The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

At KataCon 2020, Steve Medland posed a problem that comes up fairly often: The default Toyota Kata process analysis (“grasp the current condition”) involves determining takt times and cycle times for the process, and a lot of processes don’t have an obvious repeating cadence. First some background just to level-set everyone.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Over 1,300 shippers place their trust in DAT iQ’s rate and capacity analytics solutions, which empower confident decision-making and transportation planning and management. DAT.com provides real-time information on trucking rates, capacity, and market trends, allowing users to make informed decisions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Flatbed Messenger eliminates empty miles by matching Home Depot’s dedicated capacity to Loadsmart shippers who need flatbed services. Enterprise brands looking to reduce empty miles from their dedicated/private flatbed capacity can reach out directly to flatbedmessenger@loadsmart.com for more information.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 27, 2022

Last year was marked with capacity issues and high prices, but today, freight prices have decreased, while capacity has increased. Many of these large retailers have big wallets and volume, so in the future they will get the return on their investments by taking steps to secure capacity with carriers. Let’s not forget U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. To learn more about the company, offerings, and careers, visit flockfreight.com.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This shows the resilience of the Turkish carpet industry and its capacity to recover against difficulties. The post Turkish Carpet Exports: A Quick Analysis appeared first on More Than Shipping. Collectively, these elements have contributed to the mutually beneficial commercial relationship between the U.S.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Deforestation Widespread deforestation in the region has reduced the natural water retention capacity of the forests. The post Navigating the Challenge: The Analysis of Reduced Water Levels in Panama Canal appeared first on More Than Shipping. This has a direct impact on the flow of water into the canal’s reservoirs.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Despite increasing their capacity, U.S. chemical and plastics manufacturers struggled to reach overseas markets last year due to rising shipping costs, port congestion, equipment shortages, and capacity constraints. The post An Overview of the Resin Market and Long-Term Analysis appeared first on More Than Shipping.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2024

So, global shipping capacity is already strained. Economy: A Numerical Analysis appeared first on More Than Shipping. Today, issues in the Red Sea continue with no solution on the horizon. The Panama Canal is fully utilized in the light of some route changes to Panama instead of the Cape of Good Hope.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Moller-Maersk, the worlds second-largest ocean container carrier, has finalized agreements with three shipyards to build 20 new dual-fuel container vessels with a total capacity of 300,000 TEUs. Once phased in, they will replace existing capacity in our fleet, added Cristescu. TEU while focusing on sustainability.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 12, 2021

I had the opportunity to sit down with Tim Denoyer, vice president at ACT Research, to ask him about the current state of Class 8 truck manufacturing and what it means for truckload and less than truckload (LTL) capacity in the near future. Where are Class 8 tractor sales headed, and what does this mean for capacity? Mind the backlog.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Some minimal congestion – caused by the three day strike at the beginning of the month – remains at US East Coast and Gulf ports though operations have mostly recovered.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Despite labor shortages for supply chain operations, limited warehouse space, congestion and lead time issues, the biggest problem in the shipping industry is still securing market capacity and pricing. How is ocean capacity and pricing looking heading further into 2022? Carriers’ new plans to add capacity to the U.S.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In addition to its large warships, the Chinese Navy has a significant capacity with smaller vessels and support ships. China’s Growing Port and Shipyard Capacity Chinese ports continue to increase their influence on global trade, as evidenced by their performance in the first three quarters of 2024.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It’s not a short list, so we’ll set it down here as a summary to help you with plans for analysis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

