Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

And since the transportation market is cyclical, with swings in demand and capacity, every year presents new challenges. Transportation executives have always been tasked with developing annual strategies and execution plans. 2023 is no exception. Read more The post What Dominates the Transportation Management Agenda in 2023?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. This is clearly an opportunity and challenge for retailers and last mile logistics companies.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Author’s Note: At Transporeon Summit 2024 last week, I delivered a brief presentation on the state of the European transportation market. Below is an excerpt of what I presented, which includes data from Transporeon Market Insights. When the team at Transporeon invited me to speak again this year, they asked if I could give an.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. The next generation of solutions could also plan and configure loads based on packaging dimensions and the capacity of vehicles.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It is likely to lead to higher rates, less capacity, and more reliance on other carriers for shippers. For carriers, it presents an opportunity to expand their market share and increase their profitability. The closure of Yellow Transportation is a significant event for the LTL industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

To create the data insights and forecasts that so many companies depend on, Anthony and the team at FreightWaves analyze data from a variety of sources including, but not limited to: industrial output, housing & construction starts, consumer indicators, warehousing capacity, and unemployment statistics. Anthony on LinkedIn. FreightWaves.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

all while protecting product quality and safety, reducing wasted capacity, keeping costs under control, and minimizing environmental impact. She frequently presents at industry conferences; and is a regular contributor to trade and business media, including Forbes Small Business Council.

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Logistics Management

JULY 12, 2021

Tucker kicked off his presentation by describing market conditions as “red hot right now,” for various reasons. One reason has to do with more freight moving in 2021 compared to the same period a year ago, as the market is roughly 12 months into a pretty significant increase in freight activity and a resulting capacity crisis.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 28, 2023

It was easy to demonstrate that the oven actually had plenty of capacity, and could easily meet the need by operating it as it was designed. Part of the ritual was for the team to present their concept to the assembled management team for a green light. After that presentation, though, John came in. (I’m

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 6, 2019

Starry-eyed executives often look only at the financial models, maybe equipment capacity, and skip over the operational aspects of their due diligence. In the end, though, if the operational capability is not there, then none of the plans actually matter. If anything, it often breeds cynicism because it is read as unrealistic.).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Now more than ever, organizations must prepare their supply chain for the present and the unknown challenges and opportunities in the future. 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.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Robust demand for air cargo is expected to continue as global economies prosper, other transportation modes deal with ongoing capacity issues, and consumers around the world step up their spending. More available capacity is the reason rates, and by extension revenue and yields, are expected to taper off despite the growth in volume.”.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 12, 2020

Successful e-commerce strategies for managing the demands of peak season revolve around how well an organization understands the state of e-commerce itself and its implications for capacity. Unfortunately, the state of e-commerce itself is presenting a.read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2024

But when he presents this to many companies, they don’t believe it. “I I presented this at Home Depot, and an executive looked me right in the eye and said that’s too good to be true. Planners that do not accept the plan presented to them need to select a reason code for why the plan was not good enough.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 18, 2024

Produced for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) by Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, the annual report offers a snapshot of the American economy via the lens of the logistics sector and its role in overall supply chains. The 2024 State of Logistics Report revealed that U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 27, 2024

The significance of this region’s having the most elevated rejection rates is simply that it is breaking a multiyear pattern of relatively loose capacity conditions and minimal volatility. While capacity remains abundant in the domestic freight market, the flow of freight is not balanced. throughout the year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

Fundamental shifts of e-commerce and consumer behavior took shape in 2020 and presented new and unprecedented challenges. Carrier rates are up and climbing , even at the USPS, and carrier capacity limitations crippled some of the largest merchants who did not prepare for them. Parcel shipping volume skyrocketed.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 12, 2021

