Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

As I prepared my keynote presentation for the BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2017 conference , I recalled this experience and saw it as a good metaphor for the difficulties many companies are having today responding effectively to the blizzard of supply chain management. What does this mean from a technology standpoint?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

When it comes to supply chain design, we’re at another inflection point in the industry. The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 8, 2017

Winners Revealed at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, AZ, Unilever Retains the Top Spot in Rankings as Amazon Joins the “Masters” Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2017

So, while I do that, you can check out the top posts and new episodes from Q2 2017 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1, you can link to them here ). The Trends Shaping Supply Chain and Logistics: Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2017. Where Does Supply Chain Design End and Planning Begin?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 5, 2017

Athletes are in vogue at supply chain and logistics conferences this year. Last week it was Michael Phelps at the JDA FOCUS conference. This week it was Mia Hamm at the BluJay Solutions SOAR 2017 conference. And next week, it’ll be Sugar Ray Leonard at the Manhattan Associates Momentum 2017 conference.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

I’m in New Orleans this week speaking at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference. I’ll share my takeaways in a future post, but in the meantime, check out the top posts and new episodes from Q3 2017 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1 and Q2, you can read/watch them here and here , respectively).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 28, 2017

As you read this I’ll be flying back from the JDA FOCUS 2017 conference in Las Vegas. Ryder Reports First Quarter 2017 Results. February 2017 North American Freight Numbers. I’m still letting that sink in. JD.com creates new unit for its logistics services (TechCrunch). Robinson Reports First Quarter Results.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 26, 2017

Let me get right to them: The war between Amazon and Walmart heats up with the use of Google Home: In Kevin O'Marah's great piece in Forbes ( Google/Walmart: The Brutal Future of Retail Supply Chains ) he discusses the impact of voice assisted purchasing. This war shows retailing is really a war over efficient supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Last month, I had the opportunity to speak at CLX Logistics’ 6th Annual Customer Conference in Philadelphia. Mark Chrencik, Director of Operations at CLX Logistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor), kicked off the conference with a market update where he covered various trends in the industry, including fuel prices and linehaul rates.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This year’s CSCMP conference reinforced that we’re in the early days of a massive transformation. And at the conference it was clear that the data problem is still huge and everyone needs a better way to solve it. Capability to canonicalize and sequence supply chain events. The Data Problem. Cleaning it takes days.

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Freightos

JULY 5, 2017

Logistics Technology Q2 2017 Roundup. During the second half of June, Amazon and Alibaba both held conferences in the United States, appealing to small and midsize businesses selling on their platform. The post Logistics Technology Q2 2017 Roundup appeared first on Freightos. Logistics Technology Trends.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

It was a very busy week in the world of supply chain and logistics, so let’s go straight to the news that caught my attention: FLEXE Launches Nationwide Next-Day Delivery. Infor M3 Integrates to GT Nexus Supply Chain Network. March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Reflections following the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in London . This month, our team had the pleasure to attend Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, a growing event that we’re always thrilled to participate in. The matter of resources .

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2018

Submissions consist of case studies describing your company's supply chain innovation that emphasize innovative and measurable results. Finalists are asked to present their case studies at CSCMP's 2018 EDGE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more by reviewing the Supply Chain Innovation Award submission guidelines.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 19, 2017

Revolutionary concepts plus the evolution and advancement of existing platforms are providing unparalleled growth opportunities for shipping and related transport and supply chain infrastructure. It will assess the supply chain as a whole and assess where the adoption of Big Data will have the greatest impact.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Since 2017, FourKites has convened a panel of the most involved companies within our global customer base for our Customer Advisory Board (CAB). The post FourKites’ Latest CAB Shows Supply Chain Collaboration on the Rise appeared first on FourKites.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Reflections following the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in London. Last month, our team had the pleasure to attend Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, a growing event that we’re always thrilled to participate in. The matter of resources .

