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The Boom Box Replaced By The iPod

10xLogistics

As you know I have been arguing for a while that while capacity has decreased what has been missed in almost all the analysis is the miniaturization of product resulting in, of course, far less truckloads needed. The ipod was rolled out in October 2001 - it is now May 2013 - better late than never. albeit a bit late.

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Shipping demand management: why enterprise shippers need in-depth insights

FreightWaves SONAR

Yes, the need for shipping demand analytics is not new and was echoed in 2013 by Industry Week , “Relying on traditional supply chain execution systems is becoming increasingly more difficult, with a mix of global operating systems, pricing pressures and ever-increasing customer expectations.

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An Overview of the Freight Brokering Business in 2015

GlobalTranz

We’ve prepared this analysis, which examines not just the year in freight brokerage, but also the trucking industry as a whole. You may remember back in 2013 when the price of the freight broker bond (BMC-84) was increased, and around 35 percent of freight brokers were allegedly driven out of business. Why is that?

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How Big Data And Analytics Are Transforming Supply Chain Management

The Logistics Academy

Of course supply chains have for a long time now been driven by statistics and quantifiable performance indicators. In 2013 the Journal of Business Logistics published a white paper calling for “crucial” research into the possible applications of Big Data within supply chain management.

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UPS set to take EU’s European Commission to court over decision to block TNT acquisition

247 Customs Broker

UPS said today it is following the legal process in seeking compensation from the European Union (EU) for the losses suffered as a result of its planned 2013 acquisition of TNT Express NV being unfairly prohibited by the EU. In 2013, TNT was acquired by UPS for $6.8 By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor ·. February 26, 2018.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians – Part 1

Logistics in War

I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants through the course of academic research in 2017. Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. This is especially the case with logistics.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians

Logistics in War

Through the course of 2017, and because of my academic research, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. By David Beaumont.