news you’ve been craving. Ground transportation’s consolidation process also generates fewer carbon emissions and leaves a smaller environmental footprint than shipping individual items back to retailers. I’ll cheers to that.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“As the logistics industry faces extraordinary pressures, maintaining a culture of compliance is more critical than ever. Yet many companies, lulled by efficient and relatively inexpensive logistics and transport, have been applying lean and just-in-time production methods that span global networks.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Regional Logistics Market Updates. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics. Westcoast Logistics. Transportation could be impacted in Illinois. Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa. Status: Partially Open.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

California. Connecticut. District of Columbia. Massachusetts. Mississippi. New Hampsire. New Jersey. New Mexico. North Carolina.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Logistics? ? . Midwest Logistics ? . Logistics? ? . Logistics ? . Transportation?could Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa.?? . not expect much logistics disruption in Kansas.?? . Kentucky ? . Here is what each region is seeing currently:? . Indiana ? .

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Founded in 2015, Ascend currently operates a facility in Georgia , and aims to build another recycling facility in Kentucky. Reportedly, the funding is split between equity and debt and values that start-up at more than $500 million. Others in this area include Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

One thing Fedex is known for is having transported two pandas as part of a global conservation program ( Fedex ). Its main hub is in Kentucky and it services more than 727 airports ( UPS Air Operations Facts ). In 2012, its air transportation business sector revenue (including passenger revenue) was 116,327 hundred million won, and 1.54

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2020

Betsy Westhafer and Joe Lynch are discussing the strategies logistics companies can use to have deeper, more focused relationships with their customers and to utilize those relationships for company growth. Betsy attended Western Kentucky University where she studied Journalism, Public Relations, and Business Administration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This was certainly another interesting year from a logistics and supply chain standpoint, as we saw the emergence of generative AI take center stage. We also saw a lot of technological advances in transportation, warehousing, supply chain planning, robotics, and last mile delivery, just to name a few.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. In this role, Jefferies provided policy guidance on a host of transportation issues, including railroad economic regulation, rail safety and passenger rail. Department of Transportation, Office of the Inspector General and the U.S. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 15, 2018

Chad also founded the Rate Per Mile Masters group on Facebook, a communications hub for more than 20,000 members, including owner-operators, truck drivers, and other transportation and logistics pros. My biggest regret about getting started in this industry was that I didn't get my authority sooner.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news. Highly lethal bird flu found in Kentucky and Virginia flocks. Small autonomous vehicles will hold up cargo, like shipping containers, and allow it to be transported on railway tracks just like larger trains do. New wave of contracts will lock in much higher shipping rates.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 19, 2018

Chad also founded the Rate Per Mile Masters group on Facebook, a communications hub for more than 20,000 members, including owner-operators, truck drivers, and other transportation and logistics pros. I will be talking about these myths and much more, at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, from March 22 to 24.

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TMC

DECEMBER 3, 2015

To help logistics professionals understand the case for automation, I’ve put together a hypothetical case example. Did you notice that the Kentucky stop has a relatively fast transit time and a single-day drop window? Can we go further and add the Kentucky stop? We have 46 pallets—one more than the maximum allowance of 45.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Ruby Has Fulfillmen t is one of the fastest growing ecommerce fulfillment and logistics providers for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Ruby Has Fulfillmen t is one of the fastest growing ecommerce fulfillment and logistics providers for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. DHL Express Teamsters rallied today near the global shipping company’s massive operations at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to demand safer working conditions. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2017

When you spend your workday thinking and writing about logistics, you can’t help but see it in your everyday life too. Hey, Mr. Logistics Expert,” she says to me, “why does Amazon do this? Need better collaboration between #logistics & packaging! Amazon: Two Extremes of Packaging. A lot of wasted space, materials, and $.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2013

Holland is a regional LTL carrier that provides service to the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin. Yellow Transportation was founded in 1924 by A.J. Holland also delivers to Ontario and Quebec, Canada. To be determined.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky. I believe we are currently between Stage 2 and Stage 4 in many supply chain and logistics areas. Freight claims is one of those “white spaces” in transportation management that TransSolutions addresses with its solution. Finally, in third-party logistics news, C.H.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For example, former FERC commissioner Neil Chatterjee, a Kentucky Republican who was known as Mitch McConnell’s “Coal Guy” has changed priorities now that he has retired. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The post Rolling Blackouts Coming to New England?

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