Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Now, before I spontaneously combust in my house-turned-sauna, let’s go to this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon to step up UK tests of delivery drones (The Telegraph). Seattle startup Flexe pulls in $14 million from investors (The Seattle Times). Thankfully, it was only 95 degrees outside yesterday. Annual Imports.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

After reports last week indicating that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy was preparing for a possible sale or winding down of business operations there are indications that freight logistics platform provider Flexport will be the acquirer of Convoy’s underlying technology.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Amazon expanding deliveries by its ‘on-demand’ drivers ( Reuters ). Elemica Introduces Track Mobile App for Logistics Visibility. Notice that “logistics” was specifically called out in the press release. UPS Enhances Flex Global View.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 25, 2023

A report initially published by The Information ( Paid subscription ) and subsequently industry publication Freightways , cited sources indicating that the Seattle based company, that counted Jeff Bezos , Bill Gates and Marc Benioff as investors, with Fidelity and T Rowe Price as later stage backers has taken this action.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

With major companies taking the initiative to develop and encourage the growth of robotics in logistics and manufacturing industries, the possibilities for the future are endless. Driving Forces Behind Robotics in Logistics in Manufacturing. Benefits of Robotics in Logistics and Manufacturing. Robots do not have emotions.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Robinson , and I addressed in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. So I encourage shippers not only to focus on the specific locations where they [manufacture, source, or ship products from], but also understand the broader geographical structure of their carrier networks and hubs [because they can impact your logistics operations].

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Now, for this week’s supply chain and logistics news… HighJump Acquires Nexternal. Last November, JDA Software and IBM announced a “new integrated offering [that] will provide retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers with intelligent sourcing, fulfillment and order management capabilities.” And with that, have a great weekend!

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma are likewise expanding gate hours. Lauren Pittelli, founder and principal of Baker Logistics Consulting Services, recently wrote an article in IndustryWeek titled, As the Port of Los Angeles Expands Hours, Nimble Suppliers Seek Workarounds. QAD Sourcing manages the electronic RFQ process with suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 9, 2022

Citing informed sources, the report indicates that nearly half of its global workforce, from semiconductor engineers to product designers, are seeking the largest base-salary increase in this company’s history. He reportedly further acknowledged that one of the retailer’s approaches to worker safety during the pandemic fell short.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

After 10+ years of writing the weekly news roundup, as well as a bi-weekly column for Logistics Viewpoints, today is my last day at ARC Advisory Group. Over these 10 years+ I have learned a lot about supply chain and logistics through conversations with end users, suppliers, and my colleagues. Cargo imported into the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Toyota has further announced plans to source an EV battery production facility in the U.S. Seattle -based on-demand warehousing and logistics services provider Flexe announced that the company has raised $119 million in Series D equity funding and has now achieved a $1 billion plus valuation.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. cities have launched Smart City Logistics innovations and protocols, following the lead of Europe and Asia. ? Warehouse Automation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2021

As CTO, David is responsible for the design and development of the Flexe Logistics Platform. Flexe solves the hardest omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands. Dave Glick is the CTO of Flexe a company that is at the The intersection of logistics and technology. About Dave Glick.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

” UPS is also evaluating the possible sale of its truck brokerage service, Coyote Logistics, which it acquired in 2015. During UPS’ Q4 earnings call, Tome described Coyote Logistics’ business model as “highly cyclical” with considerable earnings volatility. Air Force according to an Amazon blog post.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Where contemporary data systems fail to predict, we have always advocated for strong risk management, insurance fundamentals and a holistic view of operations across the end-to-end supply chain using all data sources. More information about ThroughPut.AI is available at: www.throughput.ai.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Jacket-recommended restaurant Canlis in Seattle has temporarily closed its elegant mid-century dining room. In the future, businesses will diversify their supply chains and source locally so they are not as dependent on one procurement source as they are now. Why not get in touch with us?

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For example, a package sent 2,000 miles through USPS from Seattle to Tulsa would be Zone 8. Protected products arrive in one piece more often, reducing logistics costs and damage complaints. Partner with Third Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) or a Fourth Party Logistics Provider (4PL) to Access Economies of Scale.

