GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2018

Key applications of omnichannel in manufacturing include increasing end-to-end visibility in material availability; however, many companies overlook ways to improve manufacturer-warehouse relationships , thus they are unable to push operations beyond availability and reliability of supplies, reports Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

You need strong project management — either one person or two, representing the business and IT — with the authority to direct resources and make day-to-day decisions. The post How to Successfully Implement a Transportation Management System appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

The story starts with a conversation that one of my European colleagues, Paul Simon Thomas, had with the French customs authority. The customs authority was studying the flow of goods out of the country and noticed the sharp rise in returned goods to China. A Global E-Commerce Story. The post How Disruptive is Global E-Commerce?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

However, this capacity crunch is likely to exceed even the worst capacity crunches in history, says Karen Sage of Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. The onslaught of tropical storms, hurricanes and an expected, record-breaking holiday shopping season spell C-A-P-A-C-I-T-Y C-R-U-N-C-H. Click Here.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

As reported by Bloomberg : [Wing Aviation became] the first drone operator to receive government approval as an airline, an important step that gives it the legal authority to begin dropping products to actual customers. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 22-26, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

“Industry leaders have been complaining about a truck driver shortage for a while, but unlike other industries that have been complaining about worker shortages, we have real evidence both in employment numbers and in business activity that the shortage is starting to have an impact on the economy,” writes Conor Sen, the article’s author.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

The best 3PLs have internal controls to monitor carrier service, operational practices, operating authority, and insurance requirements in near real time to reduce your risk as a beneficial cargo owner. The post How to Create a Truckload Strategy That Works in Any Market appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2017

Modern companies want to drill down into details, seeing possible causes and likelihood of issues, a feature possible only through cross-checking of variables to isolate trends, explains Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. For companies operating with higher volumes, this is not possible through spreadsheet-based analysis.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

Supply chain partners have become used to the idea of a TMS that gives them options and supports the next generation of computers, explains Talking Points With Adrian Gonzalez. However, predictive analytics and value-added services are being poured into TMS models, and supply chain executives have taken notice.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Furthermore, the use of additive manufacturing may be categorized as a courier tool, allowing carriers to partner with manufacturers to capture and communicate with clients and help everyone manage the delivery process effectively, reports Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. Drones and Autonomous Vehicles Reduce Overhead.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

As explained by Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , industrywide statistics indicate adoption rates have remained fixed near 33 percent for nearly two decades. 2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Yes, that’s free shipping!

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2017

As explained by Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez , a mere 33 percent of shippers have adopted TMS solutions. There is another issue shippers face. Adoption rates of TMS and other like technologies have continued to fall below industry experts’ opinions.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The need to manage customer service and address customer complaints leads to another metric in last mile logistics, reports Talking Points With Adrian Gonzalez. Customer Complaints. What is the total number of customer complaints, and how do they stack up against the total number of deliveries.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Global supply chain & business strategy expert; this CEO is also a noted speaker, and authority on logistics, material handling and leadership. Steve authored the book Herding Geese, which is about B2B E-Commerce from the supply chain perspective. Adrian Gonzalez. @jeffashcroft. Jim Tompkins. jimtompkins.

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PINC

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This is just one of many points highlighted in a new market study with Adelante SCM analyst Adrian Gonzalez, who says many carrier detention problems and other disruptive forces could be solved with an enterprise yard management (YMS) deployment. Delivering Value Across The Enterprise Network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

As a leading supply chain innovator and consultant with more than 20 years in the industry, Lisa is also a sought-after logistics conference speaker and a renowned author who has appeared in media outlets like the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, and CEO Magazine. . Adrian Gonzalez. Brian Laung Aoaeh. Twitter: @brianlaungaoaeh.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 27, 2018

At this year’s SMC3 JumpStart conference, which was held in Atlanta in January, keynote speaker Adrian Gonzalez, head of Adelante SCM, explained to attendees that despite the early traction blockchain has received, it is still too early to gauge its impact. About the Author. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

For the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, October’s total cargo volume broke the all-time record for the month. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. jump from the same month last year. Pringles !).

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

If such hyperloops ever become reality, supply chains would have new transport options, potentially shaking up routes, networks, and disrupting modes like rail, notes Adrian Gonzalez , president of supply chain advisory firm Adelante SCM. Read the Article: Hyperloop One’s Full-Scale Pod Reaches 192 mph. Download Now! .

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 5, 2018

If such hyperloops ever become reality, supply chains would have new transport options, potentially shaking up routes, networks, and disrupting modes like rail, notes Adrian Gonzalez, president of supply chain advisory firm Adelante SCM. If it ever starts to prove itself in the market, it provides another mode of transport.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Once authorized, a transaction is added to the chain of information blocks and cannot be altered or removed, making it a trustworthy, unalterable record. Currently, “paperwork accounts for up to half of the cost of container transport,” noted the Antwerp terminal authority.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 3, 2018

As explained by Edward Hildebrandt via Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , a strong carrier network is the cornerstone of shipping capacity crunch strategies. Part of the problem with a shipping capacity crunch is lackluster networking. 3PLs have broad connections across local, regional, national and international carriers.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

— Matt Ridley, author of “The Rational Optimist” from his essay Why Is It So Cool to Be Gloomy? The post Thank You “Sticky Buns” Jeff appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Wall Street Journal, November 16, 2018). You’re not going to eat that, are you?!”

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2016

Unfortunately, small packages are inherently more likely to be misplaced, mishandled or forgotten when transferring them between modes of transit, reports Jim Greer of Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

The post This Week in Logistics News (August 13-17, 2018) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. And with that, have a happy weekend! Song of the Week: “Living in a Box” by Living in a Box.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Doug notes, “You have all of these governmental and nongovernmental agencies that are participants in the supply chain process, such as shippers, airlines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, customs authorities and other agencies. In the past these were all operating on disparate, often disconnected technologies.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

project44 (a Talking Logistics sponsor) and GateHouse Logistics announced that they have entered “into an exclusive, multinational agreement which will provide secure and authorized access to the largest visibility network across North America and Europe.” I had assumed all of them had been fully rolled up by now.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Author’s Note: Today is September 11. The post Remembering 9/11 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. I never forget. Here’s what I wrote back on this date in 2009, as I recalled the events of that tragic day eight years earlier. I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, near Red Hook and the docks.

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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. As such, no topic is off-limits with this world-class supply chain author. . Her articles are also go-to resources for some of the top authors and companies in the field. .

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2018

Here are some details from the press release: Velocity Mail has been connecting commercial airlines and their logistics partners with government postal authorities around the world for more than 15 years. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 25-29, 2018) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The post Sorry, I’m Not Sure: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2018 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. For related commentary, see: On-Time In-Full (OTIF) and the Growing Demand for Real-Time Freight Visibility. How Advancements in Technology are Facilitating Supply Chain Visibility.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

In mid October, project44 (a Talking Logistics sponsor) and GateHouse Logistics announced that they had entered “into an exclusive, multinational agreement which will provide secure and authorized access to the largest visibility network across North America and Europe.” Oh, yeah, the second most mentioned candy in songs is Skittles.).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 24, 2018

According to Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , due to the complexity of integrating the so-called long tail of suppliers, carriers, customers and other trading partners, companies have followed the 80/20 rule to keep costs down. The long tail supply chain will also see big changes throughout 2018.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2018

Manufacturers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, port and terminal operators and customs authorities can all benefit from these new technologies –and ultimately consumers. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 15-19, 2018) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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