Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

And agility is about reacting quickly and hopefully effectively to the actual disruptive event. But the event might not be disruptive at all if you had planned for it. That variability might be in the areas of manufacturing, distribution, or transportation capacity. What if we could get suppliers to share their capacity?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

It can move quickly from a situation where there is too much capacity in the market and buyers having the whip hand, to a situation where shippers are begging carriers to take their loads at almost any price. That processing event determines when the goods need to be delivered to the next stop. The freight market is mercurial.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Only award up to a maximum of 80% of a supplier’s capacity so that they aren’t struggling to reach 100% throughput to meet the demand. Bundled offers (if you buy X, Y, and Z from me, I can offer a 10% discount or in case of transportation, grouping of backhaul lanes at a discount along with inbound lanes). Digitalizing sourcing (i.e.,

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Transporeon

MARCH 8, 2018

Lack of loading and unloading staff at the dock is a frequent carrier complaint that can increase delays and idle time on site, contributing to carrier capacity issues in the long run. But in an era when shippers are looking to contain costs, they are not always willing to increase labor resources, even to safeguard capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

A multi-enterprise supply chain network provides visibility to upstream and downstream events that can affect a company’s supply chain. As the new events that have occurred are analyzed and a new plan is created, the financial implications can be seen. Visibility to Events. Event Intelligence.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

Defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, resilience has become a core mission for companies across most industries right now. Even minor shifts in this area can help balance out capacity and help shippers get the best possible freight rates. Don’t Go it Alone.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Capacity of today’s fleets is tight.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 15, 2024

Now, I will never say never, but those were most likely once in a lifetime events. shows loaded rail car volume and over-the-road volume trending up and to the right, but the green line, representing inbound ocean containers, is really peaking. First, let’s talk about rates for over-the-road (OTR) carriers. Figure 1.3

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

FEMA loads are made a high priority in the event of a natural disaster, with products for mitigating the impact and aiding in relief efforts are moved with priority? With freight capacity being specifically earmarked to help people in the affected area, FEMA can come in and buy up available FEMA-certified capacity in the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. There is typically more demand for inbound truckloads into Detroit than outbound truckloads.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Other key developments included: Global capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), shrank by 23.3% Due to the lack of available capacity, cargo load factors rose 7.7% for international operations) and global capacity was 17.7% in 2020 compared to 2019. 1% for international operations) compared to 2019.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2021

Disruptions were caused by a wide range of issues, including shutdowns driven by country/state/regional requirements or shutdowns due to health events at the supplier’s site. Market volatility describes a stage at which volume and capacity availability are misaligned. Cybersecurity Concerns Remain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Recent events appear similarly momentous, putting global shipping in a precarious position and highlighting endemic issues. Meanwhile, across the globe, an ongoing drought in the Panama Canal continues to restrict shipping capacity. However, some speculate that we could see reduced competition (and therefore capacity).

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

SONAR Lane Acuity Plus provides lane-level insight into market stability and rate benchmarking , helping participants identify freight rate and capacity risk on a lane. . The higher the stability score, the more consistent the rate and capacity are on a given lane, resulting in a consistently high rate of tender acceptance.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2019

Last year many shippers were caught flat-footed by rising transportation costs and capacity constraints. In 2018, transportation cost and capacity issues were front and center in the news, so I began my discussion with Matt by asking his thoughts on what transpired last year. Capacity utilization. How can shippers realize them?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

At our Blue Yonder ICON event later in April this year and 3PL Execution Forum in June, 3PL and 4PL companies will explain how they are leveraging innovations as an advantage. From an inbound operations perspective, visibility continues to be a common thread in facilitating this convergence. The Crucial Role of Trading Partners.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2021

and Houston, Texas, claimed the top five spots for total TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units of cargo capacity—a measure used for container ships and container ports). With many ports already experiencing unprecedented congestion levels, this event further exacerbated an existing problem for shippers and carriers alike. Newark, N.J.,

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Not even COVID can stop what is according to Supply Chain 247 “the world’s most-watched single sporting event”. Meeting Inventory Demands Through Capacity. As Tampa, Florida prepares to host Super Bowl LV, a litany of logistics experts huddle to make sure wardrobes are the most consequential thing malfunctioning on February 7.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

Whenever disruption strikes, there is only so much capacity available. When these events occur, carriers may simply refuse to accept freight from their shippers, and that’s especially true when capacity tightens during any peak or quasi-peak, such as the produce season. . In the past year, LTL embargoes have become more common.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 3, 2021