The world’s largest shippers and capacity providers use the Emerge Freight Procurement Platform daily, showing immediate ROI for procurement and saving valuable time in the process. Founded in 2017, and located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Emerge is one of the fastest-growing technology startups in the U.S.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Simplify, Synchronize, Succeed Gain consolidated visibility into rates, capacity, and market shifts. Our analysis of enterprise logistics operations revealed that teams using manual processes spend an average of 22 hours per week on data entry and validation tasks.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Port of Prince Rupert, one of Canada’s largest and most important strategic ports, has started constructing a capacity-increase project. The port, located in British Columbia, seeks to increase capacity and promote export logistics on a wider scale. Capacity for loaded export containers will also increase.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The Supply Chain Disruptions Include: Manufacturing capacity drops and become less efficient. Trucking capacity falls and costs increase. Final mile capacity demand increases. can be created to serve as a sandbox for scenario analysis. Rapid changes in consumer buying habits. Labor shortages and cost increases.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 4, 2024

Optimized storage capacity allowed Levata’s new warehouse to efficiently manage a wide range of SKUs, maximizing storage utilization, and giving the company room to grow.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Shortages of drivers is just one of the contributors to the difficulties shippers are having in securing the truck capacity they need. Michelle Sodomka, a Senior Director in charge of Open Sky Group ’s transportation management practice has 15 years’ experience in risk analysis and mitigation within the logistics industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

Chris’ passion for understanding US Truckload Freight Market dynamics and predicting the direction of spot and contract rates stems from his work at Coyote over this period where long-term contract commitments were often made based on an expected long-term cost of capacity in the spot market. He earned a B.S. About Pickett Research.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

However, refrigerated containers, or reefer containers, have limited cargo capacity compared to standard dry containers. In conclusion, inefficient management of empty containers results in economic losses for ports, impacts low value-added product exports, and causes capacity loss and increased costs.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2024

Most of that additional production capacity could be added in the next three years, based on an analysis of 48 chipmakers with fabrication plants in mainland China, the research showed.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Drewry research is well executed and they have thoughtful analysis. There is an oversupply of container shipping capacity coming. A good summary as of the beginning of October 2022. There are so many newbuilds coming. And the amount of container … Continue reading →

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The announcement has been welcomed by Indian shippers who have experienced challenges in recent years due to high container freight rates and capacity constraints. The new port will have the capacity to handle 23 million TEUs annually and will be deep enough to accommodate HMM’s 24,000-TEU vessels.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Last week, transpacific ocean rates continued their slide that started early this month. America weekly prices increased 1% to $1.67/kg. Freightos Air Index data show Asia – N. Europe rates of $3.70/kg

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2024

The cargo is generally part of an infrastructure project, that requires specialized stowage, lifting capacity, transporting, loading, and discharging at different ports. The feasibility analysis determines the viability of the project.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Improving driver productivity has an immediate impact on delivery capacity and, as a result, customer experience, with companies exploring innovations in areas such as delivery route optimisation (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%). similar news Are you ready for Peak?

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2025

Expected Developments The Gemini partnership will manage a fleet of around 340 vessels, with a total capacity of 3.7 With plans to operate a massive fleet and introduce new trade routes, the Gemini Cooperation is poised to reshape maritime logistics. However, this ambitious initiative also brings potential challenges. million TEUs.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Analysis With a minimum 145% tariff on all goods from China, many US importers are canceling orders and pausing shipments in hopes that direct negotiations which have not officially begun yet between the two countries will result in deescalation and lower tariffs soon. Air rates – Freightos Air index China – N. China – N.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? The answer is not simple and involves research and analysis across a number of factors. How many more truck drivers are needed to balance demand for truck transportation with the supply of capacity?

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Freightos

AUGUST 23, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Low water levels driving weight restrictions and reductions in daily Panama Canal transits has created a backlog of about 150 ships waiting – some for more than a week – for passage. Europe – N.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

Predictive Analytics for Proactive Decisions By utilizing historical data analysis and trends, companies can forecast future needs and challenges. This capacity enables organizations to derive deeper insights through advanced analytics techniques, identifying patterns and correlations that drive predictive capabilities.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

Bank , offering a comprehensive analysis of freight shipping rates. The gap between spot and contract rates is closing, TL and LTL are approaching equilibrium (a sign of a market correction), import volumes are strong and carrier revocations (capacity leaving the marketplace) are increasing.

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