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DC Velocity
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Group posts record shipment levels in 2017.
Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 21, 2023
Founded in 2017, Raft serves 60 freight forwarders in 30+ countries globally, including several of the A&A’s Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List, and is used to manage over 300k shipments per month, saving its customers up to 2 hours on every shipment.
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Scaling a FreightTech Business with Mark McEntire
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In 2017, Mark was awarded the Supply Chain and Demand Chain Executive “Pro To Know”. Mark’s 35 years in transportation and logistics includes 17 years of experience with Transplace (now Uber Freight), where he held the position of Sr. Vice President of Operations, as well as experience with Emerge, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
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The FreightVana Story with Shannon Breen
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
In 2017, at the time of the merger with Swift Transportation, he led the synergy team focused on combined non-asset success, and soon after earned responsibility over both the Logistics and Intermodal segments for the publicly traded KNX.
Building a Company and a Network with Nicole Glenn
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 27, 2023
About Nicole Glenn Nicole Glenn founded Candor Expedite in 2017 after more than two decades in the transportation brokerage business, with a vision to build the smartest and most efficient freight business that delivers on its client’s promises.
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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Although rate volatility is expected to stabilize in 2017, organizations must do more with fewer resources to survive. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. This graph shows how quickly the surge begin and rise in 2017. Consumers have power.
Freightos International Freight Index Update March 13-19 2017 (W11)
Freightos
MARCH 20, 2017
March 13-19 2017 (W11). Widely-reported carrier relief of higher pricing in 2017 may be tempered by the third consecutive week of China-East Coast pricing lower than last year and the first week of China-West Coast pricing lower than last year. Freightos Freight Index Update. By Noam Fraenkel, VP Data & Analytics, Freightos.
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6 Supply Chain Trends from 2017 and their Ongoing Progress
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 1, 2018
At the same time, technological advances such as the Internet of Things, automated transportation and similar futuristic innovations , have been offering the promise of disruption for the last few years without really delivering, although there is little doubt that they will, maybe in 2017, or maybe later. 2018 Update: Warehouse Robotics.
The Revenue Engine with Kara Smith Brown
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In 2017 Kara leveraged her prior corporate experience to launch LeadCoverage, a strategy consultancy addressing all elements of the B2B sales conversion cycle for supply chain companies. Her successful corporate career started at Echo Global Logistics where she played a key role in its ascent to a market leader and celebrated IPO in 2009.
The Free TMS with Tim Higham
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
In August, 2017, a national, publicly traded bank holding company bought a minority stake in InMotion Global and AscendTMS. It grew through a continued mixture of internal organic growth and further diversification through a continued acquisition strategy with Palm Beach Capital. The 3PL was sold in 2014.
The Top 7 Trucking Trends in 2017 | Leading the Industry
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 6, 2017
It’s already clear that 2017 is in no way an exception to this rule. 2017 Trucking Trends. This can be a tricky balancing act considering you’re trying to serve two very different groups of people, and yet it can come down to some fundamental factors. More Industry Interdependence.
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This Week in Logistics News (May 1-5, 2017)
Talking Logistics
MAY 5, 2017
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. BTW, the SOAR 2017 conference was very well attended — almost 500 attendees from 10 countries — with a lot of great keynotes and breakout sessions.
REPOST: The Emerge Story with Andrew Leto
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 17, 2022
Launched in 2017, Emerge is backed by Greycroft, New Road Capital, 9Yards Capital, and the founder of GlobalTranz. Kevin Nolan and the Nolan Transportation Group Story. Learn More About the Emerge Market Story with Andrew Leto. Andrew Leto. Emerge Company Page on LinkedIn. Will Chu and the Vector Story.
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The Emerge Story with Andrew Leto
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 12, 2021
Launched in 2017, Emerge is backed by Greycroft, New Road Capital, 9Yards Capital, and the founder of GlobalTranz. Kevin Nolan and the Nolan Transportation Group Story. Learn More About the Emerge Market Story with Andrew Leto. Andrew Leto. Emerge Company Page on LinkedIn. Will Chu and the Vector Story.
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The Overlooked Advantage in Trucking with Blake Grolmus
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 5, 2023
Blake joined Ruan in 2017, leading the company’s new customer onboarding and continuous improvement activities before taking a leadership role in Ruan’s Gases and Chemicals bulk hazmat operating group. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems.
