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2015 Logistics & Transportation Industry ForecastJan 21, 2015
John Wagner's latest article explores some of the critical factors to watch for this year; and overviews how they might affect the logistics and transportation landscapes.
Written by: John Wagner Jr
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Supply Chain Agility - How To Achieve ItJan 21, 2015
Today, 2 in 5 companies believe their S&OP process is effective. Only 1 in 5 companies has a balanced process, and most companies struggle to get to data. Only 1/3 report that they are able to execute the S&OP plan. Most companies lack the...
Written by: Lora Cecere
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Climate Change, Weather-proofing, and Adaptive LogisticsJan 19, 2015
With January in full swing and the weather continuing to plummet, it is important to take a moment and discuss a topic that doesn’t receive as much mention as the more popular topics currently trending: the impact climate change is having on supply chain...
Written by: Kelli Saunders
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The Secrets to a Solid Reverse Logistics Strategy
Jan 16, 2015
Controlling the return journey of a product is just as important as controlling its initial outbound trip. Creating a policy about who can return items, and when, is really the foundation of any reverse logistics strategy.
Written by: Tad Anderson
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Are Truck Stops About to Become Smarter?
Jan 16, 2015
Minnesota’s DOT, working together with the University of Minnesota, have developed a new piece of technology which will allow truck drivers to see how many parking spots are available in nearby rest areas.
Written by: Anna Karadzhova
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eft’s 2015 North American 3PL Awards – shippers rate their LSPs
Jan 13, 2015
eft recognises year on year those 3PLs that deliver consistent excellence in contract logistics operations for their customers.
Written by: eft writers
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FedEx & UPS Dimensional Weight - Measuring Packages Volume
Jan 13, 2015
Dimensional Weight might be the freight "it" term of 2015. Dimensional weight or DIM weight is the method of measuring package volume instead of just weight alone. This method could become the new standard.
Written by: EFT Editor
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3PLs and Logistics Investors – Wake Up to the New Blue Ocean Strategy
Jan 13, 2015
The 3PL industry has growth. Behind that positive are many providers of different sizes. It is an industry that is defined as a commodity service. There is little differentiation. Value propositions are limited and are more about functions that...
Written by: Tom Craig
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eft does Holiday eCommerce
Jan 7, 2015
eft staff have put together some of the best and worst eCommerce experiences of this year's holiday season.
Written by: eft writers
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Return to Sender
Jan 5, 2015
This is the final post in the “Retailers, Supply Chains and the Holiday Season” blog post series and it addresses one of the most difficult parts of the supply chain that retailers have to deal with each holiday season – returns.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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5 Fundamental Practices to Make The Implementation of Warehouse Technology Pay off Big TimeDec 18, 2014
Warehouse operations and their efficiency are a key to any company that deals with freight, shipping and inventories. When efficiency lags behind however, orders are lost and things get out of control.
Written by: Adam Robinson
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Guide For Supply Chain Risk ManagementDec 16, 2014
How to Identify, Validate, and Assess it. Supply chain risk gets global attention. The World Bank and World Economic Forum comprehend the issue and its importance.
Written by: Tom Craig
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Innovation – is AnalyticalDec 16, 2014
Steve Brady’s series on innovation continues, this time on the analytics of innovation.
Written by: Steve Brady
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As the Truck Driver Shortage Looms, No Easy Solutions in SightDec 11, 2014
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has officially announced that the industry is facing a shortage of about 30,000 drivers. And in order to make up for retirement, turnover, and an overall growth of the industry, the next 10 years must see a yearly...
Written by: Todd Bryant
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Freight Classification Errors, Re-Weighs, & Other Common Freight Adjustments Are Eating Your Bottom Line’s LunchDec 10, 2014
Keeping the supply chain operation at peak efficiency requires efficient and economic transportation of goods. This all starts with an eye to detail towards the most effective transportation management practices.
Written by: Adam Robinson
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Build Resilience Into Your Supply ChainDec 9, 2014
Natural disasters and events like port strikes have already revealed weaknesses in lean global, regional, and domestic supply chains. Disruptions can break the connections between a company and its customers and suppliers and last for days, weeks, even...
Written by: Chris O'Brien
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New Supply Chain Management And The New E-Commerce / Multichannel Blue Ocean StrategyDec 8, 2014
“We typically lose out when a market commoditizes and we no longer differentiate, further aggravated by us being too slow or expensive.” (Frans van Houten, CEO, Royal Philips Electronics)
Written by: Tom Craig
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Freight Brokers: 6 Things Shippers Need to Know about YouDec 5, 2014
While every shipper may have their own criteria as to what they are looking from freight brokers chosen to do business with, there are certain things everyone wants to know about you before they trust you with their freight and ultimately their business...
Written by: Vic Lance
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Why Business-to-Business Networks Are Mission Critical?Dec 2, 2014
Vivek Sood' latest column explores the reasons why business networks can be far more important than the business infrastructure themselves; and how these networks can make your business more resilient and responsive to the past paced economic global...
Written by: Vivek Sood
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Solid Numbers Warm Early Arctic BlastDec 1, 2014
John Wagner Jr. oversees the upcoming holiday shopping season in regards of retail sales opportunities, online shopping and industrial production, including the latest transportation and intermodal news and challenges.
Written by: John Wagner Jr
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Confident Chinese Consumers Drive Need For Improved LogisticsDec 1, 2014
Chinese consumer spending continues to rise, as a result of expanding disposable income resulting from wage inflation, including a 14 % increase in migrant workers’ average salaries during the last twelve months.
Written by: Mark Millar
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Urban Distribution And Transport On Own Account: Equal Rights, Equal RulesNov 26, 2014
The European Union is working on the further liberalisation of road transport by logistics service providers. The question is whether the further liberalisation of shippers transport on own account would not be more effective and yield better results.
Written by: Walther Ploos van Amstel
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What Is The Role Of Technology In Achieving Last Mile Success?Nov 25, 2014
One of the biggest challenges for a delivery provider is achieving a successful delivery drop first time and missed deliveries are costly – estimated on average at around £23 per drop. Using mobile data technology to track items combined with proactive...
Written by: David Upton
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What Do We Do Now About Planning?
Nov 24, 2014
Supply Chain Insights founder Lora Cecere overviews five different strategies to consider to implement supply chain planning technologies; stabilize current investments; build efficient B2B networks; augment current functionality based on risk profile...
Written by: Lora Cecere
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Click and Collect Could Save Traditional Retailers in a Multichannel Shopping WorldNov 24, 2014
As a highlight of day two: John Allen Co-Deputy Chairman and SID, Dixons Carphone plc; Chairman, Worldpay; Chairman, Barratt Developments plc; Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the DHL UK Foundation; Board member, Royal Mail Group; former CFO and...
Written by: Gavin van Marle