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Proxima

AUGUST 3, 2020

As the pandemic began, companies and suppliers were forced to change their playbooks and rely on new methods of innovation, high road networking and asset stabilization to keep their logistics moving forward. According to MarketWatch , the logistics automation market totaled $49.2 Growth of automation. billion by 2024.

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Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

The evolution of eCommerce has had a dramatic impact on both retail and logistics. Many customers now want their packages next-day, same-day, or even within one hour and as a result logistics networks have evolved to reflect these changing customer preferences. Fast and free shipping raised the stakes.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 19, 2021

Ensuring my order would be included in the earliest shipment that the distributor was planning to make from Seattle to the Oakland warehouse. New sources of revenue and increased staff productivity await logistics service providers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2023

Boeing continues to be challenged with ongoing supply chain shortfalls and other logistical and production issues. According to reporting from reporter Dominic Gates of the Seattle Times , Boeing continues to have challenges with both 737 MAX and 787 output performance.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With government trade policies favoring more domestic sourcing of deemed strategic supply networks such as semiconductor devices, there are already indications across the U.S. and Europe for programs to train workers in specialized technical dimensions of such production.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Nearly two thirds of the company’s carbon emissions come from ingredient sourcing, which is largely based in agricultural practices, according to the company. The Seattle-based giant emitted 71.27 Hopefully this doesn’t mean that Judgement Day is coming. That’s all for this week.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Following on from its highly popular subway maps showing supply chain software vendors and logistics service providers, the European quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement has now published the second edition about the supply chain consultancy sector. 16 | Profile Greg Javor, Starbucks Coffee Company. Facts & Figures.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2018

The company’s initial customer-service center will be in Seattle, where Boeing already has a hub catering to airlines shopping for cabin fittings. Adient is the majority owner of the venture with a 50.01% stake to Boeing’s 49.99% share. Spare parts for the seats will be sold through Boeing’s Aviall subsidiary. By Julie Johnsson.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2021

His vast expertise in Supply Chain and Logistics and Business development was readily apparent and I knew that he was someone that you would always want to listen to. My career in supply chain and logistics began by accident. I crossed the desk so to speak in 2017 and began managing fulfillment and logistics for shippers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Craig was no longer an inventor, he had to go into full-time logistical planner to find a solution. Fortunately, Craig partnered with a fulfillment specialist in the eastern part of the country which complemented his location in Seattle, Washington. Source: Indiegogo. Only 9% of Indiegogo projects reach their full funding goals.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Still, I see three possible problems with Amazon Flex: Scale – The cost of a $20 “crowd-sourced” delivery only makes economic sense if a driver can carry several packages at a time. City density – currently piloting solely in Seattle, Flex will reach other megacities where traffic disruptions are the norm rather than the exception.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you follow the Logistics Bureau blog, you might recall that we have, once or twice, made passing reference to the concept of the circular supply chain , primarily in our articles focused on developing trends in the supply chain and logistics sector. We’re starting to see some risks around raw materials, particularly copper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

I assume many Logistics Viewpoints readers are busy with their day-to-day responsibilities and have been unable to dig deeper into the status of the port congestion, but would like to know more as it is directly related to one’s day to day responsibilities at work. Source: Ports of LA, Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle-Tacoma.

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

Here, I’ll cover private label products first and how you should go about sourcing for suppliers. If you can’t drink caffeinated products there’s little sense in starting a small-batch coffee roaster that sources sustainable green coffee beans. Pro Tip #2: Source Your Product Sensibly. Going to the Source.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 28, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. There was an incident where Alaska Airlines (flight 261) flying from Mexico to Seattle airport plunged into the Pacific Ocean. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. Amazon’s robot army grows by 50 percent (The Seattle Times). Radiant Logistics Announces Plan to Acquire Canada-Based Lomas Logistics. Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. The answer is at the end.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

That’s why many businesses outsource shipping to third-party logistics ( 3PL ) providers like ShipBob. This article is perfect for businesses or individuals looking for information on what transloading is, how it works, and the benefits of using transloading services of logistics companies. What is transloading?

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 21, 2016

Oakland and the Seattle-Tacoma ports on the West Coast. Seattle-Tacoma is generally the best complex to serve the Pacific Northwest, playing a unique role in providing access to the upper Midwest via rail. Robinson, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map. Source: Boston Consulting Group.

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