10xLogistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

The initial read on Q3 GDP seemed pretty impressive at 2.5%. That would indicate things are moving along and creeping up to the 3% "benchmark" everyone is waiting for. However, like all things, there are the numbers then there are the numbers. I had heard on NPR that the inventory numbers seemed elevated so I did some quick research and sure enough it appears that at least.5% of the GDP number was due to the growth in inventory.

Procurement Analytics 48

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10xLogistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Sunday delivery was inevitable ( USPS and Amazon team up ) and I have talked about this a few times. In an article titled " Home Delivery Lockers at Wal-Mart " I discussed how Amazon might be able to team up with UPS to fight the "Clicks and Mortars" advantage of Wal-Mart. But buried in that article I said the following: " Of course, there is still partnering with the Post Office (interestingly UPS has already started doing in the sustainability space) which I think makes a lot of sense.

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10xLogistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

I have reported on XPO logistics ( Follow this link on XPO to see all my thoughts) a lot as it fascinates me how a company comes out of nowhere and becomes so large so fast. It also amazes me just how much money a company can lose and still be wildly successful (think Amazon.com). But, since I am not a financial person I trust Bradley Jacobs understands these financial rules and is using them to his advantage.

Transportation 48

Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Conference 48

10xLogistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

There are two sides of a continuum in procurement strategies for transportation. On one end is full " auction " type purchasing where you put everything out to bid, almost constantly, and let the market adjust the prices. On the other end is single sourcing where you don't bid anything and you partner with a core company. Close to sole sourcing is a strategy called " core carrier ".

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