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Graig attends Many industry related conferences and seminars to help continue his knowledge of this ever-changing industry. In January of 2017, Graig and Christine decided it was time to build the family-friendly transport company that Graig had been dreaming about for decades.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

I learned that fact (and many more important things) at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference in New Orleans this week. Ok, enough about concrete; let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Majority of small fleets yet to comply with ELD mandate (CCJ). Bloomberg).

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PINC

JANUARY 20, 2017

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

At Retail Industry Leaders Association’s (RILA) conference in 2020, a Walmart executive talked about how they were now standardizing on a TMS solution from Blue Yonder. At Blue Yonder’s virtual forum this April, the senior vice president of supply chain, spoke of how Walmart was using a variety of supply chain solutions from Blue Yonder.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. How did we get here so fast? Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Last fall after attending the CSCMP conference in Atlanta, I shared my observation that digital transformation is now a central theme in the industry. The Hackett Group provides a useful visual for describing the maturity stages that supply chain is moving through as the industry strives to leverage data and advanced analytics.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2017

240+: the number of attendees at the Seminarium conference. Since I just got back yesterday and I’m still not fully awake — and I have a week’s worth of emails and work to catch up on — I’ll share this week’s supply chain and logistics news, headlined by rockets and drones, without commentary.

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PINC

APRIL 24, 2017

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart Will Punish Its Suppliers for Delivering Early (Bloomberg). Infor Expands ERP into the Extended Supply Chain. LLamasoft and LynnCo Supply Chain Solutions Announce Partnership. Infor Announces Coleman AI Platform.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Young professionals see working within the supply chain as an exciting career option and said there are good opportunities for advancement or promotions. As part of the survey, 75% of respondents strongly agree and 23% agree that the supply chain is a good career choice.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. Rammed by car driven by my teenage daughter (who is taking her driving test tomorrow). You can probably guess the answer, but if you need a little hint, check out the Song of the Week below.

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

According to the new “Global Freight Forwarding 2017 Report” compiled by the London-based think tank Transport Intelligence (Ti) , a continuation of excess capacity issues and lower average oil prices in 2016 led rates to fall in both air and sea freight, meaning most forwarders reported lower year-on-year revenues. A&A Rank. Ocean TEUs.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Young professionals see working within the supply chain as an exciting career option and said there are good opportunities for advancement or promotions. As part of the survey, 75% of respondents strongly agree and 23% agree that the supply chain is a good career choice.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 24, 2018

s annual Supply Chain Executive Conference held last week in Phoenix, AZ provided the platform for the release of its Supply Chain Top 25, which identifies industry “best practices.”. Inventory Turns: 2017 cost of goods sold/2017 quarterly average inventory. 2017 data used where available.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2018

While a degree of uncertainty over the future of free trade between Mexico and its Nafta neighbours to the north once again hung over discussions at this year’s Automotive Logistics Mexico conference, it was more than matched by confidence in the future of the automotive sector. Mexico made 3.8m Digital from the start.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 18, 2018

has released the results of its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices. Analysts announced the results at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, which is being held this week at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Global supply chain managers seeking more ocean cargo rate transparency may have heard some encouraging news at the rencently-concluded Asia Technology Summit in Singapore. Avantida continued to grow in 2018 with 43% more registered users compared to the same period in 2017. By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor ·.

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Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

Boeing is moving parts around the world to minimize supply chain disruption from Brexit. Anticipating possible regulatory hold ups or added expenses to its supply chain after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the aerospace giant is moving spare parts to final destinations earlier than normal.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Penske Logistics is the premier sponsor at the 2017 Automotive Logistics South America Summit at the Tivoli São Paulo hotel, Brazil, on November 28. With brighter times ahead for South America’s automotive sector, the importance of this conference cannot be overestimated,” said Louis Yiakoumi, Automotive Logistics publisher. “By

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Freightera

JANUARY 10, 2017

Demand for greener supply chains will be driven by the largest firms. Lower cost, highly efficient transport companies will continue to outperform in 2017. Demand will increase for short, highly efficient supply chains and purchasing localization. This trend will accelerate in 2017.

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