Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

A lot of data/information is communicated in batch and serial mode, sometimes hours or days after a transaction or event occurs. An interruption in delivery of parts from a partner in Europe can therefore also have implications in China,” said [Markus Duesmann, BMW board member in charge of purchasing and supplier network].

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

This year, cargo-partner will take the event as an opportunity to celebrate its 40th anniversary together with customers and partners and present its service portfolio in the areas of e-commerce, emergency, warehousing and digital solutions. The cargo-partner booth is located in hall A5, booth no.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2024

I can answer some of those questions and share with you my thoughts, experiences, and observations of this impactful event in LTL history. The purchased terminals and trailers meant increased footprint and capacity, which can be the difference between being the best and the biggest for LTL carriers. Likely not.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Despite external challenges such as economic conditions, fluctuating customer preferences and unexpected global events that change the way businesses perform, the manufacturing industry continues to experience growth. Thanks to globalisation, anyone can become a worldwide player – and that presents both an opportunity and a challenge.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Customers are mostly anonymous, and purchases are made or abandoned, seemingly on a whim. This data usually includes the customer’s contact information, address, purchase history, social media engagement, email click-throughs, and dozens of other data points as they become available.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This past weekend, I decorated my house with my kids with our usual Halloween flare: skeletons, spiders, skulls, gravestones, and the ever-present flying bat. The hiring ramp comes as Amazon prepares to host a Prime Day-like deal bonanza next week, the second time it will hold two such events in the same year.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”. Use collaborative platform to identify solutions and respond to events quickly.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

If, like many business leaders, you’re looking for ways to make your supply chain more resilient to major disruptions and black swan events, you might like to consider initiatives based on the following guiding principles. Lessons From a Pandemic. Has your business survived these pandemic years by the skin of its teeth?

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

More goods being purchased lead to more shipments to fill the orders which increase overall tonnage. The current base year is 2015, meaning from 2015 to the present day, truck tonnage has increased by 9.8%. The ATA states that 72.5% The index is updated every month but experiences a one-month lag between data compilation and reporting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2022

But, as Abigail Myers-Antiaye – the principal product compliance manager at Coupa – pointed out in a presentation at Coupa Inspire at the beginning of the month, supply chain practitioners have never seen compliance legislation that was so broad and impactful.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

While all Team Members have the opportunity to serve their time or make monetary donations to the Trinity Foundation, there is a subset group, or Board of Team Members, who organize the Trinity Foundation’s fundraising events and giving, which are fueled by the desire to better our local communities. Thanksgiving For All. Heart and Sole 5K.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

I want to say a special thank you to Steve Banker and Conrad Hanf who I have worked closely with for the last 10+ years on Logistics Viewpoints as well as countless research projects, surveys, and events. I’d also like to thank Clint Reiser, Mike Guilfoyle, and Andy Chatha. The parties resumed talks last week but still have no deal.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2022

With its newly established EPG Rocket Club, the international software provider has created a new innovation platform for start-ups to present their solutions. Seven companies from Hamburg, Munich, Vienna and elsewhere have now presented their innovative and creative IT solutions to EPG. Award goes to Vienna company.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Especially since many retailers have already purchased and shipped their goods ahead of the looming tariff changes. The vendor, at the factory level, has visibility into which purchase order (PO) line items are ready, and they can provide accurate and required information regarding the shipment, like carton sizes and other related data.

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Logistics Manager

MAY 13, 2018

The award was presented at the General Motors 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony. The event now 26 years on recognizes suppliers who have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, brought new innovations to the company and delivered outstanding value. The automotive industry is transforming at an incredible rate.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2018

This includes purchasing freight or cargo insurance. Thus, shippers should consider purchasing additional cargo insurance when using full truckload. Even when purchasing cargo insurance, shippers should follow a few tips to help mitigate risk in transit. Use an automated system to review cargo insurance offers for all shipments.