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Trends in Warehouse Management 2017
Jayem Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2017
Warehouse Investments and Priorities: In one of the articles written by Clint Reiser of ARC Advisory Group on Logistics Viewpoints, warehouse technology investment priorities are higher and interesting. The post Trends in Warehouse Management 2017 appeared first on Jayem | Top logistics service provider in India. billion in 2018.
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[e-Book] The Most Impactful Supply Chain & Logistics Trends in 2017
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
This is quite the appropriate quote from Supply Chain thought leader, Steve Banker, the Service Director, Supply Chain Management at ARC Advisory Group, a leading industry analyst and technology consulting company. The reality is that the speed at which the supply chain & logistics industries are changing are breathtaking.
The Trends Shaping Supply Chain and Logistics: Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2017
Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2017
Which is why a drone took flight from the stage during Ryan’s keynote address at the Descartes Evolution 2017 Conference a couple of weeks ago and broadcast real-time video of the audience as it flew across the front of the hall. Descartes (@DescartesSG) March 28, 2017. million in FY 2017 (net income has grown from $12.0
Lucas Systems is more than a Voice Vendor; They are a Warehouse Optimization Solution
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 20, 2024
Lucas began pivoting toward becoming an optimization company in 2017 when it introduced dynamic task prioritization and pick-path optimization. With dynamic prioritization, planners assign priority codes and work groupings that allow related tasks to be grouped. UPS orders become Group 2, and USPS becomes Group 3.
Toyota Automated Logistics Group Launched for Acquisitions
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 6, 2024
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has launched T oyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG) to house its existing subsidiary, Toyota L&F, alongside the companies it acquired in 2017 (Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande) and 2022 (viastore).
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This Week in Logistics News (March 6-10, 2017)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 10, 2017
CX North America Integrates Its Freight Collaboration Platform With Active Aero Group’s Technology. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. January 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). FMCSA confirms permanent ‘restart rollback’ based on study results (CCJ).
This Week in Logistics News (September 4-8, 2017)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
LL4T1DCure Team Jersey 2017. Robinson , Descartes Systems Group , and Elemica — and the many friends and family members who have already donated for your generous support. How far is 100 miles? It’s like going from Brooklyn, NY to Philadelphia, PA. How long will it take me? I am $706 short of my fundraising goal.
Utz Group celebrates diamond anniversary
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 25, 2022
The Utz Group , a global market leader for returnable packaging, is marking its 75th anniversary this year. At this major milestone, the Utz group continues to demonstrate the spirit of innovation instilled by its founder. The post Utz Group celebrates diamond anniversary appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
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Driving the Mission with Graig Morin
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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. He has spent countless hours studying the industry and all of its workings. With the guidance from the co-owners of Aventure Management , Brown Dog Carriers and Logistics was born.
Embrace Lean Warehousing Practices in 2017
Talking Logistics
MARCH 14, 2017
Joel Holt is Director of Continuous Improvement at Kenco Group. If you’re not already practicing lean concepts and processes in your warehouse, there’s never been a better time to start — your company’s ability to fiscally compete in future markets may depend on it.
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Digital Ship Announces The Maritime CIO Forum Rotterdam With A Special Focus On The Digital Supply Chain And Logistics Market
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 19, 2017
Roundtable Discussion Groups. Discuss top challenges in small groups with your peers. Date: Tuesday, 26 September 2017. Although Big Data applications have distinct operational advantages, some fundamental data issues need to be overcome if a Big Data revolution is to be achieved. Speakers and Panellists will be announced soon.
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This Week in Logistics News (April 3-7, 2017)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 7, 2017
The integration between MercuryGate’s TMS platform and Banyan’s live carrier connectivity leverages Banyan’s existing connections to a large and diverse group of carriers and 3PLs.”. And when it comes to last-mile and home delivery operations, mobile technology has become indispensable.
This Week in Logistics News (October 9-13, 2017)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 13, 2017
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has invested in Hyperloop One (CNBC). As reported by CNBC : Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is investing in Hyperloop One, a company developing the super-fast transport system originally dreamed up by Elon Musk. Bpost to Buy Radial for $820 Million (WSJ – sub.
Elevating the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain (Takeaways from Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 Conference)
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Last month, I attended and spoke at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference , where I learned many things about the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry. This was followed by a breakout session where the attendees discussed the challenges and opportunities in small groups and then reported back their key takeaways.
This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017)
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2017
It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. How did we get here so fast? Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Pringles !). Song of the Week: “Run for Cover” by The Killers.
