The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony transitioned to a Corporate Economist & Consultant, advising CXO leaders and Fortune 500 companies on economic analysis, industry trends, and internal strategy. He led analysis around M&A, pricing sensitivity, competitive intelligence, and annual sales forecast for the executive team.

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

“However, at its heart, production in the Asia-Pacific region was severely curtailed for a period of time for issues ranging from the COVID impact on worksites to energy shortages, to port capacity limits. Mr. Ryan’s statements are based on a sound quantitative analysis of what is occurring. So, there was supply chain disruption.

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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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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

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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

And the impact doesn’t stop there, since trade-off decisions will be required to answer questions like which customer is most important to satisfy with the limited bolts in inventory and if production capacity should be reallocated. Scenario analysis allows you to weigh alternatives by calculating the effects of possible changes.

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Recent research across 50+ procurement professionals found them most concerned with the impact of external factors on operations, with rising costs ( 55% ), geopolitical disruptions ( 45% ) and capacity constraints ( 38% ) at the top concerns. Why Rate Refresh?

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Packing efficiently is essential for maximizing storage capacity and minimizing waste in the warehouse. Dynamic Slotting involves the use of software and algorithms to perform velocity and affinity analysis, in a real-time, ever adapting fashion, through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

service, profit, capacity) of a small number of demand scenarios (e.g. For example, the analysis from stress testing can reveal a particular supplier or production resource is a frequent point of failure under high-demand scenarios. Conventional what-ifs only evaluate the outcomes (e.g. base, opportunities, and risks).

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

“Of course, you can build more tracks and there are places in the Netherlands where it would be easy to do this, but in areas like the Randstad conurbation, where extra capacity is needed most, it’s going to be difficult,” said Pier Eringa, CEO of ProRail in an article on the railway’s efforts to boost capacity and speed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

The solution can answer questions like where should new production or distribution capacity be located to optimally accommodate anticipated growth in demand? From a process perspective, an analysis is not enough. Decisions must be made based on a thorough quantitative analysis. What factory should make a new product?

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These technologies run on data, which makes timely and accurate data collection, validation, management and analysis fundamental to advancing digital optimization strategies. That’s especially the case in today’s highly volatile market, where it has become increasingly challenging to accurately predict capacity and demand.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We didn’t know how long COVID-19-related shutdowns, and the ensuing port congestion and crunch on carrier capacity, would last. It now seems that port congestion and capacity issues will persist throughout the year. A digitized supply chain can help anticipate disruptions and ultimately optimize operations.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Network Design tools that are fueled by powerful mathematical optimization in the back end, and intuitive scenario analysis capabilities at the front, empower supply chain professionals with the ability to create flexible plans and expose hidden risks in their network. – Tweet this. Resilient planning in action .

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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. This made the data analysis easier. This made the data analysis “painful.” The freight market is mercurial.

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 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 Though US retail spending has held up even as inflation cools, sales across major retailers have been uneven. China – N. August GRIs pushed Asia – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 28, 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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity. Pricing may vary significantly based on carriers and lanes and capacity constraints. Redesign your network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Doing so helps organizations detect market shifts and makes supply chain decisions more forward-looking than an analysis of the past, present, and at best, a tactical view of the future. Supply chain design can help identify and flag such capacity and capability gaps. <br>- Organize sourcing events to address gaps.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

Container shortages, capacity constraints, higher shipping costs, and ongoing impacts of the global pandemic all placed new challenges in front of ocean shippers last year. The capacity issues are similar elsewhere in the world with 8% of European importers reporting delays by the end of last year, up from less than 2% the previous year.”.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

Situation Companies are increasingly confronted with complex planning scenarios due to predictable events such as mergers and acquisitions, category expansions, supplier changes, and distribution evolution, as well as disruptive events including demand volatility, material shortages, capacity constraints, and logistical surprises.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

Processing and Analysis: Each vehicle processes received data to assess potential collision risks. Autonomous trucks with V2V communication can operate efficiently in convoys or platoons, reducing fuel consumption and increasing road capacity. Advanced algorithms determine the need for actions such as braking or lane changes.

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