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Penske Move Ahead

JULY 8, 2022

Penske is a proud supporter of the Wheelchair Games and donated trucks to assist organizers with their transportation and logistical needs for the event. Penske donated four trucks and two flatbeds to support the transportation needs for the event. “To The Wheelchair Games is open to all U.S.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The first event that comes to mind when we speak of global shopping events is, easily, Black Friday. But few know that there is a shopping event even bigger than that. or Bachelor’s Day is currently the single largest event in the world—over double the size Black Friday and Cyber Monday put together.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The logistics industry has grown so complex, with so many challenges such as regulatory changes, capacity issues, pricing fluctuations, and worsening weather events, that customers are looking for a one-stop shop, backed by assets and technology, to help them navigate the current shipping environment.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Valentine’s Day presents some unique logistical challenges. When demand surges for an event like Valentine’s Day, those shippers need to ramp up their operations. 69% of flowers purchased for Valentine’s Day are roses, according to The Society of American Florists. Importation of flowers and long stem strawberries.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. More customers are simply likely to return items when purchased through e-commerce, and that rate is at least double that of brick-and-mortar purchases. In the case of reverse logistics, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Using automated gate management, for instance, companies can streamline gate procedures; increase the velocity of check-in and check-out of trailers, yard trucks, shuttle trucks, tractors, and drivers; and electronically reconcile loads with purchase orders. Gain a holistic view of your supply chain.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 16, 2018

The award was presented at the General Motors 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony. The event now 26 years on recognizes suppliers who have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, brought new innovations to the company and delivered outstanding value.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 6, 2022

The international trade show for the intralogistics industry was able to build on the success of its previous events with numbers edging back up toward pre-pandemic levels. “A At peak times on the second day of the event, 3,000 industry professionals streamed through the turnstiles at the entrance within 10 minutes. from retail.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 22, 2024

Additionally, placing advance orders for events is a strategic approach to enhance efficiency and savings. The rise in popularity of experiential events—think “Paint Nights” or seasonal floral design workshops—cater to diverse age groups and interests, enhancing both community engagement and brand visibility.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

Encourage customers to provide reviews of your business According to PowerReviews , about 95% of consumers read reviews before making any purchasing decision. Besides influencing consumer purchasing decisions, reviews also help you understand how your customers feel about your business.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

This physical exchange presents enormous challenges for the industry in a post-COVID environment. Looking forward, here are a few supply chain trends that will likely emerge from recent events. But now manufacturing overseas presents risks to companies; many of which are sure to have a severe impact to the bottom line.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The purpose of this infographic is to illustrate 10 actions across 4 categories, namely, - Supply chain event management - Relationship management - Supply chain collaboration - Information technology Therefore,supply chain management professionals should be able to implement these ideas immediately and gain the quick win business results.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 28, 2020

Photo credit: WFP/Camilla Pedersen With only a few minutes left until the event starts, more than 60 participants are here. The audience is made up of community leaders, mothers, fathers and children, all waiting curiously to hear what the facilitators will present today. All communication is done in the language of Cena.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

Purchase of USF in 2005: The acquisition of USF, though appearing promising on paper, led to integration complications and further increased Yellow’s debt. This presents a golden opportunity for existing players to expand their footprint, capture a larger customer base, and increase their market share. In conclusion, while Yellow Corp.’s

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 7, 2022

By definition, Incoterms are a set of 11 globally accepted standards, issued by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), that specify sellers’ and purchasers’ duties. They are updated on a regular basis when major international trade events occur. In 1936, they were formally classified as Incoterms.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 1, 2022

Over the past two years, many things have changed fundamentally in the industry, including purchasing and consumer behaviour. Having in-depth conversations was an obvious outcome of the events of the last two or so years, where many parameters have undergone fundamental changes where there is no going back.

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3PL Insights

JULY 6, 2016

For many businesses, promotions will be built into the marketing plan for the year, offering a chance to reach a customer base that had been reluctant to make a purchase. A good promotion, will need to be presented and marketed in a positive light. Flash Sale. A flash sale can increase sales as there is a clear time limit on the offer.

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WorkWave

JUNE 1, 2021

If you begin to look at your business the way a potential buyer would and note areas that could be considered problematic, starting this process early provides you with the time you need to make adjustments that resolve the issue and make your business more attractive for purchase. Taking Taxes Into Consideration.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 10, 2020

The consequences of a pandemic event are hard to predict,” says Koray Köse, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner. Consumers: Consumers may be more cautious in their purchasing habits due to fears about being in public and potential exposure to the virus. Epidemics and pandemics present a different scenario.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your fleet has evolved into its present scale and composition, there may be opportunities to decrease the number of vehicles you use. Meanwhile, a high-quality tyre, costing more to purchase initially, can see its usable life extended by 50% to 90% with each retread. Ready to Save Money on Distribution Fleet Costs?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I’ve spoken at this event in the past, but this year I came mainly to learn and network with the attendees (over 600 this year, a new record). One of Descartes’ most high-profile acquisitions was its purchase of MacroPoint for $107 million in August 2017. Descartes, in short, is alive and well. Takeaways from Evolution 2019.

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