The yard density of Cat Lai port has been 100% with lower operational productivity COVID-19, because port staffing and trucking capacity are limited to 50% of the normal. CY’s storage capacity reaches the maximum allowable level, we shall stop receiving the vessels in the last resort. The COVID-19 epidemic is a force majeure event.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

Manual, slow and inaccurate processes have been replaced with automated, optimized practices in such areas as loading, sequencing, inbound order management and cross-docking. Gone are the days when an event is merely a “logistics problem” that must be solved by only the logistics function.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Black swans in the supply chain refer to unexpected, unusual disruptions within the supply chain, reports Melanie Nuce of Inbound Logistics. More importantly, the ever-growing need for visibility will have a dramatic effect on preventing black swan events from occurring. Use technology.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

Today’s Status: Unfortunately, the capacity of 3D printers remains in infancy, capable of only producing simplified parts out of liquid polymers. Robotics Enhance Inbound and Outbound Logistics for Shippers. Robotics Improve Inbound and Outbound Logistics. They can be used to manage inbound and outbound processes and strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The transportation execution and visibility systems (TES) market has seen significant growth over the last few years due to a variety of factors, including the growth of e-commerce, the strong ROI tied to these solutions, the rise of control towers and visibility requirements, capacity fluctuations, and the expansion of ecommerce.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

If, like many business leaders, you’re looking for ways to make your supply chain more resilient to major disruptions and black swan events, you might like to consider initiatives based on the following guiding principles. A resilient supply chain offers more than simple protection against cataclysmic events like the current pandemic.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

This requires visibility into production to monitor labor and machine efficiency, identify capacity constraints and schedule jobs to maximize order fulfilment and resource utilization whilst maintaining profitability. The impact of change due to the pandemic is going to be experienced in all areas of the value chain.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The Capacity Crunch – Not only is there a shortage of drivers, there is also a shortage of truck capacity. Everything from inbound shipments coming into a distribution center to last-mile parcel delivery are changing. This means that there are fewer people available to transport goods over-the-road.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The site highlights trucking concerns, such as the capacity shortage, the talent gap, and more. The blog publishes a weekly roundup of news and events affecting global supply chains, along with content on warehousing, SaaS, cloud-based supply chain systems, blockchain and more. Inbound Logistics. Trucks.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2020

According to Cyrus Hadavi, the CEO of Adexa, the key to concurrency (which Adexa calls “event driven planning”) is a unitary model of the extended supply chain, both horizontal and vertical. Johanna Småros, the Cofounder at RELEX Solutions, described their new capacity solution to me. That is changing.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Revenues, and in turn profits, took a turn for the worse in 2015 due to stagnating volumes and over-capacity. Before there can be profitability and sustained improved rates, capacity will have to be taken out. With increased capacity and an economic environment that is uncertain, the rates will continue to be depressed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

They enable logistics teams to identify disruptive events such as transportation roadblocks, missed incoming deliveries, asset downtime and labor shortages. Digital Control Towers. Digital control towers sit at the heart of the supply chain ecosystem, gathering real-time data on current conditions. Dynamic Price Discovery.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Whether consumer interest surges, transportation availability becomes tight, or inclement weather delays shipments across the country, there will always be unanticipated events that can disrupt your plans. Drastic changes in shipping habits during the COVID-19 pandemic have affected ocean and air capacity.

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Automotive Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Speaking at the event, Kia announced it was to start dispatching its new, eight-person Telluride SUV from the port of Brunswick this month. GPA also highlighted its operations for General Motors and Mercedes-Benz at the event. The port authority is also doubling dockside rail capacity for building loads for inland distribution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

Aligning predicted customer demand, network capacity, warehouse capacity, labour capacity, and transportation scheduling prior to sourcing or allocating goods for seamless inventory flow and reduced overhead.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

In addition, how much are these events or incidents costing your company overall? This promotes scheduling efficiency, which inherently leads to greater shipping capacity. Both Inbound and Outbound Logistics Benefit From Implementing a TMS. You could lose current and future customers. The Big Picture.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 16, 2022

Shipping Capacity is Tight. Capacity is stagnant. Are there inefficiencies that can be improved with better inbound receipts? 3PLs (public warehousing) accounts for around 75% of the gross capacity. Capacity is being added but not fast enough. Demand for transportation services is high. Grandview Research ).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

If existing scenarios and events have triggered an assessment of your supply chain flow, you’re operating with a reactive design. If on the other hand, you’re considering events that aren’t in the process of happening right now, you’re proactive instead. Times Have Changed For Supply Chains.

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