Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018. Trucking costs to halve by 2030, study predicts (LLoyd’s Loading List). Loadsmart Announces $21.6

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Penske Logistics will appear on a trio of educational sessions and once again serve as a Global Sponsor at the upcoming Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP) EDGE conference in Anaheim, California, from September 15-18. trillion, or 8% of 2018's $20.5 to reach $1.64 trillion gross domestic product (GDP).

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APRIL 10, 2018

April 10, 2018. The study, “Embracing a digital future: How manufacturers can unlock the transformative benefits of digital supply networks,” reveals a disconnect between executives’ opinions of their DSN efforts and actual implementation. April 10, 2018. By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor ·. About the Author. Subscribe today.

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MAY 7, 2018

Freight and transportation experts to focus on the forward movement of America’s growing freight industry. LOUIS, MO – Inland Marine Expo (IMX), Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS), and St. Louis Regional Freightway are partnering to host FreightWeek STL, a four-day conference in St.

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

That is a key takeaway from the 2019 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, which was released today by Infosys Consulting, Penn State University, Penske Logistics, and Korn Ferry at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Edge conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

Conference & Expo. Studies show that the higher men’s awareness of gender bias, the more likely they are to recognize the importance of achieving gender equality.” Our industry is clearly dominated by men, so we, as men, need to be involved in promoting gender diversity,” Taber explains. Learn More

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Logistics experts shared their research findings during the Council for Supply Chain Management’s (CSCMP) annual EDGE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Penske is once again a major conference sponsor. The 3PL Study is produced by Dr. Langley and Infosys. Please visit www.3PLStudy.com The Need for Agility.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

Presenters at the 2018 Accelerate! Conference shared a variety of best practices. And more promising news: 76 percent of female 18- to 26-year-olds have a favorable impression of professional driving, according to a recent nationwide study by the Adcom Group, a marketing and communications firm.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Logistics experts shared their research findings during the Council for Supply Chain Management Professional’s (CSCMP) EDGE Annual Conference in Anaheim, California. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies. In 2018, demand softened, but not to the point where a steep decline was visible. State of the Supply Chain.

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WorkWave

MAY 20, 2020

Grocery delivery has been on the rise, with Business Insider citing that the industry’s value doubled between 2016 and 2018. It doesn’t take an industry expert to note that shelter in place orders have inspired many consumers to try grocery delivery for the first time or to place orders more consistently than in the past.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Last November, executives from all segments of the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) ecosystem got together at the inaugural Leadership Roundtable meeting organized by Command Alkon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to discuss a couple of simple questions: Are there opportunities to elevate the performance of the HBM industry?

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

4] The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, too, has brought national industrial mobilisation to the fore in terms of Ukraine responses to Russian aggression, but also in the context of European, US and other logistics support to Ukraine. When Defence made mobilisation an agenda.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

According to the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study, data analytics is not only becoming more viable in the logistics industry, but it’s also becoming a necessity and make a difference. This is a fairly standard industry practice for retail stores to ensure timely deliveries. But that’s not all it can do. Far from it, in fact.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

” After studying business administration, Silke Herrera’s first job was with Jungheinrich in Hamburg. Silke: “Going to Chile in 2018 as an MD. This was my message at last year’s conference: everybody has an important role to play, some at the front and others at the back office. We’re a strong team.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Logistics experts shared their research findings during the Council for Supply Chain Management Professional's (CSCMP) EDGE Annual Conference in Anaheim, California. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies. In 2018, demand softened, but not to the point where a steep decline was visible. Inventory led the way with a 13.2%

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years, which is hard to believe sometimes. Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Descartes Evolution Global User & Partner Conference 2019. Where is Descartes today?

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

November 30, 2018 ·. Globalization and the Domestic Logistics Industry. During the Jump Start 2019 supply chain conference , he is slated to talk with the audience about the evolution of NAFTA and the overall state of the international economy. Register here by today , November 30, 2018, to take advantage of early-bird pricing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

Here is what Mr. Toornman said at the conference. “We The life sciences industry has some complex requirements that make transformations in that industry particularly difficult. The premise of the study was interesting. We need people that are adaptable. Mr. Stevens talked about their supply chain initiative.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

The Home Depot is undergoing a $500 million cost savings push that will see the company reduce its supply chain holding capacity, EVP and CFO Richard McPhail said during a June 13 investor and analyst conference. As such, electric and alternative energy vehicles are in-demand green solutions, the study found. percent in 2018.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2018