Is Sustainability Really a Problem with Matt McLelland
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
In mid-2015 his employer opened one of the first industry “Innovation Labs” – a loosely structured group with the single purpose to research and test early-stage supply chain innovations.
Reduced trucking capacity – the shortage of drivers and its impact
Transporeon
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Freight prices are also going up because of carrier rate increases since the last half of 2017. Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity.
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Talking Logistics
MARCH 17, 2017
Robinson , Descartes Systems Group , and Elemica are sponsoring this year’s team and employees to participate in the ride, which will be September 14-16 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Check out the team website for photos and a recap of last year’s ride (we’ll be updating the site soon with this year’s team information).
Companies See Strongest Working Capital Performance Since Recession
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 24, 2018
significantly improved their ability to generate cash in 2017, producing the strongest working capital performance since 2008. In 2017, companies significantly extended payments to suppliers, taking 3.4 Performance of the other major elements of working capital performance, receivables and inventory, both deteriorated slightly in 2017.
This Week in Logistics News (May 15-19, 2017)
Talking Logistics
MAY 19, 2017
Ken Wood , sponsored by Descartes Systems Group ( donate to Ken ). I am happy to announce the confirmed riders and sponsors for this year’s team: James Coon , sponsored by BluJay Solutions ( donate to James ). Andrew Clarke , sponsored by C.H. Robinson ( donate to Andrew ). Steve Wallace , sponsored by Elemica ( donate to Steve ).
This Week in Logistics News (September 25-29, 2017)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
You know what might be more complex than supply chain management? The college application and financial aid process. We’re wading through it now with my oldest daughter who is a senior in high school.
World’s Top Green Businesses Revealed
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2019
As leaders gather at the of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos for a week of high-level discussions on the future of the global economy, the CDP group released its annual rankings of the top green businesses. CDP's rankings score the thousands of companies which disclose to the organization on their environmental action.
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Warehouse Automation Global Market Update
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 13, 2018
ARC Advisory Group released its updated Warehouse Automation & Control (WAC) market study last week. This research is an evaluation of the market with detailed analysis of the 2017 base year and a five-year forecast through 2022. 2017 – A Stellar Year The market’s growth in 2017 was substantially greater than I had expected.
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61 Global Ecommerce By The Numbers: 12 Mind-Blowing Stats
Bringg
MAY 1, 2018
billion people worldwide purchased goods online in 2017. In 2017, retail e-commerce sales worldwide climbed to 2.3 The global parcels market was almost US$350bn in 2017, up from just over US$310bn in 2016. billion) in sales during Singles’ Day 2017. Source: CoStar Group). Source:Statista). trillion in 2021.
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CEVA Renews for Five Years with Italian Publishing Giant Mondadori
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 9, 2020
CEVA Logistics has renewed its contract with Mondadori Group, the pre-eminent Italian publishing house for books and magazines. The new contract between Mondadori Group and CEVA Logistics extends a partnership begun in May 2017, for further five years.
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Gebhardt Appoints MD for Switzerland
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 15, 2020
The Gebhardt Intralogistics Group has named Kim Fabian Schneider as Managing Director of its Swiss subsidiary. The new managing director has gained more than 13 years of industry experience before he became sales and project manager at Gebhardt Switzerland in September 2017. Gebhardt founded the subsidiary in February 2017.
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68 US Retail Sales Rise More Than Expected
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 16, 2018
So-called retail control-group sales, which are used to calculate gross domestic product and exclude food services, auto dealers, building-materials stores and gasoline stations, gained 0.4%t, Refunds from 2017 returns may have also given retail sales a boost in March. Receipts advanced 0.6% following a 0.1% t, matching estimates.
29th Annual State of Logistics Report: Top rates, strong demand and disciplined pricing in TL and LTL environments
Transporeon
AUGUST 29, 2018
compared to Q1 2017. in Q1 2018 compared to Q1 2017. higher than April 2017 levels. Der Beitrag 29th Annual State of Logistics Report: Top rates, strong demand and disciplined pricing in TL and LTL environments erschien zuerst auf TRANSPOREON Group Blog. LTL revenue per hundredweight jumped 3.7%
Overview of the Top Six Ocean Carriers in Shipping
MTS Logistics
JUNE 26, 2020
Our third place entry was founded in Beijing in 1961 and is currently the result of a 2016 merger between Cosco Group and China Shipping Group to form China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company – hence COSCO. The company’s headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland. You know, the one with the pink vessels?
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