Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? The seeds for this current market were sown in the aftermath of the Great Recession.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2018

It isn’t ground breaking news that capacity is tight but between Mother Nature’s impacts on the east and west coasts, the new ELD mandate, and the busy holidays, it has been even tougher for asset-based companies and brokers to cover freight. We wanted to take some time to go over recent major factors that are affecting today’s capacity.

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AIMMS

AUGUST 3, 2020

However, one-third of SCP leaders cite “the lack of effective decision making in the S&OP meeting process as the most critical problem to solve for their function’s overall performance” (source: Gartner, Improve S&OP Decision Making Through Scenario Planning , Supply Chain Research Team, 4 May 2020). – Tweet this.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The aircraft are converted from passenger to freighter configuration by Boeing to fit the needs of DHL Express and meet the rising global demand for express services. A study by Facebook and Bain & Company found that the average spend per digital consumer in Southeast Asia is expected to triple from 2018 to 2025.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The 2021 25th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study shows that shippers and their third-party logistics providers are working together to create positive relationships as well as a competitive advantage. The supply chain has been tested throughout the past year, and shippers and 3PLs have collaborated to flex as needed and meet demand.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

She says it’s going to study the latest marketplace trends, come up with strategies to tackle fraud within brokerage operations and work on short, medium, and long-term legislative and regulatory solutions. Anne Reinke, the President & CEO of TIA, is placing her bets on the Fraud Task Force. First up – Linehaul rates.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Of course, the above case studies are merely summaries of the changes these high-profile brands made to their supply chains. Reduce cost to serve.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

ThroughPut’s AI-powered Supply Chain software predicts Demand, reorients Production Capacity, reassigns Warehouse Space, and reorders Materials optimally, so businesses minimize overpromising and under-delivering. Throughput can identify and manage constraints to free cash flow, while meeting revenue targets with output.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Increasingly it is recognized that the executive planning meetings, that typically take place once a month, should be chaired by a top floor executive – a chief financial officer, chief operations officer, or even chief executive officer. They haven’t done roughcut capacity planning.”

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2018

The Spanish automotive manufacturers’ association, Anfac, has just released its annual Maritime Port Logistics Grading study, which identifies Santander (pictured), Sagunto and Pasajes ports as currently the best for vehicle processing in Spain. One aspect the study identified as being key was good road access to ports.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

BlueGrace heralds acquisition of Evos Smart Tools Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 7, 2024 Jeff Berman | Logistics Management March 7, 2024 Tampa, Fla.-based READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. More than 70% of shipper survey respondents are currently both replenishing inventory and trying to meet demand. Capacity issues. So, many shippers continue to struggle with securing capacity at competitive rates. Capacity availability—61% of respondents. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

View the Full Case Study. All shippers are looking for the best solution and freight broker to connect with more carriers, lanes, and capacity. We are excited about what the future holds and look forward to additional uses of SONAR to grow our business and meet the demands of that growth. View the Full Case Study.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

Enhanced Delivery Accuracy Studies indicate that precise route planning can increase on-time deliveries by over 90%. By consistently meeting delivery schedules, transportation companies solidify their reliability and credibility, distinguishing themselves in a competitive landscape and fostering long-term relationships with clients.

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247 Customs Broker

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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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This 32,000 sq ft building was a blank canvas and it called upon the expertise of System Store Solutions to install the necessary storage capacity, along with an additional 6500 sq ft mezzanine floor. The post Case Study: Good Day at the Office for System Store Solutions appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

The research is clear – meet your planned/communicated cadence for RFPs and awarded freight. These indicators suggest some fluidity in the spot market’s small carrier capacity community as this community faces the greatest pressure from the spot market changes and are most involved in purchasing used equipment.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Nashville, TN — In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at www.3PLStudy.com

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2018

Can you share some case study examples and the benefits your clients have achieved? Can you give some examples of tactical and strategic questions that companies should be exploring? Can you give some examples of tactical and strategic questions that companies should be exploring? What’s required to get started?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The warehouse is strategically located next to Shannon airport, where our daily carrying capacity is 30 tonne, as well as having close links to the national road network. The post Case Study: Innovative Loading Bay for Shannon Airport appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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AIMMS

AUGUST 3, 2020

However, one-third of SCP leaders cite “the lack of effective decision making in the S&OP meeting process as the most critical problem to solve for their function’s overall performance” (source: Gartner, Improve S&OP Decision Making Through Scenario Planning, Supply Chain Research Team, 4 May 2020). – Tweet this.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2019

Particularly during the warmer months of the year, employees often work a three-shift pattern to meet the high demand. Fronius designed the Ottakringer charging station so that it would meet all the criteria for TÜV certification right from the start. The beer is mainly sold in cans – these account for 80% of turnover.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. The introduction of smoke-free products made the use of spreadsheet tools far less efficient in the capacity and sourcing planning as the new product categories had rapid growth.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2018

More recently, in September 2018, Brandt went live with FuturMaster’s production planning software to focus more on the synchronisation of industrial supply chain and capacity planning at its new factory in Algeria. “We The post Case Study: Demand Management Efficiency for Brandt Group appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Shippers and third-party logistics providers are working to find efficiencies, improve service and develop innovative solutions as they navigate increasing freight levels, tight capacity and stricter consumer and retailer demands. The 3PL Study is produced by Dr. Langley and Infosys. Please visit www.3PLStudy.com Please visit www.3PLStudy.com

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) revenues as a percentage of total TMS revenues for all software companies in the market. Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. Show Me the Money!

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Finding carriers that meet specific needs and help the company reach supply chain goals provides a competitive advantage within the marketplace. With demand for drivers often exceeding availability, shippers find themselves forced to pay more to secure capacity and drivers across many industries. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight .

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2019

They are designed to meet their customers’ individual needs, whether that be crush resistant, dynamic loading and vibration, radial compression, rigid or malleable materials. The post Case Study: Materials Handling to Maximize Heavy-Duty Application appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. Transportation rates have been rising over the last couple of years due to factors like the driver shortage, lack of equipment, a capacity crunch, and rising fuel costs. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. In fact, over the past three months, vessel capacity between the Far East and the U.S. It’s important to factor extended transit times into your inventory management strategy so that inventory arrives in sufficient time to meet demand, and to ensure your products are always in stock during the holiday season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2022

The customer success representative would then take the inventory information and contact the route planner to verify if there was capacity, and on what days. “We The point-of-sale user interface is updated every 15 minutes with a real-time capacity plan generated by Route Planner. Mr. Sanders was involved in the time studies. “I

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 4, 2018

Since its incorporation in 2001, the business has experienced year-on-year growth as its product range is constantly being renewed, tested and extended to meet the needs of today’s tool buyers and their customers. The post Case Study: Tooling Up with Storage and Picking System appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 6, 2021

There were several in-depth panel discussions on the latest industry studies, including CSCMP State of Logistics Report ® , the 2022 Third-Party Logistics Study and the 2021 Young Professionals in Supply Chain study. Here are several of my key takeaways from this year's meeting.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2018

The robust frame offers ‘rock solid’ stability and long-term durability when handling loads at full capacity. To help meet the needs of the wood industry for a higher capacity electric lift truck, Hyster has developed an 8-tonne electric forklift – the J8.0XN – which is powered by lithium-ion battery. Done and dusted.

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