That was the key message Doug Braun, CEO of BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), delivered in his keynote presentation at the SOAR 2018 Customer Conference last month. Delivering an enhanced customer experience is also becoming a differentiator in the software industry. Source: BluJay Solutions.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

As the movement toward Industry 4.0 Digital operations, or Industry 4.0, Yet, according to PwC’s Global Digital Operations Study 2018, most business leaders have still not come to terms with the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation or with the conceptual leap it represents. Distinct from Industry 3.0,

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 2, 2018

The UK government has announced a platooning trial that is set to start at the end of 2018 , carried out by the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory, using truck testbeds being prepared by engineering consultancy Ricardo, which has been involved in a number of such platooning trials around the world. “But

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2019

The trends have been pulled together based on a mix of opinions from industry experts and some of the main issues raised by businesses and various supply chain conferences and studies throughout 2018. Trend # 1: Artificial intelligence and machine learning. That, however, will soon change. Trend # 5: Collaboration.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

As the fortunes of the logistics industry rise and fall with the automotive sector it serves, Turkey looks on the face of it to be a gloomy place to do business right now. The top vehicle exporter in 2018 was Ford Otosan with 328,502 units, followed by Oyak-Renault with 280,411 and Fiat Tofas with 243,796, according to OSD.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

He a sought-after author, having written both best-selling books and timely pieces in Industry Week Manufacturing Network and Supply Chain Management Group. Her insights reflect the latest trends in the industry and the increasing demands of consumers. As such, no topic is off-limits with this world-class supply chain author. .

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Another Friday, another flight home from a conference. This time I’ll be returning from enVista’s FUEL 2018 conference where I am giving a keynote presentation this morning on Defining Your Own Logistics Competitive Weapon. Stay tuned for my takeaways from the conference in a future post. Singapore Exchange leads US$44.4

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain. What will happen in 2018? Mexico and Canada are heading into 2018 with no clear plan for saving the North American Free Trade Agreement,” states a Bloomberg article published on December 15. Will prices continue to increase in 2018?

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WorkWave

MARCH 17, 2020

Studies show that when the women’s labor force participation rises , so does the economy and the GDP. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes in the databook Women in the Labor Force that women may represent more than half of all workers within several industries. Despite this, women are substantially underrepresented in other industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

ARC recently attended the August 2021 New England Public Power Association (NEPPA) conference, where Gordon Van Welie, President & CEO of grid operator ISO New England (ISO-NE) described the challenges to maintain reliable, low-cost power, while meeting the urgent goals to decarbonize electric power.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 5, 2019

In total, it can take 20 days to clear products at Apapa, compared with 48 hours in neighbouring Benin and Ghana, according to the The Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry. . available for a feasibility study into the construction of the long-awaited Abidjan-Lagos corridor. . Lomé looks to the future.

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APRIL 18, 2018

For instance, staff in the Lagos central business districts (CBDs) had their training session in January 2018. The smart city vision of the state government was discussed extensively at a conference it sponsored during its “Lagos at 50” celebrations in May 2017. The real opportunity lies in Lagos, the smart city. Lagos Innovates’.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

As the sixth round of talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) got underway in Montreal, Canada, this week, a number of OEMs and advocacy groups with links to the automotive industry have urged politicians to proceed with caution. Mema’s message to Congress. Follow the discussion with our Live feed.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

India-Russia Joint Statement during visit of President of Russia to India (October 05, 2018). Putin met for the 19th edition of the Annual Bilateral Summit in New Delhi on October 4-5, 2018. . India complimented Russia for successful organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Prime Minister of the Republic of India H.E.

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MAY 28, 2018

May 28, 2018. The leaders are scheduled to attend the G7 meeting major industrialized nations June 8 in Canada, giving them a possible venue to meet. In this file photo taken on April 17, 2018, US President Donald Trump greets Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

While digital connectivity introduces a whole new set of risks and potential disruptions to global trade, big data, and industry stakeholders, breakthroughs in advanced technology platforms are certain to enhance collaboration, efficiency, security, and transparency among global trading partners. Digitise or Die!” “ Digitise or Die!”

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 2, 2019

Just over a year ago, Robert Farrell of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) was celebrating the inclusion of three key automotive transport initiatives in a US government spending bill signed into law in March 2018. They don’t have to lose very much for our industry to gain a lot of opportunity. Price pressures.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Participating in the 2018 roundtable (in alphabetical order) are: ? Jim Shephard, president, Shephard’s Industrial Training Systems. ? data scientists), hardware and software across industry. With such high interest in this technology, NIST sees an opportunity to support the industry with measurement science and standards.

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