In essence, we will continue to see a situation of bottleneck problems, capacity shortages and high pressure on rates. This has an impact on all trades as this growth absorbs a significant amount of vessel capacity which, in turn, pulls vessels away from trades with lower demand growth. This is, hopefully, not a surprise to anyone now.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Mexico trade is presenting both opportunities and challenges in infrastructure and capacity. This session dives into the tools, strategies, and market shifts that are transforming cross-border logistics, offering valuable insights into the future of the industry. Navigate the Growth in Nearshoring: Understand how the growth in U.S.-Mexico

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Understanding what consumers want With billions of dollars of orders poised to test the capacity of retailers’ shipping operations this peak season, minimizing fulfillment uncertainty and transforming customer confidence through optimized last mile delivery becomes priority one.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium , sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Air cargo has rebounded with the capacity crunch.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Inventory tracking and visibility must be present from the first mile through the final mile, reflecting the entire shipment lifecycle through white glove services. Difficulty getting coverage for shipments, a top issue within a capacity tightened market, is another indicator that it may be time to outsource with a managed logistics company.

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Envase Technologies

JUNE 1, 2022

How can shippers move their goods when driver capacity is constantly under pressure? As presenter Weston Labar explained during this gathering, we are the industry that makes it possible for every other industry to do what they do. The pressures on the industry are unprecedented.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Lacking data promotes trouble in annual contract capacity procurement during times of volatility. Using analytics will save time and help avoid problems securing LTL freight rates and capacities by pointing out opportunities.

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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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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fleet Overcapacity The container shipping industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to an increase in vessel capacity. However, the economic slowdown has left many shipping companies with excess capacity, exacerbating the problem of overcapacity in the industry.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 16, 2021

This article is adapted from a presentation given at the Williams Foundation seminar on ‘Next Generation Autonomous Systems’ delivered in Canberra in April 2021. It becoming easier to find such opportunities given the vibrancy of the industry sector, and the enthusiasm robotics presently generates in defence circles.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Q3 2023 Shipper Rate Report Q3 2023 Shipper Rate Report The Shipper Rate Report —presented in partnership with U.S. Capacity has left the market due to the lack of spot freight over the past 12 months. Bank and BlueGrace Logistics —is a quarterly publication using freight payment data from U.S.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

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. As you build your strategy, confirm the spot market capacity for specific areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

Meanwhile, executives are focusing on the present, with an eye to the future a concern for a repeat of the recent past. For example, one respondent stated warehouse visibility had been established and now they are focused on better labor management for capacity planning. And they must be capable of adapting to various demands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

But for that to occur, all of the dominos must fall into place: the product must be available to promise, there needs to be enough shipping capacity, and there needs to be an understanding of how inventory will be moved between mills and distribution centers. The goal is to deliver 100% of the orders on time and in full.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In other Amazon news, the company has adjusted its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) seller capacity for the peak season. As part of its preparation, it offers most sellers higher estimated capacity limits for October. However, most sellers will also see lower estimated capacity limits for November. “In

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Extending visibility of available capacities in the market enables a more effective result, often delivering win-wins for collaborative trading partners. Historically, companies needing greater warehouse capacity would have invested in new construction ? How great can the impact be? Consider warehousing space. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Both markets present unique hurdles that supply chain professionals must adeptly navigate. From Bear to Bull Rapid growth can put immense pressure on supply chains, testing their capacity and efficiency. In bull markets, supply chain optimization becomes equally vital to avoid bottlenecks and meet customer expectations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Some areas in Florida have shelter-in-place orders, likely limiting available trucking capacity and shipper operations throughout the end of the week. These impacts to the road infrastructure and expected congestions are already presenting delays and disruptions for retailers. “A The whole supply chain is one big network.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

Managing the rapid changes in available TL capacity when increased volumes begin to consolidate in California presents one of the most significant of those challenges. For those in the trucking industry, produce season carries an awareness of the many opportunities and challenges that comes with transporting perishable commodities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2022

After decades of controversy concerning the realities of climate change and its causes, the fossil fuel industry is now shifting to a strategy of presenting itself as the source of solutions. Background. Why and What? This repositioning includes rebranding itself as a “carbon management industry.”.

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